Stock Market 26 March 2026 - 27 March 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, 8:24 AM EDT Metlen Energy & Metals Enhances Presence in FTSE Index April 9, 2026, 8:12 AM EDT. Metlen Energy & Metals has strengthened its position within the **FTSE landscape**, reflecting growing investor confidence in the company. This move underscores Metlen's strategic growth amid shifting market dynamics. The company's inclusion in the FTSE index, a benchmark for the UK's leading stocks, signals its rising prominence in energy and metals sectors. Investors should note that this development may influence trading volumes and valuation metrics. Financial advisors recommend reviewing portfolio
April 9, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 27.03.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 27.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 27, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 27, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT 6 Key Numbers to Assess Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX:PME) Shares in 2024 March 27, 2026, 11:51 PM EDT. The Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX:PME) share price has fallen 47.13% year-to-date. Key metrics shed light on its outlook. The company, specializing in radiology IT software, posted $162 million in revenue, growing at 33.4% CAGR over three years. Its gross margin is an impressive 99.8%, reflecting core operational strength. Profit climbed from $31 million to $83 million over three years, a 39.0% CAGR. Financially, PME holds net debt
March 27, 2026
Woodside Energy Stock Price Edges Higher After Beaumont Handover, Lower-Carbon Delay Caps Gains
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Woodside Energy Stock Price Edges Higher After Beaumont Handover, Lower-Carbon Delay Caps Gains

Woodside Energy shares rose after the company took operational control of the Beaumont New Ammonia facility in Texas from OCI Global. The plant, with a capacity of up to 1.1 million tonnes a year, began output in December and has signed offtake agreements. CEO Liz Westcott took over last week. Lower-carbon supply at Beaumont faces delays due to slower demand and feedstock issues.
March 26, 2026
BHP Stock Price Slips Despite China Ore Relief as Fresh Risks Build
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BHP Stock Price Slips Despite China Ore Relief as Fresh Risks Build

BHP’s U.S.-listed shares dropped $1.51 to $68.50 Thursday as inventories of its Jimblebar iron ore at major Chinese ports fell 6% to 8.9 million tons, the lowest since January. The drawdown followed a one-week delivery reprieve from China’s state buyer amid ongoing contract talks. Rio Tinto and Vale shares also slipped. Diesel prices rose across the mining sector, adding cost pressure.
March 26, 2026
Informa Stock Price Slips as Middle East Risk Eclipses Bigger Buyback
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Informa Stock Price Slips as Middle East Risk Eclipses Bigger Buyback

Informa Plc shares fell 0.4% to 764.2p as the FTSE 100 dropped 1.3% and oil prices surged above $105 a barrel. The company delayed Middle East events amid regional tensions but reported record 2025 revenue of £4.04 billion and raised its 2026 buyback target to £250 million. Management reaffirmed 2026 guidance despite shifting event dates. About 40% of 2026 IMEA revenue is already secured.
March 26, 2026
Tesco PLC Stock Price Falls as Consumer Confidence Slumps Before April Results
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Tesco PLC Stock Price Falls as Consumer Confidence Slumps Before April Results

Tesco shares fell 1.6% to 455.1 pence Thursday after data showed UK household sentiment at a two-year low. The retailer is set to report full-year results April 16, with analysts expecting £3.096 billion in adjusted operating profit. Tesco’s market share rose to 28.7% in recent months, but the company faces rising staff costs and pressure from weak consumer confidence.
March 26, 2026
ASX Set to Fall as Oil Tops $105, Wall Street Slides on Fading Iran Ceasefire Hopes
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ASX Set to Fall as Oil Tops $105, Wall Street Slides on Fading Iran Ceasefire Hopes

ASX 200 futures fell 0.7% to 8,501 ahead of Friday’s open after Brent crude topped $105 a barrel and global equities dropped as hopes for a swift Iran ceasefire faded. Wall Street saw sharp declines, with the Nasdaq down over 10% from its October high. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, fueling oil supply concerns. Traders have now fully priced out a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut this year.
March 26, 2026
NatWest Share Price Today: Stock Under Pressure After Mentor Sale and UK Growth Cut
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NatWest Share Price Today: Stock Under Pressure After Mentor Sale and UK Growth Cut

NatWest Group shares closed at 537 pence on Thursday, down from 543 pence, after the bank agreed to sell its Mentor HR advisory arm to Empowering People Group; terms were not disclosed. The FTSE 100 dropped 1.3% as the OECD cut the UK’s 2026 growth forecast to 0.7% and raised its inflation outlook to 4.0%. Capital Group Companies trimmed its NatWest stake just below the 5% disclosure threshold.
March 26, 2026
International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) Share Price Slips Even After 115 Million Share Cancellation
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International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) Share Price Slips Even After 115 Million Share Cancellation

