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Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price jumps 14% as Singapore laser push and Thursday results come into view

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price jumps 14% as Singapore laser push and Thursday results come into view

Electro Optic Systems shares jumped 13.7% to A$7.16 at Tuesday’s close after announcing the opening of a high-energy laser hub in Singapore. The company tied the new facility to contracts in Korea and the Netherlands. Audited results are due around Feb. 19, with traders cautious after a short-seller attack earlier this month. The stock remains down about a third for 2026.
17 February 2026
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Evolution Mining share price drops as gold cools — what investors watch next on ASX

Evolution Mining share price drops as gold cools — what investors watch next on ASX

Evolution Mining closed down 1.8% at A$14.91 in Sydney on Tuesday, extending a slide from last week’s record. Gold prices fell again, weighing on the sector and pushing the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Gold Index down 1.2%. Trading volume for Evolution was around 4 million shares. Investors now await the company’s dividend timetable and next update.
17 February 2026
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South32 share price edges up as miners ride BHP bounce; copper dip keeps lid on next session

South32 share price edges up as miners ride BHP bounce; copper dip keeps lid on next session

South32 shares closed up 0.7% at A$4.44 in Sydney after BHP’s earnings beat lifted sentiment across miners. The stock traded as high as A$4.58 before easing, while copper prices slipped in thin trade. Broker Morgans downgraded South32, and uncertainty remains over the upcoming wind-down at the Mozal aluminium smelter. The interim dividend goes ex on March 5.
17 February 2026
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Northern Star share price slips as gold cools; Jefferies lifts target on ASX:NST

Northern Star share price slips as gold cools; Jefferies lifts target on ASX:NST

Northern Star Resources shares closed down 0.8% at A$28.23 Tuesday as gold prices slipped and the dollar strengthened. Jefferies raised its price target to A$35, maintaining a Buy rating. The S&P/ASX All Ords Gold Index fell about 1.2% midday, with sector peers also lower. Investors await U.S. Fed minutes Wednesday and Northern Star’s ex-dividend date on March 4.
17 February 2026
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Woodside Energy share price barely moves after reserves update as ASX:WDS eyes Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy share price barely moves after reserves update as ASX:WDS eyes Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy closed down 0.04% at A$25.83 after reporting year-end 2025 proved reserves fell to 1,882.1 million barrels of oil equivalent from 1,975.7 million a year earlier. Proved plus probable reserves also declined, while 3.04 million shares traded. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.24%. Woodside’s full-year results are due Feb. 24.
17 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Sanwa Holdings Completes Share Buyback, Reinforces Capital Efficiency Narrative
    March 24, 2026, 5:04 PM EDT. Sanwa Holdings (TSE:5929) finalized its share repurchase program on March 16, 2026, buying back 2.52 million shares, or 1.19% of outstanding stock, for approximately ¥10 billion. This move reduces free-float shares and signals management's commitment to capital allocation discipline. The buyback complements the company's dividend policy and supports a narrative focused on capital efficiency amid over 20% share price decline in the past year despite stable revenue and earnings. However, the buyback's scale is insufficient to alter the investment case alone. Market catalysts depend on sustained profit growth and maintaining return on equity, while slower forecast growth and sector sentiment pose downside risks. Investor valuations vary significantly, with fair value estimates ranging between ¥4,128 and ¥8,821, reflecting diverse views on growth and capital returns.
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