Stock Market 29 March 2026 - 1 April 2026

Academy Sports Shares Could Move 8% Next Week as Wall Street Eyes Key Figure
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Academy Sports Shares Could Move 8% Next Week as Wall Street Eyes Key Figure

Academy Sports and Outdoors shares fell 2.3% to $51.38 ahead of fiscal Q1 results due June 9. Options markets imply an 8.2% move on earnings, with analysts expecting EPS of 94 cents and revenue of $1.44 billion. The company raised its Q1 sales outlook to up 6%-7% and plans to update 2026 guidance. Academy opened two stores in Q1 and expects 20-25 new locations in 2026.
June 3, 2026
Barclays PLC buyback tops 105 million shares as fresh risks test £15 billion return plan
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Barclays PLC buyback tops 105 million shares as fresh risks test £15 billion return plan

Barclays said it has repurchased 105.5 million shares since Feb. 10 as part of a £1 billion buyback, reducing its voting share capital to 13.73 billion shares at March-end. The move follows a 5.6 pence dividend payout and comes as the bank faces risks from UK car-finance compensation costs and private credit shortfalls. Barclays shares rose up to 4.1% on Wednesday amid sector gains.
April 1, 2026
Macquarie Share Price Outlook: Analysts Still See 16% Upside After Volatile March
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Macquarie Share Price Outlook: Analysts Still See 16% Upside After Volatile March

Macquarie Group shares closed March 31 at A$201.93, with broker targets averaging A$233.70 for the next year, according to MarketScreener. The company reports full-year results May 8 after assets under management rose 3% last quarter to A$736.1 billion. RBA minutes show uncertainty on rates, and Macquarie recently withdrew from a Kuwait pipeline bid due to Middle East conflict.
March 31, 2026
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rebounds at Close, Still Suffers Worst Month Since 2022
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rebounds at Close, Still Suffers Worst Month Since 2022

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.3% to 8,481.80 on March’s final day, but still posted its steepest monthly drop since June 2022. Financials and tech hit multi-year lows as oil prices and rate hike fears weighed on sentiment. Consumer confidence fell to a record low of 58.8. Miners headed for their worst month since 2015, while energy stocks surged on oil above $100.
March 31, 2026
FTSE 100 Today: UK Stock Market Closes Higher, but March Is Worst Since 2020
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FTSE 100 Today: UK Stock Market Closes Higher, but March Is Worst Since 2020

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.48% at 10,176.45 on Tuesday, but both it and the FTSE 250 ended their longest winning streaks in years, capping their worst month since 2020. Unilever dropped 7.2% after announcing talks with McCormick, while Raspberry Pi surged 47% on strong earnings. Investors now expect up to three Bank of England rate hikes this year after earlier anticipating cuts.
March 31, 2026
Compass Group Shares Rise Ahead of April 1 USD Switch on London Stock Exchange
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Compass Group Shares Rise Ahead of April 1 USD Switch on London Stock Exchange

Compass Group will switch the trading currency of its London-listed shares to U.S. dollars on April 1, aiming to cut foreign-exchange volatility. Shares rose 0.8% to 2,097 pence by midday Tuesday. The change follows Compass’s 2024 shift to dollar reporting and comes as North America remains its largest market. The move will not affect Compass’s FTSE 100 index status or London Stock Exchange listing.
March 31, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 31.03.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 31.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 31, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 31, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT Cassius Mining (ASX:CMD) Updates on Gold Projects and Operational Activity March 31, 2026, 11:56 PM EDT. Cassius Mining (ASX:CMD) is advancing its gold projects with focused operational activity. The company continues exploration and development efforts aimed at expanding its resource base. Recent updates highlight progress in key areas, reflecting Cassius's commitment to enhancing shareholder value. Market participants watch closely as CMD executes its strategic initiatives in the gold sector. Investors are advised to consider professional guidance when evaluating such opportunities. Cassius Mining, gold projects, ASX,
March 31, 2026
Wall Street Rebounds, but Dow and Nasdaq Stay in Correction as Oil Shock Deepens
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Wall Street Rebounds, but Dow and Nasdaq Stay in Correction as Oil Shock Deepens

