Mateusz Ługowik

Mateusz Ługowik is a senior markets reporter at Bez-kabli.pl, specializing in technology stocks, artificial intelligence and global financial markets. A graduate of the University of Gdańsk, he previously worked in investment research and market analysis. His coverage helps readers understand the key trends, companies and innovations influencing investors worldwide.

Suncorp Group (ASX: SUN) Slips 0.27%—Why the A$18.44 Rebound Matters
·

Suncorp Group (ASX: SUN) Slips 0.27%—Why the A$18.44 Rebound Matters

Key takeaways Suncorp Group Limited closed Friday at A$18.62, down A$0.05, or 0.27%, as broad selling pushed the S&P/ASX 200 0.92% lower. The insurer nevertheless beat the benchmark by 0.65 percentage points and recovered from an intraday low of A$18.44. With no fresh operating downgrade behind the move, Friday’s decline appears market-led rather than a new earnings shock. Monday’s backdrop remains cautious: ASX 200 futures were pointing 0.2% lower as investors reassessed the durability of the US-Iran ceasefire.
June 22, 2026
WiseTech Global stock near lows as CargoWise outage tests confidence
·

WiseTech Global stock near lows as CargoWise outage tests confidence

WiseTech Global shares enter Monday’s ASX pre-open near their weakest level in a year as investors digest an outage at CargoWise, the logistics software group’s core product. The stock finished Friday at A$36.88, less than 4% above its 52-week low of A$35.54; normal trading begins shortly before 10 a.m. Sydney time. That matters because CargoWise’s deep integration into freight, customs and trade operations sits at the centre of WiseTech’s investment case. Its “moat” — investor shorthand for the defences that make a business difficult to displace — depends partly on customers trusting the platform with complex, time-sensitive work.
June 21, 2026
Santos shares slide 9% over the week as oil risk premium slips
·

Santos shares look set for a shaky open on the ASX after losing 9.5% this week

Santos shares are in the spotlight ahead of the open Monday with oil risk returning after Iran claimed the Strait of Hormuz was closed again and U.S. President Donald Trump warned of more strikes. The stock ended last at A$7.30, before these weekend headlines. The ASX cash market is still closed. Timing is key. Roughly 20% of global oil and LNG goes through Hormuz. Shipping started picking up again late last week, but it’s still running below where it was before the conflict. Iran was asking for transit permits.
June 21, 2026
Northern Star Resources Stock Gains 8.4% as Elliott Campaign Offsets Gold Weakness
·

Northern Star Resources Stock Gains 8.4% as Elliott Campaign Offsets Gold Weakness

Northern Star Resources Ltd ended a volatile week with a solid gain, despite giving back 2.9% on Friday. The shares settled at A$20.87, against A$19.26 a week earlier, while the Australian market remained closed for the weekend. The move matters because it came against a softer bullion backdrop and amid continuing pressure from Elliott Investment Management. The divergence suggests investors are retaining some value in the possibility of a sale, asset restructuring or faster leadership change. It is not, by itself, evidence that a transaction is near.
June 21, 2026
Accenture Stock Crash Puts AI Threat to Consulting Model Under Scrutiny
·

Accenture Stock Crash Puts AI Threat to Consulting Model Under Scrutiny

Accenture’s record share-price fall has turned a modest earnings miss into a test of the global consulting model. The stock last traded on Thursday because U.S. markets were closed Friday for the Juneteenth holiday, leaving investors the weekend to assess whether the selloff reflects temporary disruption or a lasting AI threat. That question matters beyond Accenture. The company is a bellwether for spending by large businesses on technology, outsourcing and corporate transformation, and its warning pulled Cognizant, IBM and Capgemini sharply lower. India’s Nifty IT index subsequently touched a three-year low.
June 21, 2026

Student loan program set for July 1 rollout, auto-pay cuts rates by 1 point

U.S. Education Department is set to implement big changes for federal student loans beginning July 1. Two new repayment plans are on the way, and people who choose automatic debit with their servicer get a temporary interest rate cut of one percentage point. Not all federal borrowers are eligible for the rate cut. Federal loan debt is near $1.7 trillion. About 9 million people are in default, having skipped nine or more months of payments. Now the administration is pushing a discount to get more borrowers back on track, while phasing out Biden-era programs and moving to a stricter system going forward.
June 21, 2026
Aviva Shares Up 1.1% This Week, Beating FTSE 100
·

