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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, 5:45 PM EDT Google Faces Lawsuit from Major Publishers Over AI Copyright Claims July 14, 2026, 5:37 PM EDT. Hachette, Cengage, Elsevier and author Scott Turow sued Google in New York federal court, claiming it pulled millions of copyrighted books to train Gemini AI models without proper rights. The publishers say Google went beyond what it’s allowed to do under Google Books and broke copyright laws, cutting into authors’ income by letting AI churn out cheap competing content. The complaint says Google knew it could be hit with
July 14, 2026
Barclays PLC Gets a UK Deregulation Shot, But the Tax Risk Is Hard to Ignore
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Barclays PLC Gets a UK Deregulation Shot, But the Tax Risk Is Hard to Ignore

Barclays PLC is back in the spotlight of Britain’s deregulation debate, following the government’s proposal to revise ring-fencing rules that require major lenders to separate their retail operations from their more volatile investment banking arms. Part of the new Enhancing Financial Services Bill, the proposal could trim back an expensive rule imposed after the crisis—right as ministers urge banks to boost lending to small businesses. According to the government, the changes are set to “unlock more finance” and shake up competition for loans to small and medium-sized enterprises. The updated rules would hit banks holding over 35 billion pounds in retail deposits, a list that includes Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest, HSBC and Santander UK.
May 14, 2026
Legal & General Shares Jump As CEO Rules Out Sale: L&G Takeover Talk Explained
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Legal & General Shares Jump As CEO Rules Out Sale: L&G Takeover Talk Explained

Legal & General shares popped nearly 5% Thursday after CEO António Simões told reporters the FTSE 100 insurer and asset manager isn’t planning a sale or break-up. That left the stock eyeing its sharpest single-day gain since December 2024, though L&G is still down a bit on the year. Timing counts here. L&G is still working to convince investors that Simões’ go-it-alone strategy can revive returns, following a sluggish share price and a harsh market reaction to the March numbers. The Financial Times revealed North American private capital names like Apollo and Brookfield have been weighing their options with the company; Simões told the FT there are “no discussions” and insisted he was “100 per cent focused” on his plan.
May 14, 2026
3i Shares Plunge as Action Sales Slowdown Clouds £750 Million Buyback
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3i Shares Plunge as Action Sales Slowdown Clouds £750 Million Buyback

3i Group plc’s shares tumbled in London trading Thursday, slammed by news of sharply weaker sales growth at Action, the investment company’s largest asset. That disappointment completely eclipsed a £750 million buyback announcement. The shares opened down as much as 24%—a rout not seen since 2009—and later hovered 18.36% lower at 1,976.50 pence, according to 3i’s own investor-relations page. The importance of the selloff comes down to Action’s sheer size in 3i’s holdings. At March 31, 3i put a £23.74 billion price tag on its 65.4% slice of the Dutch non-food discounter. That’s out of a £31.82 billion total portfolio value—meaning Action makes up close to three quarters of the group’s assets by value.
May 14, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 14.05.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 14.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 14, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 14, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT Why Gold Giants Are Still Turning Heads in 2026 May 14, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. In 2026, major gold producers continue to attract investor attention amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Despite market fluctuations, these companies benefit from gold's role as a safe-haven asset, appealing to those seeking stability. Key players sustain robust production levels and maintain strong balance sheets, positioning themselves well to navigate inflation pressures and geopolitical tensions. Analysts highlight that gold giants' operational efficiency and resource management contribute to their resilience. Investors are closely
May 14, 2026
Telstra Group Limited Buyback Nears Finish Line After Fresh A$5 Million Share Purchase
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Telstra Group Limited Buyback Nears Finish Line After Fresh A$5 Million Share Purchase

