Investment 9 May 2026 - 12 May 2026

Raksul Delisting Is Now Set: Shareholders Clear Goldman-Backed MBO’s Final Step
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Raksul Delisting Is Now Set: Shareholders Clear Goldman-Backed MBO’s Final Step

Raksul shareholders approved a 28 million-to-one share consolidation, clearing the way for delisting from the Tokyo Stock Exchange on May 29. Holders of fractional shares are set to receive 1,900 yen per share, matching R1 Inc.’s tender offer, pending court approval. R1’s offer closed in March with 52.8 million shares tendered. Raksul shares ended Tuesday at 1,890 yen.
May 12, 2026
Lloyds Slides as UK Political Risk Turns a Bank Stock Into a Gilt Trade
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Lloyds Slides as UK Political Risk Turns a Bank Stock Into a Gilt Trade

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 4.2% to 94.21p as UK bank stocks dropped amid surging gilt yields and pressure on sterling. The 30-year gilt yield hit 5.81%, the highest since 1998. Investors cited fiscal risk, oil-driven inflation, and speculation over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s future. Lloyds’ buyback and capital moves failed to stem the broader selloff in UK banks.
May 12, 2026
Barclays Shares Drop as UK Political Risk Hits the Bank Re-rating Trade
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Barclays Shares Drop as UK Political Risk Hits the Bank Re-rating Trade

Barclays shares fell 4.19% to 411.05p on Tuesday, outpacing the FTSE 100’s 0.41% drop, as investors sold UK bank stocks amid rising gilt yields and a weaker pound. Thirty-year UK gilt yields hit 5.81%, the highest since 1998, while tax and political risks weighed on sentiment. J.P. Morgan warned a higher bank surcharge and changes to reserve remuneration could sharply cut Barclays’ future profits.
May 12, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.05.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 12, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 12, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT Stelar Metals to Acquire Hill of Leaders Tungsten Project in NT May 12, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT. Stelar Metals (ASX: SLB) has signed a binding earn-in agreement to acquire 100% of the Hill of Leaders tungsten project in Northern Territory's Tennant Creek Inlier, a region known for copper-gold and tungsten deposits. The deal includes an initial $80,000 cash payment and 3 million shares to F&H Brothers Metals, with plans for $500,000 in drilling or expenditure within 12 months. Stelar can fully acquire the project by
May 12, 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 Price Today: Why Bullion Fell as Oil Spike, Rupee Slide Hit Indian Market
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Gold Price Today: Why Bullion Fell as Oil Spike, Rupee Slide Hit Indian Market

Gold fell 1% to $4,667.99 an ounce Monday as oil prices surged after stalled U.S.-Iran talks, pushing the rupee to a record low of 95.31 per dollar. Prime Minister Modi urged Indians to avoid gold purchases, triggering a 6–9% drop in jewellery stocks. Ahmedabad gold dropped ₹500 to ₹155,200 per 10 grams. June gold futures on MCX slid 0.3% to ₹152,068 per 10 grams.
May 11, 2026
Cochlear Limited Shares Face A$100 Test After Shock Profit Cut: What Investors Watch Now
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Cochlear Limited Shares Face A$100 Test After Shock Profit Cut: What Investors Watch Now

Cochlear shares are set to reopen near A$100 after plunging 40.7% on April 22 following a sharp profit downgrade. The company cut its FY26 underlying net profit forecast to A$290 million–A$330 million, far below February guidance. Analysts flagged structural headwinds and questioned forecast reliability. The stock closed May 8 at A$99.89, down 61.7% for the year.
May 11, 2026
Lynas Rare Earths Stock Is Back in Focus Before Trump-Xi Summit
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Lynas Rare Earths Stock Is Back in Focus Before Trump-Xi Summit

Lynas Rare Earths shares last closed at A$19.44, down 2.46%, after a strong 2026 run. The U.S.-China rare-earths deal remains in effect ahead of May 14-15 talks in Beijing, keeping attention on non-Chinese suppliers like Lynas. The company reported A$265 million in March-quarter sales, more than double a year earlier. Lynas recently signed a U.S. supply deal backed by $96 million from the Pentagon.
May 10, 2026
Telstra Group Limited’s $1.25 Billion Buyback Is Nearly Spent. Here’s What Investors Are Watching
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Telstra Group Limited’s $1.25 Billion Buyback Is Nearly Spent. Here’s What Investors Are Watching

Telstra disclosed A$12.2 million in additional share buybacks for May 8, bringing total spending to about A$1.08 billion under its current A$1.25 billion program. The buyback comes as Telstra raises mobile prices by up to A$5 a month. Shares closed at A$5.31 on May 8, down 0.38%. The next major update is due with annual results on August 13.
May 10, 2026
Australia Stock Market Week Ahead: ASX 200 Faces Budget, Wages and Oil Test
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Australia Stock Market Week Ahead: ASX 200 Faces Budget, Wages and Oil Test

