Northern Star Revises FY26 Gold Forecast Amid Operational Challenges
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Northern Star Revises FY26 Gold Forecast Amid Operational Challenges

Northern Star Resources Ltd has cautioned that its full-year 2026 gold production could fall short of previous guidance, citing operational difficulties at its KCGM and Jundee sites. The miner now anticipates output exceeding 1.5 million ounces, below its earlier 1.6-1.7 million ounce range.

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Ulta Beauty Shares Tumble on Subdued 2026 Profit Forecast
Earnings James Calloway

Ulta Beauty Shares Tumble on Subdued 2026 Profit Forecast

Ulta Beauty shares dropped over 8% following a cautious fiscal 2026 earnings forecast that missed expectations, overshadowing an 11.8% rise in fourth-quarter net sales.

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IREN's $6B Equity Plan Fuels AI Ambitions Amid Market Skepticism
Technology Sarah Chen

IREN's $6B Equity Plan Fuels AI Ambitions Amid Market Skepticism

IREN's stock fell 1.3% amid a broader tech selloff, as the company seeks to raise up to $6 billion through share sales to finance its pivot to AI cloud services, despite reporting a $155.4 million quarterly loss.

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Rocket Companies Stock Slides as Mortgage Rates Surge Past 6%
Markets Daniel Marsh

Rocket Companies Stock Slides as Mortgage Rates Surge Past 6%

Rocket Companies stock declined 3.7% to $14.58 Thursday as mortgage rates rose above 6% and housing-related equities faced selling pressure. The company projected Q1 revenue between $2.6 and $2.8 billion.

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NAB Shares Drop as Oil Surge Fuels RBA Rate Hike Expectations
Markets Daniel Marsh

NAB Shares Drop as Oil Surge Fuels RBA Rate Hike Expectations

National Australia Bank shares declined 2% on Thursday, mirroring a broader market selloff triggered by oil prices surpassing $100 a barrel. The move intensified investor speculation that the Reserve Bank of Australia could implement a rate hike as soon as next week.

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B2Gold Shares Decline Amid Gold Price Retreat and 2026 Production Concerns
Commodities Rebecca Torres

B2Gold Shares Decline Amid Gold Price Retreat and 2026 Production Concerns

B2Gold Corp's U.S.-listed shares declined 2.9% to $5.10, tracking weaker gold prices. The miner reported 2025 revenue of $3.06 billion but warned 2026 production could fall to 820,000-970,000 ounces with elevated costs.

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Apple Shares Slide Amid Tech Rout, India Production Hopes Provide Cushion
Technology Sarah Chen

Apple Shares Slide Amid Tech Rout, India Production Hopes Provide Cushion

Apple shares declined nearly 2% to $255.76, trimming its market cap to approximately $4.05 trillion. The drop coincided with a broader tech sell-off driven by oil price spikes and the launch of new, more affordable Apple devices.

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Micron Shares Dip Amid Oil-Driven Market Volatility Ahead of Q2 Report
Earnings James Calloway

Micron Shares Dip Amid Oil-Driven Market Volatility Ahead of Q2 Report

Micron Technology shares declined 3.1% to $405.35 Thursday, caught in a broader market selloff driven by rising oil prices. The drop comes just days before the company's critical fiscal second-quarter earnings report on March 18.

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Transocean Shares Dip Amid Oil Price Surge and Valaris Merger Scrutiny
Markets Daniel Marsh

Transocean Shares Dip Amid Oil Price Surge and Valaris Merger Scrutiny

Transocean shares declined slightly in Thursday trading, underperforming the broader energy sector as markets weighed merger execution risks against a geopolitical oil spike. The offshore driller's pending Valaris deal and substantial contract backlog remain focal points.

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Pfizer Shares Dip Amid Market Selloff, Weight-Loss Drug Approved in China
Markets Daniel Marsh

Pfizer Shares Dip Amid Market Selloff, Weight-Loss Drug Approved in China

Pfizer shares declined 1.6% on Thursday, caught in a broad market downturn. The company navigates falling COVID product revenue while advancing its pipeline, including a new weight-loss drug approval in China.

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Netflix Shares Dip Amid Target Cut and Market Selloff
Markets Daniel Marsh

Netflix Shares Dip Amid Target Cut and Market Selloff

Netflix shares slipped 0.6% to $94.31 on Thursday as Argus trimmed its price target to $110, citing the abandoned Warner Bros deal. The streaming giant is refocusing on organic growth, buybacks, and advertising initiatives.

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Vale Shares Fall Despite Iron Ore Rally, Hit by Nickel Writedown
Earnings James Calloway

Vale Shares Fall Despite Iron Ore Rally, Hit by Nickel Writedown

Vale's ADRs dropped despite a 4% surge in iron ore prices, after reporting a $3.8 billion quarterly net loss due to a major impairment on Canadian nickel operations.