Finance 29 March 2026 - 30 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
Anglo American plc Shares Open Higher in London as Miners Rally; Gemco and Teck Stay in Focus
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Anglo American plc Shares Open Higher in London as Miners Rally; Gemco and Teck Stay in Focus

Anglo American shares opened 0.5% higher at 3,076 pence in London on Monday, topping Friday’s close. The move came as miners rose after Rio Tinto resumed Pilbara iron ore operations post-cyclone, though Anglo’s Gemco manganese mine remains shut. Anglo is preparing to delist from the Swiss exchange ahead of its Teck merger. The company cut 2026 copper guidance in February and posted a $3.7 billion annual loss.
March 30, 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings buys back 2.25 million shares as oil shock clouds airline outlook
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Rolls-Royce Holdings buys back 2.25 million shares as oil shock clouds airline outlook

Rolls-Royce Holdings bought back 2.25 million shares for cancellation on March 27 as part of its £2.3 billion 2026 programme, bringing total repurchases to 26.1 million shares. The latest shares were acquired at average prices just over 1,118 pence. Shares closed Friday nearly 22% below their February peak amid rising oil prices and airline sector concerns. Rolls-Royce maintains its 2026 flying hour and profit forecasts.
March 30, 2026
HSBC Holdings Plc CEO Doubles Down on AI Overhaul as Cost-Cut Drive Sharpens
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HSBC Holdings Plc CEO Doubles Down on AI Overhaul as Cost-Cut Drive Sharpens

HSBC named David Rice as its first chief AI officer, effective April 1, as CEO Georges Elhedery pushes an AI-led overhaul. The bank may cut up to 20,000 jobs, mostly in non-client roles, according to Bloomberg. HSBC reported a 7% drop in 2025 pretax profit to $29.9 billion but raised its profitability target. The lender also issued $130 million in senior unsecured notes due 2036.
March 30, 2026
Shell Plc shares climb as Brent heads for record month and Europe braces for fuel crunch
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Shell Plc shares climb as Brent heads for record month and Europe braces for fuel crunch

Shell shares rose 1.3% in London as Brent crude jumped 59% in March, driving up profit estimates ahead of Shell’s April 8 quarterly update. Three analysts raised first-quarter net profit forecasts by an average 15%. Shell warned of possible European fuel shortages by April, with EU ministers set to meet Tuesday. Repairs at Shell’s Pearl plant in Qatar will take about a year after recent attacks.
March 30, 2026
Millions Await UK Car Finance Compensation Rules as FCA Weighs £11 Billion Redress
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Millions Await UK Car Finance Compensation Rules as FCA Weighs £11 Billion Redress

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority will announce after markets close Monday how millions of motorists can claim compensation for mis-sold car loans, with payouts possibly totaling £8.2 billion. The scheme could cover about 14 million agreements from 2007 to 2024, with average compensation of £700 per deal. Lenders including Lloyds and Santander have already set aside large provisions. The FCA’s pause on most complaints ends May 31, 2026.
March 30, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 30.03.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 30.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 30, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 30, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT Bounty Oil & Gas Proposes Multi-Step Recapitalisation Plan Including $4 Million Raise March 30, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT. Bounty Oil & Gas N.L. (ASX:BUY) announced a multi-step recapitalisation plan featuring convertible notes issuance and a $4 million placement. The plan aims to tackle working capital needs and reduce short-term liabilities by converting $200,000 of debt into equity, with a 30-for-1 consolidation of securities. Convertible notes worth AUD 39,000 and loan notes totaling AUD 260,000 form part of the restructuring. Shareholder approval is required at a
March 30, 2026
Coles Group Dividend 2026: 41c Payout Due as Woolworths Price Fight Tests Growth
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Coles Group Dividend 2026: 41c Payout Due as Woolworths Price Fight Tests Growth