The ASX 200 dropped 1.51% to 8,744.4 points on Friday, erasing nearly A$50 billion from Australian equities ahead of a week packed with budget, wage, and confidence data. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate to 4.35% on May 5, citing inflation pressures from higher fuel prices. Treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver the federal budget Tuesday night, with A$2 billion earmarked for new housing supply.
May 10, 2026
ANZ Group Shares Go Ex-Dividend Monday as 83c Payout Tests Profit Turnaround
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ANZ Group Shares Go Ex-Dividend Monday as 83c Payout Tests Profit Turnaround

ANZ Group shares will trade ex-dividend on Monday, cutting off new buyers from the A$0.83 interim payout due July 1, partially franked at 75%. The bank reported a flat statutory first-half profit of A$3.65 billion, with cash profit up 6% to A$3.78 billion. ANZ closed May 8 at A$36.79, down 1.5%. CEO Nuno Matos said cost cuts are on track, with 78% of 3,500 planned job exits completed.
May 10, 2026
NAB’s Monday Deadline: National Australia Bank’s $1.8 Billion Capital Push Comes Due
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NAB’s Monday Deadline: National Australia Bank’s $1.8 Billion Capital Push Comes Due

National Australia Bank shareholders have until 5 p.m. AEST Monday to elect for the discounted dividend reinvestment plan, which aims to raise about A$1.8 billion after a weak half-year result. NAB will raise variable home-loan rates by 0.25 percentage point from May 15. Cash earnings for the half fell 26.3% to A$2.64 billion. The bank’s credit impairment charge doubled to A$706 million.
May 10, 2026
Macquarie Group Profit Surge Has One Catch Investors Can’t Ignore
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Macquarie Group Profit Surge Has One Catch Investors Can’t Ignore

Macquarie Group reported a 30% rise in full-year profit to A$4.85 billion, beating forecasts on strong commodity trading and asset sales. Profit for the six months to March 31 surged 93% to a record A$3.19 billion. The Commodities and Global Markets division’s net profit contribution jumped 49% to A$4.22 billion. Macquarie shares last closed at A$239.23 on Friday, down 1.09%.
May 10, 2026
BT Stock Jumps as JPMorgan, Goldman Back Fibre Turnaround Ahead of Results
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BT Stock Jumps as JPMorgan, Goldman Back Fibre Turnaround Ahead of Results

BT Group shares jumped 6.6% to 236.20 pence Friday after JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs issued bullish reports ahead of full-year results. JPMorgan raised its price target to 310 pence and predicted improved cash flow could support a dividend increase by 2030. BT also relaunched its consumer brand and became UEFA EURO 2028’s telecom partner. Full-year results are due May 21.
May 9, 2026
Vodafone Group PLC’s India Turnaround Plan Takes a New Turn With Vodafone Idea Stake Move
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Vodafone Group PLC’s India Turnaround Plan Takes a New Turn With Vodafone Idea Stake Move

Vodafone Group is considering transferring part of its 19% stake in Vodafone Idea to the Indian carrier’s treasury, Bloomberg reported, as Vodafone Idea seeks funding after a telecom dues relief. Vodafone Idea is also in talks to borrow about 350 billion rupees, mostly via term loans, with State Bank of India likely to lead. Vodafone’s shares rose 2.28% in London Friday; Vodafone Idea’s shares ended flat in Mumbai.
May 9, 2026
Prudential plc Share Buyback: Latest Stock Move Puts $1.2 Billion Return Plan in Focus
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Prudential plc Share Buyback: Latest Stock Move Puts $1.2 Billion Return Plan in Focus

Prudential plc bought 252,594 ordinary shares for cancellation on May 7 as part of its 2026 buyback, leaving 2.52 billion shares in issue, a U.S. filing showed. The stock closed in London at 1,139p, down 2.83%. The company reported first-quarter new business profit up 10% to $686 million. Analysts cited slower growth and ongoing concerns about Asian demand and inflation.
May 9, 2026
Anglo American’s $295 Million Copper Push Could Keep El Soldado Running Until 2045
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Anglo American’s $295 Million Copper Push Could Keep El Soldado Running Until 2045

Anglo American has filed a $295 million plan to extend the El Soldado copper mine in Chile through 2045, seeking environmental approval. The project would add new open-pit phases, reopen an underground mine, and expand tailings infrastructure. El Soldado produced 42,605 tonnes of copper in 2025 and employs about 650 people. Chile’s regulator charged Anglo with alleged breaches at the site in late 2024.
May 9, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • PLS Share Price Surges: Why Investors Favor ASX Materials Stocks
    May 28, 2026, 7:18 PM EDT. The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price has surged 46.2% in 2025, driven by growing demand for lithium used in electric vehicles and renewable energy. PLS operates the world's largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, Pilgangoora, and secures long-term contracts with major firms like Great Wall and POSCO. The ASX Materials sector outperformed the broader market, with a 7.32% annual return over five years versus 3.71% for the ASX 200 index. While materials stocks are traditionally valued for dividends, PLS focuses on growth with a modest 2.22% yield. Its price-to-sales ratio of 16.18 times is below its five-year average, reflecting rising revenues. Investors see materials shares as key plays on the energy transition and green technology expansion.