Investment News 12 March 2026 - 2 June 2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 2, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 3, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT ASX Lithium Sector Overview: Producers, Developers, and Explorers on ASX 200 June 3, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. The ASX lithium sector comprises producers, developers, and explorers listed on the ASX 200 index, reflecting the growing demand for lithium in energy storage and electric vehicles. This sector includes companies at various stages, from exploration to production. Investors should note the sector’s volatility and evolving market dynamics influenced by global supply chains and technological advancements. Market participants are advised to conduct thorough due diligence and seek professional

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 3, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 3, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Valuing Bank of Queensland Shares Using Dividend Yield and PE Ratio May 3, 2026, 11:51 PM EDT. Since the Covid lows, Westpac Banking Corp (WBC) shares have been popular among ASX investors. The Bank of Queensland (BOQ) shares are also notable for stable dividends and franking credits, benefits that make Australian bank stocks attractive. Analysts compare BOQ's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 15.7 times to the banking sector average of 19 times. This suggests a sector-adjusted PE valuation of about $7.69 compared with the current share

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 29, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT ASX 300 Tusker Minerals Options Quotation Update April 29, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. Tusker Minerals, listed in the ASX 300 index, is undergoing an update related to its options quotation. This change impacts the trading of options contracts tied to Tusker Minerals' stock. Market participants should note the revised quotation details to ensure accurate trading and risk assessment. No direct investment advice is offered. Investors are encouraged to consult financial professionals for personalized guidance. ASX Industrials Slip Amid Uncertainty Over Reliance Worldwide's Outlook April 29,

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

HSBC Holdings shares in Hong Kong finished marginally down at HK$124.8 on Thursday, dipping 0.16% after moving in a range from HK$123.60 to HK$125.80. Renewed oil price gains and waning optimism for a Middle East ceasefire seemed to prompt a shift toward safer assets. The Hang Seng index dropped 1.9%. HSBC wants investors on board with its AI-driven cost-cut push, but the timing’s tricky. Oil topped $105 a barrel on Thursday, reigniting concerns about inflation, interest rates, and trade disruptions—right as the bank chases quicker profit growth.

National Grid shares slipped Wednesday, pressured by a downgrade from Jefferies to Hold from Buy—just days after UBS slapped the stock with a Sell on Monday. The London-listed shares changed hands at 1,325.18 pence as of 4:40 p.m. GMT, off 2.6% for the session. Timing is key here. National Grid, earlier this month, bumped up its 2027 adjusted earnings-per-share growth forecast to between 13% and 15%. The company also signed on to RIIO-T3, Ofgem’s upcoming five-year UK transmission framework stretching from April 2026 through March 2031. Now, broker caution is setting in just as the shares had been riding high on that improved regulatory outlook.

Schroders dropped 2.7% to finish at about 571p on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 asset manager trading ex-dividend and releasing scheme documents tied to its pending acquisition by Nuveen. The paperwork set April 16 as the date for shareholder meetings to vote on the deal. This is important—the apparent drop exaggerated the hit. Strip out the 15p dividend, which came off Thursday, and the actual decline was roughly 15p, so not much beyond that. Investors are still watching the April vote and aiming for a fourth-quarter close, not reacting to any sudden new selling.

Standard Chartered shares dropped 3.76% to 1,598 pence at Thursday’s London close, lagging behind the wider market. JPMorgan identified both Standard Chartered and HSBC as the European banks facing the most exposure to the Middle East conflict. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.4%. StanChart hasn’t just called the Asia-Middle East corridor a growth story—it’s built its pitch around it for years. That strategy now faces fresh scrutiny. Manus Costello, global head of investor relations, pointed to an 18% jump in business volumes between China and the Middle East over the past year when speaking with Reuters last month. That lift, though, also means the stock is now more exposed to any disruption in Gulf trade or a slide in business confidence.