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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 15, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 15, 2026, 5:03 AM EDT Football Faces Integrity Questions as Big Money Ramps Up Pressure July 15, 2026, 4:56 AM EDT. Football’s integrity problem is in sharper focus as prize money and commercial stakes rise in events like the World Cup, where fair play is supposed to anchor the sport. The influx of cash and mounting pressure can shake efforts to keep the game clean. That makes it harder to know how fair the biggest matches really are, as both financial interests and on-field competition weigh on the system. Football’s
July 15, 2026
Santos Limited’s Pikka Expansion Plan Puts ASX:STO Back on Oil Investors’ Radar
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Santos Limited’s Pikka Expansion Plan Puts ASX:STO Back on Oil Investors’ Radar

Oil Search Alaska, the U.S. arm of Santos Limited, is pushing ahead with plans to enlarge the permitted C pad at the Pikka oil project up on Alaska’s North Slope—another sign that first oil isn’t far off for the Australian firm. According to Petroleum News on Sunday, the application would cover the C pad, which hasn’t been built yet. Drilling for now remains focused on the A pad. Oil Search Alaska is seeking changes to its Pikka project—previously known as Nanushuk—citing new safety and logistical requirements for drilling, completions, and overall operations, according to a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public notice. The window for public comments runs through May 25. A drill pad refers to a gravel site where
May 3, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100’s Short Week Hinges on Oil, Rates and Diageo
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100’s Short Week Hinges on Oil, Rates and Diageo

The London stock exchange shuts down on Monday, pushing back any action in UK equities after the FTSE 100 notched its third weekly drop in a row. Friday’s close left the large-cap index 0.1% weaker, settling at 10,363.93. The FTSE 250, tracking mid-cap stocks, managed a 0.3% gain. Timing’s key here. With only four sessions, investors get squeezed—less time to process oil moves, shifting rate risk, company news, international data. Trading volumes? Already lighter, thanks to the public holiday effect.
May 3, 2026
Fortescue Ltd Shares Face a China Pricing Test as $680 Million Green Power Bet Looms
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Fortescue Ltd Shares Face a China Pricing Test as $680 Million Green Power Bet Looms

Fortescue Ltd is heading into another round of price talks with China, as investors track if the Australian iron ore producer can hammer out terms with China Mineral Resources Group, following BHP Group’s agreement with the same state-backed buyer. This comes as Fortescue works to convert its Pilbara decarbonisation push into a bigger power venture. BHP’s deal with Beijing lands at a critical moment, with the Australian Financial Review highlighting its potential ripple effects across Australia’s iron ore industry. Just last week, Bloomberg News—via Mining.com—noted that Fortescue was nearing a long-term pact with CMRG. For now, Fortescue remains on rolling short-term extensions as negotiations play out.
May 3, 2026
ASX Week Ahead: RBA Rate Call Puts Australia’s Stock Market Rebound on the Line
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ASX Week Ahead: RBA Rate Call Puts Australia’s Stock Market Rebound on the Line

Australian stocks open the week with the Reserve Bank of Australia—not earnings—calling the shots. The ASX looks set for a soft start Monday, as traders position themselves ahead of a likely third consecutive rate hike on Tuesday, a move widely anticipated by both markets and economists. The local equity market just clawed back some ground on Friday after a tough stretch, but one thing’s unresolved: Will oil-driven inflation keep borrowing costs elevated? That’s still hanging over rate-sensitive banks, property plays, and consumer stocks—right at the heart of the action.
May 3, 2026
Liontown Shares Just Hit a Near Three-Year High. Kathleen Valley’s Cash Flow Is Why
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Liontown Shares Just Hit a Near Three-Year High. Kathleen Valley’s Cash Flow Is Why

PERTH, Australia, May 4, 2026, 00:03 A surge in Liontown Limited shares is forcing investors to reassess the Western Australian lithium miner’s valuation, after its first quarter of positive net cash flow and newly announced spending to expand Kathleen Valley. Liontown’s quote page listed the stock at A$2.64. Market data had shares up 12.3% Friday, reaching their strongest price in nearly three years.
May 3, 2026
Lynas Rare Earths CEO Flags Texas Risk as U.S. Supply Push Enters New Phase
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Lynas Rare Earths CEO Flags Texas Risk as U.S. Supply Push Enters New Phase

Lynas Rare Earths CEO Amanda Lacaze downplayed the company’s U.S. rare-earth supply agreement, describing it as “important” but saying it doesn't rank among their top five contracts. Speaking with TIME on Sunday, Lacaze framed the deal as a standard customer contract, not a government partnership. She also flagged “significant uncertainty” around the fate and structure of the proposed Texas processing plant. The stakes are higher these days as rare earths shift out of mining obscurity and land squarely in the spotlight of industrial security. These metals—indispensable in tiny doses—turn up in electric cars, personal tech, and military hardware. The magnets built from them wind up everywhere: household appliances, F-35 fighter jets, you name it.
May 3, 2026
Coles Group Ltd Shares Rise After Q3 Sales Beat — But Grocery Price Pressure Is Back
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Coles Group Ltd Shares Rise After Q3 Sales Beat — But Grocery Price Pressure Is Back

