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ASX News 25 February 2026 - 6 March 2026

Why Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) shares jumped 4.6% today

Why Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) shares jumped 4.6% today

Pro Medicus shares jumped 4.6% to A$121.49 on Thursday, valuing the company at about A$12.1 billion. The stock remains down 53% over the past year despite recent gains. Interim results showed revenue up 28.4% to A$124.8 million, with profit boosted by a large fair value gain on a 4D Medical investment. An on-market buyback is underway through March 2026.
5 March 2026
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Whitehaven Coal share price rises despite ASX slide as buyback keeps ticking over

Whitehaven Coal share price rises despite ASX slide as buyback keeps ticking over

Whitehaven Coal closed up 1.8% at A$8.34 on Wednesday, outperforming a 1.9% drop in the ASX 200. The company disclosed a buy-back of 65,440 shares on Tuesday, paying between A$8.05 and A$8.25 each. Whitehaven has repurchased 698,009 shares so far under its A$32 million buy-back program. Traders are watching for China policy headlines on March 5 and further buy-back updates.
4 March 2026
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Telstra share price dips as ASX slides — RBA hike odds and March dividend in focus

Telstra share price dips as ASX slides — RBA hike odds and March dividend in focus

Telstra shares closed at A$5.16, down 1% on Wednesday, as the ASX 200 fell 1.94% amid Middle East tensions and rate-hike speculation. Trading volume for Telstra was about 6.7 million shares, well below recent days. The company’s dividend reinvestment pricing window runs through March 6, with a cash payout due March 27. Markets now see a 30% chance of a Reserve Bank rate hike in March, fully pricing one for May.
4 March 2026
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Coles share price today: COL.AX slips but beats ASX tumble as dividend date nears

Coles share price today: COL.AX slips but beats ASX tumble as dividend date nears

Coles Group shares closed down 0.5% at A$21.25, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200’s 1.94% drop to 8,901.20. Australia’s economy grew 0.8% in the December quarter, while oil prices surged over 10% after Middle East disruptions, raising rate hike bets for May. Coles’ interim dividend of 41.0 cents goes ex-dividend March 10. Woolworths fell 0.96% to A$35.94.
4 March 2026
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DroneShield share price jumps as ASX:DRO rides defence bid into the close

DroneShield share price jumps as ASX:DRO rides defence bid into the close

DroneShield shares closed up 6.9% at A$3.87 in Sydney on Monday, leading gains among defence stocks after renewed Middle East tensions. The company last week announced A$21.7 million in new contracts for portable counter-drone systems, with delivery set for early 2026. Broader ASX trading was steady, while energy and defence names outperformed. Markets await Tuesday’s open and further contract news.
2 March 2026
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Woolworths share price jumps nearly 2% as WOW ex-dividend date nears

Woolworths share price jumps nearly 2% as WOW ex-dividend date nears

Woolworths Group shares rose 1.9% to A$36.68 at Monday’s close, ahead of a dividend reset and key economic data. The company filed routine director disclosures after the market, confirming Jon Alferness joined the board March 1. Net profit before significant items climbed 16.4% to A$859 million in the half-year, with interim dividend set to go ex-dividend March 4. Ord Minnett downgraded the stock to Accumulate from Buy.
2 March 2026
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Coles share price drops 7% after half-year profit slips — what ASX:COL investors watch next

Coles share price drops 7% after half-year profit slips — what ASX:COL investors watch next

Coles Group shares fell 7.3% to A$20.56 after reporting a half-year net profit drop of 11.3% to A$511 million, hit by A$235 million in legal costs. Underlying profit rose 12.5% to A$676 million. The board declared a 41-cent fully franked interim dividend, payable March 30. Coles flagged ongoing competition and legal risks, including an ACCC lawsuit over promotions.
27 February 2026
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Xero share price jumps nearly 9% as ASX tech rebounds — May results now in focus

Xero share price jumps nearly 9% as ASX tech rebounds — May results now in focus

Xero shares closed up 8.6% at A$82.30 on Thursday, leading gains in Australian tech after Nvidia’s strong results. The S&P/ASX 200 technology index rose 4.7%, helping the broader market hit a record intraday high. Xero reported Australian small business sales rose 6.7% in the December quarter. Inflation held at 3.8% in January, keeping rate hike expectations in focus.
26 February 2026
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Fortescue stock price slips after dividend boost — what to watch before ASX reopens

Fortescue stock price slips after dividend boost — what to watch before ASX reopens

