News 17 May 2026 - 18 May 2026

Molecular Partners Stock Pops Into Holiday Pause as Traders Eye Cancer-Drug Data
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Molecular Partners Stock Pops Into Holiday Pause as Traders Eye Cancer-Drug Data

Molecular Partners shares closed at CHF 3.15 on Friday, up 9.38%, ahead of a market pause for Whit Monday and Memorial Day. The company will present first-in-human data for its lead Radio-DARPin candidate MP0712 at a Basel meeting on May 29. Q1 filings showed no revenue, R&D costs of CHF 9.45 million, and a net loss of CHF 13.14 million. Cash reserves stood at CHF 79 million at March-end.
May 25, 2026
Computershare stock holds up on soft ASX as rate outlook steers focus
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Computershare stock holds up on soft ASX as rate outlook steers focus

Computershare shares closed at A$31.07 on Friday in Sydney, up 3.43% for the day and 1.1% for the week, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200’s 1.27% weekly drop. The company last affirmed FY26 management EPS guidance at about 144 cents and raised margin income guidance to $740 million. No new filings appeared over the weekend. The ASX cash market was closed at publication, with trading set to resume Monday.
May 18, 2026
IAG Jumps 10% as Traders Watch Monday’s ASX Open
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IAG Jumps 10% as Traders Watch Monday’s ASX Open

Insurance Australia Group shares closed at A$8.01 Friday after a 10% weekly gain, following the release of its Ambition 2030 plan targeting over A$25 billion in gross written premium. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.1% the same day. IAG’s proposed RAC Insurance acquisition faces a Phase 2 review by Australia’s competition regulator. First-half cash earnings in February fell 21% to A$507 million.
May 18, 2026
Japan’s $1.2 Trillion in US Treasuries Is Now a Market Risk for America
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Japan’s $1.2 Trillion in US Treasuries Is Now a Market Risk for America

Japanese investors sold a net ¥4.67 trillion ($29.6 billion) in U.S. government and agency debt in the first quarter, the largest pullback since 2022, official data showed. Rising Japanese bond yields, with the 10-year JGB at 2.73%, are drawing funds back home. Japan remains the largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasuries, owning $1.239 trillion as of February.
May 18, 2026
Suncorp Shares Beat the ASX. The A$17.49 Line Is Monday’s Test
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Suncorp Shares Beat the ASX. The A$17.49 Line Is Monday’s Test

Suncorp shares closed Friday at A$17.49, up 2.16% for the day and 5.05% over the week, outpacing a 1.27% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. The insurer announced a routine buy-back update and priced A$200 million in subordinated notes due 2037. Suncorp reported A$1.319 billion in first-half natural hazard costs and net profit after tax of A$263 million, down from A$1.1 billion a year earlier.
May 17, 2026
WiseTech Stock Faces Monday Test After 10% Slide as AI Pivot Faces Scrutiny
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WiseTech Stock Faces Monday Test After 10% Slide as AI Pivot Faces Scrutiny

WiseTech Global shares closed at A$38.01 Friday, up 3.65% after a three-day slide, but remain about 10% below the prior week’s close and down 44.55% year to date. The logistics software maker reaffirmed FY26 revenue and EBITDA guidance in February, but investors are watching integration of e2open and its AI cost-cutting plan. WiseTech serves around 22,000 logistics firms in 193 countries.
May 17, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway successor update: Delta in, Amazon out
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Berkshire Hathaway successor update: Delta in, Amazon out

Berkshire Hathaway revealed a $2.65 billion stake in Delta Air Lines and sharply increased its Alphabet holdings in the first quarter, while exiting Amazon, Visa, Mastercard, and UnitedHealth. The Form 13F filing showed Berkshire held 39.8 million Delta shares and about $16.6 billion in Alphabet stock as of March 31. Greg Abel oversaw the changes after taking over as CEO. U.S. markets will react when trading resumes Monday.
May 17, 2026
Woolworths Stock Faces Next Test Ahead of ASX Open
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Woolworths Stock Faces Next Test Ahead of ASX Open

Woolworths closed Friday at A$32.98, up 1.35% for the day but down 1.8% for the week. The ASX cash market was closed at 05:11 AEST, with trading set to resume at 10 a.m. Pricing scrutiny remains high after a Federal Court ruling found Coles misled shoppers with discount claims; Woolworths faces a pending case. Both grocers are under pressure as promotion practices draw regulatory and investor focus.
May 17, 2026
South32 drops 5%, Alaska project lifts copper outlook but cost concerns remain
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South32 drops 5%, Alaska project lifts copper outlook but cost concerns remain

South32 closed Friday at A$4.21, down 5.18%, ahead of Monday’s Australian session. The company faces higher capital costs at its Hermosa project in Arizona, now estimated at $3.3 billion, with first output delayed to late 2028. The Arctic Project in Alaska, a joint venture with Trilogy Metals, gained U.S. FAST-41 permitting status last week. Broader metals and mining shares also fell Friday amid weaker copper and gold prices.
May 17, 2026
Lynas Rare Earths Faces a Monday Test After 7.7% Slide as China Curbs Keep Sector in Play
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Lynas Rare Earths Faces a Monday Test After 7.7% Slide as China Curbs Keep Sector in Play

Lynas Rare Earths closed at A$17.95 on Friday, flat for the day but down 7.7% for the week after a sharp Thursday drop. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.3% over the week. China’s export controls continue to restrict heavy rare-earth shipments, keeping supply risk high. Lynas reported March-quarter sales revenue of A$265 million and 1,996 tonnes of NdPr production.
May 17, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • How Much Is Needed in a SIPP to Achieve £3,333 Monthly Passive Income
    May 25, 2026, 11:10 AM EDT. A Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) offers upfront tax relief on contributions, aiding wealth accumulation for retirement. To target a monthly passive income of £3,333 (£39,996 annually), the required SIPP pot depends on investment yield: approximately £999,900 at 4%, £799,920 at 5%, or £666,600 at 6% yield. Combining a SIPP with a Stocks and Shares ISA can help manage tax liabilities, as ISAs provide tax-free growth and withdrawals. Around 25 FTSE 100 stocks yield 4% or more, with some exceeding 6%. Housebuilder Persimmon Plc offers a 5.5% yield but faces sector risks from rising mortgage rates and inflation. Investors should seek professional advice and consider individual circumstances before investing.