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Shell Shares Gain as Geopolitical Tensions Drive Oil Higher
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Shell Shares Gain as Geopolitical Tensions Drive Oil Higher

Shell's stock advanced alongside rising oil prices fueled by U.S.-Iran tensions. The energy major also executed another tranche of its ongoing share repurchase plan.

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South32 Gains on Copper Rebound Amid Thin Lunar New Year Trading
Commodities Rebecca Torres

South32 Gains on Copper Rebound Amid Thin Lunar New Year Trading

South32 Ltd advanced 0.46% to close at A$4.41 on Thursday, supported by a rebound in copper prices. Trading volumes remained subdued due to the Lunar New Year holiday in China.

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Evolution Mining Rises 2.4% Amid Gold Consolidation; Director Sells $51M Stake
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Evolution Mining Rises 2.4% Amid Gold Consolidation; Director Sells $51M Stake

Evolution Mining shares advanced 2.4% to A$14.94 as gold prices consolidated. Director Jacob Klein divested a A$51 million stake, with market focus shifting to upcoming U.S. inflation figures.

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Woodside Energy Surges on Oil Price Rally Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Woodside Energy Surges on Oil Price Rally Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Woodside Energy Group Ltd advanced 4.5% to A$27.10, leading energy sector gains as oil prices rallied. The company disclosed a decline in proved reserves for 2025 ahead of its full-year report.

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Fortescue Faces Dual Catalysts with Mine Review and Earnings
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Fortescue Faces Dual Catalysts with Mine Review and Earnings

Fortescue Metals Group shares gained 0.5% as regulators began a public comment period for its proposed Wyloo North iron ore mine, with investors also positioning for the company's half-year financial results scheduled for February 25.

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Northern Star Rises as Gold Holds Near Highs Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Northern Star Rises as Gold Holds Near Highs Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data

Northern Star Resources advanced 1.2% on Thursday, ending a two-session decline. The move came as gold prices steadied near historic highs, with market focus shifting to upcoming U.S. inflation figures.

GLD
Shell Shares Hold Steady Amid Buyback Activity; Oil Prices Under Pressure
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Shell Shares Hold Steady Amid Buyback Activity; Oil Prices Under Pressure

Shell's stock remained unchanged in early London trading as the energy giant executed share repurchases, while oil prices lingered near recent lows with traders monitoring geopolitical developments and inventory data.

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Evolution Mining Extends Losses as Gold Volatility Tests Miners
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Evolution Mining Extends Losses as Gold Volatility Tests Miners

Evolution Mining shares declined 2.2% to A$14.59, marking a fifth straight day of losses. Gold rebounded 1.1% to $4,931.61 an ounce after recent declines, with traders focused on U.S. Federal Reserve policy signals.

GLD
Northern Star Retreats as Gold Holds Near $5,000 Amid Fed Watch
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Northern Star Retreats as Gold Holds Near $5,000 Amid Fed Watch

Northern Star Resources closed lower, tracking gold's consolidation near the $5,000 mark. Market focus remains on upcoming U.S. economic data and its impact on bullion.

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Evolution Mining Retreats as Gold Slips, Focus Shifts to Dividend and Outlook
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Evolution Mining Retreats as Gold Slips, Focus Shifts to Dividend and Outlook

Evolution Mining shares declined alongside weaker gold prices, with the sector index dropping 1.2%. Market attention now turns to the company's upcoming dividend and future production guidance.

GLD
Northern Star Dips as Gold Retreats; Jefferies Boosts Target
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Northern Star Dips as Gold Retreats; Jefferies Boosts Target

Northern Star Resources shares declined 0.8% to A$28.23 as gold prices softened. Jefferies increased its price target to A$35, maintaining a Buy rating.

GLD
Fortescue Shares Extend Losses Amid Iron Ore Weakness, Jefferies Cuts Target
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Fortescue Shares Extend Losses Amid Iron Ore Weakness, Jefferies Cuts Target

Fortescue Metals Group shares declined for a second consecutive session as iron ore prices remained under pressure. Analyst firm Jefferies reduced its price target on the stock.

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