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Please see the expected dividend adjustment figures for a number of our major indices for the week commencing 4th April 2022. These are projected dividends and likely to change. IG cannot be held responsible for any changes made. Dividends highlighted in red include a special dividend, therefore some or all of the amount will not be adjusted. Amount in brackets is the expected adjustment after special dividends excluded (where shown on major indices). Dividend adjustments due to be posted on a bank holiday will usually be posted on the previous working day. If you have any queries or questions on this please let us know in the comments section below. For further information regarding dividend adjustments, and how they affect your positions, please take a look at the video. NB: All dividend adjustments are forecasts and therefore speculative.A dividend adjustment is a cash neutral adjustment on your account. Index Bloomberg Code Effective Date Summary Dividend Amount OMX VOLVB SS 7/04/2022 Special Div 6.5 How do dividend adjustments work? This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.

US jobs growth in March is expected to remain solid, although below the level of February, which will encourage the Fed to stick with its plans to tighten monetary policy. Source: Bloomberg Forex Federal Reserve Inflation United States Interest rate Interest US jobs growth to slow This month we are expecting to see non-farm payrolls (NFP) rise by 485,000, a strong number, but down on last month’s 678,000. The unemployment rate is expected to fall to 3.7% from 38%, while average hourly earnings are forecast to grow by 0.4%, compared to last month’s flat figure. Economic growth in question as inflation rises The current pace of job growth, and indeed of job increases, may well come under pressure as the Federal Reserve (Fed) continues to push forward with interest rate increases. Indeed, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) may well accelerate the pace of its tightening as the year goes on, with a 50 basis points (bp) increase in rates now a distinct possibility at the meeting in May. It would take a very sharp downturn in jobs growth for the Fed to reconsider their views, and even then they may have no option but to push forward, given the strong readings in inflation data that currently prevail. For the moment, strong NFP readings such as those we have seen in recent months and are expected for March are likely to reconfirm the Fed in their view that the economy can maintain interest rate increases. US dollar index outlook The steady gains in the dollar index over the past year have stalled this month, with the price holding below 99.50. Dips towards 97.60 have found buyers in the short term, which leaves the uptrend broadly intact. A move below 97 would put the price below the January and February highs, and signal that the retracement has further to run, potentially bringing the 95.85 area into view. Source: ProRealTime Chris Beauchamp | Chief Market Analyst, London 31 March 2022

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Deliveroo’s share price rose to 125p as it announced a new partnership with WHSmith and was boosted by Exane BNP Paribas. Source: Bloomberg Shares Deliveroo WHSmith IPO United Kingdom Investor After yesterday's impressive performance, Deliveroo's (LON: ROO) share price has fallen by 4% to 120p today, as investors weigh its latest expansionary effort against a business model which has yet to deliver a profit. Deliveroo share price: WHSmith partnership Deliveroo’s new partnership with WHSmith marks a further expansion into different retail sectors. Deliveroo will offer more than 600 WHSmith products on its platform, such as books, stationery, and toys, for delivery in as little as 20 minutes. WHSmith director of high street, Sean Toal, said ‘we’re always exploring new ways to delight our customers both in store and online by providing them with an exceptional shopping experience.’ The partnership has already started in Reading and will expand into nine additional areas from next week. Chief business officer for Deliveroo UK and Ireland, Carlo Mocci emphasised the expanded customer choice, saying it will ‘create more work for our riders across the UK.’ Originally delivering from just restaurants, Deliveroo began listing the major supermarkets including Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and the Co-op on its app during the covid-19 pandemic, as it became the fifth emergency service for isolating individuals. However, this new partnership could be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the new offering will appeal to a different, potentially older clientele. But on the other, some investors may prefer Deliveroo to consolidate its position rather than continue to grow during tightening monetary conditions. But in further good news, Exane BNP Paribas has become ‘more constructive’ on the food delivery sector, as ‘huge piles of dry powder’ cash reserves could see conventionally inclined investors drawn to its value offerings, despite the ‘thinning out’ of speculative private funding. Its belief that a recovery could be driven by a permanent change in consumer behaviour also saw Just Eat and Delivery Hero soar yesterday, but Deliveroo was its ‘preferred name,’ due to its profit control. However, Exane warned Q1 ‘probably won’t look pretty’ for the operators based on strong comparables and falling disposable income. However, it accepts ‘a positive message on profit could trump modest top-line downgrades.’ Source: Bloomberg Where next for Deliveroo? At its Initial Public Offering launch a year ago, Deliveroo ended the day 26% below launch price. One of Deliveroo’s bankers called it the ‘worst IPO in London’s history.’ However, Deliveroo shares rocketed to 395p by mid-August before collapsing to 107p earlier this month. Key to this collapse was CEO and founder Will Shu’s insistence on a dual-class share structure, that allows him to continue the company’s growth strategy without risking takeover bids. This lack of control made the company unattractive to institutional investors, who often try to influence corporate strategy. Moreover, after 800 P&O Ferries staff were sacked to be replaced with sub-minimum wage workers, the status of Deliveroo’s self-employed contractor riders is once again in the public mind. This is another long-term problem that will continue to drag on the stock. In full-year results, it saw a ‘strong year of growth with 2021 gross transaction value up 70% year-on-year,’ and further UK market share gains with ‘UK population coverage expanded to 77% at end-2021 vs 53% at end-2020.’ Further, the company saw revenue up 57% to £1.824 billion year-over-year, and gross profit up 43% to £497 million year-over-year. But the company made a loss before tax of £298 million in 2021, £85 million more than in 2020. However, after raising money from the IPO and Series H fundraising in January, it ended the year with £1.3 billion in cash. The company is not in financial danger yet. But Shu is aware that his ‘golden share’ is on a ticking clock, expiring after three years of public trading. He’s reassured investors of his plans for a ‘longer-term path to profitability,’ with profit a ‘key focus for the food delivery group this year and beyond.’ Accordingly, he’s targeting breaking even by mid-2024. Not coincidentally, this is also when the founder’s golden share powers conclude. But with interest rates rising amid an escalating cost-of-living crisis, Shu must be careful that his losses don’t add up too fast. Trade over 16,000 international shares from zero commission with us, the UK’s No.1 trading provider.* Learn more about trading shares with us, or open an account to get started today. *Based on revenue excluding FX (published financial statements, June 2020). Charles Archer | Financial Writer, London 31 March 2022

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With the UK bank rate at 0.75%, the US Federal Reserve could hike its own interest rates to match in May. Source: Bloomberg Forex Inflation Jerome Powell United States Interest rate Federal Reserve Currently, 71% of IG clients are long on GBP/USD, with sentiment that the UK’s Bank of England will increase interest rates faster than the US Federal Reserve. But the US Federal Reserve could spring a surprise on unsuspecting investors. GBP/USD: US dollar Across the Atlantic, Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is facing the same problems as Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey; racing inflation creating an inescapable cost-of-living crisis, compounded by the fallout of the covid-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war. However, there are notable differences. First, the US is far less dependent on energy imports than the UK. And second, the US Consumer Prices Index inflation rate is at a 40-year-high of 7.9%, significantly higher than the UK’s 6.2%. Both give Powell greater freedom to raise rates faster. A fortnight ago, the Reserve lifted its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points for the first time since 2018 and signalled plans for a further six rate rises over the course of 2022. At the time, Powell stated that ‘the plan is to restore price stability while also maintaining a strong labour market.’ He maintains he is ‘not going to let high inflation become entrenched…the costs of that would be too high.’ Grant Thornton Chief Economist Diane Swonk believes Powell faces a ‘high-wire act,’ as he must ‘dampen down the pressures of inflation without derailing the global economy.’ The governor is caught between a rock and a hard place, where he either lets inflation erode living standards, or temper it with interest rate rises that could hit growth. Powell accepts that employment figures have ‘continued to strengthen’ but argues rising inflation amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is ‘likely to create additional upward pressure on inflation and weigh on economic activity.’ Source: Bloomberg How fast could the Federal Reserve act? Powell has a dual mandate; to maximise employment figures, while keeping inflation at around 2%. The job market is red-hot, with the unemployment rate at a mere 3.8%. The ‘great resignation’ continues to create job vacancies, while the wider economy has improved massively due to trillions of dollars of government stimulus. The benchmark S&P 500 index is up 37% to 4,632 points compared to its pre-pandemic value. Accordingly, the Reserve has significant leeway to hike rates. And with China imposing new lockdowns on tens of millions, including in Shanghai, the supply chain crisis is likely to worsen further. Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine together are globally significant producers of multiple commodities including Wheat, Gold, oil, gas and uranium. With this supply cut off, inflation seems set to soar even further in 2022. But Powell has advised that if it becomes ‘appropriate to raise interest rates more quickly, then we’ll do so.’ The Reserve projects that the interest rate will rise to almost 2% by the end of the year, one percentage point higher than it predicted in December 2021. Powell believes ‘the probability of a recession in the next year or so is not particularly elevated.’ But with the Bank expecting the US economy to grow by 2.8%, and inflation to fall to 4.3% by the end of the year, it may still not be moving fast enough. Federal Open Market Committee member James Bullard thinks ‘we have to think bigger, maybe, than we thought about in the past.’ Bullard wanted to raise rates by half a per cent in the last meeting and believes they should be at 3% by the end of the year. Fellow member Loretta Mester wants to ‘front-load’ rises and hopes for rates at 2.5% before 2023 hits. Even Mary Daly, who is considered to be amongst the most dovish on the committee accepts that ‘everything on the table right now. If we need to do 50 (basis points), 50 is what we'll do… with the labor market so strong, inflation, inflation, inflation is top of everyone's mind.’ At a National Association for Business Economics conference, Powell warned he will move ‘expeditiously’ in the May meeting, and hinted he could start trimming the Reserve’s $9 trillion balance sheet. And with inflation the watchword for hawkish movements, sharper rate rises cannot be ruled out. Trade 100+ FX pairs with the UK’s No. 1 retail forex provider.* Enjoy fast execution, low spreads – plus we’ll never fill your order at a worse price. Learn more about our forex trading platform or create an account to start trading today. Charles Archer | Financial Writer, London 30 March 2022

Investors are piling back into risk despite ongoing risks and signals of a possible US growth slowdown. Source: Bloomberg Shares Stock Tesla, Inc. Market sentiment Bond AUD/JPY Risk appetite remains strong despite bond market warnings Global equities move higher, even as the bond market warns that the US economy is heading for a precipitous slowdown. A turnaround in market sentiment has seen momentum in indices reverse, with a recovery in tech stocks underpinning the rebound on Wall Street. Despite this, the US yield curve is fast approaching inversion, suggesting that amidst inflation, monetary policy tightening, the war in Ukraine, and China’s latest lockdowns, economic growth may be heading for a major slowdown. Here we look at four key markets to watch, as investors pile back into risk in the face of persistent economic and financial risks. Top three markets to watch 1. WTI Crude Source: TradingView The progress of peace talks (however glacial) and lockdowns in China has given rise to both supply and demand headwinds for crude. Price momentum is slipping to the downside on the dailies, with the price falling below the 20-day MA and the daily RSI turning lower and threatening a push below the 50-level. A confluence of support is emerging around the $US100 mark right now, which includes trendline support. A break below that level could open a rest of $US93.40/50. Resistance might be found around $US116-117. 2. Tesla Source: TradingView Tesla revealed in a regulatory filing – and backed this up via Tweet – that the company is looking at a stock split thus sending its stock price surging. While there’s no rational basis for such a move – the split creates no additional value – the perception that a lower price for the stock will attract greater buyers sparked the rally. Tesla shares broke resistance at roughly $US900 and $US1000 last night, with momentum soaring as the daily RSI hit technically overbought levels. The next level of resistance looks to be just above $US1100 now and support might be found at the previous resistance at $US1000. AUD/JPY Source: TradingView The trend for the AUD/JPY ultimately looks bullish. Commodity prices are flying, while yield spreads between AGBs and JGBs are widening, as interest traders price in 6 rate hikes from the RBA in 2022. The hike is ultimately fuelled by expectations of pre-election cash hand-outs from the government in this year’s budget. Despite this, from a technical standpoint, the AUD/JPY looks ready for a pullback with the daily RSI historically overbought and turning lower. Key support levels might include the 20-day and previous resistance at ~86.00. Follow Kyle Rodda on Twitter @KyleR_IG Kyle Rodda | Market Analyst, Australia 29 March 2022

