News 4 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
Metaspins rolls out instant-win crypto games as casinos dangle 1 BTC bonuses to hook players
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Metaspins rolls out instant-win crypto games as casinos dangle 1 BTC bonuses to hook players

Metaspins launched new in-house instant-win crypto games, including Plinko, Mines, and a Wheel of Fortune-style title, with RTPs up to 99%. The site offers a 100% welcome bonus up to 1 BTC, subject to a 40x wagering requirement. Metaspins holds an active Curaçao license. Rival Crypto-Games.io claims 4,000+ games and operates under a Costa Rica license.
March 4, 2026
Oil nears $85 as Hormuz crisis drags on and stocks slide again
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Oil nears $85 as Hormuz crisis drags on and stocks slide again

Brent crude rose 3.3% to $84.07 a barrel as fighting in the Strait of Hormuz disrupted oil flows and Iraq cut output by 1.5 million barrels per day. South Korea’s Kospi dropped 12%, triggering a brief trading halt, while Japan’s Nikkei lost 3.9%. Europe’s STOXX 600 fell over 3% Tuesday, led by banks and insurers. Money markets slashed bets on a March Bank of England rate cut as energy prices surged.
March 4, 2026
Shell stock price slips as Iran conflict pushes oil higher; buyback and LNG legal loss in focus
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Shell stock price slips as Iran conflict pushes oil higher; buyback and LNG legal loss in focus

Shell’s U.S. shares fell 2.2% to $82.33 Tuesday despite oil prices rising on escalating conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The company announced new share buybacks and lost a New York court challenge in an LNG dispute with Venture Global. Brent crude rose 3.3% early Wednesday to $84.07 a barrel. The Dow dropped 0.8% as energy prices fueled inflation concerns.
March 4, 2026
Anglo American share price in focus before London open after 3.8% drop as miners slide
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Anglo American share price in focus before London open after 3.8% drop as miners slide

Anglo American shares fell 3.84% to 3,452p in London on Tuesday, extending a two-day slide amid a sharp drop in UK stocks and surging energy prices. About 17.3 million shares traded, with the stock now 11% below its February high. The miner set its AGM for April 29 and will go ex-dividend on March 12. Brent crude rose nearly 7% as Middle East tensions disrupted energy exports.
March 4, 2026
Rolls-Royce share price today: Buyback update lands before London open after 3.8% slide
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Rolls-Royce share price today: Buyback update lands before London open after 3.8% slide

Rolls-Royce bought back 1,652,501 shares on March 3 under its £2.3 billion buyback plan, paying between 1,263.5 and 1,362 pence each. Shares closed Tuesday at 1,303 pence, down 3.77%, as the FTSE 100 fell 2.8%. The company proposed a 5.0 pence final dividend for 2025, payable June 3 if approved. Retired U.S. generals Laura Richardson and Duke Richardson joined the North America board.
March 4, 2026
Mineral Resources share price slips after CSI record update runs into oil shock, rate-hike jitters
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Mineral Resources share price slips after CSI record update runs into oil shock, rate-hike jitters

Mineral Resources shares closed 0.6% lower at A$55.71 in Sydney after trading between A$54.83 and A$57.56. The company reported record first-half volumes and a 29% jump in Mining Services EBITDA to $488 million. The stock remains volatile, having dropped 6.1% in the previous session. Investors are watching oil prices and rate expectations ahead of the RBA’s March meeting.
March 4, 2026
PLS share price slips again as China lithium futures hit near-limit drop — what investors watch next
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PLS share price slips again as China lithium futures hit near-limit drop — what investors watch next

PLS Group shares closed down 1.3% at A$4.74 in Sydney, extending a two-day drop of nearly 8% as lithium prices slumped. China’s lithium carbonate futures fell almost 13% after weak EV sales data. About 21.5 million PLS shares traded hands. Investors are watching China’s lithium market, oil prices, and rate expectations for direction ahead of PLS’s next quarterly report on April 16.
March 4, 2026
Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price drops 4.7% as dividend trade fades — what investors watch next
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Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price drops 4.7% as dividend trade fades — what investors watch next

Evolution Mining shares fell 4.7% to A$16.07 at Wednesday’s close, dropping 80 cents as the stock traded ex-dividend after a record 20-cent payout was declared last month. About 7 million shares changed hands. The ASX 200 fell 1.9% and materials lost 2.9%. Director Andrea Hall sold 10,000 shares at A$16.65 each, according to an ASX filing.
March 4, 2026
CSL Limited share price hits 52-week low after ASX sell-off — buyback and dividend dates loom
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CSL Limited share price hits 52-week low after ASX sell-off — buyback and dividend dates loom

CSL Ltd shares fell 1.6% to A$142.86 in Sydney on Wednesday, hitting a 52-week low of A$142.40. A filing showed CSL bought back 57,410 shares for A$8.35 million on Tuesday and issued 39,627 new shares via staff rights. The stock trades ex-dividend for its US$1.30 interim payout on March 10. The ASX 200 closed down 1.9% amid rate and inflation concerns.
March 4, 2026
NAB share price slides after GDP surprise and oil spike puts RBA hike back in play
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NAB share price slides after GDP surprise and oil spike puts RBA hike back in play

National Australia Bank closed down 2.0% at A$46.68 Wednesday as Australian bank stocks fell amid rising oil prices and renewed inflation fears. The ASX 200 dropped 1.9% for its worst session since early February. Markets now price a 30% chance of a rate hike at the March 17 RBA meeting after stronger-than-expected GDP data. No new NAB-specific news was reported.
March 4, 2026
Robinhood (HOOD) stock slides after hours as new Advisor Network details land, “Take Flight” event next
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Robinhood (HOOD) stock slides after hours as new Advisor Network details land, “Take Flight” event next

Robinhood shares fell 3.4% to $76.07 in after-hours trading Tuesday after a volatile session. TradePMR, owned by Robinhood, began a pilot of the Robinhood Advisor Network targeting clients with over $250,000 in assets. Investors are watching for the March 4 “Take Flight” keynote and upcoming monthly metrics. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also declined amid Middle East tensions and inflation concerns.
March 4, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Why ASX Financial Stocks Soared After Inflation Data and Potential Challenges Ahead
    May 27, 2026, 9:12 PM EDT. ASX financial stocks surged following the latest inflation news, reflecting investor optimism about economic stability. The inflation report showed moderate increases, easing concerns over aggressive interest rate hikes. This development boosted bank and insurance shares, key components of the Australian Securities Exchange. However, market analysts warn that the rally may face testing conditions ahead due to potential shifts in monetary policy and external economic pressures. Investors are advised to monitor upcoming economic data and central bank statements that could influence financial sector performance.