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ASX Updates News 16 November 2025 - 25 November 2025

ASX Today: Australian Sharemarket Edges Higher as Bendigo Bank Slumps and DroneShield Soars – 25 November 2025

ASX Today: Australian Sharemarket Edges Higher as Bendigo Bank Slumps and DroneShield Soars – 25 November 2025

Australia’s sharemarket ended marginally higher on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, as heavy selling in bank stocks – led by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank after it revealed major anti–money laundering (AML) failures – was offset by sharp gains in defence tech, healthcare, travel and mining names. The S&P/ASX 200 index added 11.9 points, or 0.14%, to close at 8,537, while the broader All Ordinaries rose 0.27% to 8,824.2.ABC+2CommBank+2 Despite the positive finish, only about five of the eleven main sectors ended in the green, with the materials, technology and healthcare sectors doing most of the heavy lifting as financials dragged.IG+1 Investors were cautious ahead of Wednesday’s landmark inflation
ASX Today: 10 Things to Know Before the Australian Stock Market Opens on 25 November 2025

ASX Today: 10 Things to Know Before the Australian Stock Market Opens on 25 November 2025

Sydney, Monday 24 November 2025 – The Australian share market is poised for a positive start on Tuesday, with futures pointing higher after a powerful rebound on the ASX and a tech-led rally on Wall Street. Traders heading into the 25 November open will be juggling three big themes: surging M&A activity at home, renewed hopes of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in December, and a pivotal new inflation print for Australia due tomorrow. 1. Futures signal a stronger open above 8,500 At 7am AEST on Tuesday, SPI futures were up about 0.45%, flagging a solid follow‑through for the
BlueScope Steel (ASX: BSL) Jumps on Buy‑Back Update – What 24 November 2025 Means for the Stock

BlueScope Steel (ASX: BSL) Jumps on Buy‑Back Update – What 24 November 2025 Means for the Stock

BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) shares climbed around 3% today, closing at A$22.61 after the company released a fresh update on its on‑market share buy‑back and investors hunted for bargains across the ASX 200.ScrapMonster+3Market Index+3Intelligent Investor+3 Below is a full rundown of today’s BlueScope Steel news (24 November 2025), how the BSL share price traded, and what it all could mean for current and prospective investors. BlueScope Steel share price today: BSL outperforms the ASX 200 On Monday, 24 November 2025, BlueScope Steel shares: That means turnover was roughly 16 times normal activity – a clear sign that institutions and
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) Share Price – What to Know Before Market Open on 24 November 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) Share Price – What to Know Before Market Open on 24 November 2025

As the ASX 200 prepares to open on Monday, 24 November 2025, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) will again be in the spotlight. The country’s largest bank has just endured one of its sharpest sell‑offs in years, triggered not by a collapse in profits, but by mounting worries over stretched valuations, pressure on margins and rising regulatory and reputational risks. Market Index+1 Here’s what investors need to know about CBA stock before trading starts. CBA share price snapshot heading into Monday At the close of trade on Friday, 21 November 2025, Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares finished at $153.06. That price
ASX Today: 9 Things to Know Before the Australian Stock Market Opens on 24 November 2025

ASX Today: 9 Things to Know Before the Australian Stock Market Opens on 24 November 2025

Australia’s sharemarket heads into Monday’s session bruised after a four‑week slide, but global leads are finally turning more positive. Here’s what traders and investors need to know before the ASX opens on Monday, 24 November 2025. All data and events are based on information available up to Sunday, 23 November 2025 (AEDT). This article is general information, not financial advice. 1. ASX 200 is coming off a brutal week and flirting with “correction” territory Friday’s session capped a painful run for local equities: Market commentators note that a 10% fall from the recent peak would tip the index into a classic
BHP Group (ASX: BHP) pre‑open briefing for Monday, 17 Nov 2025: UK dam ruling fallout, China iron‑ore tensions, and overnight cues

BHP Share Price Today 21 November 2025: ASX:BHP Slides as China Expands Iron Ore Ban

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares are under pressure today, with the stock trading lower as investors react to fresh headlines out of China and a broader risk‑off mood on global markets. As of Friday, 21 November 2025, BHP is trading around A$40.4–A$40.5 per share, down roughly 3% from yesterday’s close of A$41.72. That leaves the miner well below its recent highs but still modestly ahead of where it started the year. Investing.com+1 Below is a deep dive into where the BHP share price sits today, what’s driving the move, and what investors will be watching next. BHP share price snapshot for 21 November 2025 Key numbers
21 November 2025
Australian Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Plunges 1.9% as Tech Rout and Hawkish RBA Wipe $60 Billion – 18 November 2025

ASX Today 21 November 2025: Australian Share Market Braces for Sharp Reversal After Nvidia-Fuelled Rally

