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Compass Group PLC Shares Jump as Investors Reassess AI Fears, 2026 Outlook Holds

Compass Group PLC Shares Jump as Investors Reassess AI Fears, 2026 Outlook Holds

Compass Group shares rose 3.18% to 2,306 pence Thursday, bucking a 1.5% drop in the FTSE 100. The company maintained its 2026 guidance for about 7% organic revenue growth and around 10% growth in underlying operating profit. AI-driven office demand remains a concern, with 20% of revenue tied to tech, professional, and financial clients. Compass completed its $1.7 billion Vermaat acquisition in December.
6 March 2026
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Rio Tinto seals $1.1 billion Pilbara desalination deal with WA government as water stress mounts (Rio Tinto)

Rio Tinto seals $1.1 billion Pilbara desalination deal with WA government as water stress mounts (Rio Tinto)

Rio Tinto and the Western Australian government have launched a A$1.1 billion joint venture to complete the Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant, aiming to supply 8 billion litres of water annually to the West Pilbara. Stage 1 is set to deliver water in late 2026, with Stage 2 following in 2027. The project targets water shortages after years of low rainfall and will serve over 10,000 homes and key industrial sites.
6 March 2026
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RELX PLC reiterates 2026 growth outlook as AI fears keep pressure on shares

RELX PLC reiterates 2026 growth outlook as AI fears keep pressure on shares

RELX PLC reaffirmed its 2026 growth forecast Thursday, citing broader AI use to boost customer value and earnings. Shares rose 2.74% to 2,623 pence after recent losses tied to concerns over generative AI competition. The company reported 2025 revenue of £9.59 billion and 10% constant-currency EPS growth, with strong performance in its Risk and Legal units. LexisNexis Risk Solutions announced new AI-powered fraud detection tools for U.S. hospitals.
6 March 2026
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Reckitt Benckiser Shares Sink as 2026 Margin Questions Overshadow Q4 Sales Beat

Reckitt Benckiser Shares Sink as 2026 Margin Questions Overshadow Q4 Sales Beat

Reckitt Benckiser shares fell 5.8% in London on Thursday, the steepest drop in 11 months, after the company declined to provide a 2026 margin target despite beating fourth-quarter sales estimates. Comparable sales rose 5.4% in the quarter, led by 17.2% growth in emerging markets, while Europe dropped 4.5%. The company warned of continued weakness in Europe and lower first-quarter demand for over-the-counter remedies.
6 March 2026
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HSBC Holdings Plc Executive Share Sale Puts Rally, Buyback Pause in Focus

HSBC Holdings Plc Executive Share Sale Puts Rally, Buyback Pause in Focus

HSBC Asia and Middle East co-CEO Surendra Rosha sold 308,400 shares for HK$43.2 million in Hong Kong on March 3, a filing showed. HSBC stock rose HK$1.30 to HK$135.20 in Hong Kong Friday. The bank reported 2025 pretax profit down 7% to $29.9 billion but beat consensus by $1 billion. HSBC will delay new buybacks until its core capital ratio recovers from the Hang Seng Bank take-private.
6 March 2026
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British American Tobacco p.l.c. Faces Fresh UK Shareholder Lawsuit Over North Korea Sanctions Fallout

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Faces Fresh UK Shareholder Lawsuit Over North Korea Sanctions Fallout

British American Tobacco faces a London High Court lawsuit from over 100 shareholders alleging it failed to disclose breaches of U.S. sanctions tied to its North Korea business. The suit follows BAT’s $635.2 million U.S. settlement in 2023 over tobacco sales to North Korea. BAT said it cannot comment due to a prior U.S. agreement. The claim’s value has not been disclosed.
6 March 2026
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Unilever PLC’s India Unit Exits Nutritionalab as Premium Growth Push Gains Pace

Unilever PLC’s India Unit Exits Nutritionalab as Premium Growth Push Gains Pace

Hindustan Unilever has sold its entire 19.8% stake in Nutritionalab for about 3.07 billion rupees, according to a March 4 filing. The sale follows board approval last month to exit Nutritionalab and acquire the remaining 49% of OZiva. HUL’s quarterly profit dropped 15% after price cuts and competition. Parent Unilever expects 2026 sales growth at the lower end of its target range.
6 March 2026
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South32’s 90% Base-Metals Bet Takes Shape as CEO Graham Kerr Pushes North America Pivot

South32’s 90% Base-Metals Bet Takes Shape as CEO Graham Kerr Pushes North America Pivot

South32 expects about 90% of its production to be in base metals within 18 months, outgoing CEO Graham Kerr told Financial Mail. Stephen Pearce became chair on March 1, and Matthew Daley is set to succeed Kerr as CEO later this year. The company posted first-half underlying earnings of $435 million, beating estimates. South32 will place its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique into care and maintenance by March.
6 March 2026
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Wesfarmers fertiliser shock: CSBP flags delays as Iran war hits supply lines

Wesfarmers fertiliser shock: CSBP flags delays as Iran war hits supply lines

CSBP warned customers of possible delays to ammonium phosphate and urea shipments as the Iran war disrupts Persian Gulf supply routes. March fertiliser collections will proceed, but April and later contracts cannot be brought forward. Analysts say Strait of Hormuz disruptions are driving up global fertiliser prices. Australia imported 64% of its urea from the Gulf in 2025, with domestic stocks lasting only until mid-April without new imports.
6 March 2026
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Fortescue Ltd Directors Buy Shares After Profit Jump and Dividend Hike