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Upstart is falling as CEO Dave Girouard sells off 133,000 shares. But long-term growth prospects appear promising, despite the tightening monetary environment. Source: Bloomberg Loan Credit score in the United States Artificial intelligence Bank Financial technology Credit Upstart's (NASDAQ: UPST) share price has had a rollercoaster journey since its December 2020 Initial Public Offering. Initially launched at $20, it peaked at $390 by 15 October 2021, before falling 73% to $104 today. Rising inflation and interest rates, the Omicron variant, and the cost-of-living squeeze could all be weighing on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) FinTech stock. Upstart share price: novel credit The US equivalent of the UK consumer credit score is a FICO score, which is generated based on information gleaned from the three largest credit reference agencies — Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. 95% of US financial institutions use this score to determine creditworthiness. And like the UK, FICO uses traditional criteria such as income, current credit utilisation, and any defaults on file. However, Upstart believes FICO scores are based on limited information that does not accurately quantify applicant risk. Its AI algorithm uses variables such as employment history, bank transactions, and education in addition to the traditional criteria to make more nuanced judgement calls. It then matches approved borrowers with its banking partners, which in most cases give instant approval based on Upstart’s results. Upstart claims its platform reduces risk for lending institutions, while simultaneously increasing consumer credit access. The start-up argues its lender partners lose less money to high-risk customers with unreliably high FICO scores, and also makes more by lending to trustworthy individuals who are more thoroughly assessed through its platform. Internal company data shows US banks are missing out on potential profits from up to a third of the population as a result of overreliance on the FICO model. And with Upstart’s AI updated in real-time with repayment data, it’s becoming increasingly skilful at assessing creditworthiness. Source: Bloomberg Upstart shares: the future is here 2021 full-year revenue rose by a gigantic 264% year-over-year to $849 million, of which $801 million was fee revenue. That’s a 15-fold increase since 2017. CEO Dave Girouard enthuses that it ‘generated more cash in 2021 than we burned in our entire eight-plus-years as a private company.’ And Upstart’s bank partners originated 1.3 million loans worth $11.8 billion in 2021, an increase of 338%. Moreover, conversion on rate requests hit 24%, up from 15% in 2020. The FinTech’s foray into the auto loan market is also going well, as ‘Auto Retail adoption among car dealers grew nearly 4X1 in 2021 thanks to its unique combination of in-store customization for dealers and online access for customers.’ Dealership partners rose from 111 at the end of 2020 to 410 in 2021. It’s also a launched mobile-first auto platform, and now expects auto transaction volume of $1.5 billion in 2022. For perspective, Upstart’s current revenue is mostly derived from personal loans, a sector with a total addressable market (TAM) of $96 billion in 2021. The Auto loans TAM is $727 billion. And Girouard encourages that ‘Auto Refi funnel performance is now comparable to where our personal loan funnel was in 2019.’ There are headwinds of course. CFO Sanjay Datta announced a $400 million share buyback program last month, arguing that recent volatility is throwing up ‘attractive buying conditions.’ And Girouard sold 137,498 company shares in January. Both could be indicators that the Upstart share price recovery will take time. In addition, 17 US states have passed new bills in 2017 aimed at regulating AI. And the US National Institute of Standards and Technology is currently researching federal standards for the nascent sector. Upstart’s algorithm requires access to a level of personal detail that many may feel disregards the fundamental right to privacy. But Girouard argues ‘Upstart is now about the size that Google was at the time I joined that company in early 2004. So I’ve seen this movie before—and hope to use what I learned there to build Upstart into the most impactful FinTech in the world.’ He predicts revenue will rise to $1.4 billion this year. By contrast, rival FICO achieved $1.32 billion in revenue in 2021 and predicts an increase to $1.35 billion in 2022. Girouard believes ‘AI lending will rapidly gain market share over legacy approaches to credit, and Upstart is in the pole position to benefit.’ Of course, Upstart shares are expensive by traditional standards, trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 73. But its prospects remain enticing. Trade over 16,000 international shares from zero commission with us, the UK’s No.1 trading provider.* Learn more about trading shares with us, or open an account to get started today. *Based on revenue excluding FX (published financial statements, June 2020). Charles Archer | Financial Writer, London 29 March 2022

