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CSL Limited share price: Australia Day break leaves investors eyeing the next CSL catalyst

CSL Limited share price: Australia Day break leaves investors eyeing the next CSL catalyst

Sydney, January 26, 2026, 17:25 AEDT — The market has closed for the day. CSL Limited shares last checked at A$179.62, following a 0.68% rise in Friday’s session. During the day, the stock fluctuated between A$179.33 and A$180.80. (Investing.com Australia) That pause is key since CSL’s upcoming update is near enough to influence positioning, yet still far from resolving uncertainty. For a major player, the difference between a “steady quarter” and a “guidance wobble” can shift the wider index almost as much as it affects the stock itself. Australia’s cash market will be closed Monday for the Australia Day public
26 January 2026
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Viva Energy share price in focus after Australia Day break as ASX:VEA eyes next update

Viva Energy share price in focus after Australia Day break as ASX:VEA eyes next update

SYDNEY, Jan 26, 2026, 17:21 AEDT — The market has closed. Viva Energy Group Ltd shares return to trading on Tuesday after Australia’s long weekend, as investors await new cues from the fuel retailer before its upcoming update. Timing is crucial here. The stock reflects two volatile factors: refining margins and consumer demand at pumps and convenience stores, both of which can change rapidly. Refining margin boils down to one thing: the difference between crude oil prices and what refiners earn selling fuels such as petrol and diesel. The tricky bit? That gap can swing sharply and almost never follows
26 January 2026
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Macquarie share price in focus as ASX reopens after Australia Day, with CPI and Fed ahead

Macquarie share price in focus as ASX reopens after Australia Day, with CPI and Fed ahead

Sydney, Jan 26, 2026, 17:27 AEDT — The market has closed. Macquarie Group Ltd shares return to trading on Tuesday as Australian cash equities reopen following the Australia Day holiday. The week is packed with inflation figures and central bank meetings. The stock closed at A$210.41 before the break, slipping slightly. For investors, this pause comes at an awkward moment. Global markets shifted while Australia’s main board was closed, leaving the next local session to catch up amid a packed schedule. Macquarie operates as a hybrid—part bank, part markets player. That blend leaves it exposed to shifts in rate expectations,
26 January 2026
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Why Wesfarmers share price is on watch after the ASX holiday: CPI and February earnings ahead

Why Wesfarmers share price is on watch after the ASX holiday: CPI and February earnings ahead

Sydney, Jan 26, 2026, 17:09 AEDT — The market has closed. Wesfarmers shares reopen Tuesday, weighed by a familiar cocktail: a holiday lull in trading, a major macroeconomic report, and an approaching earnings date. Inflation remains the immediate concern. The upcoming consumer price index in Australia could swiftly shift rate forecasts, hitting consumer-facing stocks hard. This hits Wesfarmers where it counts—right in the heart of household spending. Investors are watching closely to see if demand at Bunnings and Kmart can withstand persistent mortgage and living expenses. The stock closed at A$82.80, slipping A$0.32 for the session, with trading fluctuating between
26 January 2026
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Ampol share price: what ASX:ALD investors watch after the Australia Day market shut

Ampol share price: what ASX:ALD investors watch after the Australia Day market shut

Sydney, January 26, 2026, 17:19 AEDT — Market closed Ampol Ltd (ALD.AX) kicks off the week with investors focused on a scheduled update to its Lytton refinery margin, set for Wednesday after the Australian market reopens. The stock last traded at A$30.30 on Jan. 23, down 1.0%. The margin print is crucial—it offers one of the fastest insights into how the Brisbane refinery is performing and can quickly shift earnings forecasts. Plus, it arrives just weeks ahead of Ampol’s full-year results, tightening the spotlight on dividend choices. Deal risk remains in the background. The competition regulator has escalated Ampol’s planned
26 January 2026
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Fortescue stock: Australia Day pause leaves FMG investors watching China iron ore talks

Fortescue stock: Australia Day pause leaves FMG investors watching China iron ore talks

Sydney, Jan 26, 2026, 17:22 AEDT — The market has closed. Fortescue Ltd shares will see their next trading update on Tuesday, following the Australia Day holiday shutdown on Monday. The stock ended Friday’s session at A$21.51. (Australian Securities Exchange) The pause counts because offshore iron ore trading hasn’t stopped, and China’s state buyer is clamping down harder in supply negotiations. Reuters noted that BHP has rerouted shipments to Malaysia and Vietnam amid a contract standoff with China Mineral Resources Group, underscoring how quickly pricing control can swing in the iron ore market. (Reuters) Fortescue (FMG.AX) finished Friday almost flat,
26 January 2026
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Woolworths share price: WOW stock heads into CPI week after a Friday dip

