News 3 March 2026 - 4 March 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
Intuit stock pops after-hours after a 3% jump as TurboTax store push comes back into view
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Intuit stock pops after-hours after a 3% jump as TurboTax store push comes back into view

Intuit shares climbed 3.5% to $433.35 in after-hours trading Tuesday, marking a fifth straight gain on above-average volume despite a falling S&P 500. The move follows management’s push for nearly 600 new local offices and more assisted tax filing during peak season. CEO Sasan Goodarzi cited strong TurboTax growth but flagged Mailchimp weakness. Intuit remains down 47% from its 52-week high.
March 4, 2026
Caterpillar stock slides 4% after oil shock rattles cyclicals — what could move CAT next
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Caterpillar stock slides 4% after oil shock rattles cyclicals — what could move CAT next

Caterpillar shares fell about 4% to $722.18 in after-hours trading Tuesday, extending losses as oil prices surged on Middle East conflict and investors retreated from industrial stocks. Brent crude settled up 4.7% at $81.40 a barrel, its highest in over a year. The Dow closed down 0.8%, S&P 500 lost 0.9%. Deere, GE Aerospace, and Paccar also declined in late trade.
March 4, 2026
Western Digital stock price drops 7% after-hours as risk-off trade hits WDC
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Western Digital stock price drops 7% after-hours as risk-off trade hits WDC

Western Digital shares fell 7.2% to $250.61 in after-hours trading Tuesday, tracking a broad selloff in storage and memory stocks as oil prices surged and Treasury yields rose. The S&P 500 closed down 0.94% and the Nasdaq lost 1.02%. Brent crude settled at $81.40 a barrel, up 4.7%. Western Digital will pay a $0.125-per-share dividend on March 18 to holders as of March 5.
March 4, 2026
GE Vernova stock price drops 4% as Wall Street turns defensive; Italy expansion, Proficy sale in focus
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GE Vernova stock price drops 4% as Wall Street turns defensive; Italy expansion, Proficy sale in focus

GE Vernova shares fell 4.4% to $842 Tuesday, touching a low of $812 before steadying after hours. The drop followed a broader market decline amid concerns over Middle East conflict and rising oil prices. GE Vernova announced a $30 million expansion of its Italian plant and completed the $600 million sale of its Proficy software business to TPG.
March 4, 2026
Chevron stock slips after hours despite oil spike — what CVX investors are watching next
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Chevron stock slips after hours despite oil spike — what CVX investors are watching next

Chevron shares fell 0.4% to $188.77 in after-hours trading after Israel ordered the temporary shutdown of the Leviathan gas field. Oil prices surged, with Brent settling at $81.40 a barrel, the highest since January 2025. Citi raised its Chevron price target to $210, citing valuation support. Chevron options volume spiked, with heavy activity in upside calls.
March 4, 2026
JPMorgan stock ticks up after hours as oil surge lifts yields; jobs report and Fed meeting ahead
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JPMorgan stock ticks up after hours as oil surge lifts yields; jobs report and Fed meeting ahead

JPMorgan Chase shares rose 0.9% to $300.26 in after-hours trading Tuesday as Treasury yields climbed and traders pushed back expectations for a Fed rate cut to September. Wall Street closed lower on concerns the Middle East conflict could fuel inflation. The S&P 500 fell 0.94%. Investors are awaiting U.S. jobs data on March 6 and the Fed’s policy meeting later this month.
March 4, 2026
Oracle stock (ORCL) steadies near $149 after-hours as March 10 earnings date set, lawsuit deadline looms
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Oracle stock (ORCL) steadies near $149 after-hours as March 10 earnings date set, lawsuit deadline looms

Oracle shares slipped 0.2% after-hours Tuesday, trading near $149, following the announcement that fiscal Q3 results will be released March 10 after market close. A securities-fraud class action lawsuit was filed against Oracle, with an April 6 deadline for lead-plaintiff applications. The complaint cites alleged misstatements about AI data-center capabilities and capex.
March 3, 2026
GOOG stock slips after-hours as Apple-Siri cloud talks and oil fears keep Alphabet in focus
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GOOG stock slips after-hours as Apple-Siri cloud talks and oil fears keep Alphabet in focus

Alphabet Class C shares closed at $303.52, down 0.93%, and slipped further to $303.56 after hours. The drop followed a broader Wall Street decline as investors watched Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. Apple is reportedly in talks to host an upgraded Siri on Google Cloud, citing capacity limits in its own infrastructure. Alphabet’s $0.21 dividend is set for March 16 to holders as of March 9.
March 3, 2026
Lumentum stock drops 11% after Nvidia’s $2 billion optics deal details land
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Lumentum stock drops 11% after Nvidia’s $2 billion optics deal details land

Lumentum Holdings shares dropped 11.3% to $694.43 in after-hours trading Tuesday, reversing gains after Nvidia’s $2 billion investment. Nvidia bought 2.88 million Series A convertible preferred shares at $695.31 each, but conversion to common stock awaits U.S. antitrust clearance. CFO Ali Wajid sold 5,302 shares last week. Lumentum will brief investors March 17 at the OFC 2026 conference.
March 3, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Top ASX ETFs for Retirement Investing: QUAL and QLTY
    May 28, 2026, 6:15 PM EDT. Investors seeking retirement growth may consider two quality-focused ASX-listed ETFs: VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (ASX: QUAL) and Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY). QUAL holds about 300 global companies selected for high return on equity, earnings stability, and low debt, delivering a 15% yearly return over the past decade. QLTY, with 150 holdings chosen by factors including cash flow generation, offers balanced diversification and a 14% ten-year average return. Both ETFs emphasize high-quality global firms, providing potential for steady long-term earnings growth. While these funds have lower dividend yields, investors can still generate income by selling portions of their holdings. These ETFs offer a viable avenue for Australians aiming for wealth accumulation toward and during retirement.