Investments 29 March 2026 - 2 April 2026

London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.6% Thursday, led by Shell, BP, and AstraZeneca, after Britain announced talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The FTSE 250 fell 0.2%. U.S. crude surged over 11% as President Trump signaled intensified attacks on Iran. A Bank of England survey showed firms expect higher price increases, with traders now fully pricing in two rate hikes this year.

Compass Group will switch the trading currency of its London-listed shares to U.S. dollars on April 1, aiming to cut foreign-exchange volatility. Shares rose 0.8% to 2,097 pence by midday Tuesday. The change follows Compass’s 2024 shift to dollar reporting and comes as North America remains its largest market. The move will not affect Compass’s FTSE 100 index status or London Stock Exchange listing.

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 31, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 31, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT Cassius Mining (ASX:CMD) Updates on Gold Projects and Operational Activity March 31, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT. Cassius Mining (ASX:CMD) is advancing its gold projects with focused operational activity. The company continues exploration and development efforts aimed at expanding its resource base. Recent updates highlight progress in key areas, reflecting Cassius's commitment to enhancing shareholder value. Market participants watch closely as CMD executes its strategic initiatives in the gold sector. Investors are advised to consider professional guidance when evaluating such opportunities. Cassius Mining, gold projects, ASX,

The FTSE 100 jumped 1.6% to 10,127.96 on Monday, led by oil and mining stocks as Brent crude briefly topped $115 a barrel amid Middle East supply fears. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.05%. Sterling hit a three-week low against the euro, and UK two-year bond yields surged as traders shifted to expect more Bank of England rate hikes. Mortgage approvals rose to 62,600 in February.

Whitehaven Coal shares jumped 4.9% to A$9.23 on March 27, despite CEO Paul Flynn and Chairman Mark Vaile selling a combined A$10.1 million in stock this month. The company faces an April cash outflow for its Daunia and Blackwater mine purchase and is seeking to refinance a US$1.1 billion facility. Dimensional Entities disclosed a 5% stake. First-half revenue fell 28% to A$2.48 billion; EBITDA dropped 54% to A$446 million.

Northern Star issued 388,238 new shares at A$26.36 each under its dividend reinvestment plan, totaling about A$10.2 million. The DRP price was set before a March 13 output warning, leaving it 42% above the March 27 close. The new shares represent about 0.03% dilution. Investors await April 22 quarterly results.

Fortescue Ltd will pay its A$0.62 interim dividend Monday, after shares closed at A$20.19 Friday following a Macquarie upgrade and A$22 target. February’s half-year profit rose 23% to $1.91 billion on record shipments and higher ore prices. Shareholders opting for stock will receive shares at A$19.2518. Fuel costs remain a risk, with a 10-cent diesel price change costing Fortescue $70 million.

CSL Limited’s U.S.-traded shares closed Friday at $24.34, up 1.16%. The company repurchased 89,271 shares on March 26, bringing the total buyback to about 5.18 million shares. Investors remain cautious after CSL reported an 81% drop in first-half profit in February and named Gordon Naylor interim chief. The buyback program is set to run until June 30.