Rolls-Royce Executes Latest Share Buyback as Market Sentiment Weighs on FTSE
Markets Daniel Marsh

Rolls-Royce Executes Latest Share Buyback as Market Sentiment Weighs on FTSE

Rolls-Royce acquired 1.09 million shares on Monday under its buyback initiative, with total repurchases now at 2.91 million. The stock remains 5% below its yearly peak as the FTSE 100 declined 1.2%.

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Rolls-Royce Executes Share Buyback as Market Focus Shifts to March Investor Meetings
Markets Daniel Marsh

Rolls-Royce Executes Share Buyback as Market Focus Shifts to March Investor Meetings

Rolls-Royce acquired 1.09 million shares in a buyback transaction on Monday, bringing its total repurchases to 2.91 million. The stock remains 5% below its yearly peak as the FTSE 100 fell 1.2%.

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Woolworths Shares Hold Near Peak Ahead of Dividend Cut-Off Amid Rate Jitters
Markets Daniel Marsh

Woolworths Shares Hold Near Peak Ahead of Dividend Cut-Off Amid Rate Jitters

Woolworths shares closed at A$36.90, near the top of its yearly range, before trading ex-dividend for a A$0.45 interim payout. The ASX 200 fell 1.34% amid rate and oil worries.

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Woolworths Shares Hold Near Peak as Dividend Deadline Nears Amid Rate Uncertainty
Markets Daniel Marsh

Woolworths Shares Hold Near Peak as Dividend Deadline Nears Amid Rate Uncertainty

Woolworths shares closed at A$36.90, near a 52-week high, ahead of trading ex-dividend for a A$0.45 payout. The broader ASX 200 fell 1.34% as rate hike fears and oil price spikes weighed on sentiment.

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Westpac Steady at A$41.80 Amid RBA Rate Hike Jitters and GDP Wait
Markets Daniel Marsh

Westpac Steady at A$41.80 Amid RBA Rate Hike Jitters and GDP Wait

Westpac Banking Corporation shares closed unchanged at A$41.80 following a volatile session for Australian banks. The market steadied after Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock signaled a potential interest rate increase at the March meeting.

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Westpac Steady at A$41.80 as RBA Hints at March Rate Hike, GDP Data Awaited
Markets Daniel Marsh

Westpac Steady at A$41.80 as RBA Hints at March Rate Hike, GDP Data Awaited

Westpac Banking Corporation shares closed unchanged at A$41.80 following RBA commentary that raised the risk of an interest rate increase in March. Market focus now shifts to upcoming GDP figures.

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Northern Star Shares Slide Ahead of Ex-Dividend Date Amid Market Rout
Markets Daniel Marsh

Northern Star Shares Slide Ahead of Ex-Dividend Date Amid Market Rout

Northern Star Resources declined 3.21% to A$30.71 as the broader Australian market retreated. The gold miner's shares will trade ex-dividend on Wednesday for a 25-cent fully franked interim distribution.

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Northern Star shares slide ahead of ex-dividend date amid broader market retreat
Markets Daniel Marsh

Northern Star shares slide ahead of ex-dividend date amid broader market retreat

Northern Star Resources declined 3.21% to A$30.71 as the broader Australian market retreated. Shares will trade ex-dividend Wednesday for a 25-cent fully franked interim distribution.

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Santos Rises on Oil Rally, Sets Dividend FX Rates
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Santos Rises on Oil Rally, Sets Dividend FX Rates

Santos Ltd. shares advanced alongside a surge in oil prices driven by escalating Middle East tensions. The energy producer also confirmed foreign exchange rates for its upcoming US-dollar dividend payment.

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Santos Rises on Oil Rally; Dividend FX Rates Confirmed
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Santos Rises on Oil Rally; Dividend FX Rates Confirmed

Santos Ltd shares advanced on Tuesday, buoyed by a third consecutive surge in crude oil prices driven by escalating Middle East tensions. The energy producer also finalized foreign exchange rates for its upcoming US-dollar denominated final dividend.

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CBA Gains Defy ASX Rout as Rate Hike Speculation Intensifies
Markets Daniel Marsh

CBA Gains Defy ASX Rout as Rate Hike Speculation Intensifies

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares advanced against a falling market as traders reassessed interest rate expectations. Focus now shifts to key economic data and the upcoming Reserve Bank policy decision.

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CBA Defies ASX Downturn Amid Renewed RBA Rate Speculation
Markets Daniel Marsh

CBA Defies ASX Downturn Amid Renewed RBA Rate Speculation

Commonwealth Bank shares gained ground Tuesday, contrasting with a broader market decline, as traders evaluated shifting interest rate expectations and energy price pressures.

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