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ASX Updates 10 November 2025 - 20 November 2025

DroneShield Stock Skyrockets 40%: What’s Behind the Surge and What’s Next?

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) Stock Price Today: Shares Crash Nearly 20% After US CEO Resigns – 19 November 2025

DroneShield shares fell 19.6% to A$1.97 at the ASX close on 19 November after the immediate resignation of U.S. CEO Matt McCrann. Nearly 50 million shares changed hands as the stock swung between A$1.94 and A$2.27. The company has lost about 70% since its October peak but remains up 160% over the past year. McCrann had led U.S. operations since 2022.
19 November 2025
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CBA (ASX:CBA) before the bell: What to know about Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock ahead of the ASX open on 17 Nov 2025

CBA (ASX:CBA) before the bell: What to know about Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock ahead of the ASX open on 17 Nov 2025

CBA shares closed at A$157.30 Friday, down 10% for the week after the bank’s quarterly update flagged margin pressure despite reporting A$2.6bn cash NPAT for the September quarter, up 2% year-on-year. The sell-off followed commentary on net interest margins and came as CBA’s premium valuation left it exposed to rotation into cheaper peers. CET1 ratio stood at 11.8% on 30 September. The bank did not disclose a headline NIM figure.
16 November 2025
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CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) pre‑open brief for 17 November 2025: Buy‑back in full swing, Seqirus spin‑off delayed, guidance cut — here’s what matters

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) pre‑open brief for 17 November 2025: Buy‑back in full swing, Seqirus spin‑off delayed, guidance cut — here’s what matters

CSL closed at A$181.81 on Friday, down 0.07%, after a volatile period marked by a surprise guidance cut and delayed Seqirus demerger. Daily buy-back filings continued as CSL executes a A$750m program. At the October AGM, shareholders issued a second strike on pay but rejected a board spill. U.S. ADRs ended Friday at US$58.84, with after-hours trading slightly higher.
16 November 2025
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Westpac (ASX: WBC) before the bell — What to know for Monday, 17 Nov 2025

Westpac (ASX: WBC) before the bell — What to know for Monday, 17 Nov 2025

Westpac extended its regional branch closure moratorium to 2030 and will trial a new community banking service. The bank reported FY25 statutory net profit of A$6.9bn and raised operating expenses 9% to A$11.9bn. On-market buyback capacity remains up to A$3.5bn, with the next phase set for November 2025. Westpac has back-paid nearly 47,000 staff over A$50m after underpayments.
16 November 2025
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Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

ASX Today: $37 Billion Wipeout as Tech Rout Drags S&P/ASX 200 to Four‑Month Low – 14 November 2025

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index fell 1.36% to 8,634.5 on Friday, erasing A$37 billion in value and marking its weakest close since July. The index is now about 5% below last month’s record high, with tech, banks, and miners leading losses after a Wall Street tech rout and fading hopes for interest rate cuts. Decliners outnumbered gainers nearly 5 to 1 across the broader market.
14 November 2025
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Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

ASX Pre‑Open: Futures Point Higher as Dow Hits New Record; Oil Slumps, Gold Holds Firm; Jobs Data, Xero, Orica & GrainCorp in Focus (13 Nov 2025)

ASX 200 futures rose 0.15% ahead of Thursday’s open, following a record Dow Jones close above 48,000 and weaker tech stocks on Wall Street. Oil prices dropped to three-week lows, with WTI at US$58.49 a barrel. Investors await Australia’s October labour force report at 11:30am AEDT and earnings from Xero, Orica, and GrainCorp. The Australian dollar traded near US$0.654 early.
12 November 2025
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Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

Australian sharemarket today: S&P/ASX 200 closes at 8,799.5, down 0.22% — CBA extends slide, Life360 tumbles; energy and materials firm

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.22% at 8,799.5 on Wednesday, as losses in banks and tech outweighed gains in miners and defensives. Commonwealth Bank dropped about 3% to a seven-month low after its quarterly update. Life360 slumped further, while Mineral Resources surged on a US$765 million lithium deal with POSCO. The All Ordinaries slipped 0.21% to 9,079.4.
12 November 2025
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Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

ASX Today: Lithium surge and tech rebound push S&P/ASX 200 to 8,835 (+0.75%); ANZ hits record despite profit slide — 10 Nov 2025

The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.75% to 8,835.9 on Monday, marking its strongest session in nearly a month as miners, lithium stocks, and tech led gains. Lithium producers surged after a 5% jump in China carbonate prices. ANZ hit a record high despite weaker earnings. The Australian dollar firmed to around US$0.653 as commodity prices climbed and global markets rallied on hopes for a U.S. government shutdown resolution.
10 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Intel Stock Surges to 5-Year High on Musk's Terafab Partnership
    April 9, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT. Intel Corporation (INTC) shares surged 11.4% on Wednesday, closing at $58.95, their highest level in nearly five years, driven by optimism around Elon Musk's Terafab semiconductor project. The initiative aims to build a $20-$25 billion AI chip manufacturing facility in Texas, integrating Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI under one hardware hub. Intel's expertise in chip fabrication positions it as a key player in the project, promising sustained demand for its foundry services and long-term revenue growth. Intel's stock has gained 58.9% year-to-date and is trading above key technical averages, signaling a strong uptrend. Additionally, Intel's recent buyback of its 49% stake in its Ireland Fab 34 facility highlights financial strength and improves margin retention. Market watchers weigh if the rally has fully priced in these developments or if further gains lie ahead.

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Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

9 April 2026
Oil prices rebounded Thursday as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz stayed below 10% of normal, with just seven ships passing in 24 hours. Brent crude rose 1% to $95.65 a barrel, while U.S. WTI climbed 3.2% to $97.39. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $146.43. Major shippers and banks warned supply disruptions could persist for weeks despite the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

9 April 2026
European natural gas prices hovered near 44 euros per megawatt hour Thursday after a 15% drop in the Dutch TTF benchmark. Brussels reported no immediate supply risk from the Iran crisis, but ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained below 10% of normal. QatarEnergy restarted some LNG production, though full recovery depends on shipping. Goldman Sachs cut its TTF price forecast, citing possible volatility if disruptions persist.
Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.37% After Five-Week Climb (Freddie Mac)

Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.37% After Five-Week Climb (Freddie Mac)

9 April 2026
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.37% from 6.46%, Freddie Mac said Thursday. Purchase mortgage applications rose 1% last week but remained 7% lower than a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Refinance activity dropped 3%. Mortgage News Daily’s index showed the 30-year fixed at 6.38%, with the 10-year Treasury near 4.27%.
Bitcoin Price Today: Why BTC Is Stuck Between Ceasefire Relief and ETF Doubts

Bitcoin Price Today: Why BTC Is Stuck Between Ceasefire Relief and ETF Doubts

9 April 2026
Bitcoin traded near $72,000 Thursday, up 0.3%, after earlier slipping on renewed Middle East tensions. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $471.4 million in inflows April 6 but $93.9 million in outflows April 8, as Morgan Stanley’s new MSBT fund debuted with $30.6 million. Ether fell 0.9% to $2,210.56. Bitcoin remains 43% below its October 2025 record high.
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