Finance 4 March 2026 - 5 March 2026

AudioCodes Gains Almost 8% in Short Week as AUDC Traders Watch AI and Jobs Numbers
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AudioCodes Gains Almost 8% in Short Week as AUDC Traders Watch AI and Jobs Numbers

AudioCodes shares closed at $9.84 Friday, up 1.34% for the day and 7.9% for the week, recovering ground lost after early-May earnings. The company last reported Q1 revenue of $62.1 million and GAAP net income of $2 million. No new financial updates have been issued since May 5. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with traders awaiting June 5 jobs data.
May 31, 2026
CBA dividend update: Commonwealth Bank says 13.5% will reinvest as March payout nears
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CBA dividend update: Commonwealth Bank says 13.5% will reinvest as March payout nears

Commonwealth Bank of Australia said 13.5% of its ordinary shares will take the A$2.35 interim dividend via its dividend reinvestment plan, according to an ASX filing. The bank updated currency conversion rates for UK and New Zealand payments ahead of the March 30 payout. A separate notice showed CBA and controlled entities had voting or disposal power over 0.03% of shares as of March 3.
March 5, 2026
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock jumps on Telus equity stake in Canada satellite-to-phone plan
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock jumps on Telus equity stake in Canada satellite-to-phone plan

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 13% Wednesday after Telus announced it will take an equity stake and invest in ground infrastructure to support satellite-to-phone coverage in Canada. Telus plans to offer satellite-powered mobile services in remote areas by late 2026. AST also signed a partnership with AXIAN Telecom to launch direct-to-device service in Africa, pending regulatory approval. AST’s market value reached about $17.6 billion.
March 5, 2026
Robinhood stock jumps ahead of JFK “Take Flight” event as CFO previews $5.5 billion February inflows
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Robinhood stock jumps ahead of JFK “Take Flight” event as CFO previews $5.5 billion February inflows

Robinhood shares jumped about 8% Wednesday ahead of its “Take Flight” product keynote in New York. CFO Shiv Verma said February net deposits topped $5.5 billion, with trading activity remaining strong. A surge in bitcoin to nearly $74,000 boosted crypto-linked stocks, including Robinhood and Coinbase. ARK Investment Management bought nearly 160,000 Robinhood shares on Tuesday.
March 5, 2026
Circle Internet Group stock jumps again as rates drive the USDC story
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Circle Internet Group stock jumps again as rates drive the USDC story

Circle shares climbed 5.7% to $105.27 on Wednesday, marking a third consecutive gain. Mizuho raised its price target to $100, citing inflation risks and fewer expected rate cuts. Officer Hossein Razzaghi filed to sell up to 43,119 shares valued at $4.31 million, according to a Form 144. Circle’s rally followed better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue and higher USDC circulation.
March 5, 2026
Morgan Stanley layoffs: Wall Street bank cuts 2,500 jobs across all divisions
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Morgan Stanley layoffs: Wall Street bank cuts 2,500 jobs across all divisions

Morgan Stanley has cut about 2,500 jobs across all divisions, roughly 3% of its workforce, according to the Wall Street Journal. The layoffs began last week and peaked Wednesday. The bank did not immediately comment, and Reuters could not independently verify the report. Roles affected include private bankers, back-office staff, and some mortgage-related positions.
March 5, 2026
Broadcom stock after earnings: AI chip outlook tops estimates, buyback in focus
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Broadcom stock after earnings: AI chip outlook tops estimates, buyback in focus

Broadcom shares rose 1.1% to $317.53 in after-hours trading after forecasting second-quarter revenue of about $22 billion, topping analyst estimates. First-quarter revenue climbed 29% to a record $19.31 billion, with AI chip sales up 106% year-on-year to $8.4 billion. The company authorized a new $10 billion share buyback and kept its dividend unchanged. Investors await further details on margins and AI demand in the earnings call.
March 4, 2026
Amazon stock price jumps after $427 million Virginia campus buy puts AI data centers back in view
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Amazon stock price jumps after $427 million Virginia campus buy puts AI data centers back in view

Amazon shares rose 3.9% to $216.77 in after-hours trading Wednesday after announcing a $427 million purchase of George Washington University’s Virginia Science and Technology campus in Ashburn for new data-center capacity. The company faces zoning hurdles and local power constraints for the site. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report as Amazon projects $200 billion in 2026 capital expenditures.
March 4, 2026
SoFi Technologies’ Mastercard stablecoin deal puts SoFiUSD settlement in focus as CEO buys $1 million of SOFI stock
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SoFi Technologies’ Mastercard stablecoin deal puts SoFiUSD settlement in focus as CEO buys $1 million of SOFI stock

SoFi will partner with Mastercard to settle card payments using its SoFiUSD stablecoin, the companies said Tuesday. CEO Anthony Noto bought 56,000 shares for about $1 million, according to a regulatory filing. SoFi shares rose 0.8% to $18.75, while Mastercard slipped 0.1% on Wednesday. SoFiUSD is issued by SoFi Bank and backed one-for-one by cash.
March 4, 2026
Battalion Oil Corporation taps new investor for $15 million at $5.50 as BATL stock swings
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Battalion Oil Corporation taps new investor for $15 million at $5.50 as BATL stock swings

Battalion Oil Corporation said it will raise about $15 million in a private placement at $5.50 per share, with net proceeds of $14.1 million expected. The unnamed institutional investor deal is set to close March 4. Shares surged to $29.70 Tuesday before falling 33% to $18.58 Wednesday. The company recently sold West Quito Draw assets for $60.1 million.
March 4, 2026
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  • Rio Tinto and Scentre Group Shares: ASX Blue Chip Investment Insights
    May 30, 2026, 10:23 PM EDT. Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) shares have gained 25.7% in 2025, with the mining giant boasting a solid CY24 return on equity (ROE) of 20.3% and a dividend yield averaging 6.8% over five years. Rio, the world's second-largest mining firm, focuses on commodities like iron ore, critical for steel production. Scentre Group (ASX:SCG), managing 42 Westfield-branded shopping centres valued over $34 billion, holds a high occupancy rate above 99%, with a CY23 ROE of 1.0% and a 4.8% dividend yield since 2019. RIO's lower debt/equity ratio (23.9%) versus SCG's 87.3% signals differing financial structures. While these metrics suggest potential blue-chip qualities, investors should conduct comprehensive valuation before deciding.