The Dow rose 324 points by midday Monday but remained in correction, with Brent crude near $113 as Middle East fighting widened and oil surged 60% in March. U.S. and European bond markets showed signs of stress, and Morgan Stanley cut its global equities outlook to neutral. President Trump warned Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also stayed well below recent highs.
March 30, 2026
Informa Plc accelerates share buyback, cancels 1.9 million shares as stock stays off highs
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Informa Plc accelerates share buyback, cancels 1.9 million shares as stock stays off highs

Informa Plc bought back 1.897 million shares last week for cancellation at an average 756.55 pence each, reducing its share count to 1.274 billion. The company raised its 2026 buyback target to £250 million and reported £4.04 billion in 2025 revenue. Some Middle East events have been delayed to late 2026 due to the Iran war. Shares closed Monday at 745.8 pence, down 25% from November’s high.
March 30, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Jumps 1.6% as Oil Rally Lifts Shell, BP and Rio Tinto
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Jumps 1.6% as Oil Rally Lifts Shell, BP and Rio Tinto

The FTSE 100 jumped 1.6% to 10,127.96 on Monday, led by oil and mining stocks as Brent crude briefly topped $115 a barrel amid Middle East supply fears. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.05%. Sterling hit a three-week low against the euro, and UK two-year bond yields surged as traders shifted to expect more Bank of England rate hikes. Mortgage approvals rose to 62,600 in February.
March 30, 2026
Australia Stock Market Slips as Westpac Leads Bank Selloff, Rio Tinto and South32 Surge
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Australia Stock Market Slips as Westpac Leads Bank Selloff, Rio Tinto and South32 Surge

Australian shares fell 0.6% Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing at 8,461 as banks and tech stocks dropped and miners gained on surging oil and aluminium prices. Westpac now expects three RBA rate hikes by August, while Canberra halved fuel excise for three months. Rio Tinto rose 4.9% and Westpac fell 4%. Brent crude neared $115 a barrel after its steepest March rise on record.
March 30, 2026
RELX PLC shares rise as buyback tests whether AI fears have gone too far
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RELX PLC shares rise as buyback tests whether AI fears have gone too far

RELX PLC shares climbed 1.9% to 2,438 pence in London on Monday after the company extended its buyback plan, authorizing up to £350 million in repurchases through April 22. The move follows a completed £450 million tranche and is part of a £2.25 billion program for 2026. RELX reported a 9% rise in adjusted operating profit in February. The company’s annual general meeting is set for April 23.
March 30, 2026
Barclays PLC Cancels 21.3 Million Shares Ahead of FCA Motor Finance Decision
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Barclays PLC Cancels 21.3 Million Shares Ahead of FCA Motor Finance Decision

Barclays bought back 21.3 million shares last week, extending its £1 billion repurchase plan ahead of a key UK motor finance compensation ruling. The Financial Conduct Authority warned consumers not to use claims firms, which could take up to 30% of payouts. Barclays’ share capital will fall to 13.7 billion after cancellation. The bank faces uncertainty over potential compensation costs tied to motor finance commissions.
March 30, 2026
Anglo American plc Shares Open Higher in London as Miners Rally; Gemco and Teck Stay in Focus
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Anglo American plc Shares Open Higher in London as Miners Rally; Gemco and Teck Stay in Focus

