Investment 26 March 2026 - 29 March 2026

EOSE Stock Climbs Before Crucial Share Vote as Eos Energy Bulls Eye Grid-Storage Funding
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EOSE Stock Climbs Before Crucial Share Vote as Eos Energy Bulls Eye Grid-Storage Funding

Eos Energy Enterprises shares rose on Tuesday, last quoted at $9.42, up 43 cents, or about 4.8%, after the zinc-battery storage company traded between $8.755 and $9.685 during the session. Volume reached about 26.4 million shares. The move came one day before Eos’ virtual annual meeting, set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. EDT, where investors will have a fresh chance to weigh the company’s financing path.
June 3, 2026
DroneShield Limited shares in focus after JPMorgan lifts stake, new shares hit market
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DroneShield Limited shares in focus after JPMorgan lifts stake, new shares hit market

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and related entities bumped up their voting power in DroneShield Ltd, taking it to 58.0 million shares, or 6.29%, according to a Friday filing. That’s up from 48.8 million shares, or 5.29%. In another filing that day, DroneShield announced plans to quote 160,000 fresh ordinary shares after staff exercised performance options. Why does this matter? Investors are weighing whether DroneShield’s 2025 momentum will hold through 2026. The annual report laid out the numbers: record 2025 revenue came in at A$216.5 million, profit after tax reached A$3.5 million, and cash plus term deposits totaled A$209.5 million. Management added that fiscal 2026 kicked off with A$103.5 million already locked in as committed revenue.
March 29, 2026
Evolution Mining Limited Back in Focus After UBS Upgrade, Northparkes Growth Push
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Evolution Mining Limited Back in Focus After UBS Upgrade, Northparkes Growth Push

UBS bumped Evolution Mining Ltd up to neutral from sell on Friday, pointing to better growth prospects tied to copper at Northparkes and the dip in the share price. The firm put its target at A$12.50—just about level with Evolution’s latest close of A$12.46 on the ASX. This call drops right as the miner juggles several key events. There’s a 20-cent interim dividend lined up for April 2, and investors will be watching for March-quarter results on April 15. Back in February, Evolution Mining posted a record half-year profit and gave the green light to more projects.
March 29, 2026
NAB share price outlook: National Australia Bank Limited stock enters Monday under pressure after 8% weekly slide
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NAB share price outlook: National Australia Bank Limited stock enters Monday under pressure after 8% weekly slide

National Australia Bank starts Monday lagging after shares finished at A$41.99 Friday, off 1.34% for the session and down nearly 7.9% across the last five trading days. That leaves the stock sitting around 12.4% below its record high of A$47.96, set after February’s trading update. That’s notable, considering investors had been snapping up NAB shares just weeks back. First-quarter cash earnings climbed 16% to A$2.02 billion. Net interest margin ticked higher, reaching 1.80%. CEO Andrew Irvine described NAB as “well placed to manage our bank for the long term and to support our customers, while delivering sustainable growth and returns for shareholders.”
March 29, 2026
AIA Group Stock in Focus as Insurer Sets March 30 Start for $1.74 Billion Buyback
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AIA Group Stock in Focus as Insurer Sets March 30 Start for $1.74 Billion Buyback

AIA Group, the Hong Kong-listed insurer, said Friday it’s set to launch a US$1.743 billion automatic share buyback under a new broker agreement, with trading set to kick off March 30 and potentially running up to four months, according to its Hong Kong filing. This move makes AIA’s capital return, first announced with its March 19 annual results, a live market operation. It comes just days after news of an $18 billion medium-term note programme spooked investors, sending shares tumbling 7.8%—the steepest single-day drop in almost a year. AIA later clarified that the $18 billion represented a debt programme cap, not the amount it intends to issue.
March 29, 2026
CATL Hong Kong Shares Stay Near Highs as Mainland Investors Build 3.72% Stake
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CATL Hong Kong Shares Stay Near Highs as Mainland Investors Build 3.72% Stake

As of March 27, mainland investors owned 5.82 million shares—3.72% of the total issued—in Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited’s Hong Kong listing, according to official exchange numbers. Shares finished Friday at HK$634, a 2.9% gain. That’s still roughly 9% under the March 20 peak at HK$698. Fresh holding data land just as a pronounced gap has emerged between CATL’s Hong Kong and Shenzhen shares. As of March 20, Bloomberg noted, the Hong Kong stock was up roughly 39% since the March 9 earnings beat, compared to a 16% rise in Shenzhen. That divergence sent the premium to an all-time high of 48%.
March 29, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.03.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 29, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Dunelm Group Analysts Divided as £11.93 Fair Value Target Holds March 29, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT. Analysts are split on the Dunelm Group's (LSE:DNLM) £11.93 per share fair value target. JPMorgan and Jefferies raised their outlooks, signaling confidence in the company's execution and risk-reward balance at recent prices. In contrast, Panmure Liberum downgraded Dunelm, citing concerns that the current valuation may be overly optimistic and reflecting execution risks. The stock is set for a share buyback starting February 2026, authorized for up to 20 million
March 29, 2026
NatWest Share Price Rises as Deutsche Bank Lifts Target, but UK Mortgage Risks Linger
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NatWest Share Price Rises as Deutsche Bank Lifts Target, but UK Mortgage Risks Linger