On Wednesday, Telstra Group Limited snapped up 942,721 more ordinary shares, moving closer to the A$1.25 billion cap for its ongoing on-market buyback, according to a market filing. The on-market approach allows Telstra to repurchase its own listed stock directly through regular exchange trading. The news hits just as Telstra’s capital return stands out as a rare prop for the shares, with investors still eyeing proof that those higher mobile prices will hold up. According to the latest daily notice, Telstra shelled out or was on the hook for A$4.98 million in Wednesday’s buybacks, paying between A$5.24 and A$5.30 per share.
May 14, 2026
Evolution Mining Stock Keeps Rising: The Cash Flow Test Behind the ASX Gold Rally
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Evolution Mining Stock Keeps Rising: The Cash Flow Test Behind the ASX Gold Rally

Shares of Evolution Mining Limited edged up on Wednesday, finishing 0.6% stronger at A$13.40 after peaking at A$13.66. The Australian gold miner’s stock has now rallied roughly 11% in the past week. Trading stayed focused, with investors sticking to their cash-flow thesis. What’s driving attention now is Evolution’s shift: less focus on gold prices, more on how efficiently it’s capturing profits. The most recent quarterly numbers show group cash flow at A$406 million. Evolution reported a net cash position of A$42 million — so, cash on hand topped debt. Cash reserves totaled A$1.37 billion, and there’s nothing coming due on the debt side until fiscal 2029.
May 14, 2026
Northern Star Resources Cyber Outage Delays Payments as KCGM Expansion Nears Key Stage
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Northern Star Resources Cyber Outage Delays Payments as KCGM Expansion Nears Key Stage

Northern Star Resources Ltd reported that a portion of its enterprise resource planning system is still down following a cyber incident involving an undisclosed service provider. The Australian gold producer said it’s had to switch to manual procurement for now and has told suppliers not to expect payments to go through before May 21. According to the company, data backups are safe, restoration efforts are ongoing, and there’s no sign that supplier data held by Northern Star was breached. Its Pogo site in the U.S. wasn't impacted. Timing is crucial here. An enterprise resource planning system—ERP for short—handles back-office operations like purchasing, ordering, and invoicing. Northern Star happens to be deep into execution mode at its Kalgoorlie operations, with the
May 14, 2026
PLS Group Stock Hits Record High as Lithium Rally Puts Pilgangoora Back in Focus
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PLS Group Stock Hits Record High as Lithium Rally Puts Pilgangoora Back in Focus

PLS Group Limited shares slipped Wednesday after notching a new 52-week high earlier in the session. Still, the stock hovers close to all-time levels, with investors factoring in a stronger lithium recovery and the firm’s Pilgangoora mine in Western Australia. PLS finished at A$6.44 on May 13, slipping 0.92% for the day. Shares hit A$6.59 during the session—Google Finance calls that the 52-week high, with a market cap near A$20.74 billion.
May 14, 2026
Coles Group Discount Verdict Today: ‘Down Down’ Case Could Redraw Grocery Pricing
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Coles Group Discount Verdict Today: ‘Down Down’ Case Could Redraw Grocery Pricing

Justice Michael O’Bryan is expected to hand down his decision this morning on whether Coles Group Ltd’s supermarket division misrepresented its “Down Down” price deals—a ruling poised to test the advertising tactics used by Australia’s largest grocers. Proceedings kick off at 9:30 a.m. AEST, according to ABC News. The ruling carries weight right now, with grocery prices still a hot-button issue both politically and for shoppers. It could end up influencing how supermarkets advertise their discounts, whether you’re in the aisles or browsing online. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, or ACCC, is after declarations, penalties, costs and more under Australian Consumer Law—the legislation that prohibits false or misleading pricing claims.
May 14, 2026
Orica Limited Stock Alert: State Street Cuts Stake as Hydrogen Funding Picture Shifts
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Orica Limited Stock Alert: State Street Cuts Stake as Hydrogen Funding Picture Shifts

