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ASX Week Ahead: Record-high ASX 200 faces GDP, trade tests as global oil risk hangs over markets

ASX Week Ahead: Record-high ASX 200 faces GDP, trade tests as global oil risk hangs over markets

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record 9,198.6 on Friday, up 0.25%, led by gains in miners and rare earths. Coles and Woolworths slipped after results, while Block jumped and Bapcor fell on a capital raising. Investors await key economic data next week, including GDP and housing approvals. Offshore, global stocks dipped and oil prices rose on Middle East concerns.
1 March 2026
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Week ahead: Brazil’s Ibovespa faces GDP test after inflation surprise hits B3 stocks

Week ahead: Brazil’s Ibovespa faces GDP test after inflation surprise hits B3 stocks

Brazil’s Ibovespa fell 1.16% Friday to 188,786.98, ending the week down 0.92% as investors reacted to higher-than-expected February inflation. The IPCA-15 index rose 0.84%, raising doubts over the pace of central bank rate cuts planned for March. Net foreign inflows topped 15 billion reais in February. Bradesco shares rose after announcing a major health unit consolidation.
1 March 2026
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FTSE 100 record close meets Iran-oil risk: what could move London stocks this week

FTSE 100 record close meets Iran-oil risk: what could move London stocks this week

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at a record 10,910.55, up 0.6%, marking its third straight all-time high. U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, prompting some oil shipments to pause and Brent crude to hit $73. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss a possible April output hike. UK earnings and U.S. payrolls data are expected to influence rate expectations this week.
1 March 2026
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Saudi stocks week ahead: Tadawul braces for Iran fallout, Hormuz risk and OPEC+ decision

Saudi stocks week ahead: Tadawul braces for Iran fallout, Hormuz risk and OPEC+ decision

Saudi stocks face volatility after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, with oil prices jumping and analysts warning of further gains if conflict disrupts energy flows. The Tadawul All Share Index last closed down 1.28%, while Saudi Aramco fell 3.03%. Several shippers have suspended transits through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it closed navigation. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss a possible output hike.
1 March 2026
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HKEX stock week ahead: IPO restart and China policy calendar set the tone for 0388.HK share price

HKEX stock week ahead: IPO restart and China policy calendar set the tone for 0388.HK share price

HKEX shares closed at HK$419.00 on Friday, up 0.87%. Four companies launched Hong Kong IPOs seeking up to HK$4.9 billion, led by Shenzhen Zhaowei Machinery & Electronics. The exchange reported 2025 profit of HK$17.8 billion and revenue up 30% to HK$29.2 billion. Investors are watching Beijing’s “Two Sessions” and U.S. jobs data for market direction.
1 March 2026
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Shenzhen Stock Exchange week ahead: PBOC’s yuan brake and “Two Sessions” policy signals in focus

Shenzhen Stock Exchange week ahead: PBOC’s yuan brake and “Two Sessions” policy signals in focus

Shenzhen Component closed down 0.06% at 14,495.09 on Friday; ChiNext dropped 1.04%. The PBOC will scrap a 20% risk-reserve on FX forwards from March 2 to slow the yuan’s rise, which has gained over 7% since last April. Investors await March 4 PMI figures and the March 5 opening of the National People’s Congress. New home prices in 100 cities fell 0.04% in February, the steepest monthly drop in over three years.
1 March 2026
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Wall Street week ahead: Iran strikes, oil risk and jobs report loom for S&P 500, Dow

Wall Street week ahead: Iran strikes, oil risk and jobs report loom for S&P 500, Dow

U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz and halt tanker traffic, according to Reuters. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% to 6,878.88 Friday, capping its weakest month since March 2025. Oil settled at $72.48 a barrel as traders braced for supply disruptions. OPEC+ members meet Sunday to discuss possible output increases.
1 March 2026
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Shanghai Stock Exchange week ahead: Two Sessions and PMI loom after Shanghai Composite ends Friday higher

Shanghai Stock Exchange week ahead: Two Sessions and PMI loom after Shanghai Composite ends Friday higher

Shanghai Composite closed up 0.39% at 4,162.88 on Friday, while the CSI 300 fell 0.34% and traders await key policy signals from the upcoming “Two Sessions” meetings starting March 4. The Politburo called for more proactive fiscal measures as investors look for growth targets and budget details. Cambricon reported 2025 net profit of 2.06 billion yuan, with revenue up 450%. February PMI data is due March 4.
1 March 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 01.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 1, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: March 1, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Sensex Slides Nearly 1,200 Points as Oil Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Tensions March 1, 2026, 11:55 PM EST. Indian equity markets opened sharply lower on Monday, extending Friday's losses as Sensex dropped 1,187 points (1.5%) to 80,100 and Nifty fell 341 points (1.4%) to 24,837, slipping below the key 25,000 level. The sell-off followed a spike in Brent crude near $76 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions, stirring fears of higher inflation and slowing growth. Market breadth was negative with 2,551 shares declining on the
1 March 2026
RTX stock forecast after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran: missile demand, oil shock and Monday’s test

RTX stock forecast after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran: missile demand, oil shock and Monday’s test

RTX closed up 2.52% at $202.62 Friday, with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman also higher, after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Israel said Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed; Iran fired missiles at Israel and Gulf states, warning the Strait of Hormuz was closed. Oil rose 2% to $72.48 a barrel. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF ended just below its 52-week high.
28 February 2026
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General Dynamics stock forecast after Iran strikes: what GD investors watch ahead of Monday’s open

