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ASX:ANZ.AX News 13 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

NAB share price drops again as trade jitters bite — what National Australia Bank investors watch next

NAB share price holds near A$44 after RBA hike as traders eye Feb 18 update

NAB shares closed up 0.27% at A$44.05 after the RBA raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.85%, its first hike in two years. Australia’s four major banks, including NAB, will lift variable mortgage rates by 25 basis points from mid-February. Investors await the RBA minutes on Feb. 17 and NAB’s Q1 trading update on Feb. 18.
5 February 2026
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ANZ share price dips after Suncorp job cuts row as rate bets build into CPI week

ANZ share price dips after Suncorp job cuts row as rate bets build into CPI week

ANZ shares fell 0.5% to A$36.21 Friday as union opposition to Suncorp Bank job cuts heightened political scrutiny of the merger. The Finance Sector Union said 66 staff face layoffs, mostly in Brisbane. Traders shifted focus to upcoming inflation data and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s February rate decision. The Australian dollar hit a 15-month high after strong jobs data.
24 January 2026
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ANZ share price edges up as Suncorp job-cut row flares; CPI and RBA meeting loom

ANZ share price edges up as Suncorp job-cut row flares; CPI and RBA meeting loom

Sydney, Jan 22, 2026, 17:49 AEDT — Market closed ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ANZ.AX) shares finished Thursday 0.6% higher at A$36.40, moving alongside gains in the wider banking sector despite mounting union backlash against planned layoffs at Suncorp Bank. (Investing.com) The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.8% at 8,849 points, boosted by gains in financial stocks after jobs data sparked fresh speculation about a rate hike in February. “The creation of more than 65,000 new jobs last month shows a much stronger labour market than any of us anticipated,” said KPMG chief economist Brendan Rynne. (ABC) For ANZ, the rate debate
22 January 2026
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ANZ share price drops 2% as risk-off hits Australian banks; CPI and RBA loom

ANZ share price drops 2% as risk-off hits Australian banks; CPI and RBA loom

Sydney, Jan 21, 2026, 16:52 AEDT — Market closed. ANZ Group Holdings (ANZ.AX) slipped 2.1% to close at A$36.17 on Wednesday. The shares have dropped roughly 3% over the last two days, moving in a range from A$36.06 to A$36.76 on a turnover of around 3.43 million shares. (Investing.com) The pullback is significant since Australia’s major banks hold central roles in local portfolios and index weightings. Rate bets have shown signs of faltering once more. As key inflation figures and central bank meetings near, investors are quicker to trim positions on dips, holding fire ahead of upcoming data releases. The
21 January 2026
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ASX 200 slides as banks, BHP drag Australian shares — what to watch next

ASX 200 slides as banks, BHP drag Australian shares — what to watch next

Sydney, January 20, 2026, 22:05 (AEDT) — Market closed. Australian shares slipped on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 dropping 0.66% to 8,815.9. Heavy selling hit banks and miners hardest, dragging the index down 58.6 points from Monday’s close of 8,874.5. (MarketWatch) The market suffered its steepest one-day decline since mid-December, hitting as traders began to reassess local rates. Financials dropped 1.1%, with the big four banks sliding between 0.9% and 1.8%. “The sector is losing steam as investors rotate out,” said Philip Pepe, senior equities analyst at Shaw and Partners. (The Business Times) Trade headlines weighed on sentiment. U.S. President
20 January 2026
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NAB share price slips as tariff jitters hit ASX banks; what investors watch next

NAB share price slips as tariff jitters hit ASX banks; what investors watch next

Sydney, January 19, 2026, 17:43 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd dropped 1.1% on Monday, ending the day at A$42.22 after bouncing between A$42.72 and A$42.00. (Investing.com) This shift is significant since big banks continue to steer the local index. Today’s rotation was clear-cut: funds flowed into perceived safe havens while leaving rate-sensitive cyclicals behind. For NAB holders, the focus isn’t just on today’s trading but on the upcoming data that could reshape rate expectations and loan growth forecasts. Australian shares slipped, with the S&P/ASX 200 finishing down 0.3% at 8,874.5, Reuters reported. Investors
19 January 2026
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ANZ share price ends week higher — here’s what could move ASX:ANZ next

ANZ share price ends week higher — here’s what could move ASX:ANZ next

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:27 AEDT — The market has closed for the day. ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ANZ.AX) ended Friday’s session at A$37.52, gaining 0.54%. That pushed its weekly advance to around 5.8% and marks a roughly 3% increase for the stock year-to-date in 2026. (Investing.com) This shift is significant as the market returns to pricing Australian banks around the interest-rate outlook. A few crucial data releases this week could quickly reshape expectations for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next moves, which usually hits bank shares hard and fast. For lenders such as ANZ, the impact cuts both ways.
18 January 2026
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CBA stock rises after new wage data — what to watch before Commonwealth Bank’s Feb results

CBA stock rises after new wage data — what to watch before Commonwealth Bank’s Feb results

SYDNEY, Jan 13, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — Market has closed. Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX) ended Tuesday up 0.8%, buoyed by new labour-market data that continue to fuel discussion around interest rates. (Investing.com Australia) This is significant since CBA has lately behaved more like a “rates stock” than usual. Even minor shifts in Reserve Bank of Australia policy expectations can jolt the sector, and with CBA’s valuation, there’s little margin for negative surprises. Banks tend to gain when the cash rate — the RBA’s benchmark — climbs, since lending rates usually adjust quicker than deposit rates. But on
13 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:05 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
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