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Westpac Reaches Annual Peak as Bank Rally Sets Stage for Inflation Test
Westpac Banking Corp closed at a 52-week high of A$42.54, rising 1.6% as Australian banks outperformed the broader market. The bank reported an unaudited Q1 net profit of A$1.9 billion.
CBA Shares Climb as Rate Outlook Firms, Dividend Nears
Commonwealth Bank of Australia advanced 0.8% to close at A$179.67 on Friday, buoyed by sector strength and a firming outlook for interest rates. Investors await the bank's interim dividend payment on March 30.
Nvidia Shares Dip as Market Awaits Earnings, Meta Deal Provides Support
Nvidia shares declined 0.7% to $186.69 in Thursday trading, giving back some of Wednesday's gains. The pullback comes ahead of next week's quarterly earnings report and amid broader semiconductor sector weakness.
AMD's $75M CEO Award and Insider Sales Draw Investor Scrutiny
AMD shares gained as filings showed CFO Jean Hu sold shares under a preset plan and the board approved a $75M performance award for CEO Lisa Su, vesting only if the stock hits $600 by 2031.
Salesforce Shares Dip on Growth Concerns, AI Acquisition Ahead of Earnings
Salesforce shares declined over 1% after UBS reduced its price target, highlighting a lack of clear growth acceleration. The company also announced an acquisition to bolster its AI platform with more voice and video data.
Oracle Gains Amid AI Infrastructure Funding Plan and Market Caution
Oracle stock advanced slightly on Thursday as the company outlined a massive capital raise for cloud expansion, even as broader markets dipped and bondholders pursued legal action over AI-related losses.
DAX Retreats on Airbus Target Cut, Barclays Downgrades BASF
Germany's benchmark DAX index declined 0.9% on Thursday, pressured by significant losses in Airbus and BASF. Vonovia provided some support following an analyst upgrade.
Kitwave Shares Dip on Profit Warning Ahead of Takeover Vote
Kitwave Group PLC shares declined after the wholesaler reported quarterly profits fell materially behind expectations and cautioned about persistent margin pressures. The stock now trades just below a pending 295 pence-per-share takeover offer.
Compass Group Gains Ground Ahead of Dividend and Dollar Listing Shift
Compass Group shares advanced in London trading, extending a recent recovery. The company prepares for a dividend distribution later this month and will transition to dollar-denominated trading on the LSE starting April 1.
Standard Chartered Shares Edge Lower Amid LSEG Partnership, Eyes on Q4 Results
Standard Chartered shares declined 0.1% in early London trading following a new market-data partnership with London Stock Exchange Group. The bank's fourth-quarter 2025 results, scheduled for release on February 24, represent the next key test for the stock.