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ASX:ASX 30 November 2025 - 5 March 2026

ASX 200 today: Australian shares finish flat as AI fears hit insurers; CSL slides 5%

ASX 200 today: Australian shares finish flat as AI fears hit insurers; CSL slides 5%

The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 2.7 points at 8,867.40, as insurance brokers slumped on AI competition fears. CSL dropped 5% after announcing CEO Paul McKenzie's retirement. Treasury Wine Estates surged over 8% on a U.S. dispute settlement and upgraded earnings forecast. Investors await key earnings from Commonwealth Bank and CSL on Wednesday.
10 February 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as rare earths tumble, RBA rate call looms

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as rare earths tumble, RBA rate call looms

The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.07% at 8,927.5 after higher-than-expected inflation data pushed traders to adjust rate hike bets ahead of the RBA’s meeting next week. Tech and rare earth stocks fell, with Iluka dropping nearly 14% after flagging A$565 million in charges. Miners and energy shares gained on strong commodity prices. The Australian dollar hit a three-year high before easing.
29 January 2026
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ASX Limited (ASX:ASX) shares jump 2% on Goldman upgrade as December activity stays firm

ASX Limited (ASX:ASX) shares jump 2% on Goldman upgrade as December activity stays firm

ASX Ltd shares rose 2% to A$52.14 after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to neutral, citing improved trading activity and a positive December report. ASX’s average daily cash-market trades jumped 50% year-on-year and value traded rose 23% to A$6.5 billion. Regulatory pressure continues, with ASIC requiring a A$150 million capital buffer by June 2027. Half-year results are due February 12.
8 January 2026
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Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Watch: ASX 200 Set to Reopen Dec. 29 as Futures Hold Steady, Aussie Dollar Firms and Metals Stay Hot

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Watch: ASX 200 Set to Reopen Dec. 29 as Futures Hold Steady, Aussie Dollar Firms and Metals Stay Hot

The ASX reopens Monday after the Christmas and Boxing Day break, following a shortened session that saw the ASX 200 fall 0.4% but finish the week up 1.6%. Mining stocks outperformed as copper hit record highs and silver surged above $76 an ounce. The Australian dollar strengthened, and early closure is scheduled for Dec. 31 at 14:10 Sydney time. U.S. markets remain closed Sunday.
28 December 2025
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Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Update: ASX 200 Set to Reopen After Holiday Shutdown as Wall Street Holds Near Records and Metals Surge

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Update: ASX 200 Set to Reopen After Holiday Shutdown as Wall Street Holds Near Records and Metals Surge

The S&P/ASX 200 closed December 24 at 8,762.70, down 0.38% for the day but up 1.6% for the week, as miners outperformed and financials lagged. The ASX remains shut through the weekend after a shortened Christmas Eve session. U.S. markets ended Friday little changed, with major indexes near record highs. Silver surged 9% to a record $78.53 an ounce, while gold and platinum also hit new peaks.
27 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today (25 December 2025): ASX Closed for Christmas as ASX 200 Ends Week Higher, Aussie Dollar Jumps and Miners Watch Record Metals

Australia Stock Market Today (25 December 2025): ASX Closed for Christmas as ASX 200 Ends Week Higher, Aussie Dollar Jumps and Miners Watch Record Metals

Australia’s ASX is closed Thursday and Friday for Christmas and Boxing Day, with trading set to resume Monday, 29 December. The ASX 200 last closed down 0.4% at 8,763 in a shortened session, but ended the week up 1.6%. Miners held firm on strong metals prices, while banks slipped. The Australian dollar climbed to about 67 US cents, its highest since October 2024.
25 December 2025
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Is the Australian Stock Market Open on 25 December 2025? ASX Christmas Day Trading Hours, Closures, and the Latest Christmas Eve Market Wrap

Is the Australian Stock Market Open on 25 December 2025? ASX Christmas Day Trading Hours, Closures, and the Latest Christmas Eve Market Wrap

