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Stock Market Today: Live Updates 14.07.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 14, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 14, 2026, 10:16 AM EDT Rolls-Royce Up 1,385% in Five Years, but Analysts See Caution Ahead July 14, 2026, 10:16 AM EDT. Rolls-Royce shares are up 1,385% in the last five years, beating the FTSE 100’s 49% gain. Anyone who put in £10,000 back in 2019 would now have around £148,500, plus about £1,000 a year in dividends. But at a price-to-earnings ratio of 48-compared to the FTSE 100’s 18-the stock looks expensive. Rolls-Royce’s £116 billion market cap now puts it fourth in London. Strong demand and ongoing cost cuts
July 14, 2026
Bitcoin drop knocks out $500 million in bullish crypto bets as inflation fears weigh on markets
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Bitcoin Depot Faces Nasdaq Suspension as Crypto ATM Sector Struggles

Bitcoin Depot said Nasdaq plans to suspend trading in its shares and warrants next week, after the Bitcoin ATM operator’s Chapter 11 filing and decision to wind down. Nasdaq notified the Sandy Springs, Georgia-based Bitcoin Depot on May 18 that its shares would be suspended from trading at the open on May 26, the company said in a securities filing. Nasdaq pointed to the company missing its first-quarter filing deadline. Bitcoin Depot does not plan to appeal, according to the filing.
May 20, 2026
Ringgit stays close to RM3.97 after U.S. jobs and Iran news push up dollar
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Ringgit stays close to RM3.97 after U.S. jobs and Iran news push up dollar

Ringgit slips against dollar as US jobs data, West Asia tensions steer demand The ringgit started a bit weaker versus the dollar on Wednesday, hovering close to RM3.97. Investors stuck with the dollar after stronger US labour figures and ongoing conflict in West Asia. The ringgit traded at 3.9755/9855 at 8 a.m., from 3.9745/9785 late Tuesday. Fresh U.S. jobs data is making it tougher for traders to wager on easier Fed policy. ADP Research said private employers added about 42,250 jobs a week in the four weeks through May 2, up from 33,000 per week before. That's a preliminary weekly figure for private-sector hiring.
May 20, 2026
Bitcoin Depot bankruptcy puts 9,000 crypto ATMs offline as fraud expenses hit
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Bitcoin Depot bankruptcy puts 9,000 crypto ATMs offline as fraud expenses hit

Bitcoin Depot Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection and turned off its bitcoin ATM network. The company, once a big name in North American cash-to-crypto, now heads for a court-supervised wind-down and asset sale. Bitcoin Depot warned of “substantial doubt” about staying in business after reporting steep drops in key metrics. In a May 12 filing, the company said first-quarter revenue plunged $80.7 million, or 49.2%, from a year ago. Gross profit dropped 85.5% to $4.5 million. Net swung to a $9.5 million loss after posting $12.2 million of income last year.
May 20, 2026
Telstra Shares Trade Higher as $1.25 Billion Buyback Wraps Up, Investors Focus on Week Ahead
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Australia’s A$7.32 Billion Spectrum Sale Raises Questions for Phone Bills

Australia’s communications regulator has set a preferred price of A$7.32 billion for renewing major mobile and fixed-wireless spectrum licences, sticking with higher fees despite efforts by Telstra, Optus and TPG Telecom to get them cut. The move keeps the debate alive over the cost of airwaves, with the focus shifting to phone bills, network spending and how telcos compete. Telstra, Optus, TPG and NBN Co own the licences supporting fixed wireless broadband and over 30 million mobile services, according to the Australian Communications and Media Authority. Spectrum covers the radio frequencies used for mobile and wireless internet. Fixed wireless broadband gives homes and businesses internet through radio, not cables.
May 20, 2026
BYD Car Carrier Heads to Australia as Ford, Mazda Trail
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BYD Car Carrier Heads to Australia as Ford, Mazda Trail

BYD has sent one of its own car carriers out of Shanghai, loaded with 4,810 BYD and Denza vehicles headed for Australia. The shipment is meant to meet strong orders with deliveries in June. The company describes the cargo as new-energy vehicles—battery-electric and plug-in hybrid models that can recharge from the grid but also have a petrol engine. Timing is key. Australia's EV market picked up in recent months as more models arrived and high fuel prices pushed buyers toward lower running costs. Battery-electric vehicles made up a record 16.4% of new vehicle sales in April, according to AADA.
May 20, 2026
U.S. Drone Ambitions Meet China Rare Earth Leverage
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U.S. Drone Ambitions Meet China Rare Earth Leverage

