ASX:AGL.AX 23 February 2026

AGL Energy share price falls 2.7% as ex-dividend day looms — what to watch next on the ASX

AGL shares fell 2.7% to A$10.31 at Monday’s close ahead of trading ex-dividend on Tuesday for a 24-cent interim payout. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.6%, with utilities down about 1%. AGL reported $353 million underlying net profit after tax for the first half and narrowed FY26 EBITDA guidance. The company has a $50 million cost-cutting program set to take full effect by FY27.

23 February 2026

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Palantir Technologies Stock Analysis 2026: Valuation and Growth Outlook
April 6, 2026, 2:53 AM EDT. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) trades at an extraordinary valuation of 80 times trailing sales with a market cap exceeding $355 billion, positioning it as the priciest large-cap software company globally. The company reported $4.48 billion revenue in FY2025, up 56%, and net income of $1.63 billion at a 36% margin. Q4 saw revenue growth accelerate to 70%, fueled largely by its AIP Engine commercial adoption driving 137% U.S. commercial revenue growth. Palantir's government contracts provide a steady base, including a $10 billion Army deal and NATO deployment. Despite impressive growth and a 127% Rule of 40 metric, the valuation raises concerns with a wide analyst price target range from $50 to $255, highlighting investor divergence on sustainability of its premium pricing.