Finance 27 April 2026 - 29 April 2026

Future Vision II Trades Flat Near $10.85 With June Deadlines On Radar
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Future Vision II Trades Flat Near $10.85 With June Deadlines On Radar

Future Vision II shares closed at $10.85 on Friday, up one cent, with 14,416 shares traded. The SPAC has until June 13 to complete its merger with MicroTouch Technology after a deadline extension. Nasdaq has given the company until June 22 to file a compliance plan for its minimum public-holder rule. The sponsor posted a $191,475 promissory note to secure the extension.
May 30, 2026
Fed Meeting Today: Powell’s Final Act Puts Rate Cuts, Warsh and Fed Independence on the Line
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Fed Meeting Today: Powell’s Final Act Puts Rate Cuts, Warsh and Fed Independence on the Line

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday as Jerome Powell chairs what may be his final meeting. The Senate Banking Committee will vote the same day on Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s nominee to replace Powell. Powell’s term as chair ends May 15, but he could stay on the Fed’s board until 2028. Brent crude rose to $114.29 a barrel, fueling inflation concerns.
April 29, 2026
Why Citi’s $52mn Vis Raghavan Hire From JPMorgan Is Suddenly Under Scrutiny
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Why Citi’s $52mn Vis Raghavan Hire From JPMorgan Is Suddenly Under Scrutiny

Citigroup’s $52 million hire of Vis Raghavan from JPMorgan Chase is under scrutiny after reports he was dismissed from JPMorgan following complaints about his behavior, days before Citi appointed him as head of Banking. Citi disputes the characterization, saying its process was thorough and began in January. Raghavan’s compensation package and rapid moves since joining have drawn investor and analyst attention. JPMorgan declined to comment.
April 29, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.04.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 29, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT ASX 300 Tusker Minerals Options Quotation Update April 29, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. Tusker Minerals, listed in the ASX 300 index, is undergoing an update related to its options quotation. This change impacts the trading of options contracts tied to Tusker Minerals' stock. Market participants should note the revised quotation details to ensure accurate trading and risk assessment. No direct investment advice is offered. Investors are encouraged to consult financial professionals for personalized guidance. ASX Industrials Slip Amid Uncertainty Over Reliance Worldwide's Outlook April 29,
April 29, 2026
Western Digital Stock Rises as Seagate’s AI Storage Beat Puts $500 Target in Focus
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Western Digital Stock Rises as Seagate’s AI Storage Beat Puts $500 Target in Focus

Western Digital shares climbed about 5% Tuesday after Seagate posted stronger-than-expected results and guidance. Analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald and BofA raised their price targets for Western Digital, citing tight hard disk drive supply and strong nearline demand. Options traders are pricing an 11.63% swing after Western Digital reports fiscal third-quarter results Thursday. The company previously guided Q3 revenue to $3.2 billion and adjusted EPS to $2.30.
April 28, 2026
Verizon’s Subscriber Surprise Puts Its Turnaround on the Line as Profit Forecast Rises
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Verizon’s Subscriber Surprise Puts Its Turnaround on the Line as Profit Forecast Rises

Verizon raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook after posting its first positive first-quarter postpaid phone net additions since 2013, adding 55,000 customers. First-quarter revenue rose 2.9% to $34.4 billion, with adjusted EPS up 7.6% to $1.28. CEO Dan Schulman cited lower churn and improved customer economics as signs of progress. Wall Street had expected a subscriber loss.
April 28, 2026
Warren Buffett’s Successor Faces A $370 Billion Question As Berkshire Hathaway Meeting Nears
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Warren Buffett’s Successor Faces A $370 Billion Question As Berkshire Hathaway Meeting Nears

Greg Abel will lead Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting as CEO for the first time on May 2, with Warren Buffett attending but not speaking. Berkshire reported $369 billion in cash at year-end 2025 and resumed share buybacks after a pause, spending over $200 million. SEC filings show Berkshire’s Bank of America stake halved since July 2024, now at 517 million shares.
April 28, 2026
Broadcom Stock Just Hit $2 Trillion. Google’s AI Chip Bet May Decide What Comes Next
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Broadcom Stock Just Hit $2 Trillion. Google’s AI Chip Bet May Decide What Comes Next

Broadcom shares slipped in premarket trading Tuesday as chip stocks fell on concerns AI spending may be outpacing demand. The company remains near a $2 trillion valuation after hitting an all-time high April 22. Broadcom reported Q1 revenue of $19.31 billion, with AI revenue up 106% year-over-year. It recently signed long-term AI chip supply deals with Google and Anthropic.
April 28, 2026
Oracle Stock Falls as OpenAI Growth Worries Put $300 Billion AI Cloud Bet Under Scrutiny
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Oracle Stock Falls as OpenAI Growth Worries Put $300 Billion AI Cloud Bet Under Scrutiny

