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Aura Minerals stock slides nearly 9% as gold pullback and margin hike hit miners

Aura Minerals stock slides nearly 9% as gold pullback and margin hike hit miners

Aura Minerals shares dropped 8.9% to $49.26 Monday afternoon, reversing an early surge as gold and silver prices fell sharply from record highs. Spot gold slid 4.2% after the CME raised margin requirements, prompting profit-taking across miners. Trading volume reached 641,000 shares. Investors are watching if the metals pullback continues into year-end, with Fed minutes in focus.

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  • Hexaware Technologies Limited (NSE:HEXT) Approaches Ex-Dividend Date with Solid Dividend Prospects
    May 1, 2026, 12:07 AM EDT. Hexaware Technologies Limited (NSE:HEXT) is set to trade ex-dividend from May 5, with an upcoming dividend payment of ₹8.50 per share on May 15. The stock price stands at ₹447.65, implying a trailing yield of 2.6%. Last year, the company distributed ₹11.50 per share with a payout ratio of 51% of earnings and 45% of free cash flow, indicating dividend sustainability. Earnings per share for Hexaware have grown at 17% annually over five years, supporting potential future dividend increases. Investors must ensure purchases settle before May 5 to qualify for the dividend. The company's steady earnings growth and balanced payout ratio present it as a reliable dividend stock in the Indian IT sector.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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1 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 1, 2026, 12:08 AM EDT AeroVironment (AVAV) Valuation Under Spotlight Amid Recent Share Volatility May 1, 2026, 12:08 AM EDT. AeroVironment (AVAV) shares have shown volatility, with a 6.3% gain over the past month but a 30% decline in the last three months. The stock closed at $195.02, valuing the company around $9.2 billion. Despite short-term struggles, long-term holders have benefited from 93% returns over three years. Some analysts see the stock as 30.3% undervalued, assigning a fair value of $280, based on shifts towards higher-margin manufacturing and growth in
Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

1 May 2026
Sandisk shares dropped about 6% in after-hours trading Thursday despite reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $5.95 billion, up 251% from a year earlier, and net income of $3.62 billion. The company announced a $6 billion buyback and forecast Q4 revenue of up to $8.25 billion. Gross margin rose to 78.4%. Shares had closed at $1,096.51 before slipping to about $1,030.
Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

1 May 2026
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
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