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Magellan (ASX: MFG) Surges 22% on $1.6B Barrenjoey Merger: What ASX Investors Need to Know

Magellan (ASX: MFG) jumped 22% on 3 March 2026 after announcing a $1.62B merger with Barrenjoey, aiming to build a more diversified financial services group. The market likes the diversification angle, but investors should still watch share dilution, integration risk, and whether Magellan can slow fund outflows.

Financials including Banking
ASX 200
Global Markets
Energy

Oil Prices Surge on Hormuz Crisis: Is Woodside Energy (ASX: WDS) Positioned to Benefit?

Brent jumped on the renewed Strait of Hormuz disruption risk, and ASX energy stocks rallied hard. Woodside (ASX: WDS) and Santos (ASX: STO) surged as higher oil prices improve revenue outlooks and support dividends. The key question now is how long the disruption lasts.

Global Markets
ASX 200
Global Markets

Iran Conflict Rattles Markets: How ASX Investors Can Navigate Geopolitical Risk

Geopolitical tension around Iran has triggered a classic risk-off move on the ASX, with banks selling off while oil and gold names rally. The key swing factor is the Strait of Hormuz; if disruption drags on, energy and gold could stay supported, and broader markets could remain volatile.

Global Markets
ASX 200
Information Technology

WiseTech Global Cuts 2,000 Jobs for AI: What ASX Tech Investors Need to Know

WiseTech Global surged after announcing it will cut around 2,000 roles and replace parts of product development and customer service with AI agents. The company delivered strong revenue and cash flow growth, but the market is now pricing in smooth execution, with any slip in service quality or rollout timing a key risk for ASX tech investors.

Information Technology
WTC
ASX 200 Today

ASX 200 Hits Record 9,200: Can the Rally Continue in 2026?

Materials have pushed to fresh highs while tech surged after strong Nvidia earnings, but financials eased as hotter inflation lifted rate-hike expectations. With the RBA tightening, tariffs shifting in the US, and the AUD strengthening, investors need to stay selective and watch macro signals closely.

ASX 200 Today
ASX 200
Latest ASX News

Trump's 15% Universal Tariff: Winners and Losers on the ASX

Trump has imposed a new 15% universal US import tariff, but key exemptions for minerals, energy, gold, pharma and electronics soften the hit for Australia. The main risk sits with ASX companies earning US revenue from non-exempt goods, while gold and domestic earners look better placed.

Latest ASX News
Tariffs

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