Aviva Shares Up 1.1% This Week, Beating FTSE 100

Aviva closed the week at 634.8 pence, up from 627.8 pence a week earlier. The stock managed that move while the FTSE 100 dropped 1% for the week, handing the insurer a patch of outperformance as the London market struggled. No new earnings drove the action. The news on Aviva was routine: another update from its share buyback program and confirmation of an upcoming redemption of subordinated bonds. None of this shifts forecasts, though cash management and shareholder payout remain on the agenda.
June 21, 2026
M&G shares hit 331p high as ETF and PruFund push draws attention
·

M&G shares hit 331p high as ETF and PruFund push draws attention

M&G plc TIDM: MNG closed Friday up 3.4 pence at 331p, a one-year high. The shares rose each day this week, gaining 2.92% for the week. The FTSE 100 dropped around 1% in the same period. M&G outperformed the FTSE 350 by 3.9 percentage points this week, as the stock’s re-rating continued on better fund flows, lower costs, and signs it could expand past its core UK market. The most recent update was on new products and distribution, not another earnings upgrade.
June 21, 2026
IAG shares slip after CEO downplays easyJet bid
·

IAG Up 4.3% on The Week; Hormuz Tension Weighs on Monday Open

International Consolidated Airlines Group slipped late on Friday, paring gains for the week. Shares of the British Airways owner finished about 2.3% below their 52-week high after dropping 1.8% in the session. That came after a 2.3% jump Thursday, which had pushed the stock to its highest level in a year. Markets are watching for what happens before the bell Monday. On Saturday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they shut the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said 55 merchant ships with over 17 million barrels of oil passed through the strait. U.S. and Iranian officials are due to meet in Switzerland on Sunday.
June 20, 2026
Zaha Hadid Architects Switches to ZHA as Supreme Court Appeal Bid Looms

Zaha Hadid Architects Switches to ZHA as Supreme Court Appeal Bid Looms

Zaha Hadid Architects is switching to ZHA, dropping the full name of its late founder from the brand. The firm put out a new name, logo, and website. The move comes 10 years after Hadid’s death. This is more than new graphics. The shift breaks the company’s link to a 2013 trademark licence, which let it use the name for a fee. Under that deal, it paid the Zaha Hadid Foundation 6% of net income.
June 20, 2026
Compass Group slips 1.3% with investors eyeing July update
·

Compass Group falls 5.8% this week as dividend adjustment, risk-off hit stock

Compass Group shares lagged this week, down each day from Monday to Friday. The contract caterer closed at $32.20, off from $34.18 last week. The size of the drop stands out since it happened after Compass lifted its profit outlook in May and before its next trading update. The company isn't posting results or an operating update next week. The third-quarter statement is on the calendar for July 21.
June 20, 2026
RELX wraps week down 4.6%, Friday bounce in AI stocks offers little relief
·

RELX wraps week down 4.6%, Friday bounce in AI stocks offers little relief

RELX finished Friday at 2,377 pence, up from Thursday but down sharply from last week’s 2,492 pence close. The bulk of the drop came after Thursday’s 3.97% slide. Shares posted a heavy weekly loss, underperforming the London market. RELX’s slide is stretching out, not just a single session move. Shares closed the week about 41% off their 52-week high of 4,030 pence hit last July, showing investors continue to cut what they’re willing to pay for recurring revenue and steady profit growth as artificial intelligence shifts the professional data market.
June 20, 2026
Standard Chartered up 6% in the week, ahead of FTSE 100
·