Oracle shares dropped 7.7% in premarket trading Tuesday after a Wall Street Journal report said OpenAI missed recent user and revenue targets, raising concerns about its ability to fund large AI contracts. CoreWeave fell 7.4%, and SoftBank closed nearly 10% lower in Tokyo. OpenAI reportedly generated $13 billion in 2025 revenue but operated at a loss with over $600 billion in future cloud commitments.
April 28, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 28.04.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 28.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 28, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 28, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT ASX Midday Sector Update: Utilities Rise Amid UAE OPEC Exit, Materials Fall April 28, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT. Utilities stocks on the ASX gained 1.7% midday Wednesday after the United Arab Emirates announced its departure from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), heightening energy supply concerns amid US-Iran tensions. Origin Energy shares rose nearly 3%, recouping previous losses. Meanwhile, materials stocks declined 0.8%, led by Westgold Resources, which dropped over 2% following its fiscal third quarter gold production report of 93,145 ounces. Westgold's
April 28, 2026
Cochlear Limited Stock Shock Deepens as AustralianSuper Cuts Stake After Profit Warning
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Cochlear Limited Stock Shock Deepens as AustralianSuper Cuts Stake After Profit Warning

AustralianSuper cut its stake in Cochlear Limited to 5.02% from 7.24%, a filing showed Monday, after Cochlear slashed its profit outlook last week. Cochlear shares closed at A$95.25, down 2.16% Monday and 40.7% lower last Wednesday after the downgrade. The company now forecasts FY26 underlying net profit of A$290–330 million, far below consensus estimates.
April 28, 2026
Santos Limited CEO Gets A$5 Million Equity Award as Barossa, Pikka Deadlines Loom
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Santos Limited CEO Gets A$5 Million Equity Award as Barossa, Pikka Deadlines Loom

Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher received 665,283 share acquisition rights worth about A$5.1 million after shareholders approved the grant with 94.55% support. The award comes as Santos prepares for Barossa LNG’s production ramp and first oil sales from Alaska’s Pikka project. HESTA voted against Gallagher’s pay, citing performance concerns. Santos shares closed down 1.8% at A$7.65 on Monday.
April 28, 2026
National Australia Bank’s New AI Science Team Puts NAB Jobs and May Results in Focus
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National Australia Bank’s New AI Science Team Puts NAB Jobs and May Results in Focus

National Australia Bank has launched its first AI Science team, led by George Mathews and reporting to Chief AI Officer Mahya Knox. The move comes ahead of NAB’s May 4 half-year results, as investors focus on credit quality and tech spending. NAB recently warned first-half credit impairment charges would double to A$706 million. The bank is also restructuring, with a net loss of about 170 jobs in Australia and new roles offshore.
April 28, 2026
ANZ Group Holdings Faces New Cost Fight as Regional Banks Push $153 Million Branch Plan
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ANZ Group Holdings Faces New Cost Fight as Regional Banks Push $153 Million Branch Plan

Australia’s Regional Banking Investment Alliance has urged the government to require major banks, including ANZ, to fund face-to-face regional branch services through a levy estimated at A$153 million. The push comes as ANZ prepares to report half-year results on May 1. Regional banks claim they are losing revenue as customers use their services for transactions while holding accounts with larger banks. The proposal would exempt smaller banks with less than 1% of industry assets.
April 27, 2026
Fortescue Ltd China Iron Ore Deal Nears as CMRG Tests ASX:FMG Pricing Power
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Fortescue Ltd China Iron Ore Deal Nears as CMRG Tests ASX:FMG Pricing Power

Fortescue Ltd is nearing a supply deal with China’s state-backed iron ore buyer, Bloomberg reported, as Beijing seeks greater control over pricing. Fortescue shipped 48.4 million tonnes in the March quarter, up 5% year-on-year, but cut Iron Bridge guidance after cyclone disruptions. Shares closed at A$19.77 on Monday. The board approved a US$680 million green energy project in the Pilbara, targeting completion by 2028.
April 27, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • 3 Reasons to Buy Macquarie Group Shares: Growth, Global Reach, Valuation
    May 30, 2026, 6:07 PM EDT. The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price has shown strong performance, driven by rapid growth in its Banking and Financial Services (BFS) division, which posted a 9% operating income rise and 17% profit increase in FY26. Macquarie's home loan portfolio increased 28% year-over-year, capturing 7.1% of the Australian market. Less than a third of income is from Australia and New Zealand; international operations contribute significantly, with strong profits from its Commodities and Global Markets (CGM) division, which grew operating income 30% in FY26. Trading below 18 times estimated FY27 earnings, the stock is well-positioned for long-term growth but is not the cheapest option on the ASX, according to analysts.