Finance 6 April 2026 - 9 April 2026

Salesforce Stock Near 52-Week Low as AI Fears Drown Out Agentforce Growth
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Salesforce Stock Near 52-Week Low as AI Fears Drown Out Agentforce Growth

Salesforce shares fell 4.1% to $169.15 midday Thursday, nearing a 52-week low, as software stocks declined despite the company’s record quarterly revenue and expanded buyback. The drop followed news that Anthropic restricted access to its AI model after finding cybersecurity flaws, fueling concerns about software vulnerability. Salesforce’s fiscal 2027 revenue forecast missed Wall Street’s midpoint estimates.
April 9, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 09.04.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 09.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT Metlen Energy & Metals Enhances Presence in FTSE Index April 9, 2026, 8:12 AM EDT. Metlen Energy & Metals has strengthened its position within the FTSE landscape, reflecting growing investor confidence in the company. This move underscores Metlen's strategic growth amid shifting market dynamics. The company's inclusion in the FTSE index, a benchmark for the UK's leading stocks, signals its rising prominence in energy and metals sectors. Investors should note that this development may influence trading volumes and valuation metrics. Financial advisors recommend reviewing portfolio
April 9, 2026
Rolls-Royce Shares Jump 10% as Ceasefire Rally Puts Buyback Back in Focus
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Rolls-Royce Shares Jump 10% as Ceasefire Rally Puts Buyback Back in Focus

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares surged 10% to 1,257.1 pence on Wednesday after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire lifted London markets and a filing showed ongoing share buybacks. Morgan Stanley purchased 736,316 shares for cancellation on April 7, bringing total repurchases to nearly 29 million. The FTSE 100 rose 2.9% by 1042 GMT as Brent crude fell 12.3% on hopes of resumed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
April 8, 2026
UK Mortgage Rates Stay High Despite Iran Ceasefire as Remortgage Pain Deepens
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UK Mortgage Rates Stay High Despite Iran Ceasefire as Remortgage Pain Deepens

Average UK two-year fixed mortgage rates rose to 5.90% in April from 4.83% in early March, according to Moneyfacts. Halifax reported house prices fell 0.5% in March to £299,677, with annual growth slowing to 0.8%. Lenders say the recent U.S.-Iran ceasefire has eased market pressure but is unlikely to bring quick relief for borrowers. Buy-to-let landlords also face new tax and rental regulations from April and May.
April 8, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 08.04.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 08.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 8, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 8, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT QBE and Amcor Shares: Key ASX Stocks to Watch in 2025 April 8, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. The QBE Insurance Group (ASX:QBE) share price has risen 13.2% in 2025, reflecting its stature as a mature insurer operating globally, with only 30% revenue from Australia. It reported a solid 17.2% return on equity (ROE) and a debt/equity ratio of 27%, indicating low leverage. Amcor CDI (ASX:AMC), a packaging firm active in 40 countries, is trading 21.8% below its 52-week high but boasts a higher ROE of
April 8, 2026
Barclays PLC Buyback Tops £525 Million as Bank Crosses Halfway Mark
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Barclays PLC Buyback Tops £525 Million as Bank Crosses Halfway Mark

Barclays has repurchased £525 million of stock since February, passing the halfway point of its £1 billion buyback program, filings showed Tuesday. The bank canceled 125.1 million shares and said its share capital now stands at 13.72 billion shares. Barclays will report first-quarter results on April 28. The buyback is part of a broader plan to return over £15 billion to shareholders by 2028.
April 7, 2026
Lloyds Banking Group plc tests quantum computing to catch money mules
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Lloyds Banking Group plc tests quantum computing to catch money mules

Lloyds and IBM completed a nine-month quantum computing test that identified a deliberately embedded money mule network using anonymised transaction data on a 156-qubit IBM system. Lloyds called it the first-known quantum experiment targeting mule detection. UK regulators continue to press banks to improve anti-fraud controls. The technology remains experimental and is not yet ready for widespread use.
April 7, 2026
Shell Plc Q1 Update Could Show an Oil Windfall, but Qatar Damage Clouds Outlook
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Shell Plc Q1 Update Could Show an Oil Windfall, but Qatar Damage Clouds Outlook

Shell will release its first-quarter update on April 8, with crude prices near $110 a barrel and the Strait of Hormuz still shut. Analysts raised Shell’s Q1 profit estimates by an average of 15% after Middle East disruptions. Shell’s Pearl GTL plant in Qatar remains offline following attacks. The company’s $3.5 billion buyback and dividend policy remains under scrutiny after a weak fourth quarter.
April 7, 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings Buyback Rolls On as Fresh Filing Sharpens Focus on £2.5 Billion 2026 Return Plan
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Rolls-Royce Holdings Buyback Rolls On as Fresh Filing Sharpens Focus on £2.5 Billion 2026 Return Plan

