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ASX:BHP 5 February 2026 - 10 March 2026

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rebounds After $138 Billion Rout as Oil Slide Hits Energy

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rebounds After $138 Billion Rout as Oil Slide Hits Energy

Australian shares rebounded Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing up 1.09% at 8,692.60 after a sharp drop the previous day. Brent crude fell about 7% as oil prices retreated from recent highs. Miners and banks led gains, while energy stocks slumped, with Woodside Energy down 3.8%. The rebound recovered only part of Monday’s A$197.1 billion market loss.
10 March 2026
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Suffers Worst Day in 11 Months as Oil Shock Slams Miners and Financials

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Suffers Worst Day in 11 Months as Oil Shock Slams Miners and Financials

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.85% to 8,599 on Monday, its worst day in 11 months, after Brent crude surged up to 25% to $119.50 a barrel amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. Materials and tech stocks led losses, while energy shares gained. Bond yields jumped to multi-year highs. G7 ministers plan to discuss emergency oil reserves as investors brace for further volatility.
9 March 2026
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Australian Securities Exchange Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 Sheds A$130 Billion as Middle East War and Rate Risks Rattle Stocks

Australian Securities Exchange Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 Sheds A$130 Billion as Middle East War and Rate Risks Rattle Stocks

Australian shares lost 3.8% last week, erasing about A$130 billion in value as the Middle East conflict rattled markets. Miners fell 4.1%, gold miners 4.3%, while energy stocks rose 0.2% on surging oil prices. The Reserve Bank of Australia signaled a “live meeting” for March 17 as inflation risks mount. Economic growth beat forecasts, rising 0.8% in Q4.
7 March 2026
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BHP share price ends near $55 as dividend dates loom and China iron ore talks drag on

BHP share price ends near $55 as dividend dates loom and China iron ore talks drag on

BHP shares closed up 1.4% at A$54.75 in Sydney, near a 52-week high, valuing the miner at about A$278 billion. The stock will trade ex-dividend on March 5, with a $0.73 per share payout due March 26. No new company filings were released this week. Iron ore price talks with China remain unresolved, with CEO Mike Henry saying negotiations are wider than usual.
24 February 2026
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South32 share price edges up as miners ride BHP bounce; copper dip keeps lid on next session

South32 share price edges up as miners ride BHP bounce; copper dip keeps lid on next session

South32 shares closed up 0.7% at A$4.44 in Sydney after BHP’s earnings beat lifted sentiment across miners. The stock traded as high as A$4.58 before easing, while copper prices slipped in thin trade. Broker Morgans downgraded South32, and uncertainty remains over the upcoming wind-down at the Mozal aluminium smelter. The interim dividend goes ex on March 5.
17 February 2026
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BHP share price hits a record after copper tops iron ore and dividend jumps

BHP share price hits a record after copper tops iron ore and dividend jumps

BHP shares closed up 4.9% at A$52.84 in Melbourne after hitting a record A$54.20, driven by a profit beat and a higher interim dividend of 73 U.S. cents a share. Underlying EBITDA rose 25% to US$15.5 billion, with copper contributing 51%. The ex-dividend date is March 5 for the ASX and LSE. Traders are watching copper prices and iron ore talks with China.
17 February 2026
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ASX 200 ekes out a gain as tech snaps back; miners slide on iron ore

ASX 200 ekes out a gain as tech snaps back; miners slide on iron ore

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.22% at 8,937.1, lifted by a tech rebound as WiseTech surged 12.8% and Xero rose 7.5%. Rio Tinto dropped 4.1% and Fortescue fell 4.7% as iron ore prices stayed below $100 a tonne. Investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s February meeting minutes and key labour data later this week.
16 February 2026
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BHP stock rises on ASX as copper spend plan and port reopening sharpen focus ahead of results

BHP stock rises on ASX as copper spend plan and port reopening sharpen focus ahead of results

BHP shares closed up 1.1% at A$50.26, tracking gains in major miners as Rio Tinto rose 1.4% and Fortescue about 1.0%. Investors focused on BHP’s copper projects, including the Vicuña venture with Lundin Mining, which may double investment to $800 million this year. Iron ore held near $100 a tonne as Pilbara ports reopened after cyclone disruptions. BHP reports half-year results Feb. 17.
10 February 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps nearly 2% as tech rebounds; Pepper Money spikes on bid

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps nearly 2% as tech rebounds; Pepper Money spikes on bid

The S&P/ASX 200 jumped 1.85% to 8,870.1 on Monday, erasing much of Friday’s losses as tech and real estate stocks led gains. Car Group surged 9.9% after strong results, while Pepper Money soared on a takeover bid. Australian household spending fell 0.4% in December. Traders now await major bank earnings and key U.S. economic data this week.
9 February 2026
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  • British American Tobacco Shares Seen Undervalued Despite 45.7% Rally
    March 20, 2026, 9:45 PM EDT. British American Tobacco (LSE:BATS) has surged 45.7% over the past year, trading near £43.11. Despite this strong rally, a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests the stock remains undervalued by 37%, with an intrinsic value estimate of £68.41 per share. The company generated free cash flow of approximately £5.75 billion in the last twelve months, projected to grow to £9.5 billion by 2030. Its Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 12.17x, reflecting market caution amid concerns about regulation, product mix, and capital allocation. Recent short-term declines highlight potential risks, but investor interest persists fueled by the tobacco sector dynamics and British American Tobacco's balance of shareholder returns with investment needs.
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