News 14 March 2026 - 16 March 2026

ARKO Petroleum Stock Falls with Oil; What’s on Investor Radar
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ARKO Petroleum Stock Falls with Oil; What’s on Investor Radar

ARKO Petroleum Corp. fell 1.9% to $19.63 in late trading Wednesday as oil prices tumbled, with Brent crude down 5.31% and U.S. WTI off 5.55%. The company reported first-quarter net income of $8.1 million, up from $4.5 million a year earlier, and kept its 2026 guidance unchanged. ARKO distributes fuel to over 3,500 sites and does not produce oil. Volume reached 153,670 shares.
May 28, 2026
British American Tobacco Stock Price Today: BAT Shares Climb After Fresh Buyback Filing
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British American Tobacco Stock Price Today: BAT Shares Climb After Fresh Buyback Filing

British American Tobacco shares rose 1.6% to 4,590 pence in late London trade Monday after the company disclosed a buyback of 123,647 shares at an average 4,493 pence. The stock outperformed the FTSE 100’s 0.89% gain as investors weighed the buyback and BAT’s focus on cash returns. BAT’s market value stands near £98.2 billion, with a dividend yield of about 5.34%.
March 16, 2026
Standard Chartered PLC Stock Price Rises on Fresh Buyback, but Gulf Risks Still Shadow STAN Shares

Standard Chartered PLC Stock Price Rises on Fresh Buyback, but Gulf Risks Still Shadow STAN Shares

Standard Chartered shares rose 0.9% to 1,560.5 pence after the bank bought back 938,200 shares for £14.7 million on March 13. The move follows sharp declines last week and comes as the bank faces heightened exposure to Middle East turmoil, with about 8% of revenue tied to the region. The buyback is part of a $1.5 billion program announced in February. Markets now expect the Bank of England to hold rates this week.
March 16, 2026
HSBC Stock Price Today: Shares Rise Despite UAE Branch Closures as Gulf Risk Lingers. (Reuters)
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HSBC Stock Price Today: Shares Rise Despite UAE Branch Closures as Gulf Risk Lingers. (Reuters)

HSBC shares rose 0.6% to 1,187.4 pence by 11:23 UTC Monday, despite branch closures in the UAE and Qatar. The stock had fallen 14% since late February amid Middle East tensions, outpacing declines in Standard Chartered and the STOXX Europe banks index. HSBC’s Middle East lending exposure stands at about $23 billion, or 2% of its loan book. JPMorgan estimates up to 9% of HSBC’s revenue and PBT is tied to the region.
March 16, 2026
BP Share Price Hits Fresh Year High as $100 Oil and Kaskida Approval Lift Stock
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BP Share Price Hits Fresh Year High as $100 Oil and Kaskida Approval Lift Stock

BP shares hit a year high Monday, trading near 537.8 pence in London as Brent crude stayed above $102 and tensions around Iran threatened the Strait of Hormuz. BP also secured U.S. approval for its $5 billion Kaskida Gulf of Mexico project. Oil producers outperformed a flat FTSE 100, though analysts warned the rally could fade if supply disruptions ease.
March 16, 2026
Barclays PLC Stock Price Steadies as Bank of England Rate Bets Flip, Middle East Risk Watched
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Barclays PLC Stock Price Steadies as Bank of England Rate Bets Flip, Middle East Risk Watched

Barclays shares rose 1.3% to 391.5 pence on Monday as investors adjusted expectations ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision. The stock remains down 18.2% for the year. A Reuters poll forecasts a 7-2 vote to hold rates at 3.75% on Thursday. Barclays reported a 12% rise in 2025 pretax profit and announced a 5.6 pence final dividend, payable March 31.
March 16, 2026
NatWest Share Price Rebounds Ahead of BoE as Fresh Buyback Filing Sharpens Focus