General Dynamics stock forecast after Iran strikes: what GD investors watch ahead of Monday’s open

U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday; Iran fired missiles toward Israel and Gulf states. General Dynamics closed Friday at $357.05, up 1.8%, before the attacks. Oil shipments via the Strait of Hormuz were suspended by some firms. Defense stocks rose Friday, while analysts warned lasting gains need extended conflict or higher budgets.
28 February 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock price forecast after Iran strikes: what to watch before Monday’s open

Lockheed Martin stock price forecast after Iran strikes: what to watch before Monday’s open

The U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday, escalating tensions over Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs. Lockheed Martin shares rose 2.56% to $658.26 on Friday, ahead of the attacks. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz were suspended by several companies over the weekend. Barclays said Brent could reach $80 a barrel if supply is disrupted.
28 February 2026
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OXY stock forecast: What to watch for Occidental Petroleum after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran

OXY stock forecast: What to watch for Occidental Petroleum after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran

Occidental Petroleum shares closed Friday up 3.2% at $53.08 ahead of U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, which analysts say could trigger a sharp oil price jump when markets reopen. Brent settled at $72.48 a barrel, with some oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz suspended. OPEC+ meets Sunday and may consider raising output. Barclays warned Brent could hit $100 if supply is disrupted.
28 February 2026
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Northrop Grumman stock forecast after Iran strikes: what NOC investors should watch into Monday

Northrop Grumman stock forecast after Iran strikes: what NOC investors should watch into Monday

Northrop Grumman shares closed Friday up 1.9% at $724.38 ahead of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran that escalated geopolitical tensions. Wall Street remained closed over the weekend, leaving investors unable to react to reports of Iran firing missiles at Israel and Gulf states. Analyst price targets for Northrop cluster near current levels, with the average 12-month target at $724.39.
28 February 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock drops into weekend as Vodafone’s Europe satellite venture goes live

AST SpaceMobile stock drops into weekend as Vodafone’s Europe satellite venture goes live

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 7.7% to $79.19 Friday, with volume rising to 24 million shares. Vodafone and AST’s Satellite Connect Europe venture formally launched in Luxembourg, building five ground stations. The U.S. Space Development Agency awarded AST a $30 million prototype contract, with demonstrations due by December 2027. Investors await AST’s March 2 quarterly update and details on launch timing.
28 February 2026
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  • XRP Price Declines Amid Bearish Pressure Near $1.50 Resistance
    May 17, 2026, 5:46 AM EDT. Ripple's XRP is sliding, currently testing support at $1.43. The cryptocurrency faces significant selling pressure near $1.50, which has restricted gains since Monday. This resistance zone is acting as a ceiling, triggering bearish movements and weighing on XRP's short-term outlook.

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E-Power Stock Drops Again: Why EPOW’s 66-Cent Close Sets Up a Tense Week

17 May 2026
NEW YORK, May 17, 2026, 05:29 EDT E-Power Inc. shares head into the new week below $1 after a Friday selloff, as investors weigh the Nasdaq-listed battery-materials and microgrid company’s fresh annual report against a run of project and patent announcements. The timing matters because U.S. trading is shut on Sunday. Nasdaq’s regular session runs Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, and its calendar shows the next 2026 market closure on May 25 for Memorial Day. (Nasdaq) EPOW closed Friday at $0.66, down 7.04%, after trading between $0.637 and $0.720 on volume of about 164,000
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 17.05.2026

17 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 17, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 17, 2026, 5:53 AM EDT XRP Price Declines Amid Bearish Pressure Near $1.50 Resistance May 17, 2026, 5:46 AM EDT. Ripple’s XRP is sliding, currently testing support at $1.43. The cryptocurrency faces significant selling pressure near $1.50, which has restricted gains since Monday. This resistance zone is acting as a ceiling, triggering bearish movements and weighing on XRP’s short-term outlook. Why is XRP falling? INFRONEER Holdings' New Stock Grant Trust and Governance Shift Impact Investment Outlook May 17, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT. INFRONEER Holdings Inc. (TSE:5076) reported fiscal 2026 results
Joby Aviation Slides Monday With Air-Taxi in Focus

Joby Aviation Slides Monday With Air-Taxi in Focus

17 May 2026
Joby Aviation shares closed Friday at $10.36, down 2.6% for the day and 4.7% for the week. CEO JoeBen Bevirt-linked trusts sold over 421,000 shares under a preset 10b5-1 plan, filings showed. The stock traded between $10.04 and $10.58 during a volatile week. Broader markets and eVTOL sector peers also declined.
ImmunityBio’s BCG Agreement Puts Monday’s Trading in Focus

ImmunityBio’s BCG Agreement Puts Monday’s Trading in Focus

17 May 2026
ImmunityBio closed at $7.97 Friday, down 2.2% after announcing exclusive U.S. rights to Japan BCG Laboratory’s Tokyo-172 strain for bladder cancer therapy. The Tokyo strain remains investigational in the U.S. and is not FDA-approved. Nasdaq was closed for the weekend; the next trading session is Monday. ImmunityBio’s Q1 product revenue rose to $44.2 million with $380.9 million in cash and securities.
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