State Street and its subsidiaries have trimmed their stake in Orica Limited to 7.56%, or roughly 35 million shares, down from 8.6%. That's according to a new substantial-shareholder notice, which comes just days after the explosives manufacturer reported record first-half underlying earnings, drawing attention back to its share register. The ASX released the notice Wednesday morning in Melbourne. Timing’s crucial here. Orica shares finished the day at A$22.33, rising 0.77%. That puts them 8.19% higher than just a week ago. Now, investors are left to figure out if there’s any juice left after the results rally, with the stock set to go ex-dividend next week.
May 14, 2026
Santos Limited’s $400 Million PNG Gas Project Puts 2028 Growth Back in Focus
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Santos Limited’s $400 Million PNG Gas Project Puts 2028 Growth Back in Focus

Santos Limited has greenlit the Agogo Production Facility tie-in project in Papua New Guinea, opting to boost gas output for the current PNG LNG system instead of constructing a separate export terminal. The move came after the PNG LNG joint venture—where Santos owns a 39.9% stake—signed off. Timing is key here. Santos wants the market focused on ramping up output and hitting project milestones, especially after setbacks like the Barossa holdups and missing first-quarter targets. Shares finished Wednesday at A$7.68, gaining 1.59%—this after a 0.53% lift the day before.
May 14, 2026
Paladin Energy Shares Plunge 12% as Uranium Profit Masks a Cash-Flow Squeeze
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Paladin Energy Shares Plunge 12% as Uranium Profit Masks a Cash-Flow Squeeze

Paladin Energy Ltd shares tumbled Wednesday, shedding 12.05% to close at A$11.17, as investors reacted to new filings. The Australian uranium producer posted an accounting profit, but a significant operating cash outflow grabbed attention, raising new questions about the Langer Heinrich mine’s ramp-up in Namibia. Trading volume reached 6.88 million shares. This matters for Paladin as the company shifts from simply restarting to the tougher challenge of converting increased output into real cash flows. Langer Heinrich is closing in on full mining and processing, but for investors, the focus is now less on production headlines and more on when shipments go out, when customers pay, and how costs line up.
May 14, 2026
Mineral Resources Stock Hits 52-Week High as Lithium Rebound, Debt Cuts Draw Buyers
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Mineral Resources Stock Hits 52-Week High as Lithium Rebound, Debt Cuts Draw Buyers

Shares of Mineral Resources hit their highest level in a year on Wednesday, as the Western Australian miner drew fresh buying. Investors responded to the company’s uptick in production guidance, pared-down debt, and a stronger lithium market, fueling the stock’s sharp rerating. Shares on the ASX finished the day at A$70.62, a 1.1% gain. The stock touched A$71.79 during the session, hitting its highest level in a year and putting the company’s market cap near A$14 billion.
May 13, 2026
WiseTech Shares Hit Again as DSV CargoWise Exit Tests AI Growth Story
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WiseTech Shares Hit Again as DSV CargoWise Exit Tests AI Growth Story

WiseTech Global shares slid for a second day running as DSV, among the world’s biggest freight forwarders, said it’s moving off WiseTech’s CargoWise platform, opting instead for its own Tango and Star systems. Shares ended Wednesday at A$38.53, down 3.2%, following Tuesday’s 5.9% drop, according to exchange data from StockAnalysis. In just two sessions, the logistics software company has tumbled roughly 8.9%.
May 13, 2026
Why CAR Group’s Shareholder Shake-Up Is Suddenly in Focus
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Why CAR Group’s Shareholder Shake-Up Is Suddenly in Focus

Melbourne — It’s May 14, 2026, 07:07 AEST. CAR Group Limited reported that First Sentier Group Limited, along with related entities connected to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, are no longer substantial shareholders in the online vehicle marketplace operator. The update injects another twist into what’s already been an active week for the company’s share register. Details on the number of shares offloaded or the value of the transaction weren’t included in the disclosure.
May 13, 2026
Goodman Group Shares Rise as Data Centre Bet Faces Its Next Test
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Goodman Group Shares Rise as Data Centre Bet Faces Its Next Test

