Finance 3 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
AST SpaceMobile stock jumps nearly 10% in premarket as earnings, Orange deal put next launch in focus
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps nearly 10% in premarket as earnings, Orange deal put next launch in focus

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 9.7% to $86.92 premarket Tuesday after reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $54.3 million, up from $1.9 million a year earlier. The company posted a quarterly loss of 26 cents a share, missing analyst expectations. Orange announced a partnership with AST to demonstrate satellite-to-smartphone service in Romania in late 2026. BlueBird 7 is set to launch from Cape Canaveral in March on Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket.
March 3, 2026
Whirlpool stock slips in premarket after $6 EPS outlook cut; what WHR investors watch next
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Whirlpool stock slips in premarket after $6 EPS outlook cut; what WHR investors watch next

Whirlpool shares fell 1.7% to $62.97 in premarket trading Tuesday after the company cut its 2026 adjusted earnings outlook to about $6 per share, down from $7, following a $1.1 billion equity and preferred offering. The stock dropped 6.4% Monday. CFO Roxanne Warner said most proceeds will pay down debt. Stifel lowered its price target to $68 and maintained a Hold rating.
March 3, 2026
OPM 1099-R delays leave federal retirees scrambling as lawmakers press Trump administration
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OPM 1099-R delays leave federal retirees scrambling as lawmakers press Trump administration

Federal retirees say they have not received required 1099-R tax forms from the Office of Personnel Management and cannot reach live agents for help, according to Democratic lawmakers. OPM shifted many retirees to digital delivery by default, but some report delays and phone line issues as tax deadlines approach. Lawmakers are seeking data on mailing status, call wait times, and OPM’s plans to improve service.
March 3, 2026
TPET stock price: Trio Petroleum jumps again in premarket as oil shock feeds tiny energy names
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TPET stock price: Trio Petroleum jumps again in premarket as oil shock feeds tiny energy names

Trio Petroleum shares jumped 39% to $1.55 in premarket trading Tuesday, extending Monday’s surge after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran pushed oil prices higher. Brent crude rose over $3 as traders focused on shipping risks near the Strait of Hormuz. Trio aims to bring two Alberta wells online soon after regulatory approvals. The company recently converted $1.2 million in notes to stock and has an active at-the-market sale program.
March 3, 2026
Plug Power stock price jumps after hours as Q4 margin turns positive and Crespo takes over
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Plug Power stock price jumps after hours as Q4 margin turns positive and Crespo takes over

Plug Power shares jumped about 8% after hours Monday after reporting a rare positive gross margin and confirming a CEO transition. Fourth-quarter gross profit reached $5.5 million on $225.2 million revenue, with adjusted loss narrowing to 6 cents a share. New CEO Jose Luis Crespo took over March 2. Plug ended 2025 with $368.5 million in unrestricted cash and outlined plans to raise $275 million through asset sales.
March 3, 2026
SSE share price slides as Ofgem RIIO‑T3 decision hits tape amid utilities rout
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SSE share price slides as Ofgem RIIO‑T3 decision hits tape amid utilities rout

SSE shares fell about 4% in early London trading Tuesday, dropping to around 2,587 pence after its transmission arm accepted Ofgem’s RIIO-T3 final determination. The move follows weakness across European utilities as investors monitor interest rate expectations and rising energy prices. SSE’s full-year results are due May 28. Total voting rights stood at 1,212,167,907 as of March 2.
March 3, 2026
GSK share price slips 1.4% as oil spike hits sentiment; buyback filings in focus
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GSK share price slips 1.4% as oil spike hits sentiment; buyback filings in focus

GSK shares fell 1.4% to 2,150 pence in early London trading Tuesday, extending recent losses as European stocks slid and Brent crude jumped over 4% amid Middle East tensions. The FTSE 100 dropped about 2%. GSK reported buying back 430,000 shares last week and holding 244 million in treasury as of Feb. 28. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to 1,700 pence but kept an “underweight” rating.
March 3, 2026
Standard Chartered (STAN.L) share price slides 4% as Middle East war hits UK bank stocks
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Standard Chartered (STAN.L) share price slides 4% as Middle East war hits UK bank stocks

Standard Chartered shares dropped nearly 4% to 1,666 pence in early London trading Tuesday, following a 5.29% slide on Monday. The bank bought back 808,989 shares on March 2 and will redeem HK$1.1 billion in notes due 2027. Standard Chartered has asked staff to delay Middle East travel as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran rattles markets. European banks remained under pressure as oil prices surged and inflation fears grew.
March 3, 2026
IAG shares slide again as oil spike and flight cuts rattle British Airways owner
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IAG shares slide again as oil spike and flight cuts rattle British Airways owner

IAG shares fell 3.4% to 386.8 pence by 0835 GMT Tuesday, after dropping 5.5% Monday as the airline canceled flights to Tel Aviv and Bahrain. Travel stocks lost $22.6 billion in value Monday amid the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, with TUI and Lufthansa also sharply lower. Oil prices spiked, raising concerns about inflation and higher airline costs. Marine insurers raised war-risk premiums for Gulf shipping.
March 3, 2026
Unilever stock slides in London as oil spike rattles markets; April update in focus
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Unilever stock slides in London as oil spike rattles markets; April update in focus

Unilever shares fell 2% to 5,218p in early London trading Tuesday, tracking a broader selloff as oil and gas prices surged. Brent crude rose 2.3% to $79.50, while the STOXX 600 dropped 1.3% amid Middle East tensions. Unilever closed Monday down 2.58% at £53.26, underperforming the FTSE 100. Investors await Unilever’s April 30 trading statement for updates on pricing and volumes.
March 3, 2026
Barclays share price slides again as oil shock keeps UK bank stocks under pressure
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Barclays share price slides again as oil shock keeps UK bank stocks under pressure

Barclays shares fell 2.7% to 423.9 pence in early London trading Tuesday as European bank stocks slid on renewed Middle East conflict and rising oil prices. The STOXX 600 dropped 1.3%, with banks down 2.6%. Traders now see less than a 50% chance of a Bank of England rate cut in March. Barclays disclosed the completion of a £500 million buyback, repurchasing 107.3 million shares.
March 3, 2026
BAE Systems share price dips after 52-week high as Middle East war keeps investors jumpy
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BAE Systems share price dips after 52-week high as Middle East war keeps investors jumpy

BAE Systems shares fell 0.85% to 2,222 pence in early London trading Tuesday, retreating from Monday’s 6% surge to a 52-week high. The move followed a global rally in defence stocks as Middle East fighting pushed oil prices up nearly 7% and investors shifted away from banks and travel shares. Citigroup raised its BAE price target to 2,438 pence and reiterated a “buy” rating.
March 3, 2026
BP share price rises as Brent jumps above $80; traders watch Hormuz risk and OPEC+ next
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BP share price rises as Brent jumps above $80; traders watch Hormuz risk and OPEC+ next

BP shares rose 1.1% to 493.1 pence in early London trading Tuesday, following a 2.1% gain Monday as Brent crude climbed above $80 a barrel amid supply fears linked to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. OPEC+ agreed to a modest output increase, but analysts say Gulf shipping risks outweigh supply changes. BP paused its $750 million buyback in February after $4 billion in charges on renewables and biogas assets.
March 3, 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
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