Anglo American shares opened 0.5% higher at 3,076 pence in London on Monday, topping Friday’s close. The move came as miners rose after Rio Tinto resumed Pilbara iron ore operations post-cyclone, though Anglo’s Gemco manganese mine remains shut. Anglo is preparing to delist from the Swiss exchange ahead of its Teck merger. The company cut 2026 copper guidance in February and posted a $3.7 billion annual loss.
March 30, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 30.03.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 30.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 30, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 30, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT Bounty Oil & Gas Proposes Multi-Step Recapitalisation Plan Including $4 Million Raise March 30, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT. Bounty Oil & Gas N.L. (ASX:BUY) announced a multi-step recapitalisation plan featuring convertible notes issuance and a $4 million placement. The plan aims to tackle working capital needs and reduce short-term liabilities by converting $200,000 of debt into equity, with a 30-for-1 consolidation of securities. Convertible notes worth AUD 39,000 and loan notes totaling AUD 260,000 form part of the restructuring. Shareholder approval is required at a
March 30, 2026
Whitehaven Coal Limited shares rise even after CEO, chairman sell stock
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Whitehaven Coal Limited shares rise even after CEO, chairman sell stock

Whitehaven Coal shares jumped 4.9% to A$9.23 on March 27, despite CEO Paul Flynn and Chairman Mark Vaile selling a combined A$10.1 million in stock this month. The company faces an April cash outflow for its Daunia and Blackwater mine purchase and is seeking to refinance a US$1.1 billion facility. Dimensional Entities disclosed a 5% stake. First-half revenue fell 28% to A$2.48 billion; EBITDA dropped 54% to A$446 million.
March 29, 2026
Australia Stock Market Week Ahead: Oil Spike, RBA Minutes, China PMI Put ASX on Alert
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Australia Stock Market Week Ahead: Oil Spike, RBA Minutes, China PMI Put ASX on Alert

The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.11% lower at 8,516.30 on Friday but ended the week up 1.0%, as Brent crude climbed above $112 a barrel and Wall Street fell sharply. The Reserve Bank of Australia will release March meeting minutes Tuesday after raising its cash rate to 4.10%. China’s March manufacturing PMI and key Australian economic data are due this week. Miners face rising diesel costs, with a 10-cent increase costing top firms $500 million.
March 29, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Week Ahead Faces Oil Shock, GDP Test and Good Friday Closure
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Week Ahead Faces Oil Shock, GDP Test and Good Friday Closure

The FTSE 100 slipped 0.05% Friday and the FTSE 250 dropped 1.5%, both heading for steep monthly losses as oil prices surged and Middle East tensions persisted. The OECD cut its UK 2026 growth forecast to 0.7% and raised inflation expectations to 4%. London trading will pause for holidays April 3 and 6, delaying reaction to U.S. jobs data. Retail sales fell 0.4% in February and consumer confidence hit an 11-month low.
March 29, 2026
Fortescue Set to Pay A$0.62 Dividend as Macquarie Upgrade Pushes Shares Back Above A$20
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Fortescue Set to Pay A$0.62 Dividend as Macquarie Upgrade Pushes Shares Back Above A$20

Fortescue Ltd will pay its A$0.62 interim dividend Monday, after shares closed at A$20.19 Friday following a Macquarie upgrade and A$22 target. February’s half-year profit rose 23% to $1.91 billion on record shipments and higher ore prices. Shareholders opting for stock will receive shares at A$19.2518. Fuel costs remain a risk, with a 10-cent diesel price change costing Fortescue $70 million.
March 29, 2026
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  • Biome Australia to Onshore Activated Probiotics Production for Margin Boost
    June 3, 2026, 2:30 AM EDT. Biome Australia (ASX: BIO) has inked a manufacturing deal with Specialty Probiotics Australia to produce its Activated Probiotics range domestically. This strategic move aims to streamline the supply chain by reducing reliance on international freight, enabling smaller batch sizes, and improving stock turnover. Biome expects onshore production to lift gross margins from 61% to over 65% within 18 months, starting with the first commercial batch in September. The company will maintain European manufacturing for regional markets to ensure supply diversity. CEO Blair Vega Norfolk called the shift a key step in Biome's long-term Vision 27 ITALS plan, enhancing control over manufacturing inputs, intellectual property, and product quality. CFO Lauren Dwyer highlighted margin gains without capital expenditure, underscoring Biome's disciplined financial management.