Fortescue Ltd Directors Buy Shares After Profit Jump and Dividend Hike

Fortescue Ltd directors bought about A$114,664 in shares on Feb. 26, a day after reporting a 23% rise in half-year net profit to US$1.914 billion and raising its interim dividend. Lead independent director Larry Marshall purchased 4,930 shares for A$102,687.20. The moves come as China widens restrictions on some BHP cargoes and Fortescue pursues projects in Peru and Gabon not expected to produce until the next decade.
6 March 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 06.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 6, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: March 6, 2026, 11:59 PM EST UniFirst (UNF) Shares Surge Amid Valuation Concerns After Strong Momentum March 6, 2026, 11:38 PM EST. UniFirst (UNF) shares surged to $259.17, reflecting a 27.61% gain over 30 days and 43.01% over 90 days, outpacing a modest 5-year total shareholder return of 5.09%. Despite strong recent momentum, analysts estimate a fair value of $197 based on projected 2.7% annual revenue growth over three years, suggesting the stock is overvalued. Investors face a key question: is the current price justified by future growth or already priced
6 March 2026
Silver price today: Why silver, SLV ETF and silver stocks fell before Friday’s jobs report

Silver price today: Why silver, SLV ETF and silver stocks fell before Friday’s jobs report

Silver fell 1.5% to around $82 a troy ounce in New York Thursday, with iShares Silver Trust and major miners also dropping after-hours as the dollar and Treasury yields rose. The dollar index gained 0.5% and 10-year yields hit a three-week high near 4.14%. Silver remains up over 16% for the year. Traders await Friday’s U.S. payrolls report for direction.
6 March 2026
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Palantir stock in focus: Pentagon’s Anthropic ban forces Maven AI rewrite

Palantir stock in focus: Pentagon’s Anthropic ban forces Maven AI rewrite

Palantir must rebuild its Maven Smart Systems software after the Pentagon ordered contractors to cut ties with Anthropic, whose Claude AI model underpins Maven, sources said. The Defense Department labeled Anthropic a “supply chain risk,” forcing removal from sensitive systems. Palantir’s contracts tied to Maven are potentially worth over $1 billion. Shares fell 0.3% to $152.67 on Thursday.
5 March 2026
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  • Intel, AMD, Procter & Gamble Lead Premarket Stock Moves on Strong Earnings
    April 24, 2026, 8:40 AM EDT. Intel shares surged nearly 27% after beating first-quarter earnings estimates, reporting adjusted earnings of 29 cents per share on $13.58 billion revenue, surpassing analysts' expectations of 1 cent on $12.42 billion. Its strong outlook for the second quarter fueled the rally. Procter & Gamble rose over 3% following better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results, earning $1.59 per share on $21.24 billion revenue versus estimates of $1.56 and $20.5 billion. Advanced Micro Devices jumped nearly 12% after an upgrade from DA Davidson and Intel's strong performance renewed confidence in the AI sector. Other movers included MaxLinear (+38%), SAP (+7%), and Comfort Systems USA (+7%). Conversely, Boyd Gaming (-6%) and Hartford Insurance Group (-5%) lagged after earnings misses. The broad market is reacting sharply to mixed earnings results, highlighting investor focus on tech and consumer sectors ahead of the regular trading session.

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IREN Stock Faces May 7 Test as AI Data Center Pivot, Microsoft Deal and $6 Billion Share-Sale Risk Collide

IREN Stock Faces May 7 Test as AI Data Center Pivot, Microsoft Deal and $6 Billion Share-Sale Risk Collide

24 April 2026
IREN Limited will report fiscal third-quarter results on May 7 after its shares rose 7.5% to $52.02, bucking a broader market decline. The company, once focused on bitcoin mining, now faces scrutiny over its AI data center expansion and large contracts, including a $9.7 billion deal with Microsoft. IREN’s AI Cloud Services revenue more than doubled last quarter but remains far below mining revenue.
Palantir’s $1.1 Billion Test: Swiss Bank Defends Stake as AI Contractor Wins New U.S. Work

Palantir’s $1.1 Billion Test: Swiss Bank Defends Stake as AI Contractor Wins New U.S. Work

24 April 2026
Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel defended the bank’s $1.1 billion stake in Palantir after Minneapolis activists urged a sale over the company’s work with U.S. immigration authorities. The SNB held 6.24 million Palantir shares at the end of 2025. Palantir shares fell 7.24% Thursday after a previous gain. Shareholders will vote June 3 on proposals for more human rights oversight.
Skillz Stock’s $420 Million Papaya Verdict Rally Faces a Fast Reality Check

Skillz Stock’s $420 Million Papaya Verdict Rally Faces a Fast Reality Check

24 April 2026
A Manhattan federal jury ordered Papaya Gaming to pay Skillz Inc. $420 million in a false-advertising case, sending Skillz shares up 238% Thursday before falling 25% pre-market Friday. The dispute centered on Papaya’s alleged use of bots in skill-based games. Judge Denise Cote will rule in June on possible disgorgement. Skillz reported a 2025 net loss of $70.4 million on $104.5 million in revenue.
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