Standard Chartered up 6% in the week, ahead of FTSE 100

Standard Chartered ended the week up 6%, outpacing the FTSE 100’s 1% drop. The London market is shut for the weekend. Shares in Standard Chartered eased 14 pence on Friday but held close to their high for the month. The bounce is notable because it clawed back most of the drop from earlier in June. That’s when tougher Chinese rules on offshore investment sparked worry about mainland money moving into Hong Kong wealth products. Standard Chartered closed just 1.4% under the 52-week high of 2,073 pence it set on June 3.
June 20, 2026
BAE Systems Shares Drop 3.4% This Week on Hormuz Risk
·

BAE Systems Shares Drop 3.4% This Week on Hormuz Risk

BAE Systems slipped over the week, giving back some recent gains as traders pulled out of defence names. That reset could be short-lived. On Saturday, Iran’s military announced it would shut the Strait of Hormuz, citing what it called ceasefire violations. The news hit after London markets shut. BAE lost 4.74% on Monday after word of a preliminary peace deal between Washington and Tehran. Brent crude dropped almost 5%. Risk picks got more interest. It wasn’t contract news moving BAE this time but the headlines around peace.
June 20, 2026
ALS slips 3.3% ahead of inclusion in S&P/ASX 50
·

ALS slips 3.3% ahead of inclusion in S&P/ASX 50

ALS Ltd fell 3.25% to A$22.60 on Friday, ahead of its move into the S&P/ASX 50 index. With the market closed over the weekend, trading under the new index mix starts Monday. ALQ dropped hard on Friday but still closed the week up 0.27% from last Friday. The S&P/ASX 200 edged 0.28% higher for the week, even after Friday’s pullback.
June 19, 2026
Woolworths outperforms as ASX slides ahead of key Australian inflation numbers
·

Woolworths outperforms as ASX slides ahead of key Australian inflation numbers

Woolworths Group Ltd held up against the weaker Australian market on Friday, pushing to A$38.32 and ending the day A$0.18 shy of its 52-week high. The shares moved in a range between A$37.92 and A$38.42 ahead of the weekend close. Defensive trades showed up again. Coles Group climbed 1.2%, but BHP slid 5.6% as buyers leaned into shares seen as steadier in downturns. Woolworths turned over 5.1 million shares—more than double normal levels.
June 19, 2026
Vault Minerals Gains 20% for the Week as Regis Merger Spread Tightens
··

Vault Minerals Gains 20% for the Week as Regis Merger Spread Tightens

Vault Minerals Ltd closed the week higher even after shares slid on Friday. The stock now trades closer to the level set by the pending merger deal with Regis Resources. Deal pricing is now the focus. At Friday’s close, Regis traded at A$6.94 and the 0.6947 exchange ratio valued Vault at about A$4.82 per share. That’s just above Vault’s A$4.80 close. Vault shares are moving more in line with Regis, trading around 0.6947 times each Regis share. For every A$1 shift in Regis, the deal value for Vault moves about A$0.695.
June 19, 2026
PLS Group stock falls 9.8% in week as miner commits A$175 million to Pilgangoora expansion
·

PLS Group stock falls 9.8% in week as miner commits A$175 million to Pilgangoora expansion

PLS Group shares closed 4.7% lower on Friday as investors weighed a fresh capital commitment against a broad retreat in Australian mining stocks. The stock finished at A$5.88 while the materials sector led the wider market lower. The A$175 million is pre-final investment decision expenditure, or money committed before the board formally approves full construction. PLS said the work would preserve the timetable for P2000, which could lift Pilgangoora’s capacity to about 2 million tonnes a year of spodumene concentrate, the lithium-rich material sold to chemical processors.
June 19, 2026
FTSE 100 Ends Lower as Miners Slip, Political Worries Weigh
····

FTSE 100 Ends Lower as Miners Slip, Political Worries Weigh

FTSE 100 falls, posts worst week in six as miners and politics weigh The FTSE 100 closed down on Friday, logging its steepest weekly loss in six weeks after declines in mining stocks and renewed political worries pulled the blue-chip index lower, despite gains for oil producer shares. The index dropped 1% this week. The FTSE 250 shed 0.5%. US-Iran talks got canceled, sparking fresh worries over energy supply. Andy Burnham won the by-election, fueling talk he could move against Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Both events pushed investors to cut risk.
June 19, 2026
1 … 10 11 12 13 14 … 39