News 3 April 2026 - 6 April 2026

UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 09.04.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 09.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 3:09 AM EDT FTSE 100 Futures Rise as Oil Prices Edge Up Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions April 9, 2026, 3:08 AM EDT. FTSE 100 futures are pointing higher as oil prices rise slightly following a tense ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. The two-week truce has faced challenges, with reports of drone interceptions by UAE and Kuwait, and Iranian threats over Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Asian stocks fell led by Japan's Nikkei (-0.75%) and South Korea's KOSPI (-1.61%), while U.S. futures dipped after six consecutive days of
April 9, 2026
3i Group Share Price: Why Action’s U.S. Push Has Investors Watching May Results
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3i Group Share Price: Why Action’s U.S. Push Has Investors Watching May Results

Tesco recalled The Curing Barn British Bresaola 60g after the Food Standards Agency found Listeria monocytogenes in the product, advising customers not to eat it and to return packs with code WLRC J1Z2 0WD0 J85J, use-by June 10, 2026. The recall comes days before Tesco’s annual results, as grocery inflation holds at 4.3% and the chain’s market share rises to 28%.
April 6, 2026
Glencore plc Faces New Mount Isa Test as Jervois Copper Project May Bypass Smelter
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Glencore plc Faces New Mount Isa Test as Jervois Copper Project May Bypass Smelter

Developers of the Jervois copper project are considering refining options that could bypass Glencore’s Mount Isa smelter, the Australian Financial Review reported Monday. The move comes after KGL Resources signed a US$300 million streaming deal to fund Jervois and as Mount Isa faces feed shortages following the 2025 closure of its main mine. Glencore relies on outside concentrate and government support to keep the smelter running.
April 6, 2026
RELX Shares Back in Focus Ahead of April Update as AI Bet, Buyback Face Fresh Test
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RELX Shares Back in Focus Ahead of April Update as AI Bet, Buyback Face Fresh Test

RELX’s U.S. shares rose 0.3% to $33.71 ahead of its April 23 trading update, with investors watching for signs of AI-driven disruption in its legal software business. The company launched a £350 million buyback in March, repurchasing 3.43 million shares in late March and 31.06 million since January. RELX projects 2025 revenue of £9.6 billion and adjusted operating profit of £3.3 billion.
April 6, 2026
Why Rio Tinto plc Is in Focus as Oil Spike Tests Pilbara Recovery Ahead of Dividend Date
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Why Rio Tinto plc Is in Focus as Oil Spike Tests Pilbara Recovery Ahead of Dividend Date

Rio Tinto’s U.S.-listed shares fell 0.5% to $94.01 on Monday as investors weighed cyclone-hit Pilbara iron ore output against rising energy costs, with London and Australia markets closed for Easter. The miner expects to ship 8 million tonnes less iron ore after two cyclones but aims to recover half. Brent crude rose to $109.13 a barrel. Rio’s final dividend payment is set for April 16.
April 6, 2026
HSBC Australia Sale Reignites as Blackstone Eyes A$26 Billion Loan Book
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HSBC Australia Sale Reignites as Blackstone Eyes A$26 Billion Loan Book

Blackstone is preparing an early bid for HSBC’s A$26 billion Australian loan book, with offers due by late April, according to The Australian. Citi is handling the sale, which also includes A$16 billion in deposits. The process follows HSBC’s decision to narrow its sale plan and ongoing efforts to exit lower-return businesses. The deal’s outcome remains uncertain due to regulatory and operational hurdles.
April 6, 2026
Virgin Australia Doha Flights Canceled Until June 15 as Qatar Airways Rebuilds Network

Virgin Australia Doha Flights Canceled Until June 15 as Qatar Airways Rebuilds Network

Virgin Australia has canceled all Qatar Airways-operated flights between Australia and Doha until at least June 15, disrupting one-stop travel options to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Passengers can rebook, take a credit, or request a refund. Qantas and Emirates have adjusted schedules as Gulf routes remain limited. Up to 30% of Australia-Europe capacity has been lost, according to industry experts.
April 6, 2026
Why Unilever PLC’s $65 Billion McCormick Deal Still Has Investors on Edge
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Why Unilever PLC’s $65 Billion McCormick Deal Still Has Investors on Edge

Unilever shares traded at $55.45 in U.S. premarket Monday, down about 60 cents after last week's deal to merge its food business with McCormick. The $45 billion transaction gives Unilever and its shareholders 65% of the combined company and $15.7 billion in cash. The deal uses a Reverse Morris Trust structure and is expected to close by mid-2027. Some investors remain cautious due to regulatory risks and integration challenges.
April 6, 2026
OpenAI IPO Plans Hit Internal Rift as CFO Sarah Friar Questions Sam Altman’s 2026 Timeline
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OpenAI IPO Plans Hit Internal Rift as CFO Sarah Friar Questions Sam Altman’s 2026 Timeline

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar has warned internally that the company may not be ready for an IPO as soon as late 2026, citing unfinished compliance work and high spending, The Information reported. CEO Sam Altman wants to move faster. Friar has raised concerns OpenAI could burn more than $200 billion before turning cash-flow positive. OpenAI recently closed a $122 billion funding round at an $852 billion valuation.
April 6, 2026
BP PLC Faces High-Stakes AGM Test After ISS Opposes Climate Reporting Rollback