After staging its biggest one-day gain since August on Thursday, the Australian share market is poised to give much of it back today (Friday, 21 November 2025), as a violent overnight reversal on Wall Street and a steep Bitcoin sell‑off rattle risk appetite. Futures for the S&P/ASX 200 were down about 142 points, or roughly 1.6–1.7%, around 8:45am AEDT, pointing to a sharply lower open that would unwind most of Thursday’s relief rally.ABC+1 Key points Thursday 20 November 2025: Nvidia sparks a powerful relief rally Thursday’s session was, on the surface, everything the bulls had been waiting for. According to
Australian Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Plunges 1.9% as Tech Rout and Hawkish RBA Wipe $60 Billion – 18 November 2025

ASX Today: 7 Things to Know Before the Australia Stock Market Opens on 20 November 2025

Australian investors head into Thursday’s open with the S&P/ASX 200 sitting near a five‑month low, fresh wage data in hand, and global markets fixated on Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings and delayed US jobs figures. Here’s a detailed look at what’s setting the tone for the Australia stock market on Thursday, 20 November 2025. 1. How the ASX 200 traded on Wednesday, 19 November The local market finished Wednesday on the back foot, extending the recent pullback. On the stock level: The overall picture: the benchmark is still digesting earlier losses, with resources and gold acting as a partial hedge against weakness in banks and tech.
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

Drone defence specialist DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) has just endured another brutal session on the ASX.At the close of trade on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, DroneShield’s share price finished at A$1.97, down about 19.6% from yesterday’s close of A$2.45.Yahoo Finance+2Investing.com+2 The sharp fall comes as the company announced the immediate resignation of its U.S. Chief Executive Officer, Matt McCrann, a key figure in the company’s largest growth market.Market Index+2MarketScreener+2 This latest drop deepens what has been a remarkable reversal for one of 2025’s hottest ASX stories: since peaking at an all‑time high of A$6.71 on 9 October, DroneShield is now down roughly 70%, although the stock remains up around 160% for the
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

At a glance Where CBA shares stand into Monday’s open CBA closed A$157.30 on Friday, down about 10% from Monday’s A$174.92 close as the market punished the stock’s margin commentary despite headline profit growth. That weekly drawdown followed the 11 Nov update and leaves the shares well below their recent peak earlier this year. Market Index+1 For context on valuation, Reuters has repeatedly highlighted CBA’s premium multiples—with price-to-earnings and price‑to‑book more than double global bank averages—making the stock sensitive to any hint of slower margin momentum or cost pressure. Local market coverage last week framed much of the sell‑off as
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 Limited heads into Monday’s open with investors still digesting a tough few months: a surprise guidance downgrade and delayed vaccines demerger at the late‑October AGM, followed by a steady drumbeat of daily buy‑back notices last week. Below is a clear, fact‑checked briefing on the latest numbers, announcements, and catalysts to watch before the bell. Where the stock last closed (Friday) The freshest company disclosures The big picture since August: restructure, guidance reset, and demerger timing Product & pipeline developments that still matter to valuation What to watch at Monday’s open 1) Follow‑through from Wall Street and sentiment reset. Friday’s
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

Australia’s second‑oldest bank enters the new week with fresh headlines on dividends, buybacks and branch access, plus a supportive macro backdrop after the RBA held rates and consumer sentiment jumped. Here’s everything investors should know about Westpac Banking Corporation stock before the ASX opens. Quick take 1) Fresh Westpac headlines that can move the stock this morning Regional branch access extended: On Sunday, Westpac said its moratorium on regional branch closures will run through 2030, and it will trial a new Community Banking Service delivered with councils and community groups. The update keeps political and customer‑access risk in focus ahead

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Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Confluent shares closed at $30.57 Friday, 43 cents below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, ahead of key events next week. The company will report earnings Feb. 11 without a call or outlook, and shareholders vote on the merger Feb. 12. Confluent disclosed 17 demand letters and two lawsuits over proxy disclosures but denies wrongdoing. The IBM deal values Confluent at $11 billion.
BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock whipsaws with ether — what to watch before Monday

BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock whipsaws with ether — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
BitMine Immersion Technologies shares rose 16.8% to $20.32 Friday after a 14.3% drop Thursday, tracking sharp swings in ether and bitcoin. Trading volume hit 54 million shares. The company held over 4.2 million ether and 193 bitcoin as of Feb. 1, with nearly 2.9 million ether staked, according to an SEC filing. Crypto price moves over the weekend are expected to drive Monday’s open.
Verizon stock price snaps 7-day run as consumer chief exit sharpens focus on turnaround

Verizon stock price snaps 7-day run as consumer chief exit sharpens focus on turnaround

7 February 2026
Verizon shares fell 1.7% to $46.31 Friday, ending a seven-session rally and closing about 2.7% below Thursday’s one-year high. The dip follows news that consumer chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath will step down, with Alfonso Villanueva named interim head. Verizon has climbed 16% since January 29 amid strong subscriber growth and a $25 billion buyback plan.
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