Finance 26 March 2026 - 27 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
HSBC Holdings Plc Stock Price Slips as Middle East Risks and UK Mortgage Stress Weigh on Shares
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock Price Slips as Middle East Risks and UK Mortgage Stress Weigh on Shares

HSBC shares fell 0.45% to 1,192.2 pence in London by 1250 GMT Friday amid a wider UK market selloff linked to Middle East war concerns. The bank faces rising funding costs in Britain and $23 billion in lending exposure to the region. UK finance minister Rachel Reeves met major lenders Thursday as mortgage rates climbed and consumer confidence hit an 11-month low. HSBC stock remains 15% below its February high.
March 27, 2026
Glencore Share Price Today: Why the Stock Fell Despite Fresh Coal Support
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Glencore Share Price Today: Why the Stock Fell Despite Fresh Coal Support

Glencore shares dropped 1.5% to 524.2 pence in delayed London trading Friday as renewed Middle East war concerns hit European cyclical stocks. The STOXX 600 index fell 0.8%. Japan announced it will temporarily ease rules to boost coal-fired power amid LNG supply risks. Glencore’s South African ferrochrome unit warned it may exit a discounted electricity deal, threatening jobs and smelter operations.
March 27, 2026
Shell Plc Stock Price Holds Firm as $110 Oil Rewrites Profit Outlook
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Shell Plc Stock Price Holds Firm as $110 Oil Rewrites Profit Outlook

Shell shares held steady Friday as Brent crude rose nearly 3% to $111.01 a barrel after the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupted global oil and LNG flows. Analysts raised Shell’s first-quarter profit estimates by 15% on average, with the company set to update markets April 8. Shell maintained its $3.5 billion buyback and repurchased 1.11 million shares. Repairs at its Pearl GTL plant in Qatar will take about a year after recent attacks.
March 27, 2026
Lloyds Banking Group Stock Price Slides After 448,000-Customer Data Glitch, FCA Motor-Finance Plan Looms
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Lloyds Banking Group Stock Price Slides After 448,000-Customer Data Glitch, FCA Motor-Finance Plan Looms

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 1.4% to 91.02 pence in London after lawmakers said a March IT glitch exposed data from nearly 448,000 customers. The bank has paid £139,000 to affected users and reported no financial loss. Investors are awaiting a March 30 update on motor-finance redress, with Lloyds having set aside almost £2 billion for compensation. European bank stocks also dropped amid broader market concerns.
March 27, 2026
Aegon 2025 Profit Rises 15% as U.S. Move Gains Pace; AXA XL Names Michael Reynolds to Marine Post
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Aegon 2025 Profit Rises 15% as U.S. Move Gains Pace; AXA XL Names Michael Reynolds to Marine Post

Aegon reported a 15% rise in 2025 operating result to 1.7 billion euros and confirmed plans to move its head office to the U.S. and rename as Transamerica Inc. AXA XL named Michael Reynolds as head of marine, UK & Lloyd’s, and global chief underwriting officer for hull, starting in the third quarter. Aegon nominated Marco Keim to a.s.r.’s supervisory board, replacing Lard Friese.
March 27, 2026
Standard Chartered PLC Share Price Today: Stock Slips Despite Fresh Buyback and Citi Hire
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Standard Chartered PLC Share Price Today: Stock Slips Despite Fresh Buyback and Citi Hire

Standard Chartered shares fell 1.5% in London Friday, extending losses after a 3.95% drop the previous session. The stock is down 15.6% this year, trading well below its February high. The bank bought back nearly 2.84 million shares this week and named Jan Metzger as global head of coverage banking, starting in July. First-quarter results are due April 30.
March 27, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 27.03.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 27.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 27, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 27, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT 6 Key Numbers to Assess Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX:PME) Shares in 2024 March 27, 2026, 11:51 PM EDT. The Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX:PME) share price has fallen 47.13% year-to-date. Key metrics shed light on its outlook. The company, specializing in radiology IT software, posted $162 million in revenue, growing at 33.4% CAGR over three years. Its gross margin is an impressive 99.8%, reflecting core operational strength. Profit climbed from $31 million to $83 million over three years, a 39.0% CAGR. Financially, PME holds net debt
March 27, 2026
UK FCA Car Finance Compensation Plan Due March 30 as Banks Ready Legal Challenges
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UK FCA Car Finance Compensation Plan Due March 30 as Banks Ready Legal Challenges

