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ASX News News 19 December 2025 - 6 January 2026

Brambles (ASX:BXB) stock slips as CPI looms; director adds 22 shares

Brambles (ASX:BXB) stock slips as CPI looms; director adds 22 shares

Sydney, January 6, 2026, 18:43 AEDT — After-hours Brambles Limited shares (BXB.AX) closed down 1.0% on Tuesday at A$22.31, with investors reluctant to add risk ahead of a key Australian inflation reading. The pallet-pooling group traded between A$22.11 and A$22.53, and remains about 17% below its 52-week high. The move comes as traders reassess the path for Reserve Bank of Australia policy and rotate between sectors, a pattern that can leave steady industrial names whipsawed despite a thin company-news flow. “If the market starts pricing in rate increases, the ASX is likely to see more differentiated performance across sectors rather
6 January 2026
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Transurban Group Ltd stock slides after ASX close as inflation test nears — what to know

Transurban Group Ltd stock slides after ASX close as inflation test nears — what to know

Sydney, January 6, 2026, 18:50 AEDT — After-hours Transurban Group Ltd shares closed down 2.4% at A$13.70 on Tuesday, after touching an intraday low of A$13.63 and failing to hold above A$14.00, a level some short-term traders treat as a near-term line in the sand. The toll-road operator’s stapled securities — a share-and-trust unit that trade together as one line on the market — moved lower as investors positioned for Australia’s November consumer price data due on Wednesday, a release that can reset interest-rate expectations. ABC That matters because long-duration infrastructure stocks often react to shifts in bond yields, which
6 January 2026
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Wesfarmers shares slide as inflation data looms, putting ASX:WES back under A$80

Wesfarmers shares slide as inflation data looms, putting ASX:WES back under A$80

Sydney, Jan 6, 2026, 17:52 AEDT — Market closed Wesfarmers Ltd shares fell on Tuesday, last down 1.3% at A$79.78, as investors trimmed exposure to consumer-facing names ahead of an inflation report that could reset expectations for interest rates. Wesfarmers+1 The move matters because inflation and rates feed quickly into household budgets in Australia, where mortgage costs can swing with policy settings. For a retail-heavy group like Wesfarmers, that backdrop can shape near-term sales momentum and margin pressure across its big chains. Indo Premier Traders are also watching what the data implies for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next step.
6 January 2026
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ASX top stocks today: Silex jumps 9% in uranium surge as WiseTech drops on ACCC move

ASX top stocks today: Silex jumps 9% in uranium surge as WiseTech drops on ACCC move

SYDNEY, January 5, 2026, 02:08 ET Uranium and rare-earth stocks topped the Australian market on Monday, led by Silex Systems, which jumped 9.43% to A$9.75. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index, Australia’s main basket of large caps, finished near flat, up 0.01% at 8,728.6. Livecenter The rally landed as investors tracked the fallout from U.S. action in Venezuela that put oil supply and sanctions policy back in focus. Traders leaned into “critical minerals” — metals that power batteries, electronics and defence systems — and trimmed rate-sensitive tech and consumer names. Seymour Telegraph The timing matters because macro data can reset rate
5 January 2026
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Westpac stock (ASX:WBC) ends first 2026 session higher as inflation data looms

Westpac stock (ASX:WBC) ends first 2026 session higher as inflation data looms

SYDNEY, Jan 4, 2026, 16:06 ET — Market closed Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) shares rose in Sydney’s first trading session of 2026, with investors turning quickly to inflation and central-bank signals that can sway bank earnings and valuations. ( Intelligent Investor) The move matters because banks are among the most rate-sensitive stocks on the Australian market. Shifts in interest-rate expectations can change how investors value future profits and dividends, and can feed directly into mortgage pricing and funding costs. It also lands as Australia’s inflation reporting cadence has shifted, giving markets more frequent readouts to price the Reserve Bank of
4 January 2026
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ASX Ltd stock today: shares cling to the low end of the 52-week range as 2026 opens quietly

ASX Ltd stock today: shares cling to the low end of the 52-week range as 2026 opens quietly

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 09:07 ET — Market closed. Shares of ASX Ltd (ASX.AX), operator of the Australian Securities Exchange, last closed at A$51.41 on Friday, down 0.06% and near the low end of their 52-week range, market data showed. Investing The start-of-year lull matters for ASX because its earnings are closely tied to market activity. Trading and post-trade fees typically rise when investors are active in shares, options and futures. That sensitivity has come back into focus as investors weigh whether early-2026 turnover rebounds after holiday-thinned sessions. It also lands as the company works through a regulator-driven overhaul
4 January 2026
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ASX:PDI in focus after Robex shareholders back merger; approvals now in spotlight

