Investing 27 March 2026 - 25 April 2026

Cochlear shares closed at A$97.35 Friday, down over 40% in three days after a profit warning slashed its FY26 forecast to A$290–A$330 million. The stock rebounded 2.47% Friday but remains far below Tuesday’s A$167.94 close. Analysts cut ratings and targets, with Citi downgrading to Sell. ASX trading resumes Monday after the Anzac Day holiday.

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT Metlen Energy & Metals Enhances Presence in FTSE Index April 9, 2026, 8:12 AM EDT. Metlen Energy & Metals has strengthened its position within the FTSE landscape, reflecting growing investor confidence in the company. This move underscores Metlen's strategic growth amid shifting market dynamics. The company's inclusion in the FTSE index, a benchmark for the UK's leading stocks, signals its rising prominence in energy and metals sectors. Investors should note that this development may influence trading volumes and valuation metrics. Financial advisors recommend reviewing portfolio

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 8, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 8, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT QBE and Amcor Shares: Key ASX Stocks to Watch in 2025 April 8, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. The QBE Insurance Group (ASX:QBE) share price has risen 13.2% in 2025, reflecting its stature as a mature insurer operating globally, with only 30% revenue from Australia. It reported a solid 17.2% return on equity (ROE) and a debt/equity ratio of 27%, indicating low leverage. Amcor CDI (ASX:AMC), a packaging firm active in 40 countries, is trading 21.8% below its 52-week high but boasts a higher ROE of

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 5, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 5, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT PageGroup Shares Valuation Cut as Analysts Lower Price Targets Amid Earnings Reset April 5, 2026, 11:51 PM EDT. Analysts have reduced PageGroup's (LSE: PAGE) fair value estimate by 13% to £2.42 per share, reflecting lowered expectations amid structural challenges in the European Business and Employment Services sector. Price targets now range between £2.15 and £2.25, with Jefferies and Investec maintaining Hold ratings despite the cautious tone. Jefferies lowered its target from £2.55, citing cyclical headwinds and prolonged lower earnings. Investec shifted from Buy to Hold,

3i Group shares climbed 3.99% to 2,687 pence Thursday, continuing a rebound after a steep drop linked to slower growth at its key asset, Action. The stock remains about 40% below its October high and trades at a near 20% discount to net asset value. Director Peter Wirtz bought 25,000 shares on March 30. Annual results are due May 14.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed at A$173.63 on Friday, up 0.26%, as shareholders prepared for a fully franked A$2.35 interim dividend to be paid Monday. The bank posted record first-half cash earnings of A$5.45 billion, beating forecasts, but carries an Underperform consensus from 14 analysts as global market volatility and inflation risks persist.

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.

Autodesk shares fell 3.5% to $231.55 by 3:37 p.m. EDT Friday as the Nasdaq dropped 1.97%. Arete Research lowered its price target to $456 from $460 but kept a buy rating. Morgan Stanley reiterated Overweight and a $350 target on March 18, citing stable reseller checks. Autodesk reported Q4 revenue up 19% to $1.957 billion and guided fiscal 2027 revenue to $8.10–$8.17 billion.

London Stock Exchange Group shares traded near 8,300 pence Friday, down for a second session as UK and European stocks fell on Middle East tensions and inflation fears. LSEG confirmed a buyback of 359,769 shares at an average 8,338.68p, to be cancelled. FTSE Russell will lower its free-float threshold for UK index inclusion to 10% from June. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.7% by midday.