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Australian Shares Rise as Market Awaits Key Inflation Data
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Australian Shares Rise as Market Awaits Key Inflation Data

The ASX 200 rose 0.41% to 8,657 on Friday, ahead of crucial April inflation data that could shape RBA policy. Miners and energy stocks outperformed.

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FTSE 100 Gains on Rate Optimism, Faces Iran Risk and Retail Data
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FTSE 100 Gains on Rate Optimism, Faces Iran Risk and Retail Data

The FTSE 100 rose 2.66% last week, breaking a four-week losing streak as traders scaled back BoE rate hike bets. Weak retail sales and PMI data, along with Iran tensions, keep markets cautious.

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Asian Markets Brace for Key Week as Oil, Yields, and AI Dominate
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Asian Markets Brace for Key Week as Oil, Yields, and AI Dominate

Asian markets enter a crucial week with oil above $103, US yields at 4.558%, and AI optimism from Nvidia and Lenovo. China cracks down on cross-border brokers, while key data includes US PCE and Tokyo CPI.

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Exxon Mobil Slips Ahead of Annual Meeting, Venezuela Talks
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Exxon Mobil Slips Ahead of Annual Meeting, Venezuela Talks

Exxon Mobil shares fell 1.9% for the week, closing at $154.92, as investors weighed volatile crude prices and potential Venezuela oil deals ahead of the annual meeting and vote on moving legal base to Texas.

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Constellation Energy Rises on Grid Reliability and AI Power Demand
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Constellation Energy Rises on Grid Reliability and AI Power Demand

Constellation Energy closed at $294.07, up 12.2% for the week, after a DOE emergency order kept Eddystone units running and PJM moved up capacity procurement.

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JNJ Stock Rises on China Approval and Digital Surgery Deal
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JNJ Stock Rises on China Approval and Digital Surgery Deal

Johnson & Johnson shares gained 1.13% Friday to $234.34, climbing 3.4% for the week, buoyed by a Chinese approval of its drug nipocalimab and a new digital surgery partnership in Abu Dhabi.

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Eaton Stock Rebounds as Data Center Demand and Dividend Loom
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Eaton Stock Rebounds as Data Center Demand and Dividend Loom

Eaton shares rebounded 2.58% to $391.35 on Friday, paring weekly losses. Market focus shifts to the company's May 29 dividend and ongoing data-center demand.

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McDonald's Stock Rises on Week Despite Margin Worries
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McDonald's Stock Rises on Week Despite Margin Worries

McDonald's shares gained 2.1% for the week, closing at $282.27, while the company announced a $1.86 quarterly dividend. Margin concerns remain a key focus.

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Devon Energy's $2.6B Permian Deal Faces Investor Scrutiny
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Devon Energy's $2.6B Permian Deal Faces Investor Scrutiny

Devon Energy closed at $47.22 Friday after a 4.6% weekly drop, as analysts question the $2.6 billion Delaware Basin deal. Investors await Tuesday's market open for full reaction.

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NextEra Shares Retreat Ahead of Holiday; Market Awaits Dominion Deal Test
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NextEra Shares Retreat Ahead of Holiday; Market Awaits Dominion Deal Test

NextEra Energy shares closed at $88.55 Friday, down 5.2% for the week, after unveiling a $66.8B all-stock merger with Dominion Energy. Trading resumes Tuesday.

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Procter & Gamble Stock Gains 0.73% as Inflation Risks Loom
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Procter & Gamble Stock Gains 0.73% as Inflation Risks Loom

Procter & Gamble shares closed Friday at $144.44, up 0.73%, with a 2% weekly gain. The company faces a $1 billion post-tax profit hit from higher oil prices and tariff costs.

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Disney Faces Holiday Weekend Uncertainty Amid Streaming and Macro Risks
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Disney Faces Holiday Weekend Uncertainty Amid Streaming and Macro Risks

Disney shares edged up 0.3% for the week, closing at $103.00 before the long weekend. Investors eye box office performance of 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' and upcoming PCE inflation data.

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