Marcin Frąckiewicz

Woodside Energy Stock Price: Why WDS Slipped Even as Oil Topped $100

Woodside Energy Stock Price: Why WDS Slipped Even as Oil Topped $100

Woodside Energy’s U.S.-listed shares fell 0.7% to $22.19 Friday, despite Brent crude topping $100 a barrel for the first time since August 2022. The company began drilling at its Trion project in Mexico and beat 2025 profit forecasts with $2.65 billion. Australian LNG plants are running near capacity, limiting near-term supply gains. Woodside is still searching for a permanent CEO, with several internal and external candidates in contention.
March 13, 2026
Batlow Petrol Shortage: NSW Town Runs Dry as Iran War Squeezes Australia’s Fuel Supply

Batlow Petrol Shortage: NSW Town Runs Dry as Iran War Squeezes Australia’s Fuel Supply

Batlow’s only service station has run out of fuel, forcing residents to drive to neighboring towns for petrol. The federal government authorized the release of up to 762 million litres from national reserves but warned deliveries to regional areas would be delayed. Independent retailers cite volatile wholesale prices and supply risks. Authorities are investigating pricing and diesel distribution in rural regions.
March 13, 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock Price Rises to A$173.76 as RBA Hike Bets Build

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock Price Rises to A$173.76 as RBA Hike Bets Build

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares rose 1.26% to A$173.76 Friday, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200, as traders bet on a rate hike at next week’s Reserve Bank of Australia meeting. Financial stocks gained 1%, while miners fell 2.1%. Analysts now see a 25 basis point rate increase likely on March 17. CBA’s shares remain up 20.7% over the past year, but consensus price targets sit well below current levels.
March 13, 2026
Northern Star Resources share price dives 19% after fresh FY26 gold output warning

Northern Star Resources share price dives 19% after fresh FY26 gold output warning

Northern Star Resources shares fell 18.75% to A$21.75 Friday after warning it may miss the low end of its fiscal 2026 production target due to persistent issues at KCGM and Jundee. Gold sales for January and February totaled 220,000 ounces. The company now expects production above 1.5 million ounces, down from previous guidance. The next production update is set for April 22.
March 13, 2026
BHP Share Price Falls 2.3% as China Tightens Iron Ore Curbs, Then Softens One Ban

BHP Share Price Falls 2.3% as China Tightens Iron Ore Curbs, Then Softens One Ban

BHP shares fell 2.3% to A$49.80 Friday after China tightened curbs on the miner’s iron ore, briefly easing only on Jimblebar fines for a week. China Mineral Resources Group told buyers they would soon be barred from taking delivery of Newman fines. Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares rose as iron ore prices jumped. BHP will pay a 73-cent interim dividend March 26.
March 13, 2026
Sunbelt Rentals Stock Price Rebounds After Forecast Lift, New $1.5 Billion Buyback

Sunbelt Rentals Stock Price Rebounds After Forecast Lift, New $1.5 Billion Buyback

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings shares rose about 3% Friday after the company tightened full-year rental-revenue growth guidance to 2%-3% and launched a new $1.5 billion share buyback. Third-quarter revenue increased 2.7% to $2.637 billion, but net income fell to $290 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin narrowed to 41.0% from 43.5%. The stock traded near $72, recovering from Thursday’s decline.
March 13, 2026
Antofagasta plc Stock Price Falls 5.5% as Copper Slips, Miners Reel

Antofagasta plc Stock Price Falls 5.5% as Copper Slips, Miners Reel

Antofagasta shares fell 5.53% to 3,503 pence on Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100 as copper prices weakened and mining stocks sold off across Europe. The stock is now nearly 10% below Tuesday’s close and 21.7% under its February high. Company updates this week focused only on board changes, with no new production or cost guidance. Investors remain wary as energy prices and inflation risks rise amid Middle East tensions.
March 13, 2026
Taylor Wimpey Share Price Today: Stock Rebounds, but Fresh Cost Fears Keep Pressure On

Taylor Wimpey Share Price Today: Stock Rebounds, but Fresh Cost Fears Keep Pressure On

Taylor Wimpey shares closed up 1.13% at 94.68 pence Friday, still about 25% below their 52-week high. The company faces rising energy costs linked to the war in Iran and higher mortgage rates, while its 2026 profit forecast, sales rate, order book, and dividend have all fallen. Taylor Wimpey bought 5.62 million shares last week under its buyback program. Its next trading update is set for April 28.
March 13, 2026
Why Imperial Brands PLC Stock Price Rose 2.4% as Buyback Rolls On Before Key Dividend