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority will announce its motor finance redress plan after markets close on March 30, covering up to 14.2 million car loan agreements from 2007 to 2024. The scheme could cost firms about 11 billion pounds, with average payouts of 700 pounds per agreement. Banks and claims companies are preparing legal challenges as lenders build provisions.
March 26, 2026
Woodside Energy Stock Price Edges Higher After Beaumont Handover, Lower-Carbon Delay Caps Gains
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Woodside Energy Stock Price Edges Higher After Beaumont Handover, Lower-Carbon Delay Caps Gains

Woodside Energy shares rose after the company took operational control of the Beaumont New Ammonia facility in Texas from OCI Global. The plant, with a capacity of up to 1.1 million tonnes a year, began output in December and has signed offtake agreements. CEO Liz Westcott took over last week. Lower-carbon supply at Beaumont faces delays due to slower demand and feedstock issues.
March 26, 2026
BHP Stock Price Slips Despite China Ore Relief as Fresh Risks Build
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BHP Stock Price Slips Despite China Ore Relief as Fresh Risks Build

BHP’s U.S.-listed shares dropped $1.51 to $68.50 Thursday as inventories of its Jimblebar iron ore at major Chinese ports fell 6% to 8.9 million tons, the lowest since January. The drawdown followed a one-week delivery reprieve from China’s state buyer amid ongoing contract talks. Rio Tinto and Vale shares also slipped. Diesel prices rose across the mining sector, adding cost pressure.
March 26, 2026
Informa Stock Price Slips as Middle East Risk Eclipses Bigger Buyback
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Informa Stock Price Slips as Middle East Risk Eclipses Bigger Buyback

Informa Plc shares fell 0.4% to 764.2p as the FTSE 100 dropped 1.3% and oil prices surged above $105 a barrel. The company delayed Middle East events amid regional tensions but reported record 2025 revenue of £4.04 billion and raised its 2026 buyback target to £250 million. Management reaffirmed 2026 guidance despite shifting event dates. About 40% of 2026 IMEA revenue is already secured.
March 26, 2026
Tesco PLC Stock Price Falls as Consumer Confidence Slumps Before April Results
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Tesco PLC Stock Price Falls as Consumer Confidence Slumps Before April Results

Tesco shares fell 1.6% to 455.1 pence Thursday after data showed UK household sentiment at a two-year low. The retailer is set to report full-year results April 16, with analysts expecting £3.096 billion in adjusted operating profit. Tesco’s market share rose to 28.7% in recent months, but the company faces rising staff costs and pressure from weak consumer confidence.
March 26, 2026
ASX Set to Fall as Oil Tops $105, Wall Street Slides on Fading Iran Ceasefire Hopes
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ASX Set to Fall as Oil Tops $105, Wall Street Slides on Fading Iran Ceasefire Hopes

ASX 200 futures fell 0.7% to 8,501 ahead of Friday’s open after Brent crude topped $105 a barrel and global equities dropped as hopes for a swift Iran ceasefire faded. Wall Street saw sharp declines, with the Nasdaq down over 10% from its October high. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, fueling oil supply concerns. Traders have now fully priced out a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut this year.
March 26, 2026
NatWest Share Price Today: Stock Under Pressure After Mentor Sale and UK Growth Cut
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NatWest Share Price Today: Stock Under Pressure After Mentor Sale and UK Growth Cut

NatWest Group shares closed at 537 pence on Thursday, down from 543 pence, after the bank agreed to sell its Mentor HR advisory arm to Empowering People Group; terms were not disclosed. The FTSE 100 dropped 1.3% as the OECD cut the UK’s 2026 growth forecast to 0.7% and raised its inflation outlook to 4.0%. Capital Group Companies trimmed its NatWest stake just below the 5% disclosure threshold.
March 26, 2026
International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) Share Price Slips Even After 115 Million Share Cancellation
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International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) Share Price Slips Even After 115 Million Share Cancellation

International Consolidated Airlines Group shares fell about 2% to 359 pence Thursday after canceling 115.5 million treasury shares, leaving the stock 23% below its Feb. 27 high. The drop tracked a broader market selloff, with the FTSE 100 down 1.3%. IAG said it still holds 89.5 million treasury shares, with 4.52 billion shares outstanding.
March 26, 2026
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