Shell Gains as Oil Rises on Middle East Tensions; Legal Setback Noted
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Shell Gains as Oil Rises on Middle East Tensions; Legal Setback Noted

Shell's stock edged higher Tuesday, tracking a rally in oil prices driven by Middle East supply concerns. Separately, a New York judge rejected Shell's attempt to overturn an arbitration loss in a dispute with LNG producer Venture Global.

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Sunrise Energy Metals shares decline following Syerston project update
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Sunrise Energy Metals shares decline following Syerston project update

Sunrise Energy Metals Ltd shares dropped 3.6% to A$7.69 after publishing an updated feasibility study for its Syerston scandium project, with development capital estimated at US$120 million.

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Sunrise Energy Metals Shares Dip on Updated Syerston Scandium Project Study
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Sunrise Energy Metals Shares Dip on Updated Syerston Scandium Project Study

Sunrise Energy Metals Ltd (ASX:SRL) shares declined following the release of an updated feasibility study for its Syerston scandium project, which outlines a US$120 million capital requirement and a mid-2028 production target.

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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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Commodities Rebecca Torres

PLS Group Shares Tumble 6.8% Amid Broad Lithium Sector Retreat

PLS Group Limited shares declined 6.8% to A$4.80, snapping a recent advance and falling below the A$5 level. The drop coincided with a broader retreat in lithium stocks amid heightened market volatility.

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Qantas shares decline amid oil price surge, dividend date looms

Qantas shares dropped 1.8% to A$9.24 as airline stocks faced pressure from rising oil prices. The carrier's ex-dividend date is March 10, with a share buyback scheduled to start March 16.

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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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