Shares of Goodman Group popped higher in Sydney late Wednesday, as investors circled back to the company’s move away from warehouses toward data centres ahead of its trading update due later this month. At 16:41 AEST on May 13, the stock traded at A$31.30, marking a gain of A$0.43, or 1.39%. Over the past week, shares rose 5.14%, according to market data. The timing’s key. Goodman’s investor calendar puts a Q3 FY26 operational update on May 26, offering a close-up soon on whether the company is actually converting its limited supply of powered land—those hard-to-find sites with locked-in electricity for data centers—into leased, funded projects.
May 13, 2026
Wesfarmers Limited Shares Get a Budget Lift — Why the Bunnings Owner Still Faces a Rates Test
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Wesfarmers Limited Shares Get a Budget Lift — Why the Bunnings Owner Still Faces a Rates Test

Wesfarmers Limited managed a gain on Wednesday, finishing at A$71.55, up 0.35%, even as the S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.47%. The stock, which dipped to A$70.80 earlier in the session, attracted buyers looking for consumer-discretionary exposure after recent losses. The group owns both Bunnings and Kmart. Why it counts: Wesfarmers is exposed to both household spending and housing-driven demand—two big hot spots in Australia’s economy right now. On Wednesday, consumer discretionary shares climbed 2.94%, buoyed by housing-focused budget measures and a lift from peers like JB Hi-Fi and Breville.
May 13, 2026
Woodside Energy’s $35 Billion Browse LNG Project Faces Its Biggest Approval Test Yet
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Woodside Energy’s $35 Billion Browse LNG Project Faces Its Biggest Approval Test Yet

Woodside Energy Group’s Browse LNG project, stalled for years, is now back in the headlines after a Deloitte report commissioned by Woodside pegged the total capital cost at A$48.7 billion—around $35.2 billion. That’s a sharp jump from the A$27.3 billion figure the company cited in 2019. Timing is crucial here. ABC reported that after an eight-year wait for a call on the offshore Browse project, Woodside might finally get an answer soon, with Australia’s environment department potentially sending its final recommendation—approve or reject—to Environment Minister Murray Watt as early as next month.
May 13, 2026
Macquarie Stock Dodges Australia’s Bank Rout as Profit Beat Forces a Second Look
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Macquarie Stock Dodges Australia’s Bank Rout as Profit Beat Forces a Second Look

Shares of Macquarie Group bucked the slide in Australian banks on Wednesday, edging up after its better-than-forecast annual result and a resilient commodities unit drew investor attention. The stock finished at A$236.80, up A$2.60, or 1.1%, on May 13—even as Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s provision surprise rattled the sector. That’s crucial: Macquarie isn’t seeing the same treatment as a typical mortgage bank. CBA shed almost A$30 billion in market cap following higher provisions and investors’ reactions to budget tweaks on negative gearing—the rental-property tax offset—while shares of Westpac and National Australia Bank slid as well.
May 13, 2026
Aristocrat Leisure Shares Surge 13% as A$1 Billion Buyback Changes the ASX Story
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Aristocrat Leisure Shares Surge 13% as A$1 Billion Buyback Changes the ASX Story

Shares of Aristocrat Leisure Limited surged Wednesday, following the gaming-machine maker’s latest results. First-half earnings came in higher, and the company tacked another A$1 billion onto its share buyback. That move helped offset flat revenue. The stock finished at A$51.94 on May 13, up roughly 13% from Tuesday’s close of A$45.85, according to company share data. For Aristocrat, the stakes are clear: it needs to prove its North American casino-machine operations, social casino division, and online real-money gaming business still have room to grow—even as currency shifts muddy the top-line picture. In the six months to March 31, revenue came in at A$3.03 billion. That's a slight dip of 0.2% on a reported basis. Strip out currency moves, though, and
May 13, 2026
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