Finance 3 March 2026

Aristocrat Leisure share price slides to A$46 as buyback ticks on and markets brace for rate risk
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Aristocrat Leisure share price slides to A$46 as buyback ticks on and markets brace for rate risk

Aristocrat Leisure shares fell 2.5% to A$46.06 on Tuesday, following a broader market drop as the S&P/ASX 200 lost 1.34%. The company spent A$14.35 million buying back 303,809 shares on March 2, ASX filings showed. Traders cited rising oil prices, higher bond yields, and anticipation of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s March 17 meeting as key drivers. Aristocrat’s next earnings are due May 13.
March 3, 2026
Wesfarmers share price slips on oil spike and RBA rate warning — what to watch next for ASX:WES
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Wesfarmers share price slips on oil spike and RBA rate warning — what to watch next for ASX:WES

Wesfarmers shares fell 0.55% to A$79.62 as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 1.34% on Tuesday, pressured by rising oil prices and higher bond yields. Oil climbed for a third session, with Brent at $79.44 a barrel amid Middle East tensions. RBA Governor Michele Bullock cited persistent inflation risks, keeping rate expectations in focus ahead of the March 17 policy decision.
March 3, 2026
Lynas Rare Earths stock drops after Malaysia licence renewal: ASX:LYC closes lower
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Lynas Rare Earths stock drops after Malaysia licence renewal: ASX:LYC closes lower

Lynas Rare Earths shares fell 4.8% to A$19.04 Tuesday after Malaysia renewed the company’s operating licence for 10 years but set a five-year deadline to stop producing radioactive waste. About 8.1 million shares traded. The licence runs to 2036, with a review after five years and possible revocation if conditions are breached. Lynas must neutralise all waste produced within five years through thorium extraction or other approved methods.
March 3, 2026
BHP share price slides 2.6% after ASX rout as Hormuz shock reshapes the week ahead
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BHP share price slides 2.6% after ASX rout as Hormuz shock reshapes the week ahead

BHP shares fell 2.6% to A$57.70, ending a two-day rally, as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 1.34% to 9,077.30. Miners led declines after a senior Iranian official threatened ships in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil and freight prices higher. Rio Tinto lost 2.4% and Fortescue dropped 4.5%. Traders are watching BHP’s March 5 ex-dividend date and the Reserve Bank’s March 17 meeting.
March 3, 2026
Woodside Energy share price closes higher as oil, LNG shock markets — what to watch next for ASX:WDS
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Woodside Energy share price closes higher as oil, LNG shock markets — what to watch next for ASX:WDS

Woodside Energy shares closed up 0.8% at A$30.48 in Sydney after volatile trading, with about 9.33 million shares changing hands. The gain followed a surge in oil and LNG prices after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran raised fears of disruption through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude traded near $79 a barrel, while LNG freight rates and spot prices jumped sharply. Investors are watching ex-dividend timing and the next quarterly update.
March 3, 2026
NAB share price steadies after Monday selloff as RBA flags March rate meeting “live”
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NAB share price steadies after Monday selloff as RBA flags March rate meeting “live”

NAB shares closed up 0.04% at A$47.64 Tuesday, steadying after a 3% drop Monday as financials slid on Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock warned a March rate hike is possible, with markets pricing a 30% chance. Three-year bond yields rose to 4.313%. NAB applied to quote 74,180 new shares under its 2025 employee equity plans.
March 3, 2026
Johnson & Johnson stock price nudges higher after BofA target hike; investors eye April 14 update
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Johnson & Johnson stock price nudges higher after BofA target hike; investors eye April 14 update

Johnson & Johnson shares closed up 0.05% at $248.56 in after-hours trading Monday after Bank of America raised its price target to $253. The company scheduled a first-quarter results call for April 14 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Shares traded between $246.87 and $251.71 during the session, with volume near 8.7 million. J&J remains involved in ongoing talc litigation.
March 3, 2026
Walmart stock slips after the close — here’s what traders watch next
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Walmart stock slips after the close — here’s what traders watch next

Walmart shares closed down 0.7% at $127.10 and were little changed after hours Monday. The company said it plans to roll out electronic shelf price tags to all U.S. stores within a year, expanding from about 2,300 locations. Investors are watching Walmart’s remarks at a Morgan Stanley conference and upcoming U.S. jobs data. Retail stocks broadly lagged, with the SPDR S&P Retail ETF down 0.9%.
March 3, 2026
Goldman Sachs stock price holds near $862 after hours as oil shock tests Wall Street
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Goldman Sachs stock price holds near $862 after hours as oil shock tests Wall Street

Goldman Sachs shares rose 0.2% to $861.70 in after-hours trading Monday after volatile U.S. markets. No new U.S. investment-grade bonds priced as credit-default swap costs jumped, while oil surged 6% following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. BlackRock tapped Goldman and JPMorgan to sell its 11.4% Naturgy stake. Goldman also filed to offer $50 million in notes due 2027.
March 3, 2026
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock jumps 22% as Nvidia photonics push lights up AI optics trade
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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock jumps 22% as Nvidia photonics push lights up AI optics trade

Applied Optoelectronics shares surged 21.7% to $102.51 Monday on heavy volume after Nvidia announced $2 billion investments in photonics suppliers. The stock traded between $93.78 and $110.00, with about 27 million shares changing hands. Investors focused on AAOI’s revenue outlook, production capacity, and a new $250 million at-the-market stock program.
March 3, 2026
Coherent stock jumps after Nvidia $2 billion investment as AI optics bets heat up
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Coherent stock jumps after Nvidia $2 billion investment as AI optics bets heat up

Coherent Corp. shares jumped 15.4% to $298.91 after Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment and multi-year supply deal for advanced optics. Nvidia bought 7.8 million Coherent shares at $256.80 each and secured rights to additional product lines. Nvidia also struck a similar $2 billion optics agreement with Lumentum. Coherent’s stock touched $304 in after-hours trading.
March 3, 2026
RTX stock jumps as Middle East war jitters send money into defense names
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RTX stock jumps as Middle East war jitters send money into defense names

RTX shares jumped 4.7% to $212.16 in after-hours trading Monday after U.S. and Israeli air strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, raising fears of wider conflict. Defense and energy stocks gained as oil prices climbed and investors anticipated higher military spending. U.S. stocks closed mixed after a volatile session. Traders are watching Middle East headlines and Friday’s U.S. jobs data.
March 3, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • FTSE 100 Outlook for June: Potential Volatility Amid Geopolitics and IPOs
    May 31, 2026, 6:34 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 closed May at 10,409.28, down about 500 points from its February peak due to the Iran conflict impacting energy markets. Brent crude prices eased to $91 a barrel after US plans to lift the Strait of Hormuz blockade, but risks remain as Middle East production stays disrupted. Investor focus shifts to June's record IPO of Elon Musk's SpaceX, stirring concerns of a tech and AI bubble. Private equity firm 3i Group, dragged down by slower growth in its key retail holding Action, trades at a 25% discount to net asset value with a 3.7% dividend yield. Market volatility is expected this summer, but selective FTSE 100 opportunities may arise amid uncertainty.