ASX:PDI in focus after Robex shareholders back merger; approvals now in spotlight

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:22 ET — Market closed Predictive Discovery Ltd said Robex Resources shareholders voted 94.54% in favour of the companies’ proposed merger, clearing a key condition for the all-share deal, an exchange filing showed. “We are delighted with the strong support shown by Robex shareholders for the Transaction,” CEO and Managing Director Andrew Pardey said, adding the combined group expects production of more than 400,000 ounces of gold a year by 2029. Predictive said the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to Québec court approval and regulatory consents, including from
1 January 2026
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Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Watch: ASX 200 Set to Reopen Dec. 29 as Futures Hold Steady, Aussie Dollar Firms and Metals Stay Hot

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Watch: ASX 200 Set to Reopen Dec. 29 as Futures Hold Steady, Aussie Dollar Firms and Metals Stay Hot

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 9:06 a.m. ET — Market closed The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) heads into a post-holiday restart with a familiar year-end cocktail: thinner liquidity, hypersensitive price action, and global crosswinds that can look deceptively calm—right up until they aren’t. With U.S. stock markets closed on Sunday, attention turns to what will drive Australian shares when the ASX cash market reopens in Sydney on Monday, Dec. 29. The key inputs investors are tracking now: index futures, a stronger Australian dollar, and a late-2025 surge in industrial and precious metals that could keep the resource-heavy Australian market in
28 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX Closed for Boxing Day as Global Shares Rally and Record Gold Reshapes the Outlook

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX Closed for Boxing Day as Global Shares Rally and Record Gold Reshapes the Outlook

SYDNEY, Dec. 26, 2025 — Australia’s stock market is closed today for the Boxing Day public holiday, pausing trading in both ASX cash equities and key ASX 24 derivatives. With local price discovery on hold until the next session, investors are spending the day watching offshore signals — especially the latest moves in Asia, the US dollar, and a commodity complex led by fresh record highs in precious metals. Australian Securities Exchange The result: while there’s no “live” ASX 200 tape to follow on December 26, the forces that will likely drive Monday’s open are moving fast — and they’re
26 December 2025
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ASX Closed on Boxing Day (26 December 2025): What to Know Before Australia’s Next Stock Market Open

ASX Closed on Boxing Day (26 December 2025): What to Know Before Australia’s Next Stock Market Open

If you’re waking up on Friday, 26 December 2025 (Boxing Day) expecting the Australian stock market (ASX) to ring the opening bell, there’s one critical detail to know first: the ASX cash market is closed today for Boxing Day.  Australian Securities Exchange That doesn’t mean investors should switch off. The market pause creates a short “information gap” where global moves in equities, commodities, FX, and rates can build up — and then reprice quickly when trading resumes. Below is what matters most before Australia’s next session, based on the latest news, market snapshots, and analyst commentary published over the past several days. Is the ASX open today, 26.12.2025?
25 December 2025
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WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Stock Falls as Founder’s Collar Deal Sparks Fresh Volatility — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Stock Falls as Founder’s Collar Deal Sparks Fresh Volatility — Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Sydney, December 22, 2025 — Shares in WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) slid on Monday as investors digested a fresh governance-and-structure headline involving founder and executive chair Richard White, just days after the company said an independent board review had wrapped up. The move underscores the reality of owning WTC right now: a high-quality global logistics software franchise with heavyweight growth ambitions — and a very public governance narrative that can swing sentiment quickly. WiseTech closed December 22 at A$67.99, down 3.12%, after trading between A$67.86 and A$70.75. StockAnalysis WiseTech Global share price today: why WTC is back in the spotlight
22 December 2025
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4DMedical (ASX:4DX) Share Price Surge: What Happened on 18 December 2025, Why CT:VQ Is Driving the Rally, and What Comes Next

4DMedical (ASX:4DX) Share Price Surge: What Happened on 18 December 2025, Why CT:VQ Is Driving the Rally, and What Comes Next

4DMedical (ASX:4DX) has become one of the most talked-about Australian small-cap healthcare names of late 2025—despite a bruising year for the broader sector. On 18 December 2025, fresh market coverage put the spotlight back on the stock’s extraordinary run and the commercial milestones behind it, as investors weighed a familiar question for fast-rising growth stories: is this the start of something bigger, or has the market moved too far, too fast? Livewire Markets The key news on 18 December 2025: a “small-cap sensation” goes mainstream The day’s most widely shared piece of coverage came from Livewire Markets, which framed 4DMedical
19 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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