Woolworths share price: WOW stock heads into CPI week after a Friday dip

Sydney, January 26, 2026, 16:57 AEDT — The market has shut down for the day. Woolworths Group Ltd shares (WOW.AX) dipped 1.24%, ending Friday at A$30.38. Investors face a shortened trading week, eyeing an upcoming inflation report that could disrupt rate expectations. (Yahoo Finance) The Australian Securities Exchange will be closed Monday in observance of Australia Day, then reopen Tuesday with only four trading sessions scheduled for the week. (Australian Securities Exchange) Australia’s consumer price index (CPI), the key gauge of inflation, is set for release Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. AEDT, per the Australian Bureau of Statistics calendar. (Australian Bureau
26 January 2026
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CBA share price: Australia Day closure tees up CPI and February earnings test for Commonwealth Bank stock

CBA share price: Australia Day closure tees up CPI and February earnings test for Commonwealth Bank stock

Sydney, January 26, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — Trading has wrapped up for the day. Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares will not trade on Monday, with the ASX cash market shut for the Australia Day holiday. Investors won’t get a fresh look at the stock until trading resumes Tuesday. The week ahead is short, but inflation and interest rate forecasts remain front and center. (Australian Securities Exchange) This is significant because CBA is Australia’s biggest listed lender and a major market force, so even small policy shifts can move large amounts of capital. Banks also factor in expectations for net interest
26 January 2026
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ANZ share price frozen by Australia Day market shutdown as CPI looms for banks

ANZ share price frozen by Australia Day market shutdown as CPI looms for banks

Sydney, January 26, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — Markets have closed. ANZ Group Holdings Ltd shares ended Friday at A$36.21, slipping 19 cents or roughly 0.5% from Thursday’s finish, on volume near 3.9 million shares. The ASX was closed Monday for Australia Day, leaving the stock down about 3.5% over the week. (Intelligent Investor) This is crucial since the next major move for Australia’s big banks will hinge on interest rates, not corporate news. When trading resumes Tuesday, the key question remains: will inflation and employment data keep the Reserve Bank of Australia cautious, or will they ease enough to hold
26 January 2026
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QBE share price: ASX:QBE in focus as Australia Day shuts markets, CPI looms

QBE share price: ASX:QBE in focus as Australia Day shuts markets, CPI looms

Sydney, Jan 26, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of QBE Insurance Group Ltd last changed hands at A$19.61, down roughly 1.8% from the previous close, as Australian markets remained closed Monday for the Australia Day holiday. (Investing.com) The break is significant since the upcoming local session comes just before a crucial inflation report that might alter interest-rate expectations once more. For financial stocks, the impact typically starts with bond yields before filtering into valuations. Insurers find themselves in a tricky position. While higher yields boost investment income since premiums are mostly held in bonds, abrupt rate
26 January 2026
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Westpac share price on pause for Australia Day — here’s the CPI date that could jolt ASX:WBC

Westpac share price on pause for Australia Day — here’s the CPI date that could jolt ASX:WBC

Sydney, Jan 26, 2026, 16:55 AEDT — The market has closed. Westpac Banking Corp shares closed 0.4% lower at A$38.74 on Friday. Australia’s stock market was closed Monday for the Australia Day holiday. On Friday, the stock fluctuated between A$38.48 and A$39.00, with roughly 2.65 million shares traded. (Investing.com) The pause is significant as the next key event for bank stocks comes midweek. The Australian Bureau of Statistics will release the December-quarter consumer price index on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. AEDT. (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Rate bets have already begun to shift. Money markets now assign about a 60% probability
26 January 2026
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Coles share price stuck at A$21 as ASX shuts for Australia Day; CPI and results are next

Coles share price stuck at A$21 as ASX shuts for Australia Day; CPI and results are next

Sydney, Jan 26, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — Market closed Shares of Coles Group Ltd (COL.AX) closed at A$21.00, slipping 0.4% after fluctuating between A$20.96 and A$21.18 during the session. (Coles Group) The Australian Securities Exchange shut down on Monday in observance of the Australia Day public holiday. Investors must now wait until Tuesday when trading resumes to adjust their positions. (Australian Securities Exchange) All eyes are on the upcoming inflation figure: the Australian Bureau of Statistics is set to release the December consumer price index, a crucial measure of inflationary pressure, on Jan. 28 at 11:30 a.m. AEDT. (Australian Bureau
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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