Stock Market 27 March 2026 - 29 March 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
BHP Group Ltd Stock Price Defies Selloff as India Demand, Pilbara Disruption Offset China Risk
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BHP Group Ltd Stock Price Defies Selloff as India Demand, Pilbara Disruption Offset China Risk

BHP Group's U.S. shares closed up $0.97 at $69.50 on Friday, outperforming a falling market as iron ore talks with China remain unresolved and no new company disclosures emerged. Cyclone Narelle disrupted Pilbara ports, but Port Hedland stayed open. India's iron ore imports are rising, with BHP shipping rare cargoes there amid Chinese restrictions. Copper earnings surpassed iron ore for BHP in its latest results.
March 29, 2026
Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) Stock Price Faces New Test After UNITE Update, Rate Reset
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Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) Stock Price Faces New Test After UNITE Update, Rate Reset

Westpac shares closed at A$40.74 on Friday, up 0.69%, ahead of a 25-basis-point home-loan rate hike set for March 31. The bank invested A$195 million in its UNITE overhaul last quarter, reducing products by over 70% and decommissioning 180 applications. Westpac sold a 1 billion euro covered bond on March 26. Interim results are due May 5, as investors weigh higher lending rates against overhaul costs.
March 29, 2026
Why Woodside Energy Stock Price Is Back in Focus as Cyclone Narelle Deepens LNG Crunch
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Why Woodside Energy Stock Price Is Back in Focus as Cyclone Narelle Deepens LNG Crunch

Woodside Energy said Sunday that Tropical Cyclone Narelle continues to disrupt output at its Karratha gas plant, a key North West Shelf LNG hub. Chevron’s Wheatstone facility also remains partly offline after storm damage, deepening a global LNG supply crunch following Qatar’s shutdown. Woodside shares rose 0.26% in Sydney Friday. Port of Dampier reopened, but cargo imports are still suspended due to damage.
March 29, 2026
NAB share price outlook: National Australia Bank Limited stock enters Monday under pressure after 8% weekly slide
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NAB share price outlook: National Australia Bank Limited stock enters Monday under pressure after 8% weekly slide

National Australia Bank shares closed at A$41.99 Friday, down 1.34% on the day and 7.9% over five sessions, now 12.4% below February’s record. The bank faces pressure after proposing about 170 job cuts in Australia and shifting roles offshore, while the Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates to 4.1% amid rising oil prices and Middle East tensions.
March 29, 2026
AIA Group Stock in Focus as Insurer Sets March 30 Start for $1.74 Billion Buyback
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AIA Group Stock in Focus as Insurer Sets March 30 Start for $1.74 Billion Buyback

AIA Group said it will start a US$1.743 billion share buyback on March 30, running up to four months, after a sharp stock drop linked to confusion over an $18 billion debt programme. The insurer’s 2025 value of new business rose 15% to US$5.516 billion, with Hong Kong leading growth. The board raised the final dividend 10%. AIA received a waiver to allow buybacks during restricted trading periods.
March 29, 2026
Meituan Stock Faces New Test After 2025 Loss as China Delivery Price War Hits Margins
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Meituan Stock Faces New Test After 2025 Loss as China Delivery Price War Hits Margins

Meituan reported a 23.35 billion yuan net loss for 2025, reversing a 35.81 billion yuan profit in 2024, as costs and promotions surged. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 4.1% to 92.1 billion yuan, but core local commerce swung to a 10.05 billion yuan operating loss. Hong Kong shares closed at HK$85.90 Friday, down 0.9%, after Beijing signaled it wants to cool the food-delivery price war.
March 29, 2026
Tencent Stock News: Fresh Buyback Filing Lands as AI Push Tests 0700.HK
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Tencent Stock News: Fresh Buyback Filing Lands as AI Push Tests 0700.HK

Tencent repurchased 610,000 shares for HK$300.7 million on March 27, following a 590,000-share buyback the previous day, filings showed. The company said 2026 buybacks will be lower than last year’s HK$80 billion as it increases AI spending and raises dividends. Tencent reported Q4 revenue of 194.4 billion yuan and net profit of 58.26 billion yuan. Shares closed Friday at HK$493.40, down 0.44%.
March 29, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.03.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 29, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Dunelm Group Analysts Divided as £11.93 Fair Value Target Holds March 29, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT. Analysts are split on the Dunelm Group's (LSE:DNLM) £11.93 per share fair value target. JPMorgan and Jefferies raised their outlooks, signaling confidence in the company's execution and risk-reward balance at recent prices. In contrast, Panmure Liberum downgraded Dunelm, citing concerns that the current valuation may be overly optimistic and reflecting execution risks. The stock is set for a share buyback starting February 2026, authorized for up to 20 million
March 29, 2026
ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Australian Stock Market Snaps Losing Streak as Oil Shock Keeps Pressure On
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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Australian Stock Market Snaps Losing Streak as Oil Shock Keeps Pressure On

