Finance 27 March 2026 - 29 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
Macquarie Group Ltd Warns of $200 Oil Shock if Iran War Runs Into June
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Macquarie Group Ltd Warns of $200 Oil Shock if Iran War Runs Into June

Macquarie Group strategists warned oil could reach $200 a barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed into June due to war involving Iran. Brent crude rose 4.2% to $112.57 on Sunday as governments moved to manage energy shocks. Macquarie analysts assigned a 40% chance to the $200 scenario, with their base case expecting the conflict to end by March. Two India-bound tankers cleared the strait on March 29 amid regional talks to reopen shipping.
March 29, 2026
BHP Group Ltd Stock Price Defies Selloff as India Demand, Pilbara Disruption Offset China Risk
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BHP Group Ltd Stock Price Defies Selloff as India Demand, Pilbara Disruption Offset China Risk

BHP Group's U.S. shares closed up $0.97 at $69.50 on Friday, outperforming a falling market as iron ore talks with China remain unresolved and no new company disclosures emerged. Cyclone Narelle disrupted Pilbara ports, but Port Hedland stayed open. India's iron ore imports are rising, with BHP shipping rare cargoes there amid Chinese restrictions. Copper earnings surpassed iron ore for BHP in its latest results.
March 29, 2026
Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) Stock Price Faces New Test After UNITE Update, Rate Reset
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Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) Stock Price Faces New Test After UNITE Update, Rate Reset

Westpac shares closed at A$40.74 on Friday, up 0.69%, ahead of a 25-basis-point home-loan rate hike set for March 31. The bank invested A$195 million in its UNITE overhaul last quarter, reducing products by over 70% and decommissioning 180 applications. Westpac sold a 1 billion euro covered bond on March 26. Interim results are due May 5, as investors weigh higher lending rates against overhaul costs.
March 29, 2026
NAB share price outlook: National Australia Bank Limited stock enters Monday under pressure after 8% weekly slide
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NAB share price outlook: National Australia Bank Limited stock enters Monday under pressure after 8% weekly slide

National Australia Bank shares closed at A$41.99 Friday, down 1.34% on the day and 7.9% over five sessions, now 12.4% below February’s record. The bank faces pressure after proposing about 170 job cuts in Australia and shifting roles offshore, while the Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates to 4.1% amid rising oil prices and Middle East tensions.
March 29, 2026
AIA Group Stock in Focus as Insurer Sets March 30 Start for $1.74 Billion Buyback
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AIA Group Stock in Focus as Insurer Sets March 30 Start for $1.74 Billion Buyback

AIA Group said it will start a US$1.743 billion share buyback on March 30, running up to four months, after a sharp stock drop linked to confusion over an $18 billion debt programme. The insurer’s 2025 value of new business rose 15% to US$5.516 billion, with Hong Kong leading growth. The board raised the final dividend 10%. AIA received a waiver to allow buybacks during restricted trading periods.
March 29, 2026
Meituan Stock Faces New Test After 2025 Loss as China Delivery Price War Hits Margins
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Meituan Stock Faces New Test After 2025 Loss as China Delivery Price War Hits Margins

Meituan reported a 23.35 billion yuan net loss for 2025, reversing a 35.81 billion yuan profit in 2024, as costs and promotions surged. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 4.1% to 92.1 billion yuan, but core local commerce swung to a 10.05 billion yuan operating loss. Hong Kong shares closed at HK$85.90 Friday, down 0.9%, after Beijing signaled it wants to cool the food-delivery price war.
March 29, 2026
CATL Hong Kong Shares Stay Near Highs as Mainland Investors Build 3.72% Stake
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CATL Hong Kong Shares Stay Near Highs as Mainland Investors Build 3.72% Stake

Mainland investors held 5.82 million shares, or 3.72%, of CATL’s Hong Kong-listed stock as of March 27, exchange data showed. The stock closed Friday at HK$634, up 2.9% but 9% below its March 20 high. CATL’s 2025 net profit reached 72.2 billion yuan, while global power-battery market share stood at 39.2%. U.S. scrutiny continues over CATL’s Ford licensing tie-up.
March 29, 2026
PetroChina Profit Falls as Lower Oil Prices Bite, but 2026 Spending Still Rises
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PetroChina Profit Falls as Lower Oil Prices Bite, but 2026 Spending Still Rises