Why Imperial Brands PLC Stock Price Rose 2.4% as Buyback Rolls On Before Key Dividend

Imperial Brands shares climbed 2.37% to 3,201 pence Friday after the company bought back 12,064 shares for cancellation. The buybacks are part of a £1.45 billion program announced in October. Imperial’s next trading update is set for April 14, with a final dividend payment due March 31. John Rishton will become chair in December, following recent leadership changes.
March 13, 2026
National Grid Share Price Near Record High as £70 Billion Plan Outweighs Ofgem Setback

National Grid Share Price Near Record High as £70 Billion Plan Outweighs Ofgem Setback

National Grid shares held at 1,371.75 pence by 1553 GMT Friday, near their March 2 peak, after rising 2.51% Thursday. The company faces a £20 million Ofgem penalty over asset failures but recently raised its FY2027 earnings growth outlook to 13%-15% and extended its investment plan to at least £70 billion through FY31. Trading volume remained below the 50-day average.
March 13, 2026
Intertek Share Price Hits 52-Week Low as Investors Look Past New Compliance Service (Investing.com)

Intertek Share Price Hits 52-Week Low as Investors Look Past New Compliance Service (Investing.com)

Intertek shares closed at 3,734 pence Friday, down 3.86%, after touching a 52-week low. The drop followed ongoing investor concerns over weaker free cash flow, missed growth targets, and no new buyback in March 3 results. Hours before the close, Intertek launched Digital Product Passport services for supply-chain compliance. The FTSE 100 also slipped 0.4% amid flat UK GDP and high energy prices.
March 13, 2026
TP ICAP Share Price Jumps After Record 2025 Results, £80 Million Buyback and Dividend Rise

TP ICAP Share Price Jumps After Record 2025 Results, £80 Million Buyback and Dividend Rise

TP ICAP shares surged 10.7% after reporting record 2025 results and announcing an £80 million buyback, bucking a 0.9% drop in the FTSE 250. Revenue rose to £2.353 billion and pretax profit reached £230 million. The company maintained its 2026 outlook despite currency headwinds and said a possible minority listing of its Parameta data unit remains under review.
March 13, 2026
Bunzl plc Share Price Climbs 2% in London, but Stock Is Still 26% Off Its High

Bunzl plc Share Price Climbs 2% in London, but Stock Is Still 26% Off Its High

Bunzl shares rose 2.13% to 2,304 pence Friday, extending a rebound despite the FTSE 100’s decline. The company reported 2025 revenue of £11.85 billion and adjusted operating profit of £910.3 million, but forecast a slightly lower margin for 2026. North America’s profit fell 11.5% last year, though management cited improved second-half performance. Annual dividend edged up 0.3% to 74.1 pence.
March 13, 2026
Admiral Group Plc Stock Price Climbs After RBC Upgrade Puts Fresh Focus on 2026 Outlook

Admiral Group Plc Stock Price Climbs After RBC Upgrade Puts Fresh Focus on 2026 Outlook

Admiral Group shares climbed 1.9% to 3,280 pence after RBC Capital Markets upgraded the stock to “outperform” and raised its target price. The move followed Admiral’s record 2025 pre-tax profit of £957.9 million, up 16%, and a shift in capital returns toward buybacks. The FTSE 100 fell 0.43% on the day. Admiral’s board proposed a 90 pence final dividend, payable June 5.
March 13, 2026
Zegona Communications Plc Share Price Falls 4.4% as Buyback Continues After FiberPass Deal

Zegona Communications Plc Share Price Falls 4.4% as Buyback Continues After FiberPass Deal

Zegona Communications shares fell 4.4% to 1,735 pence in London on Friday, despite the company buying back 300,000 shares at an average 1,780.47 pence on March 12. The buybacks follow the completion of the FiberPass deal, which brought in 0.4 billion euros, with half earmarked for buybacks and half for debt reduction. The share count will drop to 229,433,802 after cancellation. Shares remain up about 24% this year.
March 13, 2026
SSE PLC stock price hits 52-week high after 3,581-MW UK capacity auction win

SSE PLC stock price hits 52-week high after 3,581-MW UK capacity auction win

SSE plc shares hit a 52-week high of 2,757 pence on Friday, closing at 2,730 pence after securing 3,581 MW of capacity in Britain’s 2029/30 power auction. The company is seeking investor backing for a £33 billion grid and renewables expansion, while the FTSE 100 fell 0.4%. SSE’s market value stood at about £32.9 billion. The latest auction results await confirmation from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
March 13, 2026
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