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ASX News 9 February 2026 - 19 February 2026

Macquarie share price rises with ASX at record highs — here’s what investors watch next

Macquarie share price rises with ASX at record highs — here’s what investors watch next

Macquarie Group shares closed up 1.6% at A$223.00 as the S&P/ASX 200 hit a record before ending 0.9% higher. Australia’s unemployment rate held at 4.1% in January, with jobs rising by 17,800. The Reserve Bank raised its cash rate to 3.85% this month and signaled uncertainty on future moves. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 25 and Macquarie’s full-year results on May 8.
19 February 2026
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Suncorp share price slips as storm-hit earnings hang over the next ASX session

Suncorp share price slips as storm-hit earnings hang over the next ASX session

Suncorp shares closed down 0.2% at A$15.25 after reporting a sharp fall in half-year profit to A$263 million, hit by higher natural hazard costs and lower investment income. The insurer cut its interim dividend to 17 cents from 41 cents and flagged further buybacks. Suncorp handled over 71,000 claims from nine declared events, costing about A$1.3 billion. Cash earnings missed consensus estimates.
19 February 2026
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Pro Medicus share price drops again as insiders buy — what ASX:PME traders watch next

Pro Medicus share price drops again as insiders buy — what ASX:PME traders watch next

Pro Medicus shares fell 2.35% to A$123.00 Wednesday, extending a 43% drop for 2026 despite the S&P/ASX 200 closing higher. Directors Anthony Glenning and Deena Shiff bought shares on Feb. 13. The company reported half-year revenue of A$124.8 million and statutory profit after tax of A$171.2 million, boosted by a fair-value gain. Pro Medicus declared a 32-cent interim dividend, ex-dividend Feb. 26, payable March 20.
18 February 2026
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Northern Star share price slips after ASX close as gold swings near $5,000

Northern Star share price slips after ASX close as gold swings near $5,000

Northern Star Resources closed down 0.7% at A$28.02 in Sydney on Wednesday, tracking gold’s rebound from a one-week low. The stock traded between A$27.52 and A$28.02 amid thin holiday liquidity and no new company news. Gold steadied above $4,850 an ounce as traders awaited U.S. Fed minutes and inflation data. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.5%, but gold miners lagged.
18 February 2026
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CAR Group (ASX:CAR) share price slips after close as RBA rate path and March dividend come into focus

CAR Group (ASX:CAR) share price slips after close as RBA rate path and March dividend come into focus

CAR Group shares fell 0.54% to A$25.61 at Tuesday’s close, reversing part of Monday’s gain, as the RBA minutes signaled no clear rate path and markets priced a possible May hike. The company’s next key date is March 13, when shares go ex-dividend for a 42.5-cent interim payout. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.24%. CAR’s half-year report showed 8% revenue growth and a 16% rise in net profit.
17 February 2026
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Treasury Wine Estates share price sinks again after dividend pause — what to watch next for ASX:TWE

Treasury Wine Estates share price sinks again after dividend pause — what to watch next for ASX:TWE

Treasury Wine Estates shares fell 4.6% to A$4.74 in Sydney on Tuesday after suspending its interim dividend and posting a A$649.4 million half-year net loss. The company cited a A$770.5 million U.S. write-down, with revenue down 16.6% and operating profit off nearly 40%. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.24%. Management expects higher second-half earnings and is targeting A$100 million in annual cost cuts.
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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PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price lifts after Canmax deal adds US$100m prepayment and a floor price

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price lifts after Canmax deal adds US$100m prepayment and a floor price

PLS shares closed up 1.7% at A$4.24 after announcing a new supply deal with Canmax Technologies featuring a price floor and US$100 million prepayment. The contract covers 150,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate annually for two years from 2026, with options to extend. Traders await confirmation of the prepayment and the Feb. 19 interim results update.
10 February 2026
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Woodside Energy share price rises as oil slips; what investors watch next

Woodside Energy share price rises as oil slips; what investors watch next

Woodside Energy shares rose 1.4% to A$25.84 on Monday, outperforming as oil prices fell about 1% in Asia after U.S.-Iran nuclear talks eased supply fears. Acting CEO Liz Westcott said 2026 output would dip due to planned Pluto LNG downtime, with Scarborough gas start-up on track for late 2026. Investors await Woodside’s annual report and briefing on Feb 24.
9 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Friday's Top ETF Movers: SPDR Oil & Gas ETF Surges, Sprott Silver ETF Declines
    March 20, 2026, 1:06 PM EDT. On Friday, the SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) led gains, rising about 2.1%, driven by strong performances from Venture Global, up 10.8%, and SM Energy, up 7.9%. Conversely, the Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF (SLVR) lagged, falling around 3.8%. Key laggards within SLVR included Gold Resource, down 6.5%, and Americas Gold and Silver, down 6.2%. These movements highlight sector-specific volatility, with energy exploration seeing robust investor interest, while silver mining faced selling pressure throughout the day.
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