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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 17, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 17, 2026, 5:24 PM EDT Super Balances Rise for Australians From 60 to 65, Still Fall Short of ASFA Target July 17, 2026, 5:17 PM EDT. Average superannuation balances in Australia climb sharply between age 60 and 65. Women have about $285,000 at 60 and men $365,000. By 65, averages rise to $361,000 for women and $427,000 for men. These balances are still under the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) benchmark, which puts a comfortable retirement at $630,000 for singles and $730,000 for couples. Growth comes from working
July 17, 2026
Caterpillar stock holds near $768 as Wells Fargo lifts target to $870 — what investors watch next
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Caterpillar stock holds near $768 as Wells Fargo lifts target to $870 — what investors watch next

New York, Feb 25, 2026, 15:42 EST — Regular session Caterpillar moved just 0.02% higher to $768.41 as of 3:21 p.m. EST Wednesday, barely budging after Wells Fargo lifted its price target on the stock to $870 while sticking with its “Overweight” rating—signaling the bank expects outperformance. That price target reflects Wells Fargo’s view on where Caterpillar could be trading a year from now.
February 25, 2026
Lithium price jumps after Zimbabwe export ban; Albemarle and Sigma Lithium stocks leap
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Lithium price jumps after Zimbabwe export ban; Albemarle and Sigma Lithium stocks leap

New York, Feb 25, 2026, 14:44 — Regular session. China’s lithium market saw a swift jump Wednesday, with spot prices for lithium carbonate moving up to 160,000-162,000 yuan per tonne, compared to 150,000-152,000 just a day prior, according to SunSirs data. The spike followed news that Zimbabwe has stopped exporting lithium concentrates and other unprocessed minerals, tightening supply for refiners and battery manufacturers.
February 25, 2026
Bloom Energy stock hits fresh highs as Citi starts coverage — what to watch next for BE
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Bloom Energy stock hits fresh highs as Citi starts coverage — what to watch next for BE

New York, Feb 25, 2026, 2:57 PM EST — Regular session Shares of Bloom Energy surged again Wednesday, climbing roughly 6.8% to $177.46 by the afternoon. The fuel-cell company’s stock has now more than doubled year-to-date, extending its record-breaking run. https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/BLOOM-ENERGY-CORPORATION-45031987/finances/
February 25, 2026
US economic calendar today: Wall Street climbs as Nvidia looms and oil data jars energy
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US economic calendar today: Wall Street climbs as Nvidia looms and oil data jars energy

New York, Feb 25, 2026, 14:02 EST — Regular session Stocks in the U.S. climbed Wednesday, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching their highest levels in two weeks as traders looked ahead to Nvidia’s earnings after the bell. At 11:44 a.m. ET, the S&P 500 rose 0.67%, the Nasdaq jumped 1.07%, and Nvidia tacked on 2.2%. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index set a new record. “The focus on AI will continue into Nvidia’s earnings announcement,” said Bob Savage, head of markets macro strategy at BNY.
February 25, 2026
Mortgage rates today dip to 6.04% — but housing stocks slide as Fed watch intensifies
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Mortgage rates today dip to 6.04% — but housing stocks slide as Fed watch intensifies

New York, February 25, 2026, 14:12 ET — Regular session U.S. mortgage rates dipped for another session, with Bankrate reporting the average 30-year fixed coming in at 6.04% Wednesday, down from last week’s 6.19%. The 15-year fixed mortgage posted 5.45%, and the 5/1 adjustable-rate product — which resets after five years — stood at 5.34%. Selma Hepp, chief economist at Cotality, noted the Federal Reserve is taking “a cautious approach” on potential rate cuts in 2026. According to Bankrate, these are the lowest average mortgage rates seen since 2022.
February 25, 2026
Oil prices slip on surprise U.S. crude build as Iran talks, OPEC+ meeting loom
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Oil prices slip on surprise U.S. crude build as Iran talks, OPEC+ meeting loom

Houston, Feb 25, 2026, 13:02 CST — Regular session Oil slipped on Wednesday, pressured by a hefty increase in U.S. crude inventories that chipped away at the Middle East risk premium. Brent dropped 12 cents, or 0.2%, to $70.65 a barrel as of 11:16 a.m. ET. U.S. West Texas Intermediate lost 26 cents, roughly 0.4%, to trade at $65.37. “A bearish report with a large crude build,” said UBS’s Giovanni Staunovo, who noted geopolitics continue to steer the market. https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-prices-hover-near-seven-month-highs-ahead-us-iran-talks-2026-02-25/
February 25, 2026
FTSE 100 record close: HSBC jumps, Diageo tumbles, miners lift UK stocks
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FTSE 100 record close: HSBC jumps, Diageo tumbles, miners lift UK stocks

London, Feb 25, 2026, 17:56 GMT — Market closed Britain’s FTSE 100 notched another record close Wednesday, climbing 1.18% to finish at 10,806.41, as HSBC shares soared and miners rallied. HSBC jumped 7.9% after boosting a major profitability target. “The bank has slimmed down to focus on fewer regions,” noted Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell. Miners also caught a bid, with precious metal stocks up 3.8% and industrial metal names adding 3.3%. Diageo, however, tumbled 12.7% after its new chief slashed both guidance and the interim dividend. The FTSE 250 added 0.5%.
February 25, 2026
Australia stock market today: ASX 200 hits record close as Woolworths, WiseTech jump despite hot CPI
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 hits record close as Woolworths, WiseTech jump despite hot CPI

Sydney, Feb 26, 2026, 04:55 AEDT — The market has closed. Australian stocks notched a fresh record close on Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 gaining 1.2% to finish at 9,128.30. The index briefly traded at 9,130.30 earlier in the day. After a flat session Tuesday, miners surged to all-time highs, Woolworths jumped 13% on results, and tech names rallied 5.9%. “The market is focused on earnings today, not CPI,” said Hayden Beamish, portfolio manager at Endeavor Asset Management.
February 25, 2026
Coherent (COHR) stock jumps 7% to a new high — why the shares are moving now
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Coherent (COHR) stock jumps 7% to a new high — why the shares are moving now

New York, February 25, 2026, 12:16 EST — Regular session Coherent Corp surged over 7% by midday Wednesday, touching a new 52-week high as investors piled into the photonics stock. Shares listed on the NYSE traded as high as $276.50 and as low as $259, sitting at $273.26, up $18.40 on the session at 12:16 p.m. EST. That move comes right after a $254.86 close the previous day.
February 25, 2026
Applied Materials stock jumps near 52-week high as chip toolmakers rally ahead of Nvidia earnings
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Applied Materials stock jumps near 52-week high as chip toolmakers rally ahead of Nvidia earnings

New York, Feb 25, 2026, 11:44 — Regular session Applied Materials Inc. jumped 3.6% to $391.61 as of 11:44 a.m. EST Wednesday, moving within a range from $384 up to $394.39 — right at the high end of its 52-week stretch. Lam Research tacked on 2.1%, with KLA not far behind, up 2.8%. Applied’s stock, meanwhile, has surged roughly 52% year to date.
February 25, 2026
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