Finance 22 March 2026 - 24 March 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
BP Stock Price Rebounds Above 546p as Oil Tops $100 Again, Iran Risk Lingers
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BP Stock Price Rebounds Above 546p as Oil Tops $100 Again, Iran Risk Lingers

BP shares rose 1.5% to 546 pence in London Tuesday as Brent crude rebounded above $100 a barrel after Iran denied U.S. talks to end the Gulf war. The company, which produced 22% of its 2025 output in the Middle East, faces added risks from a U.S. refinery labor dispute and a recent halt to its $750 million quarterly buyback. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.1% while UK energy stocks gained 0.8%.
March 24, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 24.03.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 24.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 24, 2026, 8:38 AM EDTUpdated: March 24, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT NuEnergy Gas (ASX:NGY) Trading Halted Following Price Surge March 24, 2026, 11:54 PM EDT. NuEnergy Gas (ASX:NGY) experienced an unexpected trading halt after a significant price surge on the Australian Securities Exchange. The halt aims to allow the market to absorb fresh information influencing the stock's sharp movements. Trading suspensions are a regulatory tool used to ensure fair market conditions when volatility spikes or pending announcements occur. Investors await further disclosures from NuEnergy Gas to clarify the factors behind the price jump. The company's shares
March 24, 2026
Shell Stock Price Today: Oil Rebound and $3 Billion Adura Loan Put Shares Back in Focus
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Shell Stock Price Today: Oil Rebound and $3 Billion Adura Loan Put Shares Back in Focus

Shell Plc shares rose 0.3% to $90.71 as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel after Iran denied U.S. talks. The company announced $3 billion in financing for its UK North Sea venture Adura. Shell warned the Gulf conflict could damage LNG business and reported one Pearl GTL plant in Qatar may take a year to repair after attacks. First-quarter financial impacts will be disclosed April 8.
March 24, 2026
ADP Stock Under Fresh Scrutiny as SEC Filings Show Mixed, Delayed Fund Moves
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ADP Stock Under Fresh Scrutiny as SEC Filings Show Mixed, Delayed Fund Moves

A Jan. 9 SEC filing showed TABR Capital Management took a $4.55 million ADP stake, but a Jan. 28 restatement removed the position. Wilmington Savings Fund Society’s amended Q3 filing showed 26,377 shares after selling 11,538. Nordea trimmed ADP by 0.8% in Q4, while Skandia reported 19,459 shares as of Sept. 30. ADP reported Q2 revenue of $5.36 billion, up 6%, and authorized a new $6 billion buyback.
March 24, 2026
Gold Prices Tumble Despite Iran War as Oil Whipsaws and Investors Dump Metals
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Gold Prices Tumble Despite Iran War as Oil Whipsaws and Investors Dump Metals

Gold fell for a ninth straight session Monday, briefly hitting a four-month low, as bullion dropped 15% since Feb. 28 amid $7.9 billion in ETF outflows. Brent crude settled below $100 after President Trump delayed strikes on Iranian energy sites, sparking a rebound in U.S. and European stocks. The Dow jumped 631 points. Treasury yields eased and the dollar slipped after Trump’s announcement.
March 24, 2026
Fed’s Goolsbee Says Rate Hikes Back on Table as Iran War Clouds Cuts
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Fed’s Goolsbee Says Rate Hikes Back on Table as Iran War Clouds Cuts

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said Monday the U.S. central bank could cut or raise rates this year, depending on inflation and fallout from the Iran conflict. Oil prices and rate hike odds swung sharply after Trump paused strikes on Iran, but volatility resumed as Iran denied talks. Goolsbee, not a 2024 voter, stressed inflation risks from higher gasoline. The Fed next meets April 28-29.
March 24, 2026
Why MARA Stock Is Swinging Again as Bitcoin Rebounds and Its AI Data Center Pivot Faces Scrutiny
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Why MARA Stock Is Swinging Again as Bitcoin Rebounds and Its AI Data Center Pivot Faces Scrutiny

MARA Holdings shares rose to $8.91 Monday as bitcoin climbed 4.5% to $70,929. Investors remain divided over MARA’s plan to shift from bitcoin mining to AI data centers, raising questions about future bitcoin sales. The company ended 2025 with $5.3 billion in cash and bitcoin, but reported a $1.7 billion net loss for the fourth quarter. MARA recently acquired a stake in Exaion and launched a data center venture with Starwood.
March 23, 2026
Dow Jumps 631 Points, Oil Falls Below $100 as Trump’s Iran Talk Claim Revives Wall Street’s TACO Trade
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Dow Jumps 631 Points, Oil Falls Below $100 as Trump’s Iran Talk Claim Revives Wall Street’s TACO Trade

