News 18 May 2026 - 19 May 2026

Pyxis Tankers Stock Gets a Holiday Pause — The Freight-Rate Test Comes Next
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Pyxis Tankers Stock Gets a Holiday Pause — The Freight-Rate Test Comes Next

Pyxis Tankers shares closed Friday at $4.60, up 5.7% for the week after first-quarter earnings beat analyst profit estimates but missed revenue forecasts. Nasdaq will remain closed Monday for Memorial Day, delaying trading until Tuesday. Pyxis reported $10 million in revenue and net income of $2.4 million, with 72.9% of Q2 days fixed at an average $21,000 daily rate. Peers Scorpio Tankers, Ardmore Shipping, and Torm declined into the break.
May 25, 2026
LSEG Shares Edge Up After Broadcom Deal Catches Market Eye
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LSEG Shares Edge Up After Broadcom Deal Catches Market Eye

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 1.29% to 9,394 pence on Tuesday after announcing a renewed five-year technology partnership with Broadcom focused on VMware Cloud Foundation. LSEG also reported a 9.8% rise in first-quarter income excluding recoveries and continued its share buyback, purchasing 1.46 million shares for cancellation. The FTSE 100 gained 0.61%.
May 19, 2026
Barclays Shares Move After Buyback and Rule Changes
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Barclays Shares Move After Buyback and Rule Changes

Barclays shares rose 1.14% to 431.10p in early London trading Tuesday, outpacing the FTSE 100 after the bank bought back 22.5 million shares and the UK announced plans to loosen ring-fencing rules. The government said the changes could unlock up to £80 billion in extra business lending. Barclays reported Q1 pretax profit of £2.81 billion and launched a new £500 million buyback last month.
May 19, 2026
Why Standard Chartered Stock Is Slipping After Its Big AI Jobs Plan
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Why Standard Chartered Stock Is Slipping After Its Big AI Jobs Plan

Standard Chartered shares slipped 0.49% to 1,912 pence in London after the bank unveiled a new growth plan targeting a return on tangible equity above 15% by 2028 and about 18% by 2030. The lender will cut over 7,000 jobs by 2030, focusing reductions on corporate and back-office roles. Manus Costello was named group CFO, pending regulatory approval. The FTSE 100 rose 0.69% at the same time.
May 19, 2026
RELX shares climb again as buyback, AI stay in view
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RELX shares climb again as buyback, AI stay in view

RELX shares climbed 1.3% to 2,535.5p in London on Tuesday, continuing a rebound after the company disclosed buying 3.44 million shares for treasury last week. The stock remains well below its 2023 high of 4,183p. Monday’s close was up 3.34% at £25.04, with trading volume below the 50-day average. The FTSE 100 rose 0.68% to 10,393.81 in Tuesday trading.
May 19, 2026
Rio Tinto Drops Even as FTSE Pushes Higher
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Rio Tinto Drops Even as FTSE Pushes Higher

Rio Tinto shares fell 2.1% to 7,561 pence in London morning trade Tuesday, underperforming a rising FTSE 100. The decline followed a one-year high last week and came as iron ore prices slipped 0.21% to $110.54 a tonne. Other miners, including Glencore and Antofagasta, also traded lower. No major company-specific news was reported.
May 19, 2026
Glencore stock drops as Chile copper permit faces risk
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Glencore stock drops as Chile copper permit faces risk

Glencore shares fell 1.4% in early London trading after a Chilean tribunal set aside the environmental permit for the Collahuasi copper mine’s expansion project. The company said it does not expect immediate production impact, but investors remain cautious. Copper futures slipped 0.5%. Collahuasi is jointly owned by Glencore, Anglo American, and Japan Collahuasi Resources.
May 19, 2026
Unilever Shares Edge Up After Jefferies Warning, CEO Pay and Buybacks Back in Focus
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Unilever Shares Edge Up After Jefferies Warning, CEO Pay and Buybacks Back in Focus

