Stock Market 13 March 2026 - 16 March 2026

Glencore plc Stock Price Today: Shares Edge Higher as Rio Tinto Deal Hopes Linger
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Glencore plc Stock Price Today: Shares Edge Higher as Rio Tinto Deal Hopes Linger

Glencore shares rose to 520.6 pence in London midday trading Monday, up 2.2 pence. CEO Gary Nagle is eyeing firmer coal prices to revive a possible Rio Tinto deal after August, when takeover restrictions lift. Workers at Glencore’s Townsville copper refinery staged a four-hour strike Friday over pay. The company reported a 6% drop in 2025 adjusted EBITDA to $13.51 billion but maintained a $2 billion shareholder payout.
March 16, 2026
Suncorp Stock Rises 2.6% as Buyback, Dividend and Flood Risk Come Into Focus
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Suncorp Stock Rises 2.6% as Buyback, Dividend and Flood Risk Come Into Focus

Suncorp Group shares closed 2.6% higher at A$15.62 on Friday, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200’s 0.14% drop. The company reported about 480 insurance claims from severe flooding in Queensland and the Northern Territory this week. Suncorp’s interim dividend of 17 cents per share is due March 31. First-half natural-hazard costs reached A$1.32 billion, well above allowance.
March 14, 2026
ANZ Share Price Rises as ANZ Stock Tracks Big Four on RBA Hike Bets
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ANZ Share Price Rises as ANZ Stock Tracks Big Four on RBA Hike Bets

ANZ shares closed up 0.49% at A$37.20 Friday as investors anticipated a Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike on March 17. The bank named Tammy Medard as Group Executive, Business & Private Bank, effective May 1, and moved its half-year results release to the same date. ANZ’s first-quarter cash profit rose 17% to A$1.94 billion in February. Shares of rival banks also gained, tracking sector momentum.
March 14, 2026
Evolution Mining Share Price Falls 3% as Gold Drops and Northern Star Shock Hits ASX Miners
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Evolution Mining Share Price Falls 3% as Gold Drops and Northern Star Shock Hits ASX Miners

Evolution Mining shares fell 3.22% to A$13.51 Friday as weaker gold prices and a sector selloff hit Australian miners. Spot gold dropped 0.5% to $5,052.15 an ounce, while the ASX gold sector index lost 4.3%. Evolution’s board is set to review growth studies this quarter, with March-quarter results due April 15. Heavy rain recently forced a temporary suspension at Ernest Henry, risking lower FY26 output.
March 14, 2026
National Australia Bank Stock Price Rises: Why NAB Shares Gained on Rate-Hike Bets
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National Australia Bank Stock Price Rises: Why NAB Shares Gained on Rate-Hike Bets

National Australia Bank shares closed up 1.53% at A$47.11 on Friday, tracking gains in Commonwealth Bank and Westpac as investors braced for a likely Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike next week. Australia announced plans to release 762 million litres of fuel reserves amid shortages linked to the Iran war. Brent crude traded above $100 a barrel. NAB’s net interest margin rose to 1.80% last quarter, but its capital buffer slipped.
March 14, 2026
Woodside Energy Stock Price: Why WDS Slipped Even as Oil Topped $100
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Woodside Energy Stock Price: Why WDS Slipped Even as Oil Topped $100

Woodside Energy’s U.S.-listed shares fell 0.7% to $22.19 Friday, despite Brent crude topping $100 a barrel for the first time since August 2022. The company began drilling at its Trion project in Mexico and beat 2025 profit forecasts with $2.65 billion. Australian LNG plants are running near capacity, limiting near-term supply gains. Woodside is still searching for a permanent CEO, with several internal and external candidates in contention.
March 13, 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock Price Rises to A$173.76 as RBA Hike Bets Build
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock Price Rises to A$173.76 as RBA Hike Bets Build

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares rose 1.26% to A$173.76 Friday, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200, as traders bet on a rate hike at next week’s Reserve Bank of Australia meeting. Financial stocks gained 1%, while miners fell 2.1%. Analysts now see a 25 basis point rate increase likely on March 17. CBA’s shares remain up 20.7% over the past year, but consensus price targets sit well below current levels.
March 13, 2026
BHP Share Price Falls 2.3% as China Tightens Iron Ore Curbs, Then Softens One Ban
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BHP Share Price Falls 2.3% as China Tightens Iron Ore Curbs, Then Softens One Ban

BHP shares fell 2.3% to A$49.80 Friday after China tightened curbs on the miner’s iron ore, briefly easing only on Jimblebar fines for a week. China Mineral Resources Group told buyers they would soon be barred from taking delivery of Newman fines. Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares rose as iron ore prices jumped. BHP will pay a 73-cent interim dividend March 26.
March 13, 2026
Sunbelt Rentals Stock Price Rebounds After Forecast Lift, New $1.5 Billion Buyback
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Sunbelt Rentals Stock Price Rebounds After Forecast Lift, New $1.5 Billion Buyback

