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ASX:ANZ News 20 January 2026 - 7 February 2026

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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Commonwealth Bank share price slides again as banks drag ASX; the next big dates for CBA stock

CBA shares pop after $68m ASIC provision—here’s what markets are watching before Feb 11

Commonwealth Bank shares rose 1.4% to A$159.28 after it disclosed a A$68 million pre-tax provision tied to an ASIC review and A$53 million in non-recurring income items. The update comes ahead of CBA’s half-year results and interim dividend announcement on Feb. 11, as investors weigh the impact of the Reserve Bank’s latest rate hike on mortgage costs.
5 February 2026
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NAB share price jumps 2% after RBA hike — what traders watch next

NAB share price jumps 2% after RBA hike — what traders watch next

National Australia Bank shares rose 2.1% to A$43.93 Wednesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. Major banks, including NAB, announced matching increases to variable mortgage rates, their first such move in two years. Investors await the RBA’s meeting minutes on Feb. 17 and NAB’s trading update on Feb. 18.
4 February 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps as RBA hikes rates and miners rebound

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps as RBA hikes rates and miners rebound

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.89% at 8,857.10 after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 3.85%, the first hike in two years. Miners, tech, and banks led gains as investors adjusted to the new rate outlook. Major banks will lift variable home-loan rates by 25 basis points by mid-February. The index traded between 8,778.60 and 8,896.60 during the session.
3 February 2026
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RBA rate call hangs on CPI: Big banks split as Australia inflation data looms

RBA rate call hangs on CPI: Big banks split as Australia inflation data looms

Commonwealth Bank warned Tuesday that underlying inflation may run hotter than expected, reviving the chance of a Reserve Bank rate hike in February. The Australian Bureau of Statistics will release key inflation data Wednesday, with investors focused on the trimmed mean measure. Markets remain volatile as households brace for possible higher mortgage repayments.
27 January 2026
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ANZ share price drops as Aussie banks slide; what to watch before Wednesday’s ASX open

ANZ share price drops as Aussie banks slide; what to watch before Wednesday’s ASX open

ANZ fell 1.15% to A$36.94, leading losses among major Australian banks as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.66% to 8,815.9. Investors shifted focus to upcoming jobs data on Jan. 22 and inflation figures on Jan. 28, ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Feb. 3 policy decision. Trade tensions weighed on sentiment, with BHP also hit. The Australian dollar traded at 67.37 US cents.
20 January 2026
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Westpac share price today: WBC slips as CEO equity awards land; traders eye tariff noise

Westpac share price today: WBC slips as CEO equity awards land; traders eye tariff noise

Westpac shares fell 0.98% to A$38.59 Tuesday, extending losses as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.66%. Company filings showed CEO Anthony James Miller received 91,383 new share rights and acquired 18,967 shares on Jan. 13. Other top executives were also granted fresh share rights. Markets tracked U.S.-EU trade tensions and local rate signals ahead of Wednesday’s open.
20 January 2026
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Agricultural Bank of China 601288 A-shares slide as tech rout bites; inflation data is the next test

Agricultural Bank of China 601288 A-shares slide as tech rout bites; inflation data is the next test

7 February 2026
Agricultural Bank of China’s A shares closed down 0.45% at 6.67 yuan in Shanghai Friday, with turnover at 2.24 billion yuan. The bank’s A-share capital remained unchanged at 319.24 billion shares as of Jan. 31. Mainland and Hong Kong stocks fell after a global tech selloff and a sharp drop in silver futures. China’s January CPI data is due Feb. 11, with trading expected to thin ahead of the Lunar New Year break.
Palantir stock price rebounds after AI shakeout — what traders watch next week

Palantir stock price rebounds after AI shakeout — what traders watch next week

7 February 2026
Palantir Technologies shares rose 4.5% to $135.90 Friday after reporting a 70% jump in Q4 revenue to $1.407 billion and forecasting 61% revenue growth in 2026. The stock rebounded from a 6.8% drop Thursday, triggered by concerns over Big Tech capital spending and AI’s impact on software demand. A new partnership with Cognizant and U.S. government policy shifts kept Palantir in focus. Director Alexander D. Moore sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2.
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