Fortescue shares fell 1.4% to A$20.85 on Thursday, reversing part of Wednesday’s 4.7% gain after its half-year results. The miner posted record first-half shipments of 100.2 million tonnes and a net profit of US$1.9 billion. Fortescue raised its interim dividend to A$0.62 a share, with the stock set to go ex-dividend on March 2. Iron ore prices and China steel output cuts remain in focus ahead of policy events.
26 February 2026
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CSL share price edges up as buyback keeps ASX heavyweight in play

CSL share price edges up as buyback keeps ASX heavyweight in play

CSL Ltd shares closed up 0.6% at A$146.02 Thursday, near the bottom of their 52-week range. The company disclosed it bought back 79,031 shares Wednesday for about A$11.5 million, bringing total repurchases since September to 3.70 million shares. CSL’s half-year report earlier this month showed a 7% drop in underlying NPATA and US$1.1 billion in after-tax impairments. The stock trades ex-dividend March 10.
26 February 2026
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Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price slides 8.6% as LG Energy plans stake exit — what traders watch next

Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price slides 8.6% as LG Energy plans stake exit — what traders watch next

Liontown shares fell 8.6% to A$1.815 after LG Energy Solution offered its entire 7.5% stake in a discounted block trade worth at least A$419 million. Trading volume surged to nearly 309 million shares. The final block price was set between A$1.75 and A$1.79 per share. Investors now await shareholder filings and Liontown’s half-year results on March 11.
26 February 2026
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Wesfarmers share price drops as ASX hits record; dividend clock and filings in focus

Wesfarmers share price drops as ASX hits record; dividend clock and filings in focus

Wesfarmers shares fell 1.36% to A$79.99 Wednesday, underperforming as the S&P/ASX 200 hit a record high. The company set February 25 as the record date for its 102-cent fully franked interim dividend, payable March 31. Director equity-plan conversions totaling 969 shares were disclosed in filings. Australia’s core inflation remained above target in January, fueling rate-hike speculation.
25 February 2026
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  • Eos Energy Enterprises Sees Sharp One-Day Share Price Surge Amid Valuation Debate
    April 10, 2026, 9:40 AM EDT. Eos Energy Enterprises (EOSE) surprised markets with a nearly 30% single-day share gain after a period of mixed performance. The energy storage firm's stock has swung sharply, reflecting shifting investor sentiment. Despite a recent rally, EOSE shares trade around $5.95, well below an intrinsic value estimate of $9.71 based on aggressive growth and profitability assumptions. The company is scaling manufacturing, aiming for operational efficiencies and improved margins. Proprietary battery tech upgrades boost competitiveness, potentially enabling higher selling prices. However, risks remain around execution, order conversion, and sustained losses. Investors should weigh rapid scaling prospects against these uncertainties amid fluctuating momentum in the renewable storage sector.

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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

10 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.38% to 10,644.28 late Friday morning as investors awaited U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan. Brent crude climbed 1% to $96.83 a barrel, while sterling eased but was on track for its biggest weekly gain since January. The FTSE 250 gained 0.79%. Britain’s 10-year gilt yield stood at 4.807%.
US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

10 April 2026
Dow e-minis slipped 0.15% before Friday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures each down 0.08% as traders awaited March CPI data and watched U.S.-Iran tensions. Economists expect headline CPI to rise 0.9% for March and 3.3% year-on-year. Weekly jobless claims increased to 219,000. Brent crude traded near $97 a barrel, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained well below normal.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 10.04.2026

10 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 10, 2026, 9:44 AM EDT Eos Energy Enterprises Sees Sharp One-Day Share Price Surge Amid Valuation Debate April 10, 2026, 9:40 AM EDT. Eos Energy Enterprises (EOSE) surprised markets with a nearly 30% single-day share gain after a period of mixed performance. The energy storage firm's stock has swung sharply, reflecting shifting investor sentiment. Despite a recent rally, EOSE shares trade around $5.95, well below an intrinsic value estimate of $9.71 based on aggressive growth and profitability assumptions. The company is scaling manufacturing, aiming for operational efficiencies and improved margins.
MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

9 April 2026
MARA Holdings shares rose 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday despite Cantor Fitzgerald cutting its price target to $10. The company recently sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion and agreed to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes at a discount. MARA is expanding into AI and cloud infrastructure, but fourth-quarter revenue fell 6% and it posted a $1.7 billion net loss.
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