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings shares rose about 3% Friday after the company tightened full-year rental-revenue growth guidance to 2%-3% and launched a new $1.5 billion share buyback. Third-quarter revenue increased 2.7% to $2.637 billion, but net income fell to $290 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin narrowed to 41.0% from 43.5%. The stock traded near $72, recovering from Thursday’s decline.
March 13, 2026
Taylor Wimpey Share Price Today: Stock Rebounds, but Fresh Cost Fears Keep Pressure On
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Taylor Wimpey Share Price Today: Stock Rebounds, but Fresh Cost Fears Keep Pressure On

Taylor Wimpey shares closed up 1.13% at 94.68 pence Friday, still about 25% below their 52-week high. The company faces rising energy costs linked to the war in Iran and higher mortgage rates, while its 2026 profit forecast, sales rate, order book, and dividend have all fallen. Taylor Wimpey bought 5.62 million shares last week under its buyback program. Its next trading update is set for April 28.
March 13, 2026
Why Imperial Brands PLC Stock Price Rose 2.4% as Buyback Rolls On Before Key Dividend
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Why Imperial Brands PLC Stock Price Rose 2.4% as Buyback Rolls On Before Key Dividend

Imperial Brands shares climbed 2.37% to 3,201 pence Friday after the company bought back 12,064 shares for cancellation. The buybacks are part of a £1.45 billion program announced in October. Imperial’s next trading update is set for April 14, with a final dividend payment due March 31. John Rishton will become chair in December, following recent leadership changes.
March 13, 2026
TP ICAP Share Price Jumps After Record 2025 Results, £80 Million Buyback and Dividend Rise
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TP ICAP Share Price Jumps After Record 2025 Results, £80 Million Buyback and Dividend Rise

TP ICAP shares surged 10.7% after reporting record 2025 results and announcing an £80 million buyback, bucking a 0.9% drop in the FTSE 250. Revenue rose to £2.353 billion and pretax profit reached £230 million. The company maintained its 2026 outlook despite currency headwinds and said a possible minority listing of its Parameta data unit remains under review.
March 13, 2026
Bunzl plc Share Price Climbs 2% in London, but Stock Is Still 26% Off Its High
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Bunzl plc Share Price Climbs 2% in London, but Stock Is Still 26% Off Its High

Bunzl shares rose 2.13% to 2,304 pence Friday, extending a rebound despite the FTSE 100’s decline. The company reported 2025 revenue of £11.85 billion and adjusted operating profit of £910.3 million, but forecast a slightly lower margin for 2026. North America’s profit fell 11.5% last year, though management cited improved second-half performance. Annual dividend edged up 0.3% to 74.1 pence.
March 13, 2026
Admiral Group Plc Stock Price Climbs After RBC Upgrade Puts Fresh Focus on 2026 Outlook
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Admiral Group Plc Stock Price Climbs After RBC Upgrade Puts Fresh Focus on 2026 Outlook

Admiral Group shares climbed 1.9% to 3,280 pence after RBC Capital Markets upgraded the stock to “outperform” and raised its target price. The move followed Admiral’s record 2025 pre-tax profit of £957.9 million, up 16%, and a shift in capital returns toward buybacks. The FTSE 100 fell 0.43% on the day. Admiral’s board proposed a 90 pence final dividend, payable June 5.
March 13, 2026
SSE PLC stock price hits 52-week high after 3,581-MW UK capacity auction win
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SSE PLC stock price hits 52-week high after 3,581-MW UK capacity auction win

SSE plc shares hit a 52-week high of 2,757 pence on Friday, closing at 2,730 pence after securing 3,581 MW of capacity in Britain’s 2029/30 power auction. The company is seeking investor backing for a £33 billion grid and renewables expansion, while the FTSE 100 fell 0.4%. SSE’s market value stood at about £32.9 billion. The latest auction results await confirmation from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
March 13, 2026
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends Lower as Oil Shock Hits Miners, Fuels RBA Hike Bets
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends Lower as Oil Shock Hits Miners, Fuels RBA Hike Bets

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.14% at 8,617.10 on Friday, led by an 18.8% plunge in Northern Star Resources after a production warning. Miners fell 2.1% while financials gained 1%. Oil-driven inflation fears pushed rate hike bets to 80% for next week’s RBA meeting. Qantas agreed to pay A$105 million to settle a class action over COVID-era flight credits.
March 13, 2026
Autotrader share price rises 1.5% as buyback continues, Baillie Gifford trims stake
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Autotrader share price rises 1.5% as buyback continues, Baillie Gifford trims stake

Autotrader Group shares rose 1.5% to 494.8p Friday, outperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.4% drop after Baillie Gifford disclosed its stake fell just below 5% and the company announced a new buyback. The stock remains down 35% over the past year. Autotrader bought back 769,278 shares Thursday, leaving 825.1 million voting rights outstanding. Full-year results are due May 21.
March 13, 2026
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