Finance 6 April 2026 - 7 April 2026

Wintergreen Acquisition Shares Stay Near Highs As KIKA Deal Looms
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Wintergreen Acquisition Shares Stay Near Highs As KIKA Deal Looms

Wintergreen Acquisition Corp. closed at $10.35 on light volume Friday, with its stock trading on the pending merger with KIKA Technology. KIKA holders are set to receive about 7.98 million shares, valuing the target at $80 million. Investors await updates on proxy, vote, and redemption tied to the SPAC deal next week. The company reported $57.9 million in trust assets as of March 31.
June 1, 2026
Lloyds Banking Group plc tests quantum computing to catch money mules
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Lloyds Banking Group plc tests quantum computing to catch money mules

Lloyds and IBM completed a nine-month quantum computing test that identified a deliberately embedded money mule network using anonymised transaction data on a 156-qubit IBM system. Lloyds called it the first-known quantum experiment targeting mule detection. UK regulators continue to press banks to improve anti-fraud controls. The technology remains experimental and is not yet ready for widespread use.
April 7, 2026
Shell Plc Q1 Update Could Show an Oil Windfall, but Qatar Damage Clouds Outlook
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Shell Plc Q1 Update Could Show an Oil Windfall, but Qatar Damage Clouds Outlook

Shell will release its first-quarter update on April 8, with crude prices near $110 a barrel and the Strait of Hormuz still shut. Analysts raised Shell’s Q1 profit estimates by an average of 15% after Middle East disruptions. Shell’s Pearl GTL plant in Qatar remains offline following attacks. The company’s $3.5 billion buyback and dividend policy remains under scrutiny after a weak fourth quarter.
April 7, 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings Buyback Rolls On as Fresh Filing Sharpens Focus on £2.5 Billion 2026 Return Plan
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Rolls-Royce Holdings Buyback Rolls On as Fresh Filing Sharpens Focus on £2.5 Billion 2026 Return Plan

Rolls-Royce bought 385 shares at 1,172.5 pence each on April 2 under its £2.3 billion buyback programme, set for cancellation. Since launching the plan, the company has repurchased 28.2 million shares for about £344 million. Shares traded at 1,159 pence Tuesday, roughly 18% below the year’s high. Rolls-Royce will go ex-dividend on April 23, with a final 5.0 pence dividend due June 3.
April 7, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 07.04.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 07.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 7, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 7, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Greatland Resources Increases Activity on ASX All Ordinaries Index April 7, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Greatland Resources has expanded its operations across the ASX All Ordinaries index, reflecting a strategic push in its market presence. The move demonstrates the company's intent to leverage broader market opportunities within Australia's primary stock market. Investors tracking Greatland Resources will note this expanded footprint as a potential signal of growth ambitions. Details about specific initiatives or financial implications remain limited at this stage. The ASX All Ordinaries index represents
April 7, 2026
National Australia Bank Keeps Lowest Big Four One-Year Fixed Home Loan Rate Ahead of May Results
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National Australia Bank Keeps Lowest Big Four One-Year Fixed Home Loan Rate Ahead of May Results

National Australia Bank kept its one-year fixed home loan rate at 6.04% for owner-occupiers borrowing up to 80%, undercutting ANZ and Commonwealth Bank. NAB raised variable rates by 25 basis points after the Reserve Bank of Australia’s March hike. No NAB Connect payments processed on Easter Monday except fast and linked transfers. NAB’s half-year results are due May 4.
April 7, 2026
Santos Limited shares near 52-week high as LNG disruption keeps Barossa in focus
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Santos Limited shares near 52-week high as LNG disruption keeps Barossa in focus

Santos Ltd closed at A$8.08 on Monday, near its 52-week high, with trading volume more than double its 30-day average. The company recently forecast 2026 production of up to 111 million barrels of oil equivalent, boosted by Barossa LNG and the Pikka project. Santos temporarily shut Darwin LNG for equipment work and faces possible tax changes as LNG prices rise. Its annual general meeting is set for April 16 in Adelaide.
April 6, 2026
BHP Group Ltd Shares Drop as Oil Shock, China Iron Ore Fight Put April Review in Focus
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BHP Group Ltd Shares Drop as Oil Shock, China Iron Ore Fight Put April Review in Focus

BHP shares fell 2.53% to A$51.23 in Sydney Monday as mining stocks dropped, with turnover at 8.7 million shares, below average. The company received US$4.3 billion from Wheaton Precious Metals in a silver streaming deal for future Antamina output. BHP reported a 22% rise in half-year profit, with copper surpassing iron ore in earnings. Iron ore sales face pressure from lower Chinese prices and shifting trade patterns.
April 6, 2026
Gold Prices Today: MCX Falls Below Rs 1.5 Lakh as Tanishq, Kalyan Cut 22K Rates
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Gold Prices Today: MCX Falls Below Rs 1.5 Lakh as Tanishq, Kalyan Cut 22K Rates

Gold June futures on MCX fell nearly 1% Monday, dropping Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,48,298 per 10 grams, with major jewellers cutting 22-carat retail rates. Tanishq listed 22-carat gold at Rs 13,710 a gram, down from Rs 13,875 on April 4. The decline follows a sharp FY26 rally and comes as the rupee weakens and Middle East tensions persist. Traders expect further volatility ahead of key U.S. economic data.
April 6, 2026
GSK Shares Slip as U.S.-UK Drug Deal Eases Tariff Threat Before April Results
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GSK Shares Slip as U.S.-UK Drug Deal Eases Tariff Threat Before April Results

