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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 02.05.2026

UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 02.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT ANZ Banking Group Shares: Valuation Using PE Ratio and Dividend Discount Model May 2, 2026, 11:33 PM EDT. ANZ Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) shares trade around $36 amid analysis using two key valuation tools. The price-to-earnings (PE) ratio, which relates share price to annual earnings per share, stands at 16.6x for ANZ, below the banking sector average of 19x, suggesting potential undervaluation against peers. Using the sector average PE, ANZ's adjusted valuation is about $40.69 per share. Analysts also use the Dividend Discount Model (DDM),
May 2, 2026

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    May 26, 2026, 10:47 AM EDT. Aston Martin shares have risen over 30% from their 52-week low but remain below their 2018 IPO price of £45. As of May 26, the share price stands at 47p, with analysts giving a 12-month average forecast at the same level, indicating limited near-term upside. Broker targets range from 30p to 55p, reflecting uncertainty over the luxury car maker's financial recovery. Recent Q1 results showed a 16% revenue increase to £270.4 million and improved gross margin, yet the company still faces challenges, including workforce reductions and cautious outlooks. CEO Adrian Hallmark projects ongoing improvement supported by model launches and operational discipline, but analysts remain cautious, suggesting investors should weigh risks carefully before buying.