NatWest Group shares added 0.9% on Friday, climbing to roughly 540 pence, after Deutsche Bank bumped its price target up to 840 pence from 730 pence, arguing the lender had been "unfairly derated". That uptick cut through a lukewarm London session, as the FTSE 100 slipped 0.05%. This is significant: NatWest faces its first-quarter earnings on May 1, with investors watching closely to see how resilient its UK-centric model really is if British borrower conditions deteriorate. The bank, which leans heavily on retail, commercial, and private banking in the UK, tends to feel movements in mortgage strain, deposit costs, and credit quality almost immediately.
March 28, 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock Price: CBA Holds at A$173 as Hike Hits Borrowers, Inflation Risk Rises
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock Price: CBA Holds at A$173 as Hike Hits Borrowers, Inflation Risk Rises

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares changed hands at A$173.63 late Friday, following the bank’s warning that the oil shock may lift inflation to roughly 5.4% by mid-2026—raising the odds of another Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike. In delayed trade, the stock ticked 0.26% higher. This is significant: CBA stands as the country’s largest lender. Investors are watching to see if elevated rates will help prop up earnings for a while, or if pressure on borrowers ends up dragging on credit growth and putting loan quality under strain.
March 27, 2026
Victory Backs Off Janus Henderson Fight After Peltz’s $52 Bid — But One Risk Still Lingers
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Victory Backs Off Janus Henderson Fight After Peltz’s $52 Bid — But One Risk Still Lingers

Janus Henderson moved closer to a deal with Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst on Friday, after Victory Capital pulled out of the running earlier in the week. Despite the momentum, Janus shares ended at $51.35, just under the $52-per-share cash bid, with the small gap hinting investors aren’t quite convinced the buyout is a lock. The stakes shifted after the higher offer and Victory’s exit, effectively ending the quick, contentious battle for the $493 billion asset manager days before the April 16 shareholder vote. Where shareholders once faced the tangle of a pricier, complex stock-and-cash bid versus a simpler but smaller all-cash option, the path ahead seems clearer.
March 27, 2026
HESTA Super Fund Under Fresh Pressure as Grow Inc Woes Collide With Executive Exits
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HESTA Super Fund Under Fresh Pressure as Grow Inc Woes Collide With Executive Exits

HESTA faced renewed scrutiny on March 27 after ABC revealed that Grow Inc—its administration provider—showed nearly A$45 million in liabilities, while assets stood at about A$24 million, according to its latest filings. This surfaced just days after HESTA announced chief operating officer Stephen Reilly’s planned June departure. Both issues are raising sharper concerns over whether one of Australia’s largest retirement funds can maintain smooth operations. The timing is notable: HESTA, a heavyweight in Australia’s superannuation sector, is still dealing with the aftershocks of its 2025 transition to Grow. In December, APRA said the shift “caused direct harm to members” and revealed gaps in both governance and risk oversight. According to the regulator, HESTA manages around A$100 billion for about 1.1
March 27, 2026
ASX 200 Today: Australia Shares End Flat but Snap 3-Week Slide as Energy Holds Up
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ASX 200 Today: Australia Shares End Flat but Snap 3-Week Slide as Energy Holds Up

SYDNEY, March 28, 2026, 04:14 AEDT. Australian stocks barely budged Friday, the S&P/ASX 200 down just 0.1% at 8,516.30. Still, that was enough to break a three-week slide, wrapping the week up 1.2%. Caution lingered in the wake of Iran’s rejection of a U.S. ceasefire plan, leaving investors on edge. “If the war drags on, growth and inflation risks will compound and weigh on equities,” Capital.com’s Kyle Rodda noted.
March 27, 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

Shares of HSBC Holdings Plc edged lower in London trading Friday, weighed down as UK stocks extended losses amid intensifying concerns over the Middle East conflict. By 1250 GMT, HSBC had slipped 0.45% to 1,192.2 pence, following a 1.14% drop to 1,197.6 pence at Thursday’s close. The FTSE 100, meanwhile, stood 0.7% lower at 1125 GMT. HSBC finds itself squeezed on two fronts: surging funding costs at home, and its significant exposure to Gulf markets. On Thursday, finance minister Rachel Reeves summoned HSBC and other top lenders. The Treasury says these banks will be reaching out to 1.6 million customers ahead of expiring fixed-rate mortgages by year-end. Since Feb. 28, the average rate for a two-year fixed mortgage has shot
March 27, 2026
3i Group plc Stock Price Rebounds After Action Outlook Triggers Nearly 18% Selloff
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3i Group plc Stock Price Rebounds After Action Outlook Triggers Nearly 18% Selloff