China said Wednesday it will talk with the U.S. about “reasonable” concerns on rare-earth export controls, but defended its rules as legal. Washington gets a chance to work on supply-chain issues, but not the broader rollback it wanted. Rare earths go into high-strength magnets, semiconductors, cars, and weapons. Export controls mean rules that can slow or block shipments. Pentagon officials want drones to move from a niche solution to a standard weapon. The Drone Dominance program says its first Gauntlet competition finished with 30,000 drones ordered. The program also plans to buy over 200,000 drones by 2027.
May 20, 2026
Tesco Shares Fall on UK Price-Cap Concerns
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Tesco Shares Fall on UK Price-Cap Concerns

Tesco shares dropped in London on Wednesday morning. The move followed a new government effort to lower food prices, while a Morgan Stanley upgrade that boosted the stock earlier this week was still in play. The stock lost 1.24% to 454p as of 0901 BST, according to Sharecast data. Hargreaves Lansdown quoted it at 453.90p to buy, 454.10p to sell. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.45%.
May 20, 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 Holdings shares slipped in early London trading on Wednesday. Investors weighed the bank’s new Asia investor-day pitch alongside a weaker tone in Europe and new doubts over the impact of artificial intelligence on costs. The stock was down 0.44% at 1,321.00 pence by 09:14 BST, having traded between 1,316.40p and 1,325.60p so far. HSBC kicked off a two-day Asia seminar in Hong Kong. Chief Executive Georges Elhedery, CFO Pam Kaur and regional execs are expected to lay out plans for the group’s Hong Kong business, Hang Seng Bank and its corporate and institutional banking units.
May 20, 2026
Unilever dips as break-up faces new hurdle
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Unilever dips as break-up faces new hurdle

Unilever PLC shares dropped nearly 1% in early London trade Wednesday, trailing a weaker FTSE 100. Traders are weighing cost pressures at the Dove maker against its push for a leaner, higher-growth business. Unilever shares were at 4,249.50 pence as of 09:15 on Davy’s 20-minute-delayed feed, off 0.99%. Hargreaves Lansdown also had Unilever down 1.00%. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.37%. Prior close for Unilever was 4,292p, according to Hargreaves Lansdown. London stock trading runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. BST on weekdays.
May 20, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 20.05.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 20.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 20, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 21, 2026, 3:56 AM EDT KALiNA Power Set to Benefit from New Canadian Carbon Management Framework May 21, 2026, 3:56 AM EDT. KALiNA Power subsidiary KALiNA Distributed Power welcomes Canada’s new regulatory framework harmonizing federal and Alberta provincial policies on carbon management and emissions. The framework enhances transparency in emissions compliance costs and promotes investments in Alberta’s energy sector. Key features include support for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), increased value for carbon offsets, and carbon contracts for difference (CFD) to reduce investment risks. Alberta suspends certain Clean Electricity Regulations
May 20, 2026
Tabcorp Shares Bounce, But One High-Stakes Tote Deal Could Decide What Comes Next
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Tabcorp Shares Bounce, But One High-Stakes Tote Deal Could Decide What Comes Next

Tabcorp Holdings shares entered Wednesday’s Sydney pre-open with a modest rebound behind them and a larger test ahead, after the stock last traded at A$0.685 on Tuesday, up 1.5%, while the S&P/ASX 200 — Australia’s main share index — closed 1.17% higher at 8,604.70. The ASX cash market had not yet moved into normal trading; ASX says continuous trading runs from about 09:59:45 to 16:00 Sydney time. The reason it matters now is that Gillon McLachlan’s turnaround plan is running into a narrow window. The Australian reported that the Tabcorp chief executive has been in daily talks with Racing NSW boss Peter V’landys over a national tote deal that could be clinched as soon as this week, with agreements still
May 20, 2026
Computershare Stock Gains, Traders Look to Rate Moves
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Computershare Stock Gains, Traders Look to Rate Moves