NatWest Share Price Rebounds Ahead of BoE as Fresh Buyback Filing Sharpens Focus

NatWest shares rose 1.3% to 572.3p in London on Monday after a new share buyback filing and ahead of a Bank of England rate decision. The bank bought back 3.76 million shares last week, planning to cancel them. Despite Monday’s gain, NatWest remains down 13.3% year to date. UK consumer sentiment fell in March, raising concerns over lending and credit quality.
March 16, 2026
Glencore plc Stock Price Today: Shares Edge Higher as Rio Tinto Deal Hopes Linger
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Glencore plc Stock Price Today: Shares Edge Higher as Rio Tinto Deal Hopes Linger

Glencore shares rose to 520.6 pence in London midday trading Monday, up 2.2 pence. CEO Gary Nagle is eyeing firmer coal prices to revive a possible Rio Tinto deal after August, when takeover restrictions lift. Workers at Glencore’s Townsville copper refinery staged a four-hour strike Friday over pay. The company reported a 6% drop in 2025 adjusted EBITDA to $13.51 billion but maintained a $2 billion shareholder payout.
March 16, 2026
Shell Plc Stock Price Today: Shares Climb 1.4% as Oil Holds Above $100, LNG Demand Seen Rising
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Shell Plc Stock Price Today: Shares Climb 1.4% as Oil Holds Above $100, LNG Demand Seen Rising

Shell shares rose 1.4% in London on Monday as oil stayed above $100 a barrel and the company published new long-term LNG demand forecasts. Disruption at the Strait of Hormuz has driven investor focus on energy and inflation risks. Shell narrowed its 2040 LNG demand range and added a 2050 estimate but said conflict has upended trade. U.S.-listed Shell shares traded at $89.43, up $1.07.
March 16, 2026
Technology News 16.03.2026
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Technology News 16.03.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: March 17, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT Anthropic seeks weapons-safety expert as OpenAI offers higher pay for similar role March 16, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. Anthropic is recruiting a weapons-safety expert to curb misuse of its AI systems. The posting underscores a push to harden safety before deployment. A similar listing at OpenAI seeks a researcher in biological and chemical risks with a salary up to $455,000 (£335,000), nearly double Anthropic's offer. The phrase 'biological and chemical risks' signals biosafety work examining how AI could enable harmful applications. Both jobs reflect rising prices for safety talent as
March 16, 2026
Technology News 15.03.2026
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Technology News 15.03.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: March 16, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT Galaxy S26 trio fuels strong pre-orders; S25 Ultra cheaper as Pixel 10 Pro XL looms March 15, 2026, 11:54 PM EDT. Samsung's Galaxy S26 line dominates the week, driven by positive pre-orders and aggressive storage deals. The Galaxy S26 Ultra accounted for about 70% of S26-series pre-orders, and it's the only model with a Privacy Display and a global Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 in Europe. A 512GB option is available for the price of a 256GB model, while the 1TB upgrade remains pricey and arguably unnecessary for most. The S26+
March 15, 2026
Technology News 14.03.2026
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Technology News 14.03.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: March 15, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT Apple TV: All Academy Award nominations and wins to date March 14, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. Since 2021, Apple TV has accumulated multiple Academy Award nominations and three wins. At the 93rd, Wolfwalkers (Animated Feature) and Greyhound (Sound) were nominated. The 94th crowned CODA with Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Troy Kotsur) and Best Adapted Screenplay. The Tragedy of Macbeth earned nominations in acting, cinematography and production design. In 2023, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse won Best Animated Short Film. The 96th brought nominations for Killers
March 14, 2026
Electro Optic Systems Stock Jumps 18% After $45 Million Counter-Drone Orders
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Electro Optic Systems Stock Jumps 18% After $45 Million Counter-Drone Orders

Electro Optic Systems shares surged 18.34% to A$11.74 after announcing US$45 million in new counter-drone orders, including a US$42 million deal with a Middle East customer. The ASX 200 slipped 0.14%. EOS’s new contracts follow regulatory scrutiny over past disclosures and recent volatility triggered by short seller activity. The company’s backlog reached A$459.1 million at the end of 2025.
March 14, 2026
Suncorp Stock Rises 2.6% as Buyback, Dividend and Flood Risk Come Into Focus
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Suncorp Stock Rises 2.6% as Buyback, Dividend and Flood Risk Come Into Focus

