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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

Australian shares fell Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.66% to 8,815.9, marking the steepest drop since mid-December. Commonwealth Bank slid 1.81% to A$150.48 and BHP lost 1.99% to A$47.78. Trade tensions and weaker bank and miner stocks weighed on the market. Origin Energy rose 2.62% after extending the life of its Eraring power station.
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

Commonwealth Bank shares rose 0.8% to A$155.36 as major Australian banks advanced on renewed rate hike speculation. CBA’s wage tracker showed 0.8% quarterly pay growth and steady unemployment at 4.3%. The ASX 200 closed up 0.6%. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 for margin and credit quality details.

Stock Market Today

  • Celestica Inc: Over 20% Annualized Returns Anticipated Amid AI Hardware Surge
    May 19, 2026, 6:14 PM EDT. Celestica Inc (CLS) stands to gain from the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) hardware. This anticipated trend is expected to boost both the company's revenue (top-line) and profit margins, suggesting strong financial performance ahead. Analysts rate CLS stock as a Strong Buy, highlighting potential annualized returns exceeding 20%. Investors eyeing tech manufacturing and AI sectors may find Celestica's outlook particularly compelling amid evolving market dynamics.

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JetBlue axes 12 routes; Fort Lauderdale responds

JetBlue axes 12 routes; Fort Lauderdale responds

20 May 2026
JetBlue will end all flights at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport on July 8 and cut nine other East Coast routes, shifting capacity to Fort Lauderdale. The move follows Spirit Airlines’ shutdown and increased competition in South Florida. JetBlue said Fort Lauderdale revenue per seat mile rose 5% in the first quarter. Manchester officials expressed disappointment, noting JetBlue made up no more than 5% of airport traffic.
Exxon, Chevron Say Oil Reserves Hit by Hormuz Choke, More Volatility Ahead

Exxon, Chevron Say Oil Reserves Hit by Hormuz Choke, More Volatility Ahead

20 May 2026
The U.S. shipped a record 9.9 million barrels from its emergency oil reserve last week, cutting stocks to 374 million barrels. Brent crude settled at $111.28 a barrel Tuesday after signs of progress in U.S.-Iran talks, but Exxon and Chevron warned the market has not fully absorbed the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure. The IEA reported global oil inventories fell by 246 million barrels in March and April.
Toll Brothers Shares Jump on Earnings Beat, But There’s a Catch for Housing Bulls

Toll Brothers Shares Jump on Earnings Beat, But There’s a Catch for Housing Bulls

20 May 2026
Toll Brothers shares rose 2.7% to $127.50 in after-hours trading after quarterly profit and revenue topped Wall Street forecasts. Fiscal Q2 net income fell to $260.6 million from $352.4 million a year earlier, while home sales revenue dropped to $2.51 billion. The company raised its full-year delivery and pricing guidance despite high mortgage rates and softer industry sentiment.
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