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Ampol Dividend Deadline Looms Amid Refining, Regulatory Pressures
Ampol shares will trade ex-dividend on March 6 for a fully franked 60-cent final dividend, with payment set for April 2. Investors weigh this income against falling refinery margins and an ongoing competition review of its proposed EG Australia takeover.
Woodside Directors Increase Holdings Amid Leadership Transition
Woodside Energy's board-linked trustee purchased shares for seven non-executive directors, signaling confidence during a CEO search and major project negotiations. The company's Scarborough project is 94% complete.
IPH Launches Share Buyback, ASX Rises on Tech Gains
IPH Limited initiates a share repurchase program for up to 12.23 million shares, coinciding with a market rebound led by technology and healthcare sectors. Several stocks face valuation reassessments amid shifting investor sentiment.
JPMorgan CEO Urges Banks to Bolster Cyber Defenses Amid Rising Iran Tensions
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has cautioned financial institutions to prepare for potential cyber retaliation linked to Middle East tensions. U.S. intelligence indicates increased threat activity from groups aligned with Iran.
Tesla Shares Surge on Bank of America Upgrade Amid Mixed European Signals
Tesla shares gained 3.4% to $406.10 following a bullish upgrade from Bank of America, despite a 45% drop in UK February sales and uncertainty around European automakers joining its 2026 emissions credit pool.
Caterpillar Gains as Dow Stabilizes; CONEXPO Tech and Jobs Data in Focus
Caterpillar shares advanced 1.6% to $733.99, providing a key lift to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The industrial giant highlighted innovation at the CONEXPO trade show while warning of a significant global technician shortage.
GE Vernova Gains on Italian Wind Deal and $30M Grid Plant Investment
GE Vernova's stock advanced following new Italian contracts for wind turbines and grid equipment, alongside a $30 million manufacturing expansion near Milan.
Indian Markets Plunge on Oil Surge, Rupee Hits Record Low
Indian equities extended losses for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, driven by a sharp spike in oil prices and geopolitical tensions. The rupee tumbled to a historic low beyond 92 against the US dollar.
SanDisk Rebounds 4% as Geopolitical Fears Ease, AI Demand Supports
SanDisk shares climbed roughly 4% in early Wednesday trading, recovering a portion of the prior session's steep 8.7% decline. The rebound followed reports of diplomatic outreach from Iran and comments aimed at stabilizing oil markets.
Transocean Executives Sell Shares to Cover Tax Obligations Amid Merger Push
Transocean Ltd's CEO and three top executives sold company shares this week to satisfy tax withholding requirements following the vesting of equity awards, according to SEC filings. The sales occurred as Transocean progresses with its $5.8 billion all-stock takeover of Valaris.
Bank of America Redeems $2.8B in Notes Amid Rate Uncertainty
Bank of America announced the early redemption of $2.8 billion in U.S. dollar, euro, and yen notes maturing in 2027. The move comes as markets reassess interest rate trajectories and bank financing expenses.
Itaú Unibanco to Distribute Fractional Share Sale Proceeds on March 10
Itaú Unibanco will pay shareholders proceeds from a recent fractional share sale on March 10. The sale involved bundled shares auctioned on Brazil's B3 exchange.