Suncorp Group shares closed 2.6% higher at A$15.62 on Friday, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200’s 0.14% drop. The company reported about 480 insurance claims from severe flooding in Queensland and the Northern Territory this week. Suncorp’s interim dividend of 17 cents per share is due March 31. First-half natural-hazard costs reached A$1.32 billion, well above allowance.
March 14, 2026
Westpac share price rises as traders bet on March 17 RBA hike
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Westpac share price rises as traders bet on March 17 RBA hike

Westpac shares rose 1.1% to A$40.99 as investors anticipated possible rate hikes ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s March 17 meeting. Westpac economists now expect two 25 basis point increases, which would lift the cash rate to 4.35%. Other major bank stocks also gained, while the S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.14%. Westpac shares remain below their February record of A$42.13.
March 14, 2026
Lynas Rare Earths Stock Price Holds Weekly Gains as Fresh Japan MOU Broadens Growth Plans
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Lynas Rare Earths Stock Price Holds Weekly Gains as Fresh Japan MOU Broadens Growth Plans

Lynas Rare Earths shares fell 2.2% to A$20.70 Friday after the company signed a non-binding MOU with Japan Australia Rare Earths to expand cooperation on exploration and mine development. The move follows a March 10 supply deal guaranteeing 5,000 tonnes of NdPr annually to Japan through 2038 at a US$110/kg floor price. Lynas surged earlier in the week after the deal but remains above Tuesday’s close.
March 14, 2026
ANZ Share Price Rises as ANZ Stock Tracks Big Four on RBA Hike Bets
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ANZ Share Price Rises as ANZ Stock Tracks Big Four on RBA Hike Bets

ANZ shares closed up 0.49% at A$37.20 Friday as investors anticipated a Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike on March 17. The bank named Tammy Medard as Group Executive, Business & Private Bank, effective May 1, and moved its half-year results release to the same date. ANZ’s first-quarter cash profit rose 17% to A$1.94 billion in February. Shares of rival banks also gained, tracking sector momentum.
March 14, 2026
Evolution Mining Share Price Falls 3% as Gold Drops and Northern Star Shock Hits ASX Miners
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Evolution Mining Share Price Falls 3% as Gold Drops and Northern Star Shock Hits ASX Miners

Evolution Mining shares fell 3.22% to A$13.51 Friday as weaker gold prices and a sector selloff hit Australian miners. Spot gold dropped 0.5% to $5,052.15 an ounce, while the ASX gold sector index lost 4.3%. Evolution’s board is set to review growth studies this quarter, with March-quarter results due April 15. Heavy rain recently forced a temporary suspension at Ernest Henry, risking lower FY26 output.
March 14, 2026
National Australia Bank Stock Price Rises: Why NAB Shares Gained on Rate-Hike Bets
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National Australia Bank Stock Price Rises: Why NAB Shares Gained on Rate-Hike Bets

National Australia Bank shares closed up 1.53% at A$47.11 on Friday, tracking gains in Commonwealth Bank and Westpac as investors braced for a likely Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike next week. Australia announced plans to release 762 million litres of fuel reserves amid shortages linked to the Iran war. Brent crude traded above $100 a barrel. NAB’s net interest margin rose to 1.80% last quarter, but its capital buffer slipped.
March 14, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • SiteMinder Shares Surge Over 10% on New Integration Tech Launch
    May 28, 2026, 1:33 AM EDT. Shares of ASX-listed tech company SiteMinder Ltd (ASX: SDR) jumped 11.3% to $3.36 after unveiling SiteMinder Powered, a new technology enabling hospitality firms to integrate its hotel commerce platform directly into their software. The launch aims to streamline hotel distribution workflows by embedding SiteMinder's engine into partners like Mews, facilitating automatic updates of rates, availability and reservations across global hotel networks. SiteMinder's Managing Director Sankar Naryan called it a strategic evolution for the firm's infrastructure, which currently processes over 300 million room nights annually. Despite the strong market reaction, RBC Capital Markets maintained a neutral outlook with a $7 price target, noting the partnership could drive upselling. SiteMinder is valued at approximately A$854.9 million.