Finance 4 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
Lloyds share price slips again as oil shock dents UK rate-cut bets; buyback and Aegon talk in focus
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Lloyds share price slips again as oil shock dents UK rate-cut bets; buyback and Aegon talk in focus

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 0.5% to 96.48p in early London trading Wednesday after closing down nearly 3% Tuesday. The drop follows a surge in oil and gas prices, which has rattled UK banks and pushed investors to scale back bets on Bank of England rate cuts. Lloyds bought back over 66 million shares this week and issued 220 million new shares for staff awards. The Bank of England’s next rate decision is set for March 19.
March 4, 2026
Beazley share price today: Stock stuck near 1,290p as Zurich takeover overshadows results
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Beazley share price today: Stock stuck near 1,290p as Zurich takeover overshadows results

Beazley shares edged up 0.04% to 1,290.5 pence after reporting a 19% drop in 2025 pretax profit to $1.15 billion and flat interim dividend. Zurich’s 1,335 pence-per-share cash offer remains the main reference point as traders await deal approvals and Beazley’s April updates. Written premiums slipped 1% to $6.10 billion, with cyber premiums down and combined ratio rising to 81.2%.
March 4, 2026
Oil nears $85 as Hormuz crisis drags on and stocks slide again
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Oil nears $85 as Hormuz crisis drags on and stocks slide again

Brent crude rose 3.3% to $84.07 a barrel as fighting in the Strait of Hormuz disrupted oil flows and Iraq cut output by 1.5 million barrels per day. South Korea’s Kospi dropped 12%, triggering a brief trading halt, while Japan’s Nikkei lost 3.9%. Europe’s STOXX 600 fell over 3% Tuesday, led by banks and insurers. Money markets slashed bets on a March Bank of England rate cut as energy prices surged.
March 4, 2026
Shell stock price slips as Iran conflict pushes oil higher; buyback and LNG legal loss in focus
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Shell stock price slips as Iran conflict pushes oil higher; buyback and LNG legal loss in focus

Shell’s U.S. shares fell 2.2% to $82.33 Tuesday despite oil prices rising on escalating conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The company announced new share buybacks and lost a New York court challenge in an LNG dispute with Venture Global. Brent crude rose 3.3% early Wednesday to $84.07 a barrel. The Dow dropped 0.8% as energy prices fueled inflation concerns.
March 4, 2026
Anglo American share price in focus before London open after 3.8% drop as miners slide
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Anglo American share price in focus before London open after 3.8% drop as miners slide

Anglo American shares fell 3.84% to 3,452p in London on Tuesday, extending a two-day slide amid a sharp drop in UK stocks and surging energy prices. About 17.3 million shares traded, with the stock now 11% below its February high. The miner set its AGM for April 29 and will go ex-dividend on March 12. Brent crude rose nearly 7% as Middle East tensions disrupted energy exports.
March 4, 2026
Rolls-Royce share price today: Buyback update lands before London open after 3.8% slide
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Rolls-Royce share price today: Buyback update lands before London open after 3.8% slide

Rolls-Royce bought back 1,652,501 shares on March 3 under its £2.3 billion buyback plan, paying between 1,263.5 and 1,362 pence each. Shares closed Tuesday at 1,303 pence, down 3.77%, as the FTSE 100 fell 2.8%. The company proposed a 5.0 pence final dividend for 2025, payable June 3 if approved. Retired U.S. generals Laura Richardson and Duke Richardson joined the North America board.
March 4, 2026
Mineral Resources share price slips after CSI record update runs into oil shock, rate-hike jitters
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Mineral Resources share price slips after CSI record update runs into oil shock, rate-hike jitters

Mineral Resources shares closed 0.6% lower at A$55.71 in Sydney after trading between A$54.83 and A$57.56. The company reported record first-half volumes and a 29% jump in Mining Services EBITDA to $488 million. The stock remains volatile, having dropped 6.1% in the previous session. Investors are watching oil prices and rate expectations ahead of the RBA’s March meeting.
March 4, 2026
PLS share price slips again as China lithium futures hit near-limit drop — what investors watch next
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PLS share price slips again as China lithium futures hit near-limit drop — what investors watch next

PLS Group shares closed down 1.3% at A$4.74 in Sydney, extending a two-day drop of nearly 8% as lithium prices slumped. China’s lithium carbonate futures fell almost 13% after weak EV sales data. About 21.5 million PLS shares traded hands. Investors are watching China’s lithium market, oil prices, and rate expectations for direction ahead of PLS’s next quarterly report on April 16.
March 4, 2026
CSL Limited share price hits 52-week low after ASX sell-off — buyback and dividend dates loom
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CSL Limited share price hits 52-week low after ASX sell-off — buyback and dividend dates loom

CSL Ltd shares fell 1.6% to A$142.86 in Sydney on Wednesday, hitting a 52-week low of A$142.40. A filing showed CSL bought back 57,410 shares for A$8.35 million on Tuesday and issued 39,627 new shares via staff rights. The stock trades ex-dividend for its US$1.30 interim payout on March 10. The ASX 200 closed down 1.9% amid rate and inflation concerns.
March 4, 2026
NAB share price slides after GDP surprise and oil spike puts RBA hike back in play
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NAB share price slides after GDP surprise and oil spike puts RBA hike back in play

National Australia Bank closed down 2.0% at A$46.68 Wednesday as Australian bank stocks fell amid rising oil prices and renewed inflation fears. The ASX 200 dropped 1.9% for its worst session since early February. Markets now price a 30% chance of a rate hike at the March 17 RBA meeting after stronger-than-expected GDP data. No new NAB-specific news was reported.
March 4, 2026
Robinhood (HOOD) stock slides after hours as new Advisor Network details land, “Take Flight” event next
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Robinhood (HOOD) stock slides after hours as new Advisor Network details land, “Take Flight” event next

Robinhood shares fell 3.4% to $76.07 in after-hours trading Tuesday after a volatile session. TradePMR, owned by Robinhood, began a pilot of the Robinhood Advisor Network targeting clients with over $250,000 in assets. Investors are watching for the March 4 “Take Flight” keynote and upcoming monthly metrics. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also declined amid Middle East tensions and inflation concerns.
March 4, 2026
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