Finance 15 May 2026

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, 6:34 AM EDT Heathrow Airport Train Services Halted After Burst Pipe Flooding May 30, 2026, 6:13 AM EDT. Train services to and from Heathrow Airport are suspended following a burst water main that flooded an airport train station, disrupting key transport links. The Heathrow Express, which runs every 15 minutes from Paddington, is closed in both directions due to signalling faults linked to the flooding. The Elizabeth line between Hayes and Harlington and Heathrow is also halted, while the Piccadilly line closure between Heathrow and Acton Town continues
May 30, 2026
Aristocrat Leisure Stock Rebounds on A$1 Billion Buyback — What the HY26 Numbers Show
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Aristocrat Leisure Stock Rebounds on A$1 Billion Buyback — What the HY26 Numbers Show

Aristocrat Leisure shares rose 8.74% this week after the company expanded its buyback by A$1 billion to A$2.5 billion and reported a first-half normalised NPATA of A$794 million, up 8.4%. Interim dividend increased 13.6% to 50 Australian cents. Revenue held at A$3.03 billion, with gains in North American casino market share. The buyback program now runs to May 2027.
May 15, 2026
Liontown Shares Fall 6% as Lithium Rally Faces a Hard Test
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Liontown Shares Fall 6% as Lithium Rally Faces a Hard Test

Liontown shares fell 6% to A$2.35 in Friday trading, tracking a broader mining selloff as lithium prices slipped. The company’s market value stood at A$7.47 billion. Liontown reported its strongest quarter since production began, with A$33 million net cash flow and 96,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate produced. An expansion at Kathleen Valley remains under early works, with a final investment decision due by early 2027.
May 15, 2026
Mineral Resources Stock Sinks After Chris Ellison’s $122 Million Sale—What Comes Next for ASX:MIN
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Mineral Resources Stock Sinks After Chris Ellison’s $122 Million Sale—What Comes Next for ASX:MIN

Mineral Resources shares dropped as much as 7.1% Friday after founder Chris Ellison sold A$122.5 million in stock, according to a company filing. Ellison sold 1.75 million shares between May 11 and 14 at an average A$69.98 each, citing personal financial planning. The stock closed at A$64.77, down 7.7%. Ellison remains the largest shareholder with 10.54% of issued capital.
May 15, 2026
Evolution Mining Shares Slide 5.5% as Gold Pullback Tests ASX:EVN Cash-Flow Rally
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Evolution Mining Shares Slide 5.5% as Gold Pullback Tests ASX:EVN Cash-Flow Rally

Evolution Mining shares fell 5.5% to A$12.50 on Friday as gold and copper prices dropped, with COMEX copper futures down 3.2% and gold 1.6% lower in Asian trade. The selloff hit other miners, including Northern Star and BHP. Evolution reported A$406 million in March-quarter cash flow and held A$1.371 billion in cash, with no major debt due until fiscal 2029. No new company disclosures accompanied the share decline.
May 15, 2026
ANZ Group Holdings Dividend Update: $248 Million Share Purchase Sets Up July Payout
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ANZ Group Holdings Dividend Update: $248 Million Share Purchase Sets Up July Payout

ANZ will buy about A$248 million of its own shares on market to meet its 2026 interim dividend reinvestment plan, appointing UBS Securities Australia to handle the purchase. The interim dividend remains at 83 Australian cents a share, payable July 1. DRP participation stands at 9.9% of shares, BOP at 2.4%. If the buyback is not completed, ANZ will issue new shares to meet obligations.
May 15, 2026
Goodman Group Stock Faces a Data Centre Test After Quiet Friday Close
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Goodman Group Stock Faces a Data Centre Test After Quiet Friday Close

Goodman Group shares closed at A$31.38 on Friday, down 0.06% with 5.31 million shares traded. The company’s Q3 FY26 operational update is set for May 26, with investors watching progress on its data centre pipeline as Australian interest rates remain high. Goodman reported A$1.2 billion in first-half FY26 operating profit and targets 0.5 GW of data centre projects in development by year-end.
May 15, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Sinks as Politics, Gilts and Oil Hit London
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Sinks as Politics, Gilts and Oil Hit London

The FTSE 100 fell 1.7% to 10,195.37 on Friday, its steepest drop in over eight weeks, as UK stocks, gilts, and sterling sold off amid political uncertainty and rising inflation fears. The 10-year gilt yield jumped above 5.16%, its biggest daily gain since April 2025. Oil prices surged past $109 a barrel, adding pressure. Hiscox shares rose after a reported takeover approach.
May 15, 2026
Macquarie Group Ltd’s UK Energy Deal Hits Watchdog Test After Profit Boom
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Macquarie Group Ltd’s UK Energy Deal Hits Watchdog Test After Profit Boom

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority is seeking public input on Macquarie Group’s planned acquisition of Energy Assets Group, with comments open until May 29. The CMA has not yet started a formal Phase 1 probe. Macquarie Asset Management agreed in February to buy 100% of EAG, which manages 1.8 million smart meters and 148,000 grid connections in the UK. Macquarie reported a 30% rise in annual net profit to A$4.847 billion.
May 15, 2026
Commonwealth Bank Shares Bounce, But CBA’s A$30 Billion Shock Is Not Over
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Commonwealth Bank Shares Bounce, But CBA’s A$30 Billion Shock Is Not Over

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares rose 1.91% to A$159.40 on May 15 after a 10.43% plunge earlier in the week wiped nearly A$30 billion from its market value. The selloff followed increased loan provisions, a cautious earnings update, and investor reaction to federal housing tax changes. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates to 4.35% in May, adding pressure on banks and borrowers.
May 15, 2026
BHP Group Ltd Stock Slides After Record Run as New CEO’s Copper Plan Takes Centre Stage
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BHP Group Ltd Stock Slides After Record Run as New CEO’s Copper Plan Takes Centre Stage

BHP shares fell 2.58% to A$60.46 on Friday after hitting a record A$61.61 earlier in the week, as investors took profits and metals prices eased. Incoming CEO Brandon Craig pitched copper-led growth via existing mines, partnerships, and small acquisitions, ruling out large deals like the failed Anglo American bid. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.12%, with mining stocks broadly lower.
May 15, 2026
Halma Share Price Falls From 52-Week High as June Results Test Nears
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Halma Share Price Falls From 52-Week High as June Results Test Nears

Halma plc shares fell 3.71% to 4,520 pence in London on Friday, retreating from a 52-week high set Thursday, ahead of full-year results due June 11. The drop outpaced the FTSE 100’s 1.73% decline. Halma’s market value stood at £17.82 billion with a trailing P/E ratio of 51.32. The company recently acquired Surgistar and expects mid-teens organic revenue growth for the year.
May 15, 2026
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  • Heathrow Airport Train Services Halted After Burst Pipe Flooding
    May 30, 2026, 6:13 AM EDT. Train services to and from Heathrow Airport are suspended following a burst water main that flooded an airport train station, disrupting key transport links. The Heathrow Express, which runs every 15 minutes from Paddington, is closed in both directions due to signalling faults linked to the flooding. The Elizabeth line between Hayes and Harlington and Heathrow is also halted, while the Piccadilly line closure between Heathrow and Acton Town continues as planned. Passengers are advised to seek alternative travel options and anticipate delays. Transport for London and Heathrow Airport have issued apologies for the disruption.