Coles Group Ltd reported third-quarter sales revenue up 3.1% to A$10.70 billion, boosted by robust supermarket performance and a notable surge in online orders. The company also flagged that supplier and operating costs are beginning to bite harder. It’s a key issue right now: grocery costs are tangled up in Australia’s inflation fight once again. The consumer price index climbed 4.6% for the year through March, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Food and non-alcoholic drink prices moved up 3.1%, while automotive fuel prices jumped a sharp 32.8% just in March.
May 3, 2026
Cochlear Limited Shares Bounce, But One Big Question Still Hangs Over ASX Investors
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Cochlear Limited Shares Bounce, But One Big Question Still Hangs Over ASX Investors

Shares of Cochlear Limited snapped back 5.07% on Friday, sending the hearing-implant maker into Monday’s session with a bit more momentum. Still, investors are left questioning if last month’s profit warning was just a temporary dip in volume or the start of a broader shift. As of May 1, the stock changed hands at A$98.77, up from a prior close of A$94.00. Trading hadn’t started yet at the dateline—ASX set to open at 09:59:45 in Sydney. For Cochlear, Friday’s close stood as the last reliable number investors could use to gauge what’s next for the stock.
May 3, 2026
Goodman Group’s AI Data Centre Bet Runs Into a Sydney Deadline
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Goodman Group’s AI Data Centre Bet Runs Into a Sydney Deadline

Goodman Group’s ambitious data centre project for Sydney’s Lane Cove is facing resistance just as the deadline for public feedback approaches. Over the weekend, Guardian Australia highlighted resident Daniel Bolger’s worries about what he calls the “cluster issue” — a reference to the heavy concentration of facilities. On the industry side, Data Centres Australia CEO Belinda Dennett described it as a “significant opportunity.” The article also flagged similar public unease surrounding NextDC’s M3 development in Melbourne. Timing’s critical, since approval windows are tight. Project Mars is flagged as a State Significant Development on the NSW planning portal, so state planners have the file. Public comment opened March 27 and closes May 5.
May 3, 2026
Mineral Resources’ $765 Million POSCO Lithium Deal Hits the Real Test: Approvals and Debt
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Mineral Resources’ $765 Million POSCO Lithium Deal Hits the Real Test: Approvals and Debt

Mineral Resources Ltd has finalized investment and shareholders agreements with POSCO Holdings, confirming the sale of a 30% stake in their new lithium joint venture and shifting the US$765 million deal into the approvals stage. The JV, named LithCo, is set to house MinRes’ current 50% stakes in both the Wodgina and Mt Marion lithium mines. Managing Director Chris Ellison described the move as a “critical step.” POSCO Holdings President Ju-Tae Lee pointed to the partnership’s potential for the “stabilisation” of battery-materials supply. This deal has immediate implications for MinRes, linking straight into its debt repair—not just future lithium ambitions. According to the company, it plans to redeem the outstanding US$750 million in 2028 senior unsecured notes, those bonds not
May 3, 2026
Northern Star Resources Buyback Accelerates as Gold Miner Cancels A$29 Million of Shares
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Northern Star Resources Buyback Accelerates as Gold Miner Cancels A$29 Million of Shares

Northern Star Resources Ltd scrapped 1.316 million ordinary shares it picked up through its on-market buyback, according to a May 1 filing. The move marks another step in the Australian gold miner’s A$500 million capital-return program. The shares—acquired between April 27 and April 30—were cancelled on April 30. The total spent: A$28.995 million. This matters because Northern Star has moved past just board approval—the buyback is now live, putting real cash on the table as it works to shore up confidence in its returns and mining operations. In a daily filing, the company disclosed it picked up 641,557 shares on April 30, spending A$13.44 million. To date, 1.73 million shares have been scooped up, with 20.25 million still left in
May 3, 2026
Woolworths Group Ltd’s 300-Item Price Freeze Is Here — Investors Now Face Profit and Court Risk
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Woolworths Group Ltd’s 300-Item Price Freeze Is Here — Investors Now Face Profit and Court Risk

