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Shell Shares Slide as Buyback Reduction Overshadows Profit Beat
Shell shares dropped 3.9% as a reduced share buyback program offset first-quarter earnings that beat forecasts. Net debt increased to $52.6 billion.
National Grid Slips Ahead of Full-Year Results After JPMorgan Target Cut
National Grid shares dropped 1.56% to 1,278p ahead of its full-year results due May 14 after JPMorgan trimmed its price target to 1,440p while maintaining an 'overweight' rating.
HSBC Steadies After Steep Drop on $400M Fraud Charge
HSBC shares recovered after a $400M fraud charge tied to private credit exposure triggered a near-6% drop. Q1 profit missed estimates, spotlighting risks in bank-private credit links.
Rolls-Royce Shares Gain as Buyback and Flying Hours Support Outlook
Rolls-Royce shares advanced 1.1% to 1,293.7p, extending gains after the company reaffirmed 2026 profit and cash flow targets and reported a 5% increase in large engine flying hours.
Gold Rallies on Dollar Weakness, Focus Shifts to US Jobs Data
Gold extended its rally on Thursday, climbing 1% as the dollar softened and Treasury yields fell. Investors now await the April US jobs report for further direction.
Brent Crude Dips Below $100 as Iran Talks Progress, Supply Constraints Persist
Brent crude slipped below $100 as traders weigh Iran peace talks, but U.S. inventories fell sharply, distillate stocks hit 2005 lows, and Asian fuel exports plunged, keeping supply concerns front and center.
ASX 200 Rallies on Mining Surge, Energy Stocks Slide
The ASX 200 closed up 0.96% at 8,878.1, driven by miners and gold stocks, while energy shares fell sharply on oil price declines and new LNG export regulations.
FTSE 100 Slips as Energy Stocks Weigh on Market
London's FTSE 100 fell 0.34% as energy stocks dragged, while the FTSE 250 rose 0.6% on travel gains amid lower oil prices and peace deal hopes.
Nifty Edges Up as Auto Gains Offset IT, FMCG Weakness; Oil Slide Aids Rupee
Indian equities were mixed on Thursday with Nifty up 0.08% and Sensex down 0.03%, as auto stocks rallied on lower oil prices, while IT and FMCG sectors fell.
Middle Eastern Penny Stocks Gain Attention as Regional Markets Rally
Middle Eastern penny stocks are drawing investor interest as regional markets rally, with Dubai leading gains and Egypt hitting record highs.
Whirlpool Shares Tumble 16% on Q1 Loss, Dividend Suspension, and Tariff Uncertainty
Whirlpool shares plunged 16% after the company posted a Q1 net loss, suspended its dividend, and cut its 2026 profit outlook, citing a sharp drop in U.S. appliance demand.
Redwire Shares Dip on Q1 Revenue Miss, $350M Stock Sale Plan
Redwire reported Q1 revenue of $97M, missing estimates, and announced a $350M stock sale. Despite a record backlog of $498.1M, shares fell about 10% after hours.