The S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday at 8,516.30, down 0.11% for the day but up about 1% for the week, ending a three-week losing streak. Energy stocks rose while tech and financials fell, with NextDC dropping 7.9%. The Reserve Bank of Australia warned that a prolonged Middle East conflict could raise prices and hurt growth. Brent crude climbed 4.22% after the ASX closed.
March 28, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Clings to Weekly Gain While FTSE 250 Sinks on War Fears
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Clings to Weekly Gain While FTSE 250 Sinks on War Fears

Britain’s FTSE 100 closed at 9,967.35 on Friday, down 0.05% for the day but up slightly for the week. The FTSE 250 fell 1.56% to 20,964.75, losing over 1.7% for the week as domestic stocks lagged. Retail sales dropped 0.4% in February, and consumer confidence hit an 11-month low. Brent crude settled above $112 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remained blocked.
March 28, 2026
Westpac Share Price: Why the Stock Closed Higher After UNITE Update
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Westpac Share Price: Why the Stock Closed Higher After UNITE Update

Westpac shares rose 0.69% to A$40.74 after the bank confirmed its UNITE overhaul had moved from planning to execution, with A$195 million invested in the first quarter. The bank sold a 1 billion euro covered bond and said the cost to build its mortgage tech system rose to A$285 million. About 75,000 commercial accounts will migrate by 2028. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates to 4.1% this month.
March 27, 2026
Woodside Energy Stock Price Edges Up as LNG Markets Tighten Despite Beaumont Delay
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Woodside Energy Stock Price Edges Up as LNG Markets Tighten Despite Beaumont Delay

Woodside Energy shares rose 0.26% to A$34.47 Friday as Brent crude climbed 4.2% amid Middle East tensions. Production at Woodside’s Karratha gas plant was disrupted by Cyclone Narelle, while the company assumed control of the Beaumont New Ammonia facility in Texas. CEO Liz Westcott is prioritizing new investors for Louisiana LNG as Woodside faces a softer 2026 production outlook.
March 27, 2026
BHP Stock Price Today: Shares Beat Wall Street Selloff as Pilbara Risks Stay in View
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BHP Stock Price Today: Shares Beat Wall Street Selloff as Pilbara Risks Stay in View

BHP Group's U.S. shares rose 1.1% to $69.24 Friday, outperforming a falling S&P 500 and Nasdaq as oil prices jumped on Middle East tensions. Port Hedland, BHP’s key iron ore hub, stayed open despite Cyclone Narelle, limiting immediate disruption. The miner paid a 73-cent dividend Thursday and will release its next operational review April 22. Copper now accounts for over half of BHP’s first-half EBITDA, overtaking iron ore.
March 27, 2026
Autodesk Stock Back in Focus After Arete Cuts Target, Morgan Stanley Sticks With $350
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Autodesk Stock Back in Focus After Arete Cuts Target, Morgan Stanley Sticks With $350

Autodesk shares fell 3.5% to $231.55 by 3:37 p.m. EDT Friday as the Nasdaq dropped 1.97%. Arete Research lowered its price target to $456 from $460 but kept a buy rating. Morgan Stanley reiterated Overweight and a $350 target on March 18, citing stable reseller checks. Autodesk reported Q4 revenue up 19% to $1.957 billion and guided fiscal 2027 revenue to $8.10–$8.17 billion.
March 27, 2026
Haleon PLC Stock Price Today: Q1 Memo Keeps 2026 Growth Questions Alive
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Haleon PLC Stock Price Today: Q1 Memo Keeps 2026 Growth Questions Alive

Haleon shares held near 366 pence Friday after the company reaffirmed 2026 organic revenue growth guidance of 3% to 5% in a pre-results memo. The note flagged a weak Q1 cold and flu season and a 0.4% North America sales decline in 2025. Oral Health grew 7.9% last year, while Asia Pacific rose 5.2%. Haleon also began a £500 million share buyback programme this month.
March 27, 2026
RELX Stock Near 2,400p as Fresh £350 Million Buyback Meets AI Doubts
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RELX Stock Near 2,400p as Fresh £350 Million Buyback Meets AI Doubts

RELX shares traded at 2,393 pence Friday after the group filed to admit 72,000 new shares under its employee plan, with trading set for March 30. The company recently launched a £350 million buyback and reported 2025 revenue of £9.59 billion. Shares remain well below last year’s high after a sector-wide selloff linked to AI competition. RELX’s annual meeting is scheduled for April 23.
March 27, 2026
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