PetroChina reported a 4.5% drop in 2025 net profit as lower oil prices cut earnings, with revenue down 2.5%. The company plans 279.4 billion yuan in capital expenditure for 2026, up from 269.1 billion yuan in 2025, and warned of continued price volatility due to geopolitical risks. Average realized crude price fell 14.2% to $64.11 a barrel, while gas output rose 4.5%.
March 29, 2026
Agricultural Bank of China 1288.HK Results Due Monday Put Dividend, Margins in Focus
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Agricultural Bank of China 1288.HK Results Due Monday Put Dividend, Margins in Focus

Agricultural Bank of China will report annual results Monday, following near-flat earnings from three major Chinese peers. Its Hong Kong shares closed at HK$5.38, up 0.56%, ahead of a board meeting to approve 2025 figures and a final dividend. Analysts expect about 2.3% net profit growth for 2025, slower than last year. The bank will hold a webcast with top executives from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. HKT.
March 29, 2026
ICBC Profit Inches Up, Bigger Dividend Keeps Hong Kong Stock in Focus
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ICBC Profit Inches Up, Bigger Dividend Keeps Hong Kong Stock in Focus

ICBC reported a 0.7% rise in 2025 profit to 368.56 billion yuan and proposed a higher year-end dividend of 0.1689 yuan per share. Operating income increased 1.9% to 801.40 billion yuan, while net interest margin fell to 1.28% from 1.42%. Shares closed up 0.9% at HK$6.62. Beijing is considering easing rules on big bank shareholdings, which could affect investor participation.
March 29, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.03.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 29, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Dunelm Group Analysts Divided as £11.93 Fair Value Target Holds March 29, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT. Analysts are split on the Dunelm Group's (LSE:DNLM) £11.93 per share fair value target. JPMorgan and Jefferies raised their outlooks, signaling confidence in the company's execution and risk-reward balance at recent prices. In contrast, Panmure Liberum downgraded Dunelm, citing concerns that the current valuation may be overly optimistic and reflecting execution risks. The stock is set for a share buyback starting February 2026, authorized for up to 20 million
March 29, 2026
Barclays PLC Stock Price Falls After BaFin Fine as Credit Risks Stay in Focus
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Barclays PLC Stock Price Falls After BaFin Fine as Credit Risks Stay in Focus

G7 governments agreed to back international fundraising for urgent repairs to the Chornobyl New Safe Confinement after a 2025 drone strike left the structure unable to contain radioactive material. France confirmed the commitment at a March 26-27 meeting. The estimated repair cost is €500 million, with current funds at just over €70 million. Full restoration is targeted for 2030 if work starts by late 2027.
March 28, 2026
No More Pennies? Georgia and Washington Move on Penny Rounding as Rare Buffalo Nickel Error Surfaces
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No More Pennies? Georgia and Washington Move on Penny Rounding as Rare Buffalo Nickel Error Surfaces

Georgia’s Senate passed a bill March 25 to require rounding cash transactions to the nearest nickel, following Washington, where a similar law takes effect June 11. The moves come after the last U.S. penny was struck in November 2025. About two dozen states have introduced rounding bills. A federal measure has cleared committee but awaits a House vote.
March 28, 2026
ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Australian Stock Market Snaps Losing Streak as Oil Shock Keeps Pressure On
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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Australian Stock Market Snaps Losing Streak as Oil Shock Keeps Pressure On

The S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday at 8,516.30, down 0.11% for the day but up about 1% for the week, ending a three-week losing streak. Energy stocks rose while tech and financials fell, with NextDC dropping 7.9%. The Reserve Bank of Australia warned that a prolonged Middle East conflict could raise prices and hurt growth. Brent crude climbed 4.22% after the ASX closed.
March 28, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Clings to Weekly Gain While FTSE 250 Sinks on War Fears
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Clings to Weekly Gain While FTSE 250 Sinks on War Fears

Britain’s FTSE 100 closed at 9,967.35 on Friday, down 0.05% for the day but up slightly for the week. The FTSE 250 fell 1.56% to 20,964.75, losing over 1.7% for the week as domestic stocks lagged. Retail sales dropped 0.4% in February, and consumer confidence hit an 11-month low. Brent crude settled above $112 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remained blocked.
March 28, 2026
Westpac Share Price: Why the Stock Closed Higher After UNITE Update
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Westpac Share Price: Why the Stock Closed Higher After UNITE Update

Westpac shares rose 0.69% to A$40.74 after the bank confirmed its UNITE overhaul had moved from planning to execution, with A$195 million invested in the first quarter. The bank sold a 1 billion euro covered bond and said the cost to build its mortgage tech system rose to A$285 million. About 75,000 commercial accounts will migrate by 2028. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates to 4.1% this month.
March 27, 2026
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