4D Pharma shares have jumped following positive clinical trial results. Where next for the biotech? Source: Bloomberg Pharmaceutical industry Clinical trial Cancer Drug Biotechnology Renal cell carcinoma Shares in 4D Pharma received a welcome boost this week after the company posted positive results from a clinical trial of its early-stage cancer drug. In Phase I/II trials the product hit its end point early in treating patients with kidney cancer. The drug was administered in combination with Merck’s drug Keytruda. 4D Pharma has a research partnership in place with the drug giant. Shares in the biotech jumped 29% to 58p following the encouraging test results, although they have since fallen back to 48p. "Today's results in renal cell carcinoma, meeting the predefined primary efficacy endpoint early in this difficult to treat population, marks another important step forward for MRx0518 and the increasing importance of the microbiome in cancer treatment," said the company’s chief scientific officer, Dr Alex Stevenson. Chief executive Duncan Peyton told IGTV that the data was "really meaningful... in proving [4D Pharma's] thesis." 4D Pharma’s ‘drugs from bugs’ The biotech company is developing a stable of drugs to treat cancer, Parkinson’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome and asthma. Its pipeline of five products is based on bacteria found in the human gut - what it terms ‘live biotherapeutics’ from the human microbiome. 4D Pharma is dual-listed on AIM and Nasdaq and has a market capitalisation of just £91m. Two of its Parkinson’s disease products also recently received the go ahead from the US regulator to enter clinical trials. Trading at just 48p, the shares have lost two-thirds of their value since reaching a high of 156p in September 2020 - 56% in the past year. 4D Pharma burning through cash Developing drugs is an expensive business. The biotech burned through £56m last year and only has £20m in funding left, making it likely that a cash call will be required later this year. Certainly, management said at its recent half-year results that it has enough funds to take it through to the fourth-quarter of 2022. 4D Pharma also has a $30m cash facility lined up with Oxford Finance. The company recently signalled it may list up to $150m of shares on Nasdaq as American depository shares, following a filing with the US Security and Exchange Commission. Investing in biotech companies is high risk and Phase III clinical trials can prove costly. It can take more than a $1bn to bring a new drug to market. Failure rates are high and it is common for even late-stage products to fail in the clinic. The bulk of 4D Pharma’s drugs are still relatively early-stage, with two at the Phase II stage. The company’s technology is promising but it will need to raise further cash this year. However, securing a licensing deal or other positive trial-related news flow could provide a further boost for the shares. Its partnership with Merck is also a plus point. Go short and long with spread bets, CFDs and share dealing on 16,000+ shares with the UK’s No.1 platform.* Learn more about trading shares with us, or open an account to get started today. * Best trading platform as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2021 Piper Terrett | Financial writer, London 29 March 2022

The Chinese city of Shanghai, a major economic hub, enters a nine-day lockdown Monday and AUD/USD bulls may take a breather as momentum oscillators show waning upward drive Source: Bloomberg Forex Indices Australian dollar AUD/USD United States dollar Japanese yen Monday’s Asia-Pacific outlook Asia-Pacific markets may see a mixed open to kick off the trading week. The Japanese yen has plummeted versus most of its peer currencies. USD/JPY rose to its highest level since 2015. The falling Yen helped propel Japan’s Nikkei 225 index higher. The weaker currency provides a tailwind for Japanese exports, which helps explain the upside in local shares. Chinese equity markets underperformed in the Asian region, with the tech-heavy CSI 300 index dropping over 2%. Later in the week, the United States will report its non-farm payrolls report (NFP) for March, which may impact broader market sentiment. The risk-sensitive Australian dollar rose versus the US dollar as traders ditched Australian government bonds, pushing yields higher. The ten-year Australian note’s yield rose to the highest since May 2018. This may pressure the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to lift the target cash rate later this year, in line with market expectations. RBA Governor Philip Lowe has pivoted somewhat toward fulfilling those market expectations over recent months but has not as yet committed to a rate hike this year. China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a rise in China’s industrial profits to start the week’s economic docket. Profits grew at a 5.0% year-over-year pace for the January-February period, up from 4.2% y/y in December. The rise in profits came on the back of surging commodity and raw material prices. The upbeat data is in line with retail sales and fixed-asset investment for the same period. That may help underpin the Australian dollar and the Chinese yuan. However, China’s Covid outbreak is worsening, and several cities