The Australian Securities Exchange will be closed on Thursday, 25 December 2025, for Christmas Day, with no trading or settlement. The last session before the holiday ends early at 2:10 p.m. Sydney time on 24 December. Trading resumes on Monday, 29 December, after the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays and the weekend. Cboe Australia follows the same holiday schedule.
25 December 2025
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Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in Focus: ASIC’s $150m Capital Charge, CHESS Replacement Milestones, and the ASX 200 Outlook Into 2026

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in Focus: ASIC’s $150m Capital Charge, CHESS Replacement Milestones, and the ASX 200 Outlook Into 2026

Australian regulators have imposed an extra $150 million capital requirement on ASX Limited and demanded stronger governance after an inquiry into its operations. ASIC and the Reserve Bank of Australia plan more intensive supervision of ASX’s clearing and settlement. The final inquiry report is due by 31 March 2026. ASX must hold the added capital until regulators approve its release.
21 December 2025
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Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Update: ASIC Forces Major ASX Ltd Reset as ASX 200 Holds Near 8,600 — Key News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Update: ASIC Forces Major ASX Ltd Reset as ASX 200 Holds Near 8,600 — Key News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook

ASIC has forced ASX Ltd into a major operational overhaul after repeated failures, imposing a $150 million capital charge and demanding governance reforms. The regulator’s intervention follows an inquiry that found ASX’s focus on short-term returns undermined its role as critical infrastructure. ASX has cut its dividend payout ratio and lowered its return-on-equity target. Nearly 10,000 documents and 140 interviews informed the probe.
20 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today (15 December 2025): ASX 200 Slides as Miners and Tech Retreat; ASX Ltd Drops on ASIC Capital Charge

Australia Stock Market Today (15 December 2025): ASX 200 Slides as Miners and Tech Retreat; ASX Ltd Drops on ASIC Capital Charge

The S&P/ASX 200 fell about 0.8% to 8,628 by mid-afternoon Monday, led lower by sharp losses in miners as copper and iron ore prices dropped. Ten of eleven sectors traded down, with BHP and Rio Tinto among the biggest decliners. The Australian dollar slipped to 66.48 US cents. Wall Street’s tech selloff and weaker commodity prices weighed on sentiment across Asia.
15 December 2025
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ASX Today: 7 Things to Know Before the Australia Stock Market Opens on 10 December 2025

ASX Today: 7 Things to Know Before the Australia Stock Market Opens on 10 December 2025

The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.45% lower at 8,586 on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia held rates at 3.60% and signaled a “higher for longer” stance. ASX 200 futures rose about 0.2–0.3% early Wednesday, pointing to a modest rebound. Rate-sensitive sectors led declines, while the Australian dollar climbed to US$0.665. Global markets await a key US Federal Reserve decision.
9 December 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.12.2025

S&P Global revised ASX’s outlook to stable from negative after earlier flagging risk management lapses, confirming AA-/A-1+ ratings. Invicta Diagnostic listed at ₹100 on NSE SME, up 17.65% from its IPO price, raising ₹28.12 crore. Eternal Ltd saw a block deal of 5.2 crore shares worth ₹1,500 crore at ₹289.50 per share, about 1% below the last close.
7 December 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 30.11.2025

An hours-long outage at the Australian Securities Exchange halted company announcements and left some stocks paused as ASX worked to restore service. In the US, Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures slipped Sunday night as traders weighed an expected Fed rate cut in December.
30 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • IVV December 2028 Options Start Trading With Notable Put and Call Contracts
    March 19, 2026, 11:56 AM EDT. Investors in iShares Trust - Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) saw new options for December 2028 begin trading, offering longer time value with 1002 days until expiration. A put contract at the $640 strike fetched a bid of $61.50, allowing sellers to potentially acquire shares at an effective cost of $578.50, about 3% below current prices, with a 68% chance it expires worthless. This translates into a 9.61% return on cash or 3.50% annualized, termed YieldBoost by Stock Options Channel. On the call side, the $750 strike contract bid stands at $66.50; selling covered calls there could yield a total return of 23.88% if shares are called away by expiry. These long-dated options open strategic opportunities amid IVV's market movements.
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