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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 30.05.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 30.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 30, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 30, 2026, 4:57 AM EDT Analysts Expect Further Growth for Rolls-Royce Shares Despite Recent Plateau May 30, 2026, 4:51 AM EDT. Rolls-Royce Holdings shares have surged over 1,100% in five years, with analysts raising their target price to 1,413p, indicating nearly 10% upside potential. While share price momentum drove gains early on, analysts now see investment based more on valuation, with a 2026 price-to-earnings ratio forecast of 35 potentially easing to 25 by 2028. CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç highlights the company’s diversified business, strong cash position, and operational efficiency, reinforcing confidence
May 30, 2026
IAG Jumps 10% as Traders Watch Monday’s ASX Open
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IAG Jumps 10% as Traders Watch Monday’s ASX Open

Insurance Australia Group shares closed at A$8.01 Friday after a 10% weekly gain, following the release of its Ambition 2030 plan targeting over A$25 billion in gross written premium. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.1% the same day. IAG’s proposed RAC Insurance acquisition faces a Phase 2 review by Australia’s competition regulator. First-half cash earnings in February fell 21% to A$507 million.
May 18, 2026
Japan’s $1.2 Trillion in US Treasuries Is Now a Market Risk for America
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Japan’s $1.2 Trillion in US Treasuries Is Now a Market Risk for America

Japanese investors sold a net ¥4.67 trillion ($29.6 billion) in U.S. government and agency debt in the first quarter, the largest pullback since 2022, official data showed. Rising Japanese bond yields, with the 10-year JGB at 2.73%, are drawing funds back home. Japan remains the largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasuries, owning $1.239 trillion as of February.
May 18, 2026
Suncorp Shares Beat the ASX. The A$17.49 Line Is Monday’s Test
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Suncorp Shares Beat the ASX. The A$17.49 Line Is Monday’s Test

Suncorp shares closed Friday at A$17.49, up 2.16% for the day and 5.05% over the week, outpacing a 1.27% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. The insurer announced a routine buy-back update and priced A$200 million in subordinated notes due 2037. Suncorp reported A$1.319 billion in first-half natural hazard costs and net profit after tax of A$263 million, down from A$1.1 billion a year earlier.
May 17, 2026
WiseTech Stock Faces Monday Test After 10% Slide as AI Pivot Faces Scrutiny
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WiseTech Stock Faces Monday Test After 10% Slide as AI Pivot Faces Scrutiny

WiseTech Global shares closed at A$38.01 Friday, up 3.65% after a three-day slide, but remain about 10% below the prior week’s close and down 44.55% year to date. The logistics software maker reaffirmed FY26 revenue and EBITDA guidance in February, but investors are watching integration of e2open and its AI cost-cutting plan. WiseTech serves around 22,000 logistics firms in 193 countries.
May 17, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway successor update: Delta in, Amazon out
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Berkshire Hathaway successor update: Delta in, Amazon out

Berkshire Hathaway revealed a $2.65 billion stake in Delta Air Lines and sharply increased its Alphabet holdings in the first quarter, while exiting Amazon, Visa, Mastercard, and UnitedHealth. The Form 13F filing showed Berkshire held 39.8 million Delta shares and about $16.6 billion in Alphabet stock as of March 31. Greg Abel oversaw the changes after taking over as CEO. U.S. markets will react when trading resumes Monday.
May 17, 2026
Woolworths Stock Faces Next Test Ahead of ASX Open
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Woolworths Stock Faces Next Test Ahead of ASX Open

Woolworths closed Friday at A$32.98, up 1.35% for the day but down 1.8% for the week. The ASX cash market was closed at 05:11 AEST, with trading set to resume at 10 a.m. Pricing scrutiny remains high after a Federal Court ruling found Coles misled shoppers with discount claims; Woolworths faces a pending case. Both grocers are under pressure as promotion practices draw regulatory and investor focus.
May 17, 2026
ASX Preview: RBA Minutes and Oil Move in Focus for Banks, Miners
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ASX Preview: RBA Minutes and Oil Move in Focus for Banks, Miners

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.3% last week, closing Friday at 8,630.8, as mining stocks dropped and investors awaited Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia minutes. Inflation outpaced wages, with the consumer price index up 4.6% year-on-year to March and wages rising 3.3%. The RBA raised its cash rate to 4.35% in May. Commonwealth Bank shares plunged 10.43% Wednesday after setting aside more for Middle East risks.
May 17, 2026
FTSE 100 heads for tough test with key UK inflation data ahead
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FTSE 100 heads for tough test with key UK inflation data ahead

The FTSE 100 dropped 1.71% on Friday to 10,195.37, its steepest one-day fall in over eight weeks, as UK government bond yields surged and sterling hit a five-week low. Political uncertainty and inflation concerns drove the selloff, with ten-year gilt yields jumping more than 17 basis points to 5.166%. Barclays and Lloyds shares fell over 2% intraday. Key UK economic data releases are expected this week.
May 17, 2026
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  • Analysts Expect Further Growth for Rolls-Royce Shares Despite Recent Plateau
    May 30, 2026, 4:51 AM EDT. Rolls-Royce Holdings shares have surged over 1,100% in five years, with analysts raising their target price to 1,413p, indicating nearly 10% upside potential. While share price momentum drove gains early on, analysts now see investment based more on valuation, with a 2026 price-to-earnings ratio forecast of 35 potentially easing to 25 by 2028. CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç highlights the company's diversified business, strong cash position, and operational efficiency, reinforcing confidence in hitting its 2026 guidance of £4.0bn-£4.2bn operating profit and £3.6bn-£3.8bn free cash flow. Analysts remain optimistic due to anticipated growth from both Rolls-Royce's core aero engine segment and emerging business areas, supporting further share price appreciation amid ongoing market uncertainties.