Coles will pay a fully franked interim dividend of 41 Australian cents a share on March 30. First-half group sales rose 2.5% to A$23.6 billion, but reported profit dropped 11.3% to A$511 million after A$235 million in significant items tied to a Federal Court judgment. Supermarket EBIT climbed 14.6%, while liquor earnings fell sharply. Woolworths reported stronger profit and raised its dividend to 45 cents.
March 29, 2026
Whitehaven Coal Limited shares rise even after CEO, chairman sell stock
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Whitehaven Coal Limited shares rise even after CEO, chairman sell stock

Whitehaven Coal shares jumped 4.9% to A$9.23 on March 27, despite CEO Paul Flynn and Chairman Mark Vaile selling a combined A$10.1 million in stock this month. The company faces an April cash outflow for its Daunia and Blackwater mine purchase and is seeking to refinance a US$1.1 billion facility. Dimensional Entities disclosed a 5% stake. First-half revenue fell 28% to A$2.48 billion; EBITDA dropped 54% to A$446 million.
March 29, 2026
Why Qube Holdings Shares Still Trail Macquarie’s A$11.7 Billion Buyout Offer
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Why Qube Holdings Shares Still Trail Macquarie’s A$11.7 Billion Buyout Offer

Qube Holdings shares closed about 5% below the dividend-adjusted value of Macquarie Asset Management’s A$11.7 billion takeover offer, reflecting uncertainty as key approvals remain pending. Qube last traded at A$4.89 versus an implied offer of A$5.1465. The shareholder vote is expected around June. The deal still requires regulatory, court, and independent expert clearance.
March 29, 2026
Evolution Mining Limited Back in Focus After UBS Upgrade, Northparkes Growth Push
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Evolution Mining Limited Back in Focus After UBS Upgrade, Northparkes Growth Push

UBS upgraded Evolution Mining to neutral from sell, setting a A$12.50 target after a stock pullback and improved copper outlook at Northparkes. The move follows similar upgrades by JPMorgan and Macquarie this month. Evolution posted record half-year profit of A$767 million in February and approved major copper and gold projects at Northparkes and Ernest Henry. A 20-cent interim dividend is due April 2.
March 29, 2026
Australia Stock Market Week Ahead: Oil Spike, RBA Minutes, China PMI Put ASX on Alert
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Australia Stock Market Week Ahead: Oil Spike, RBA Minutes, China PMI Put ASX on Alert

The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.11% lower at 8,516.30 on Friday but ended the week up 1.0%, as Brent crude climbed above $112 a barrel and Wall Street fell sharply. The Reserve Bank of Australia will release March meeting minutes Tuesday after raising its cash rate to 4.10%. China’s March manufacturing PMI and key Australian economic data are due this week. Miners face rising diesel costs, with a 10-cent increase costing top firms $500 million.
March 29, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Week Ahead Faces Oil Shock, GDP Test and Good Friday Closure
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Week Ahead Faces Oil Shock, GDP Test and Good Friday Closure

The FTSE 100 slipped 0.05% Friday and the FTSE 250 dropped 1.5%, both heading for steep monthly losses as oil prices surged and Middle East tensions persisted. The OECD cut its UK 2026 growth forecast to 0.7% and raised inflation expectations to 4%. London trading will pause for holidays April 3 and 6, delaying reaction to U.S. jobs data. Retail sales fell 0.4% in February and consumer confidence hit an 11-month low.
March 29, 2026
Fortescue Set to Pay A$0.62 Dividend as Macquarie Upgrade Pushes Shares Back Above A$20
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Fortescue Set to Pay A$0.62 Dividend as Macquarie Upgrade Pushes Shares Back Above A$20

Fortescue Ltd will pay its A$0.62 interim dividend Monday, after shares closed at A$20.19 Friday following a Macquarie upgrade and A$22 target. February’s half-year profit rose 23% to $1.91 billion on record shipments and higher ore prices. Shareholders opting for stock will receive shares at A$19.2518. Fuel costs remain a risk, with a 10-cent diesel price change costing Fortescue $70 million.
March 29, 2026
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