3i Group bounced 2.9% to 2,367 pence as of 12:46 GMT Friday, recouping just a fraction of Thursday’s bruising 17.6% drop. The FTSE 100-listed private equity firm saw shares hammered after Action, its largest investment, flagged weaker 2026 guidance. This isn’t a minor point—Action accounts for the bulk of 3i’s value. As of March 31, 2025, the retailer made up 76% of the private equity portfolio, according to the annual report. Back in January, 3i said its stake would increase to 65.3%, which leaves the parent company especially vulnerable to shifts in Action’s growth trajectory.
March 27, 2026
Rolls-Royce Share Price Falls Again Despite Defence Contract, Fresh Buyback
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Rolls-Royce Share Price Falls Again Despite Defence Contract, Fresh Buyback

Rolls-Royce shares extended their retreat on Friday, falling about 2.4% to 1,122 pence by 1301 GMT after a 3.69% drop a day earlier. That leaves the stock about a fifth below the 1,420 pence peak it hit on Feb. 26. That matters now because fresh company news has not been enough to lift the stock in a broader selloff. UK equities were heading for a fourth straight weekly decline on Friday as the Middle East conflict kept oil above $110 a barrel and sharpened worries about inflation and growth.
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
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 slipped 0.4% to finish at 764.2 pence on Thursday, trailing a sharper drop in London stocks. The FTSE 100 shed 1.3%, hit by oil prices surging past $105 a barrel as optimism for rapid de-escalation in the Iran conflict faded and investors scrutinized the exhibitions group's exposure to different regions. This hits Informa harder than plenty of other UK media stocks. Reuters called it the world’s biggest exhibitions group earlier this month. Informa has now pushed back events for over 10 brands in the Middle East. About 25% of its revenue comes from India, the Middle East and Africa—yet it has already locked in close to 40% of 2026 IMEA revenue.
March 26, 2026
Unilever Stock Price Hovers Near 1-Year Low as McCormick Foods Deal Doubts Persist
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Unilever Stock Price Hovers Near 1-Year Low as McCormick Foods Deal Doubts Persist

Unilever hovered just above its lowest mark in a year Thursday, slipping 0.4% to 4,504 pence by the close of late London trading. The stock touched 4,481 pence on Wednesday, the weakest level in twelve months, according to FT market data. Not much wiggle room here. Fernando Fernandez, aiming to prove Unilever’s stripped-down profile can actually pick up the pace post-Magnum ice cream spinoff, still has a tough sell: back in February, the company projected 2026 growth scraping the lower bound of its 4%-6% target—despite delivering a 20% operating margin in 2025 and announcing a fresh 1.5 billion euro share buyback.
March 26, 2026
Rolls-Royce Stock Back in Focus After German Defence Order as Buyback Rolls On
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Rolls-Royce Stock Back in Focus After German Defence Order as Buyback Rolls On

Shares of Rolls-Royce Holdings drew attention Thursday after the company announced its Power Systems division had secured one of its biggest-ever defense deals—roughly 200 mtu propulsion units are headed to Germany’s Puma infantry fighting vehicle. On Wednesday, the stock finished 2.45% higher at 1,194 pence, but that’s still about 16% down from the 52-week peak of 1,420 pence reached on Feb. 26. Timing is key for shareholders here. Rolls-Royce shares have already surged, fueled by stronger earnings, upgraded guidance, and that hefty 7 billion-to-9 billion pound buyback—the company buying back its own shares. Any new defence contracts have to stack up against this higher bar.
March 26, 2026
Barclays PLC Share Price Falls 2.8% as Private-Credit Strain and FCA Compensation Risk Weigh on Stock
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Barclays PLC Share Price Falls 2.8% as Private-Credit Strain and FCA Compensation Risk Weigh on Stock

Barclays slipped 2.8% to 383.25 pence out of the gate Thursday, erasing the 2.64% it gained a day earlier, when shares closed at 394.20 pence. Shares dipped just a day after Reuters said Barclays was retreating from certain smaller collateral-backed loans, following losses linked to the failures of Market Financial Solutions and Tricolor Holdings. The lender is pivoting to focus on larger corporate borrowers. According to Reuters, MFS owes Barclays 495 million pounds. Barclays wouldn't comment.
March 26, 2026
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