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Gold price near record after Iran strikes; what to watch when markets reopen

Gold price near record after Iran strikes; what to watch when markets reopen

Spot gold closed Friday up 1.7% at $5,277 an ounce, just below January’s record, as U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and surging oil prices spurred haven demand. Physical bullion flows through Dubai are expected to slow due to flight cancellations. Brent crude traded near $80 a barrel in OTC weekend deals, up about 10%. Traders anticipate a volatile gold open when markets resume.
1 March 2026
OCBC stock price edges up on new securities-financing unit as investors look to Feb results

OCBC stock price edges up on new securities-financing unit as investors look to Feb results

OCBC shares rose 0.25% to S$20.40 Wednesday after the bank launched a new securities financing unit aimed at institutional clients. The unit will lend equities and bonds from OCBC and its subsidiaries, led by Jansen Chua. OCBC also allocated 36,156 treasury shares for employee schemes on Jan. 20. About 2.38 million OCBC shares changed hands as the stock neared its 52-week high.
21 January 2026
OCBC Stock Surges to Fresh Highs: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec 20, 2025

OCBC Stock Surges to Fresh Highs: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec 20, 2025

OCBC shares closed at S$19.55 on Dec 19 after opening at a record S$19.69, capping a strong week for Singapore’s second-largest bank. The stock is up about 17% in 2025, driven by rising wealth-management income and analyst upgrades. OCBC reported S$1.98 billion in third-quarter net profit, with record non-interest income. UOB lagged behind, while DBS also hit record highs.
20 December 2025
Singapore Stock Market Outlook: 10 Things to Know Before the STI Opens on Thursday, 4 December 2025

Singapore Stock Market Outlook: 10 Things to Know Before the STI Opens on Thursday, 4 December 2025

Singapore’s Straits Times Index closed Wednesday at 4,554.52, its sixth straight gain, led by record highs in OCBC and strength in local banks. Market breadth was narrow, with decliners outpacing gainers. Wall Street’s overnight rally, with the Dow up 416 points, provided a positive lead. Traders are watching if banks can sustain momentum as US rate cut bets rise.
3 December 2025

Stock Market Today

  • Asia-Pacific Markets Expected to Open Lower Amid Rising Oil Prices and Fed Rate Decision
    April 29, 2026, 8:07 PM EDT. Asia-Pacific markets are set for a weaker open following losses on Wall Street and a surge in oil prices. Oil prices jumped around 6-7% after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iranian ports, escalating tensions tied to Tehran's nuclear program. Brent crude settled at $118.03 per barrel, while WTI hit $106.88. Japanese, Hong Kong, and Australian futures all point to declines as investors weigh geopolitical risks alongside the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady. The U.S. Dow Jones fell 0.57%, marking a fifth consecutive losing session, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showed marginal movements. The evolving Iran situation and Fed stance remain key market drivers.

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Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

30 April 2026
Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

30 April 2026
Brookfield Renewable Corp’s NYSE shares fell 12.5% to $35.20 on Wednesday, with volume quadrupling the three-month average ahead of first-quarter results due Friday. The drop came despite a higher quarterly dividend and mixed analyst views. The company operates 47 GW of clean energy assets globally. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 33.92 cents per share on $1.62 billion in revenue.
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