The Dow Jones closed up 631 points Monday and Brent crude fell below $100 after President Trump announced a five-day delay in strikes on Iran, citing “productive” talks. Tehran denied any negotiations, calling Trump’s claim “fake news.” European and U.S. stocks rallied, while oil majors fell. Investors cited relief over a possible pause in conflict near the Strait of Hormuz.
March 23, 2026
Goldman Sachs Raises Brent, WTI Oil Forecasts Despite 11% Oil Drop on Iran Talk Hopes
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Goldman Sachs Raises Brent, WTI Oil Forecasts Despite 11% Oil Drop on Iran Talk Hopes

Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 Brent crude forecast to $85 a barrel, citing ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and increased stockpiling. The bank warned oil could briefly hit $135 if Hormuz flows remain blocked for 10 weeks. Brent fell 10.9% to $99.94 after President Trump postponed strikes on Iran, but executives said risks remain. Iran denied any talks with the U.S.
March 23, 2026
Shell and BP Looked Like the FTSE 100’s Only Clear Oil Bets. Then Brent Fell Below $100
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Shell and BP Looked Like the FTSE 100’s Only Clear Oil Bets. Then Brent Fell Below $100

Shell shares fell 4.2% and BP dropped 2.2% Monday as Brent crude settled just below $100 after President Trump delayed strikes on Iranian power plants. The FTSE 100 closed down 0.2%. Brent had spiked to $119 last week after Iran struck Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex. UK government officials met as gilt yields hit their highest since 2008 and investors trimmed interest rate hike expectations.
March 23, 2026
ASX Falls, Fuel Security Fears Grip Australia as Iran Threats Whipsaw Oil and Stocks
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ASX Falls, Fuel Security Fears Grip Australia as Iran Threats Whipsaw Oil and Stocks

Australian stocks fell sharply Monday as the Iran war disrupted energy markets and triggered renewed concerns over fuel security. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said six fuel cargoes to Australia had been cancelled or delayed, though some were replaced. The ASX 200 closed down 0.7% after earlier losses of nearly 2%. Brent crude ended down 10.9% after President Trump paused planned strikes on Iran.
March 23, 2026
AI Simulations Are Reshaping Renewable Power Output — and Energy Stocks Are Taking Notice
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AI Simulations Are Reshaping Renewable Power Output — and Energy Stocks Are Taking Notice

Hitachi Energy launched its HMAX Energy suite for utilities and data centers as Nvidia and Emerald AI announced partnerships with major U.S. power firms to develop AI-driven data centers. At CERAWeek, Google warned U.S. energy supply may lag as data centers could reach 9% of U.S. electricity use by 2030. Siemens and Nvidia are expanding digital twin tools for grid and renewable optimization. Shares of Nvidia, NextEra, Vistra, and Constellation rose.
March 23, 2026
AI’s Energy Appetite Puts Data Center Power Demand, Utility Stocks in Focus
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AI’s Energy Appetite Puts Data Center Power Demand, Utility Stocks in Focus

Nvidia and Emerald AI announced partnerships with major U.S. power companies to develop AI data centers that can adjust electricity use during grid stress, aiming to ease power constraints. U.S. electricity demand is projected to rise 1.9% in 2026 and 2.5% in 2027, with Texas and the Mid-Atlantic seeing the fastest growth. Nvidia shares rose 2.4% after the news. North American solar and wind contract prices climbed 9% year-on-year.
March 23, 2026
PLS Group Stock Price Today: Why ASX Lithium Bellwether PLS Heads Into Monday on Shaky Ground
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PLS Group Stock Price Today: Why ASX Lithium Bellwether PLS Heads Into Monday on Shaky Ground

PLS Group Limited closed at A$4.23 in Sydney, down 13.5% over five sessions despite a 2.4% rebound Friday. The lithium miner reported first-half revenue up 47% to A$624 million and EBITDA up 241% to A$253 million. PLS holds key assets in Australia, Brazil, and South Korea, and recently secured a US$100 million prepayment offtake deal. Broader market volatility and commodity swings continue to weigh on the stock.
March 22, 2026
ANZ Group Holdings Stock Price Falls to A$36.60 as Fresh Rate Hike Hits Big Banks
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ANZ Group Holdings Stock Price Falls to A$36.60 as Fresh Rate Hike Hits Big Banks

ANZ Group Holdings shares closed down 1.13% at A$36.60 Friday, with A$407.4 million traded, as Australian bank stocks broadly declined. The drop follows the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate hike to 4.1% and ANZ’s move to raise variable home loan rates by 0.25 percentage point from March 27. Consumer confidence fell to its lowest since March 2020, while inflation expectations climbed to 6.7%.
March 22, 2026
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