Computershare Ltd is set to open Wednesday’s ASX session at A$33.12, up 3.2% after a strong move on Tuesday. The shares finished Tuesday at that same level, trading in a range between A$32.26 and A$33.28 during the day as buyers returned to the financial infrastructure stock. As of the dateline, the ASX was in pre-open. Normal trading kicks off at 09:59:45 Sydney time, so for now, Tuesday’s close is the key price. That holds until the opening auction updates it.
May 20, 2026
Xero’s Stock Bounce Has a Catch as AI Hopes Face a Profit Squeeze
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Xero’s Stock Bounce Has a Catch as AI Hopes Face a Profit Squeeze

Xero Limited heads into Wednesday’s Sydney session with its shares trying to steady after a deep slide, helped by a firmer Australian market but still trading far below last year’s levels. The accounting-software group’s ASX-listed shares closed at A$78.62 on Tuesday, up 55 cents. That was a modest bounce alongside a broader relief rally, with the S&P/ASX 200 finishing at 8,604.70.
May 20, 2026
TechnologyOne Drops on Record Profit as Investors Look for Bigger Gains
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TechnologyOne Drops on Record Profit as Investors Look for Bigger Gains

TechnologyOne shares dropped Tuesday. The Australian enterprise software firm posted record first-half profit and subscription revenue, but the stock fell as investors shrugged off the strong numbers and took profits on a name already priced for more upside. The shares ended at A$27.80, falling 2.9%. They moved between A$27.00 and A$29.47 through the session. The shift hit before the ASX opened on Wednesday, putting the company’s market cap near A$9.1 billion, according to Google Finance data.
May 20, 2026
Evolution Mining Edges into Focus After Gold Drops Again
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Evolution Mining Edges into Focus After Gold Drops Again

Evolution Mining heads into the ASX open Wednesday with just a narrow bounce after gold stocks took a hit. The shares closed Tuesday at A$11.95, up just 0.17%—this after sliding 4.56% in the previous session. Tuesday’s range was A$11.78 to A$12.23. Volume came in at 5.85 million shares. Gold slid more than 1% Tuesday, with the metal pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar and steady Treasury yields. Bullion, which offers no yield, tends to lose some appeal when Treasury yields are high. Spot gold dropped 1.4% to $4,503.98 an ounce by early afternoon in New York, according to Reuters.
May 20, 2026
Aristocrat Stock Rebounds Before ASX Open as A$2.5 Billion Buyback Grabs Attention
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Aristocrat Stock Rebounds Before ASX Open as A$2.5 Billion Buyback Grabs Attention

Aristocrat Leisure heads into Wednesday’s ASX pre-open with its shares at A$51.74 after a modest rebound, while a fresh filing showed the gaming group kept buying back stock under its enlarged capital-return plan. The shares closed up 34 cents, or 0.7%, on Tuesday after trading between A$51.70 and A$52.30. The timing matters because investors are looking for support after a rough run in the broader market. The S&P/ASX 200 closed Tuesday up 99.39 points, or 1.17%, at 8,604.70, after a sharp fall the day before, giving Aristocrat a firmer index backdrop before trading resumes.
May 20, 2026
Elevra Lithium Starts $20 Million Share Plan, Stock in Focus
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Elevra Lithium Starts $20 Million Share Plan, Stock in Focus

Elevra Lithium Ltd heads for Wednesday’s open after closing lower Tuesday, with investors digesting a new share purchase plan that could raise up to A$20 million and considering the impact of extra stock from a bigger institutional placement. The stock last changed hands at A$11.41, off 1.1%, for a market cap near A$2.2 billion. The timing is key. Elevra’s retail offer is part of a broader funding push to support its North American Lithium, or NAL, brownfield expansion in Quebec and technical studies at Moblan until a final investment decision. That’s when a company will decide if it’s going to put money into the project. Brownfield refers to expanding an existing site, not building a new mine.
May 20, 2026
Suncorp shares gain with $400 million buyback nearly finished
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Suncorp shares gain with $400 million buyback nearly finished

Suncorp Group Limited is set to open Wednesday close to its high for the month. The insurer rallied on Tuesday and said it moved ahead with another part of its on-market share buyback, where the company is buying its own shares on the exchange. Shares finished Tuesday at A$17.83, gaining 2.06%, after moving between A$17.42 and A$17.83, StockAnalysis said. The ASX cash market was still outside normal hours at the dateline; regular trading is from just before 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sydney, per ASX market-phase rules.
May 20, 2026
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