International Consolidated Airlines Group shares fell about 2% to 359 pence Thursday after canceling 115.5 million treasury shares, leaving the stock 23% below its Feb. 27 high. The drop tracked a broader market selloff, with the FTSE 100 down 1.3%. IAG said it still holds 89.5 million treasury shares, with 4.52 billion shares outstanding.
March 26, 2026
SSE Share Price Today: Why SSE PLC Stock Slid as Oil Surge Revived UK Rate Fears
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SSE Share Price Today: Why SSE PLC Stock Slid as Oil Surge Revived UK Rate Fears

SSE shares fell 2.95% to 2,504 pence Thursday as rising oil prices and a wider market selloff hit London stocks. The drop comes as SSE pursues a £33 billion investment plan focused on regulated electricity networks, with funding sensitive to rates and regulation. Brent crude topped $107 a barrel and markets continued to price in more Bank of England rate hikes. SSE’s near-term earnings forecast remains below last year’s level.
March 26, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Jumps and OECD Cuts Britain Growth View
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Jumps and OECD Cuts Britain Growth View

London’s FTSE 100 fell 1.3% to 9,972.17 on Thursday as oil prices surged and hopes for Middle East peace faded. The OECD cut its UK growth forecast for 2026 to 0.7% and raised its inflation outlook to 4.0%. 3i Group dropped 18% after a cautious sales outlook, while Next rose 6.4% on higher profit guidance. Consumer confidence slumped, with retail sales dropping at the fastest pace since April 2020.
March 26, 2026
Barclays PLC Share Price Falls 2.8% as Private-Credit Strain and FCA Compensation Risk Weigh on Stock
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Barclays PLC Share Price Falls 2.8% as Private-Credit Strain and FCA Compensation Risk Weigh on Stock

Barclays shares fell 2.8% in early London trading after Reuters reported the bank is retreating from some smaller collateral-backed loans following losses tied to Market Financial Solutions and Tricolor Holdings. Barclays is owed £495 million from MFS. The FTSE 100 dropped 1.1% amid broader market weakness. Investors await the FCA’s motor-finance compensation plan, which could impact several major lenders.
March 26, 2026
Rio Tinto plc (RIO) Stock Price Slips as Boyne Smelter Support Fails to Offset Mining Selloff
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Rio Tinto plc (RIO) Stock Price Slips as Boyne Smelter Support Fails to Offset Mining Selloff

Rio Tinto shares fell to 6,362 pence in London Thursday, down from 6,563 pence, amid declines across major miners. The drop follows a new A$2 billion government support package for Rio’s Boyne aluminium smelter and a surge in Asian aluminium premiums to 11-year highs. Copper earnings doubled last year, but iron ore still generates 60% of group profits. Rio’s Kennecott mine remains shut after a worker death.
March 26, 2026
Why LSEG Shares Fell: London Stock Exchange Group Hit by Market Selloff Despite £3 Billion Buyback
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Why LSEG Shares Fell: London Stock Exchange Group Hit by Market Selloff Despite £3 Billion Buyback

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.6% to 8,320 pence by 1415 GMT Thursday, underperforming despite a buyback of 352,244 shares for cancellation. The FTSE 100 dropped 1.1% amid broader market declines linked to Middle East tensions and rate hike fears. LSEG paid an average 8,516.81 pence per share in its latest buyback. The company forecasts 2026 organic income growth of 6.5% to 7.5%.
March 26, 2026
GSK Share Price Holds Near 2,057p After Two-Day Rally as Analysts Stay Cautious
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GSK Share Price Holds Near 2,057p After Two-Day Rally as Analysts Stay Cautious

GSK shares traded at 2,057p midday Thursday, up 0.15% after gains earlier in the week, even as London’s FTSE 100 dropped over 1%. The company bought 345,000 of its own shares on March 25, bringing total buybacks since Feb. 17 to 14.86 million. Recent FDA approval of Lynavoy and acquisitions of 35Pharma and RAPT Therapeutics drew attention, but broker ratings stayed cautious.
March 26, 2026
HSBC Stock Price Today: Shares Slip in Hong Kong as Oil Shock Tests AI Turnaround
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HSBC Stock Price Today: Shares Slip in Hong Kong as Oil Shock Tests AI Turnaround

HSBC Holdings’ Hong Kong-listed shares closed down 0.16% at HK$124.8 on Thursday, as rising oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions drove investors to safer assets. The Hang Seng index fell 1.9%. HSBC last month reported 2025 pretax profit of $29.9 billion and raised its profitability target, but its shares remain well below their 52-week high of HK$148.
March 26, 2026
Glencore Plc Stock Price Slips 2% After Push Toward 52-Week High
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Glencore Plc Stock Price Slips 2% After Push Toward 52-Week High

Glencore shares fell about 2% in London Thursday, trading at 528.5 pence after closing at 539.5 pence Wednesday, as mining stocks dropped across Europe. The STOXX 600 lost 1.3% and metals prices weakened while oil rose above $105 a barrel. Glencore remains exposed to both copper and coal, with coal prices up 13.2% this month. The company’s 2025 adjusted EBITDA fell 6% but beat analyst forecasts.
March 26, 2026
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