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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 24.05.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 24.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 24, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 25, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT What Drove ASX 200 Gains at Market Close May 25, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. The ASX 200 index closed higher, lifted by gains in key sectors such as materials, financials, and energy. Strong corporate earnings reports and positive economic data supported investor sentiment. Additionally, commodity price increases, particularly in metals and oil, contributed to the upward momentum. Market participants remained cautious amid mixed global cues but responded favorably to domestic factors. Overall, the ASX 200’s rise reflects bullish trends driven by earnings strength and commodity
May 24, 2026
HSBC falls as investors look at Asia strategy and AI plans
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HSBC falls as investors look at Asia strategy and AI plans

HSBC shares fell 0.44% to 1,321.00 pence in early London trading Wednesday as the bank opened a two-day Asia investor seminar in Hong Kong. Executives said $1.4 billion of $1.5 billion in annualised cost savings had been achieved, with AI central to future plans. HSBC maintained targets for 5% revenue growth by 2028 and a 17% return on tangible equity. The bank also launched a $4 billion China transition-finance facility.
May 20, 2026
HSBC Braces for Key Week With UK Regulatory Change and Asia Growth in Focus
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HSBC Braces for Key Week With UK Regulatory Change and Asia Growth in Focus

HSBC shares slipped 1.40 pence to 1,336.20 in early London trading Tuesday, as Britain unveiled reforms to bank ring-fencing rules and the bank launched a $4 billion clean-tech lending facility in China. The FTSE 100 rose 0.46%. HSBC holds its Asia investor seminar Wednesday, with leaders set to outline growth plans. Barclays opposed the UK reforms, while NatWest and Santander UK welcomed them.
May 19, 2026
HSBC Holdings Plc Taps Debt Markets Again as Credit Risk Moves Back Into View
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HSBC Holdings Plc Taps Debt Markets Again as Credit Risk Moves Back Into View

HSBC issued $4.5 billion in U.S. dollar senior notes and €3.5 billion in euro notes on May 12, and plans a $1.5 billion 6.750% contingent convertible capital issue on May 18. The moves follow a drop in its common equity tier 1 ratio to 14.0% and a $400 million UK fraud-related provision. HSBC’s 2026 credit-loss guidance was raised to 45 basis points of average gross loans.
May 14, 2026
HSBC’s $400 Million Private-Credit Hit Deepens as MFS Fraud Allegations Escalate
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HSBC’s $400 Million Private-Credit Hit Deepens as MFS Fraud Allegations Escalate

Administrators for collapsed UK lender Market Financial Solutions accused owner Paresh Raja in a London lawsuit of misappropriating at least £1.3 billion. HSBC took a $400 million provision tied to MFS, with Barclays also reporting a £228 million hit. Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority opened an enforcement probe into MFS in March. Raja, currently in Dubai, denies the allegations.
May 12, 2026
HSBC Shares Tumble After Surprise $400 Million Private Credit Hit
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HSBC Shares Tumble After Surprise $400 Million Private Credit Hit

HSBC shares dropped 5.9% in London after the bank reported a $400 million loss tied to a fraud case involving loans to Apollo-backed Atlas SP and collapsed lender Market Financial Solutions. The loss made HSBC a major drag on the FTSE 100. Regulators are scrutinizing banks’ exposure to the $3.5 trillion private credit sector. HSBC raised its 2026 net interest income guidance but increased its expected credit loss forecast.
May 5, 2026
HSBC Australia Sale Reignites as Blackstone Eyes A$26 Billion Loan Book
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HSBC Australia Sale Reignites as Blackstone Eyes A$26 Billion Loan Book

Blackstone is preparing an early bid for HSBC’s A$26 billion Australian loan book, with offers due by late April, according to The Australian. Citi is handling the sale, which also includes A$16 billion in deposits. The process follows HSBC’s decision to narrow its sale plan and ongoing efforts to exit lower-return businesses. The deal’s outcome remains uncertain due to regulatory and operational hurdles.
April 6, 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Ferrari shares dip after unveiling of first electric vehicle with Jony Ive design
    May 26, 2026, 10:10 AM EDT. Ferrari's shares fell by up to 8% in Milan after launching its first electric vehicle, the Luce, designed by former Apple chief Jony Ive. The $640,000 car offers 329 miles of range and fast acceleration, yet its unconventional, minimalist design-a significant shift from Ferrari's traditional petrol sportscars-divided analysts. The Luce, a five-seat, four-door saloon, targets wealthy families more than sportscar enthusiasts, marking a departure from Ferrari's heritage. CEO Benedetto Vigna highlighted the move as a bold step toward electrification. However, some experts criticized the design's appeal and questioned its alignment with Ferrari's iconic brand. Ferrari aims for an electric lineup mix by 2030, with 20% fully electric models planned.