Unilever shares rose 1.4% to 4,316 pence in early London trading Tuesday, outpacing the FTSE 100. The move followed a regulatory filing showing CEO Fernando Fernandez and CFO Srinivas Phatak received share awards worth about £4.9 million and £2.75 million, respectively. Jefferies cut its target price on the stock, citing activist pressure and ongoing portfolio changes.
May 19, 2026
Rolls-Royce Stock Jumps Again as Traders Test the FTSE Comeback Bet
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Rolls-Royce Stock Jumps Again as Traders Test the FTSE Comeback Bet

Rolls-Royce shares climbed 2.2% to 1,183.2 pence in early London trading Tuesday, outperforming the FTSE 100. The stock remained below its 52-week high as investors focused on recovering airline engine flying hours and upcoming share buybacks. UK payrolls fell by 100,000 in April and unemployment rose to 5.0%. Analyst consensus puts Rolls-Royce’s 2026 underlying EBIT at £4.13 billion.
May 19, 2026
HSBC Braces for Key Week With UK Regulatory Change and Asia Growth in Focus
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HSBC Braces for Key Week With UK Regulatory Change and Asia Growth in Focus

HSBC shares slipped 1.40 pence to 1,336.20 in early London trading Tuesday, as Britain unveiled reforms to bank ring-fencing rules and the bank launched a $4 billion clean-tech lending facility in China. The FTSE 100 rose 0.46%. HSBC holds its Asia investor seminar Wednesday, with leaders set to outline growth plans. Barclays opposed the UK reforms, while NatWest and Santander UK welcomed them.
May 19, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 19.05.2026

UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 19.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 19, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 20, 2026, 3:56 AM EDT Understanding Share Market Volatility: Key Insights May 20, 2026, 3:56 AM EDT. Share market volatility refers to the degree of variation in stock prices over time, influenced by factors like economic data, corporate earnings, and geopolitical events. It reflects investor sentiment and uncertainty. High volatility can present risks and opportunities for traders and investors. Understanding its drivers helps in better portfolio management and risk assessment. Kalkine Media provides educational content on market movements but does not offer investment advice. Investors should consult licensed financial professionals
May 19, 2026
Elders Drops 23% in Sydney Despite Higher Profit as Investors React to Costs
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Elders Drops 23% in Sydney Despite Higher Profit as Investors React to Costs

Elders Limited shares plunged 22.92% to A$5.55 on Monday, despite a 33% rise in first-half underlying EBIT to A$76.6 million. Investors punished the company for higher technology and corporate costs, with underlying earnings per share down 4% and return on capital falling to 10.7%. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 1.45% to a seven-week low. Regular ASX trading resumes Tuesday at 9:59 a.m. AEST.
May 19, 2026
Woolworths Shares Hold Steady as Discount Worries Persist
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Woolworths Shares Hold Steady as Discount Worries Persist

Woolworths shares closed flat at A$32.98 on Monday as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 1.45% to a seven-week low. The company faces renewed scrutiny over supermarket discounting after new pricing data and Coles’ court loss on misleading promotions. Woolworths’ third-quarter update showed stronger food sales, but profit outlook remains cautious amid rising fuel costs and legal risks.
May 19, 2026
South32 Drops in Early Trading Ahead of ASX After $100m Copper Plan Raises Cost Worries
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South32 Drops in Early Trading Ahead of ASX After $100m Copper Plan Raises Cost Worries

South32 closed at A$4.03, down 4.28% on Monday, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.45% and materials stocks slumped. Sierra Gorda, 45% owned by South32, announced a $100 million, five-year copper exploration plan in Chile. Investors weighed the new copper push against ongoing cost concerns at South32’s Hermosa project in Arizona. The company also cut its fiscal 2026 production guidance.
May 19, 2026
Orica slips in dividend week, stock draws trader focus
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Orica slips in dividend week, stock draws trader focus

Orica shares fell 2.3% to A$22.52 on Monday as the S&P/ASX 200 hit a seven-week low. The stock is set to trade ex-dividend on May 21 for a 28.5-cent interim payout. Orica reported first-half EBIT up 5% to A$512 million and completed a A$500 million share buyback. Management cited a volatile external environment but maintained positive full-year guidance.
May 18, 2026
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