are reportedly entering lockdowns under the country’s 'Covid Zero' policy. Shanghai, a key Asian financial hub, will enter a nine-day lockdown today after daily Covid cases hit a record high. Public officials announced a suspension of all factory activity and told non-essential workers to work from home. This news is likely to overshadow the positive headline on the data front, given Shanghai’s importance to global manufacturing and supply chains. AUD/USD technical forecast AUD/USD is slightly lower in the early APAC hours, trading just below last week’s high, which marked the highest level traded at since October 2021. While the prevailing trend may continue and push prices up to test that October high, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and MACD oscillators are both showing that momentum is waning. A drop to the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level may be on the cards. However, a drop may be short-lived, with the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) aiming for a cross above the 200-day SMA. That would generate a high-profile Golden Cross, a bullish signal that may reignite buying in the currency pair. AUD/USD daily chart Source: TradingView Follow Thomas Westwater on Twitter @FxWestwater This information has been prepared by DailyFX, the partner site of IG offering leading forex news and analysis. This information Advice given in this article is general in nature and is not intended to influence any person’s decisions about investing or financial products. The material on this page does not contain a record of IG’s trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently, any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Thomas Westwater | Analyst, DailyFX, New York City 28 March 2022

Here we look at three stocks for the last week of March: BHP, JB Hi-Fi and Macquarie. The outlook for inflation and the 2022 Federal Budget will be the key drivers for market’s sentiment this week. Source: Bloomberg Indices Shares BHP Macquarie Group ASX Inflation The ASX continued its upward journey last week with a mild gain of 1.2% and closed at its highest level in more than two months. The rise was primarily boosted by the finance and technology sectors as investors were told to prepare for more aggressive US interest rate rises. Moving into the last week of March, the inflation outlook will remain the key driver of market sentiment as the yield on the Australian three-year bond has just risen to its highest level since 2014 on Monday morning. In addition, the 2022 Federal Budget will be released on Tuesday, which is expected to include practical measures from the Australian government to fight the prevailing inflation pressure. Here we look at three stocks to watch in the week ahead. Top three ASX stocks to watch 1. BHP Group Ltd (BHP) Surging iron ore prices over the past two years have seen the mining sector’s profitability explode and benefit the share price for BHP. The world’s mining giant will pay out its interim dividend on Monday at AUD $2.1 (USD $1.50) per share, making its dividend yield reach a mouth-watering rate at 9.64%, fully franked. BHP’s share price has been following the ascending trend line and has been up 12% in the past two weeks. For the near term, the next target will be looking at $51.66, which, if conquered, will send the price to challenge its all-time-high level recorded since last August. At the moment technical support sits at $48.776. Source: IG 2. JB Hi-Fi Limited (JBH) JB Hi-Fi Limited's share price was rising by 4% last Friday to reach an all-time high. The tech retailer has seen its store and online sales boom over the past two years and the momentum continues post-pandemic. During the period of 1 January 2022 to 23 March 2022, all three of its divisions experienced sales growth meaning total sales in Australia were up 11.3%. The share price for JB Hi-Fi was pulled back on Monday to its support line at $52.88 with hourly RSI moving out from the overbought zone. Overall, the upward momentum should stay valid for the near-term as the price sits distant from all its moving averages which are currently pointing north. Source: IG 3. Macquarie Group (MGQ) The share price for Macquarie Group Ltd has experienced an uplifting journey recently with the price moving 15% higher from early March. The Aussie investment bank, presenting the broad financial sector, is often viewed as one of the best performers during the inflationary period. As a result, they are now among the leading gainer of 2022 behind ASX resources shares. Moving into the new week, Macquarie’s share price is facing great pressure from the level of $200 and a breakthrough of this level would cement the view of a bottoming out from March’s low. Technical support can be found from the 100-days moving average, near $196. Source: IG Take your position on over 13,000 local and international shares via CFDs or share trading – and trade it all seamlessly from the one account. Learn more about share CFDs or shares trading with us, or open an account to get started today. Hebe Chen | Market Analyst, Australia 28 March 2022

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