BP PLC Faces High-Stakes AGM Test After ISS Opposes Climate Reporting Rollback

Proxy adviser ISS has urged BP shareholders to reject the board’s plan to drop two longstanding climate-reporting commitments ahead of the April 23 annual meeting. The recommendation challenges new CEO Meg O’Neill days into her tenure and comes as BP seeks to scale back climate disclosures required since 2015 and 2019. Investors managing €900 billion have also called for a “no” vote and may pursue legal action.
April 6, 2026
Shell Plc Q1 Profit Outlook Climbs as Oil Holds Above $107 Before April 8 Update
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Shell Plc Q1 Profit Outlook Climbs as Oil Holds Above $107 Before April 8 Update

Shell will update investors Wednesday as Brent crude trades above $107 a barrel and supply disruptions persist near the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts have raised Shell’s first-quarter profit estimates by 15% after oil prices surged in March. The company reported $3.3 billion net profit last quarter and kept its $3.5 billion buyback. Part of Shell’s Pearl plant in Qatar was damaged in recent attacks.
April 6, 2026
Lloyds Keeps £1.95 Billion Motor Finance Pot as April Dividend, Q1 Update Loom
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Lloyds Keeps £1.95 Billion Motor Finance Pot as April Dividend, Q1 Update Loom

Lloyds Banking Group will keep its £1.95 billion motor finance provision unchanged after reviewing the UK’s final compensation rules for mis-sold car loans. The bank said no adjustment is needed for now, with a further update due in its first-quarter results on April 29. The FCA’s scheme covers 12.1 million agreements and expects firms to pay about £7.5 billion in redress.
April 6, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 06.04.2026

UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 06.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 6, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 6, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Sports Entertainment Group (ASX:SEG) Nears Profitability with Strong Growth Forecast April 6, 2026, 11:51 PM EDT. Sports Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SEG) is poised to shift from losses to profits, with analysts predicting breakeven by 2026 after narrowing its trailing twelve-month loss to AU$952,000. The company, operating in sports media and entertainment in Australia, aims to hit positive earnings of AU$5.2 million next year, requiring an aggressive 52% annual growth rate. Despite a recent AU$5.1 million loss, SEG's capital structure shows moderate risk with debt constituting
April 6, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 05.04.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 05.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 5, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 5, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT PageGroup Shares Valuation Cut as Analysts Lower Price Targets Amid Earnings Reset April 5, 2026, 11:51 PM EDT. Analysts have reduced PageGroup's (LSE: PAGE) fair value estimate by 13% to £2.42 per share, reflecting lowered expectations amid structural challenges in the European Business and Employment Services sector. Price targets now range between £2.15 and £2.25, with Jefferies and Investec maintaining Hold ratings despite the cautious tone. Jefferies lowered its target from £2.55, citing cyclical headwinds and prolonged lower earnings. Investec shifted from Buy to Hold,
April 5, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 04.04.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 04.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 4, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 4, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT ANZ Shares Valuation: PE Ratio and Sector Comparison Analysis April 4, 2026, 11:49 PM EDT. ANZ Banking Group shares trade around $37, with a price-earnings ratio (PER) of 17x, slightly below the banking sector average of 19x. The PER compares share price to full-year earnings and helps assess if shares are over- or undervalued. Analysts compare ANZ's PER to peers like NAB and CBA to estimate fair value, multiplying earnings per share ($2.15 for FY24) by sector average PER to gauge relative pricing. However, PER
April 4, 2026
Shell Plc Eyes Shenandoah Stake as Oil Shock Sends Majors Chasing Safer U.S. Barrels
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Shell Plc Eyes Shenandoah Stake as Oil Shock Sends Majors Chasing Safer U.S. Barrels

Shell is considering a bid for a 51% stake in the Shenandoah offshore oil field in the U.S. Gulf, sources said, as sellers Beacon Offshore and HEQ Deepwater seek buyers. The field began producing in July 2025 and hit 100,000 barrels per day within 75 days. Brent crude settled at $109.03 after Trump threatened more attacks on Iran. Initial bids for Shenandoah are expected in the coming weeks.
April 3, 2026
Lloyds Banking Group plc Sticks With £1.95 Billion Motor Finance Provision as FCA Trims Redress Bill
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Lloyds Banking Group plc Sticks With £1.95 Billion Motor Finance Provision as FCA Trims Redress Bill

Lloyds Banking Group said it will not increase its £1.95 billion provision for motor-finance mis-selling after reviewing final FCA rules. The FCA cut the sector’s total bill to £9.1 billion and narrowed eligibility to 12.1 million car loans. Lloyds shares fell 1.6% after the update. The bank warned that response rates, costs, and litigation remain uncertain.
April 3, 2026
Ryanair Expands Morocco Routes as Leeds-Bradford-Agadir and Valencia-Rabat Flights Take Off
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Ryanair Expands Morocco Routes as Leeds-Bradford-Agadir and Valencia-Rabat Flights Take Off

Ryanair launched new flights from Leeds Bradford to Agadir and from Valencia to Rabat on March 31, marking the start of its summer 2026 schedule. The Leeds Bradford-Agadir and Valencia-Rabat routes will run four times a week. Rabat also appears in Milan Bergamo Airport’s expanded summer network, which now covers 152 routes in 44 countries. Ryanair’s new Rabat base opens in April, increasing summer seat capacity by 45%.
April 3, 2026
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