GSK’s U.S.-listed shares slipped 0.7% to $56.29 after a U.S.-UK medicines pact guaranteed zero U.S. tariffs on UK-made drugs for three years, in exchange for higher NHS prices and changes to NICE drug assessments. The deal comes as Trump imposed 100% tariffs on patented drugs not made in the U.S. or covered by pricing agreements. GSK will report first-quarter results April 29. AstraZeneca has similar tariff protection.
April 6, 2026
Prudential Opens Singapore Scrip Dividend Window After Pricing New Shares at $13.83
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Prudential Opens Singapore Scrip Dividend Window After Pricing New Shares at $13.83

Prudential plc has opened the election period for Singapore shareholders to choose new shares instead of cash for its 2025 second interim dividend, setting the scrip reference price at US$13.834482. The window runs until April 14, with new shares to be issued on the Hong Kong line. The scrip option may be withdrawn if London-listed shares drop 15% or more from the reference price by the deadline.
April 6, 2026
Australia Stock Market Returns After Easter Break as Oil Stays Above $100 and Rate Risks Build
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Australia Stock Market Returns After Easter Break as Oil Stays Above $100 and Rate Risks Build

Australia’s ASX reopens Tuesday after a four-day break, with oil still above $100 a barrel and the Strait of Hormuz in focus. The S&P/ASX 200 last closed 1.06% lower at 8,579.50. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said fuel shipments are secured into May, but urged a quick Strait reopening. The Reserve Bank raised rates to 4.1% in March, with markets pricing a 60% chance of another hike in May.
April 6, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Closed for Easter Monday as Oil, Iran Talks Set Up Tuesday Test
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Closed for Easter Monday as Oil, Iran Talks Set Up Tuesday Test

London’s stock market remained closed for Easter Monday, with the FTSE 100 last at 10,436.29. Cash trading resumes at 0800 BST Tuesday. Brent crude hovered near $109 after Iran rejected a temporary ceasefire proposal, keeping energy markets volatile. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned markets may be overestimating the pace of rate hikes.
April 6, 2026
NatWest Group plc’s $1.5 billion NYSE notes head for delisting after maturity
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NatWest Group plc’s $1.5 billion NYSE notes head for delisting after maturity

The New York Stock Exchange filed to delist NatWest Group’s $1.5 billion 4.8% senior notes after the bonds matured on April 5. NatWest continues to list other securities in the U.S. and raised $750 million in subordinated notes in March. The bank remains active in capital markets and is pursuing growth in wealth management, including a £2.7 billion deal for Evelyn Partners.
April 6, 2026
Micron Stock Rebounds, but SK Hynix’s U.S. Listing Raises Stakes in AI Memory Trade
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Micron Stock Rebounds, but SK Hynix’s U.S. Listing Raises Stakes in AI Memory Trade

Micron Technology rose 3.8% to $380.29 Monday as SK Hynix filed to list U.S. ADRs in a deal that could raise up to $10 billion. Micron forecast third-quarter revenue of $33.5 billion, beating estimates, but recent gains have been tempered by sector uncertainty and new competition. KeyBanc kept an Overweight rating, citing possible 30–50% price hikes for memory chips.
April 6, 2026
Standard Chartered PLC Opens First Global Fusion Centre in Malaysia as Cyber, Fraud Threats Intensify
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Standard Chartered PLC Opens First Global Fusion Centre in Malaysia as Cyber, Fraud Threats Intensify

Standard Chartered opened its first Global Fusion Centre in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, merging cyber, fraud, and physical-security monitoring at its local hub. The facility uses real-time data and AI-driven systems and supports over 50 markets with more than 4,400 staff. The launch follows stronger 2025 results and a recent executive hire. Malaysia’s GBS sector has grown 66.8% since 2022, according to officials.
April 6, 2026
RELX Shares Back in Focus Ahead of April Update as AI Bet, Buyback Face Fresh Test
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RELX Shares Back in Focus Ahead of April Update as AI Bet, Buyback Face Fresh Test

RELX’s U.S. shares rose 0.3% to $33.71 ahead of its April 23 trading update, with investors watching for signs of AI-driven disruption in its legal software business. The company launched a £350 million buyback in March, repurchasing 3.43 million shares in late March and 31.06 million since January. RELX projects 2025 revenue of £9.6 billion and adjusted operating profit of £3.3 billion.
April 6, 2026
Why Rio Tinto plc Is in Focus as Oil Spike Tests Pilbara Recovery Ahead of Dividend Date
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Why Rio Tinto plc Is in Focus as Oil Spike Tests Pilbara Recovery Ahead of Dividend Date

Rio Tinto’s U.S.-listed shares fell 0.5% to $94.01 on Monday as investors weighed cyclone-hit Pilbara iron ore output against rising energy costs, with London and Australia markets closed for Easter. The miner expects to ship 8 million tonnes less iron ore after two cyclones but aims to recover half. Brent crude rose to $109.13 a barrel. Rio’s final dividend payment is set for April 16.
April 6, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Drax Strikes £548m Deal to Acquire Bluefield Solar Income Fund
    June 1, 2026, 3:43 AM EDT. Drax Group agreed to acquire Bluefield Solar Income Fund Ltd for £548 million in cash. The deal boosts Drax's renewable energy portfolio by adding Bluefield's solar infrastructure assets. Shares of Drax (LSE:DRX) and Bluefield (LSE:BSIF) responded to the takeover announcement, highlighting ongoing consolidation in the renewable energy sector. This acquisition underscores Drax's strategic shift towards green energy investments amid growing market demand for sustainable infrastructure.