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SGX stock rises after report flags new Asian bond futures — what to watch into Feb. 5 results

SGX stock rises after report flags new Asian bond futures — what to watch into Feb. 5 results

Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd rose 1.1% to S$17.71 Tuesday after a Bloomberg report said the bourse is in talks with global banks on launching bond futures tied to Asian government debt. The contracts would cover sovereign bonds from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, and may launch in early 2026. SGX will report first-half FY2026 results on Feb. 5.
13 January 2026
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Allegiant to buy Sun Country in $1.5B deal as budget airline stocks split

Allegiant to buy Sun Country in $1.5B deal as budget airline stocks split

Allegiant will acquire Sun Country Airlines in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $1.5 billion, including net debt. Sun Country shareholders will get $4.10 in cash and 0.1557 Allegiant shares per share, valuing Sun Country at $18.89 each. The companies expect $140 million in annual synergies by the third year. Allegiant shares fell 6% while Sun Country rose 11% after the announcement.
13 January 2026
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Woodside Energy stock dips after Scarborough LNG milestone — what matters before the next ASX session

Woodside Energy stock dips after Scarborough LNG milestone — what matters before the next ASX session

Woodside shares fell 1.7% to A$23.31 after the company warned on a key Scarborough project milestone, despite its floating production unit arriving at the offshore site. The project is now over 91% complete, with first LNG cargo still slated for the second half of 2026. Traders are watching oil prices and Woodside’s Jan. 28 update for further direction.
13 January 2026
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Japan Airlines stock slips as CEO warns young Japanese are ditching overseas travel

Japan Airlines stock slips as CEO warns young Japanese are ditching overseas travel

Japan Airlines shares dropped 1.4% to 2,949 yen Tuesday as investors questioned outbound travel demand amid a weak yen. CEO Mitsuko Tottori cited high prices and currency pressure as factors keeping young Japanese from traveling abroad. The yen hit 158.925 per dollar, raising costs for overseas trips and airline operations. JAL is targeting youth with promotions and discounted fares while relying on inbound tourism.
13 January 2026
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ANZ share price jumps as Morgan Stanley flags a rare repeat win — what to watch next for ASX:ANZ

ANZ share price jumps as Morgan Stanley flags a rare repeat win — what to watch next for ASX:ANZ

ANZ Group Holdings closed up 1.6% at A$36.48 in Sydney, outperforming major peers as the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.56%. Morgan Stanley kept its equal-weight rating on ANZ, setting a target of A$36 and warning of a wider performance gap among banks in 2026. Investors are watching for Australia’s Jan. 28 CPI data and the RBA’s Feb. 2–3 meeting amid renewed rate-hike speculation. Consumer sentiment fell 1.7% in January, Westpac said.
13 January 2026
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  • Microsoft Shares Fall 4% Despite Q1 Earnings Beat Due to AI Spending Concerns
    May 2, 2026, 2:17 AM EDT. Microsoft (MSFT) shares dropped 4% following strong Q1 earnings that beat expectations with $82.89 billion in revenue and $4.27 EPS. However, heavy investment in artificial intelligence (AI) weighed on free cash flow margin, which declined from 29% to 19.1%. Despite Azure cloud growth accelerating, the company's gross margin edged lower, raising concerns about near-term profitability. The stock closed at $408.22, down 4.1%, trading 24.6% below its 52-week high. The decline contrasts with recent tech sector gains fueled by optimism over AI and easing geopolitical tensions. Since the start of the year, Microsoft shares are down 13.6%, yet long-term investors still see gains, with a $1,000 stake five years ago now worth $1,621. The market views today's drop as significant but not fundamentally altering Microsoft's business outlook.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 2:30 AM EDT Microsoft Shares Fall 4% Despite Q1 Earnings Beat Due to AI Spending Concerns May 2, 2026, 2:17 AM EDT. Microsoft (MSFT) shares dropped 4% following strong Q1 earnings that beat expectations with $82.89 billion in revenue and $4.27 EPS. However, heavy investment in artificial intelligence (AI) weighed on free cash flow margin, which declined from 29% to 19.1%. Despite Azure cloud growth accelerating, the company's gross margin edged lower, raising concerns about near-term profitability. The stock closed at $408.22, down 4.1%, trading 24.6% below its
US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

2 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

2 May 2026
McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
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