Rolls-Royce bought 385 shares at 1,172.5 pence each on April 2 under its £2.3 billion buyback programme, set for cancellation. Since launching the plan, the company has repurchased 28.2 million shares for about £344 million. Shares traded at 1,159 pence Tuesday, roughly 18% below the year’s high. Rolls-Royce will go ex-dividend on April 23, with a final 5.0 pence dividend due June 3.
April 7, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 07.04.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 07.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 7, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 7, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Greatland Resources Increases Activity on ASX All Ordinaries Index April 7, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Greatland Resources has expanded its operations across the ASX All Ordinaries index, reflecting a strategic push in its market presence. The move demonstrates the company's intent to leverage broader market opportunities within Australia's primary stock market. Investors tracking Greatland Resources will note this expanded footprint as a potential signal of growth ambitions. Details about specific initiatives or financial implications remain limited at this stage. The ASX All Ordinaries index represents
April 7, 2026
National Australia Bank Keeps Lowest Big Four One-Year Fixed Home Loan Rate Ahead of May Results
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National Australia Bank Keeps Lowest Big Four One-Year Fixed Home Loan Rate Ahead of May Results

National Australia Bank kept its one-year fixed home loan rate at 6.04% for owner-occupiers borrowing up to 80%, undercutting ANZ and Commonwealth Bank. NAB raised variable rates by 25 basis points after the Reserve Bank of Australia’s March hike. No NAB Connect payments processed on Easter Monday except fast and linked transfers. NAB’s half-year results are due May 4.
April 7, 2026
Santos Limited shares near 52-week high as LNG disruption keeps Barossa in focus
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Santos Limited shares near 52-week high as LNG disruption keeps Barossa in focus

Santos Ltd closed at A$8.08 on Monday, near its 52-week high, with trading volume more than double its 30-day average. The company recently forecast 2026 production of up to 111 million barrels of oil equivalent, boosted by Barossa LNG and the Pikka project. Santos temporarily shut Darwin LNG for equipment work and faces possible tax changes as LNG prices rise. Its annual general meeting is set for April 16 in Adelaide.
April 6, 2026
BHP Group Ltd Shares Drop as Oil Shock, China Iron Ore Fight Put April Review in Focus
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BHP Group Ltd Shares Drop as Oil Shock, China Iron Ore Fight Put April Review in Focus

BHP shares fell 2.53% to A$51.23 in Sydney Monday as mining stocks dropped, with turnover at 8.7 million shares, below average. The company received US$4.3 billion from Wheaton Precious Metals in a silver streaming deal for future Antamina output. BHP reported a 22% rise in half-year profit, with copper surpassing iron ore in earnings. Iron ore sales face pressure from lower Chinese prices and shifting trade patterns.
April 6, 2026
Gold Prices Today: MCX Falls Below Rs 1.5 Lakh as Tanishq, Kalyan Cut 22K Rates
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Gold Prices Today: MCX Falls Below Rs 1.5 Lakh as Tanishq, Kalyan Cut 22K Rates

Gold June futures on MCX fell nearly 1% Monday, dropping Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,48,298 per 10 grams, with major jewellers cutting 22-carat retail rates. Tanishq listed 22-carat gold at Rs 13,710 a gram, down from Rs 13,875 on April 4. The decline follows a sharp FY26 rally and comes as the rupee weakens and Middle East tensions persist. Traders expect further volatility ahead of key U.S. economic data.
April 6, 2026
GSK Shares Slip as U.S.-UK Drug Deal Eases Tariff Threat Before April Results
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GSK Shares Slip as U.S.-UK Drug Deal Eases Tariff Threat Before April Results

GSK’s U.S.-listed shares slipped 0.7% to $56.29 after a U.S.-UK medicines pact guaranteed zero U.S. tariffs on UK-made drugs for three years, in exchange for higher NHS prices and changes to NICE drug assessments. The deal comes as Trump imposed 100% tariffs on patented drugs not made in the U.S. or covered by pricing agreements. GSK will report first-quarter results April 29. AstraZeneca has similar tariff protection.
April 6, 2026
Prudential Opens Singapore Scrip Dividend Window After Pricing New Shares at $13.83
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Prudential Opens Singapore Scrip Dividend Window After Pricing New Shares at $13.83

Prudential plc has opened the election period for Singapore shareholders to choose new shares instead of cash for its 2025 second interim dividend, setting the scrip reference price at US$13.834482. The window runs until April 14, with new shares to be issued on the Hong Kong line. The scrip option may be withdrawn if London-listed shares drop 15% or more from the reference price by the deadline.
April 6, 2026
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