This week, Woolworths Group Ltd isn’t drawing attention for its sales numbers—investors are zeroing in on how much profit the supermarket giant might sacrifice to keep shoppers coming through the door. Australia’s top grocer cut its domestic food earnings outlook and is freezing prices on 300 household staples, moves that sent shares tumbling as much as 9.8% after last week’s announcement, according to Reuters. It’s a tough moment for Woolworths. Shoppers are laser-focused on price tags, freight expenses keep climbing thanks to fuel, and there’s still no word from the Federal Court on the regulator’s challenge to those “Prices Dropped” ads. Sales numbers are there, yes—but tougher questions on margins and trust aren’t going away.
May 3, 2026
Nationwide £100 Fairer Share Update: 64,527 Net Switches Put 2026 Payout In Focus
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Nationwide £100 Fairer Share Update: 64,527 Net Switches Put 2026 Payout In Focus

Nationwide Building Society topped the UK’s current-account switching charts in the latest official release, drawing attention to speculation over a possible return of its £100 Fairer Share payout for qualifying members in 2026. Timing is key here, with UK customers shifting their bank accounts at a quicker pace. According to CASS, the Current Account Switch Service, 319,529 accounts moved in the first quarter—jumping 43% from last year, as households chased improved rates, perks, and service.
May 3, 2026
PLS Group Stock Alert: AustralianSuper Cuts Stake as Lithium Rally Tests Record High
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PLS Group Stock Alert: AustralianSuper Cuts Stake as Lithium Rally Tests Record High

AustralianSuper has reduced its stake in PLS Group Limited to 12.87%, down from 13.88%, according to a substantial-holder filing released Friday. That’s a decrease of roughly 32.5 million votes, though the fund still ranks as a top shareholder in the lithium producer. The filing put AustralianSuper’s current relevant interest at 414.8 million ordinary shares. It's a notable step, coming as the rally picks up pace. PLS shares finished Friday at A$6.14, up 1.99%—a touch under the 52-week high of A$6.17—after more than 21 million shares changed hands on the Sydney market.
May 3, 2026
Woodside Energy’s $17.5 Billion LNG Bet Faces Its First Big Buyer Test
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Woodside Energy’s $17.5 Billion LNG Bet Faces Its First Big Buyer Test

Woodside Energy Group’s planned Louisiana LNG plant is hitting some resistance on pricing. Reuters reports that would-be buyers are objecting to the liquefaction fees the Australian company wants to charge for U.S. export volumes. Those fees cover the cost of chilling natural gas into liquid for shipment by tanker. This is getting attention now, with Louisiana LNG ranking as a top growth project for Woodside and a key test for new CEO Liz Westcott’s commitment to capital discipline. Woodside reported last week that the project’s foundation phase has reached 24% completion, is still tracking within budget, and aims to deliver first LNG in 2029.
May 3, 2026
Westpac Banking Corporation Earnings Preview: Why May 5 Could Move ASX Bank Stocks
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Westpac Banking Corporation Earnings Preview: Why May 5 Could Move ASX Bank Stocks

Westpac Banking Corporation is set to release its first-half results at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Sydney. Investors will be watching the bank’s bad-debt provisions, lending margin, and the sale of its RAMS mortgage portfolio. Westpac’s investor page confirms a webcast for the half-year results on May 5, with the financial calendar also marking that date for interim results and the dividend announcement. The result drops the same day the Reserve Bank of Australia is tipped to bump its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35%, a move that hits both mortgages and business loans. According to a Reuters poll, ANZ, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and National Australia Bank all see that level as the likely ceiling. Westpac, on the
May 3, 2026
National Australia Bank Results Preview: NAB Shares Face Monday Test as RBA Hike Looms
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National Australia Bank Results Preview: NAB Shares Face Monday Test as RBA Hike Looms

National Australia Bank Limited is set to report its first-half numbers Monday, and investors have had plenty of warning: higher bad-loan charges, a capital increase, and a major software write-down are all on the table. The bank’s 2026 half-year results briefing is slated for 10:30 a.m. AEST. Awkward timing for NAB. According to a Reuters poll out Friday, 30 out of 33 economists now expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to lift the cash rate by 25 basis points—pushing it up to 4.35%—on May 5, just one day after NAB reports. More than a third of those surveyed think rates could get to at least 4.60% before the year is out.
May 3, 2026
Macquarie’s Mortgage Surge Before Results: Why Australia’s Big Banks Are Watching
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Macquarie’s Mortgage Surge Before Results: Why Australia’s Big Banks Are Watching

Macquarie Group Ltd’s banking division posted the steepest rise in Australian household mortgages for March, putting a fresh spotlight on the investment bank’s retail lending segment ahead of full-year results due this week. Macquarie Bank’s mortgage portfolio climbed A$3.6 billion in March, up 2.1% to A$173.7 billion, according to Canstar, which referenced data from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority. That lift pushed Macquarie into fifth place among Australia’s biggest home lenders—and marked it as the fastest-growing authorised deposit-taking institution, or ADI, a term covering banks and other deposit-holding lenders.
May 3, 2026
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