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ASX News 5 February 2026 - 9 February 2026

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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REA Group share price slides after $200m buyback plan — what ASX investors watch next

REA Group share price slides after $200m buyback plan — what ASX investors watch next

REA Group shares fell 7.8% to A$168.10 after its half-year update showed a 6% rise in EBITDA and a 9% gain in core net profit, but a 24% drop in reported net profit. The company flagged softer listing volumes and announced a A$200 million buyback starting Feb. 23. Interim dividend is A$1.24 per share, ex-dividend March 3. Investors cited pressure from weaker listings and rising costs.
8 February 2026
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CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.
8 February 2026
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ANZ share price fell Friday — here’s what to watch before the ASX reopens

ANZ share price fell Friday — here’s what to watch before the ASX reopens

ANZ shares closed at A$37.01 on Friday, down 1.52% as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 2% and nearly $70 billion was wiped from the market. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate by 0.25 points to 3.85%, prompting ANZ to lift variable home loan rates from Feb. 13. ANZ announced a new Salesforce-based AI CRM rollout and a board change effective Feb. 8. Investors await ANZ’s first-quarter update on Feb. 12.
7 February 2026
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CSL share price in focus after ASX sell-off: what investors watch before Feb 11 results

CSL share price in focus after ASX sell-off: what investors watch before Feb 11 results

CSL Limited shares closed down 0.4% at A$180.50 Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 2.03% to 8,708.80. CSL will report half-year results and announce its interim dividend on Feb. 11, with the stock set to trade ex-dividend March 10. A filing showed 59,992 CSL conditional rights lapsed this week. The company’s market value stands near A$87 billion, down about a third in the past year.
7 February 2026
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Macquarie share price drops as ASX selloff bites; APRA relief and Feb 10 briefing in focus

Macquarie share price drops as ASX selloff bites; APRA relief and Feb 10 briefing in focus

Macquarie Group shares fell 2.1% to A$208.02 Friday as Australian stocks slid, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 2.2% in afternoon trade. The drop followed APRA’s move to ease extra liquidity requirements on Macquarie Bank after improvements in risk controls. Macquarie’s A$500 million operational-risk capital overlay remains in place. Investors await next week’s operational briefing for trading updates.
6 February 2026
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CSL share price dips in ASX rout — here’s what investors are watching before earnings

CSL share price dips in ASX rout — here’s what investors are watching before earnings

CSL Limited fell 0.41% to A$180.50 as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 2.03% to 8,709 points on Friday, marking the market’s worst day since November. About 1.23 million CSL shares changed hands ahead of its half-year results due Feb. 11. Healthcare stocks slipped 0.97%, while tech fell 3.7%. CSL reported 59,992 unquoted rights lapsed after processing January leavers, with a cessation date of Feb. 4.
6 February 2026
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WiseTech Global share price slides again as AI jitters keep hammering ASX software stocks

WiseTech Global share price slides again as AI jitters keep hammering ASX software stocks

WiseTech Global shares fell 2.6% to A$49.92 Thursday, extending a two-day loss to 13% and hitting a 52-week low. Trading volume surged to 4.08 million shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology sector dropped 9.4% amid global concerns over AI’s impact on software firms. Investors await WiseTech’s interim results on Feb. 25 for further guidance.
5 February 2026
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  • Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair Amid Inflation Concerns
    May 22, 2026, 7:33 AM EDT. Kevin Warsh, appointed by former President Trump, is set to be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday. Despite expectations that Warsh might lower interest rates, current economic signals point to the opposite. Inflation continues to rise, and the bond market is pricing in a potential rate hike. Investors and analysts brace for tighter monetary policy as the Fed aims to curb inflation pressures.

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Meta Cuts 8,000 Jobs as Zuckerberg Pushes AI Ambitions

Meta Cuts 8,000 Jobs as Zuckerberg Pushes AI Ambitions

22 May 2026
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg told staff he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year after cutting about 8,000 jobs and shifting thousands to AI roles, affecting roughly 10% of the workforce. Meta raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $125–$145 billion. Some employees questioned the reassurance, noting the wording left room for smaller cuts. U.S. laid-off workers will receive at least 16 weeks’ pay and extended healthcare.
Allstate faces $870 million storm loss as growth outlook wobbles

Allstate faces $870 million storm loss as growth outlook wobbles

22 May 2026
Allstate estimated $870 million in April catastrophe losses, mostly from two wind and hail events, with an after-tax cost of $687 million. Shares fell 3.4% Thursday after the disclosure. The April loss exceeded analyst expectations and last year’s figure, despite recent gains in earnings and policy growth. Allstate will stop monthly policy count disclosures after June, moving to quarterly reporting.
Futures Edge Higher as AI Names Lead Gains Ahead of Holiday

Futures Edge Higher as AI Names Lead Gains Ahead of Holiday

22 May 2026
U.S. stock futures climbed early Friday, with Dow e-minis up 151 points and Nasdaq 100 e-minis rising 148 points as lower Treasury yields boosted tech shares. Oil prices rose, with Brent crude at $104.96 a barrel amid concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. Nvidia projected stronger-than-expected revenue, while Workday surged nearly 12% premarket after beating estimates. Markets remain open Friday, with an early bond close ahead of Memorial Day.
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