Gold Market 18 February 2026 - 6 April 2026

Northern Star Resources Shares Drop as $500 Million Buyback Faces Gold Price Test
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Northern Star Resources Shares Drop as $500 Million Buyback Faces Gold Price Test

Northern Star Resources shares fell 1.9% to A$20.75 in Sydney on Monday, closing at the session low despite ongoing gold price strength and a A$500 million buyback program. The drop came as the S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.5% and other gold miners also declined. Northern Star has repurchased about 2.66 million shares so far, with nearly 20 million still authorized. The company said future buybacks depend on market conditions and capital needs.
May 12, 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
Gold price today: Bullion holds near $5,170 as U.S.-Iran talks test the latest rally
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Gold price today: Bullion holds near $5,170 as U.S.-Iran talks test the latest rally

Spot gold held at $5,168.72 an ounce after-hours Thursday, with U.S. April futures down 0.6% at $5,194.20 as traders watched U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and tariff signals. Oman reported “significant progress” in the talks, with more meetings set for next week. U.S. jobless claims rose slightly, while silver, platinum, and palladium all fell sharply.
February 26, 2026
Barrick Mining stock price steadies before the bell as gold rebounds and Fed minutes loom
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Barrick Mining stock price steadies before the bell as gold rebounds and Fed minutes loom

Barrick Mining shares rose about 1% in premarket trading to $47.10 after falling 2.6% Tuesday. Spot gold rebounded 0.8% early Wednesday to $4,915.90 an ounce following a sharp drop linked to U.S.-Iran talks and a stronger dollar. Barrick’s Reko Diq project faces security reviews after recent attacks. Investors await Fed minutes later Wednesday.
February 18, 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Smiths Group Gains New Market Focus on the London Stock Exchange
    May 25, 2026, 8:16 AM EDT. Smiths Group (LSE: SMIN), a notable player on the London Stock Exchange, is entering a new phase of market attention. The company is attracting increased scrutiny from investors and analysts amid evolving business dynamics. This shift highlights changing perceptions and potential growth prospects for Smiths Group. Investors are advised to consider their risk tolerance and consult financial advisers before making investment decisions involving Smiths Group shares.