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Woodside Energy Gains as Oil Prices Surge on Middle East Supply Concerns
Woodside Energy shares advanced 0.9% to A$30.75 as oil prices climbed on Middle East supply risks. The company's shares go ex-dividend March 5 with a 59 U.S. cent payout.
Woolworths Dips as Rate Hike Fears Pressure Defensive Stocks
Woolworths Group shares declined 1.0% to A$36.00 as rising expectations for an RBA interest rate hike prompted a sell-off in defensive consumer staples. The central bank has signaled its March policy meeting is 'live'.
Westpac Drops as RBA Hints at March Hike, Strong GDP Fuels Rate Fears
Westpac Banking Corp shares declined 1.9% to A$40.99 after the Reserve Bank of Australia signaled a potential March interest rate increase. The drop followed stronger-than-expected GDP data for the December quarter, which heightened market concerns about persistent inflation.
BHP Shares Decline Amid Mining Sector Weakness Ahead of Dividend Date
BHP Group's U.S.-listed stock dropped sharply alongside other major miners, with attention turning to its interim dividend schedule and persistent macroeconomic headwinds.
CBA Shares Drop as Strong GDP Data Fuels RBA Rate Hike Concerns
Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares declined 1.6% Wednesday, dragged lower by financial stocks as stronger-than-expected economic growth intensified speculation of an imminent Reserve Bank rate hike.
Mastercard Advances Stablecoin Settlement with SoFi, Shares Gain After Hours
Mastercard shares gained 0.6% in extended trading following news of a partnership with SoFi Technologies to integrate stablecoin settlement into its global payments network. Investors await further strategic updates at an upcoming investor conference.
Corning Shares Retreat After Hours on Revenue Target and Product Launch
Corning shares declined 6.6% in extended trading Tuesday, reversing prior gains following commentary on long-term financial targets and a new product announcement. Broader market concerns also weighed on sentiment.
Lam Research Leads Chip Equipment Selloff Amid Oil Spike, Insider Sales
Lam Research shares tumbled 5.9% in extended trading, dragging down peers like Applied Materials and KLA. The selloff was fueled by a sharp rise in oil prices and broader market避险 sentiment, with insider sales adding to the pressure.
CrowdStrike Posts Strong Q4, Guides Higher Amid AI Security Focus
CrowdStrike Holdings reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded profit expectations and raised its annual recurring revenue target. The cybersecurity firm also issued forward-looking revenue guidance for fiscal 2027 and disclosed new share repurchases.
Lilly Shares Decline Ahead of Key FDA Obesity Pill Decision
Eli Lilly shares declined for a second day as the market anticipates an FDA decision on its oral obesity treatment in April. The FDA also issued warnings to telehealth firms marketing compounded weight-loss drugs.