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ASX:BSL 24 November 2025 - 18 February 2026

BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price jumps on revised SGH takeover offer — what investors watch next

BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price jumps on revised SGH takeover offer — what investors watch next

BlueScope Steel shares rose 2.6% to A$28.74 after confirming it is reviewing a revised A$32.35 per share cash takeover proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics. The offer remains about 11% above the closing price, reflecting market doubts. BlueScope posted first-half net profit of A$391 million and forecast higher earnings, while the board said no action is required and there is no certainty of a deal.
18 February 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 closes higher as tech rebounds; BlueScope pushes back on $13.2b bid

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 closes higher as tech rebounds; BlueScope pushes back on $13.2b bid

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.29% at 8,720.8, led by gains in tech and healthcare, while miners fell. BlueScope rejected a A$13.2 billion takeover bid from SGH and Steel Dynamics. Ansell shares dropped 6.2% as CEO Neil Salmon announced his retirement, with Nathalie Ahlström set to take over in February. The Australian dollar slipped to about 67 U.S. cents.
8 January 2026
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New Zealand Stock Market Ends Higher as BlueScope Bid Sparks Steel Rally, Infratil Gains

New Zealand Stock Market Ends Higher as BlueScope Bid Sparks Steel Rally, Infratil Gains

New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 index rose 0.56% to 13,663.58 Tuesday, led by steel and construction stocks after a takeover bid for Australia’s BlueScope Steel. Vulcan Steel jumped 3.6%, Steel & Tube 4.7%, and Fletcher Building 1.6%. BlueScope surged 21% in Sydney after receiving a buyout proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics. Banks fell, with Westpac and ANZ both down 2.6%.
6 January 2026
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Westpac shares slide 2.2% as bank sell-off deepens ahead of Australia CPI test

Westpac shares slide 2.2% as bank sell-off deepens ahead of Australia CPI test

Westpac shares fell 2.2% to A$38.19 on Tuesday, with about 4 million shares traded, as investors braced for an inflation report due Wednesday. The decline tracked losses across major Australian banks and followed a 0.5% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Money markets priced a 33% chance of a February rate hike after recent inflation data. Westpac’s first-quarter results are set for February 13.
6 January 2026
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BlueScope Steel stock jumps 21% on A$30 takeover bid — the next catalyst investors are watching

BlueScope Steel stock jumps 21% on A$30 takeover bid — the next catalyst investors are watching

BlueScope Steel shares jumped 20.6% to A$29.48 after SGH and Steel Dynamics made a non-binding A$30-per-share takeover offer. The proposal, received Dec. 12, is subject to due diligence, exclusivity, and other conditions. BlueScope’s board is reviewing the bid against its own valuation. The company previously rejected lower offers, citing execution risks.
6 January 2026
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BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL): Share Price, Buy‑Back, Gas Battle and 2026 Outlook as at 2 December 2025

BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL): Share Price, Buy‑Back, Gas Battle and 2026 Outlook as at 2 December 2025

BlueScope Steel shares closed at A$24.35 on 1 December 2025, up 0.33%, with turnover above 2.3 million shares. FY2025 profit fell sharply, with NPAT at A$84 million after a large impairment, while the company maintained a low net debt and paid a 30 cent final dividend. Market cap stands near A$10.7 billion after ongoing buy-backs. A new CEO is set to take over amid ongoing capital projects and safety concerns.
2 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Small-Cap Tech Outperforms Big Tech as PSCT Hits Record High
    April 9, 2026, 10:03 AM EDT. Investors are shifting focus as the Invesco S&P SmallCap Information Technology ETF (PSCT) hit a new all-time high, outperforming large-cap tech represented by XLK. Since late 2025, small-cap tech stocks have gained momentum, leaving Big Tech behind in 2026. TrendLabs founder J.C. Parets noted large-cap tech has been stagnant while mid- and small-cap tech sectors, including hardware and semiconductors, show strength. Mid-cap growth ETFs like Vanguard's IVOG and Invesco's RFG are also approaching record levels. This trend suggests the tech sector's strength resides outside a few megacap giants, highlighting diversification opportunities for investors.

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Nokia Oyj AI Data Center Push Gets Lift From Fifth Straight GigaOm Leader Ranking

Nokia Oyj AI Data Center Push Gets Lift From Fifth Straight GigaOm Leader Ranking

9 April 2026
Nokia was named a Leader and Outperformer in GigaOm’s 2026 Radar for data center switching for the fifth year in a row, competing with Cisco, Arista, and HPE Juniper. Shares fell 1.05% in Helsinki ahead of Thursday’s annual meeting, where board changes and a dividend of up to 14 euro cents per share will be considered.
American Airlines Faces FAA Fine Over Drug-Testing Lapses in New Test for 2026 Turnaround

American Airlines Faces FAA Fine Over Drug-Testing Lapses in New Test for 2026 Turnaround

9 April 2026
The FAA proposed a $255,000 civil penalty against American Airlines, alleging the carrier allowed 12 flight attendants who tested positive for drugs or alcohol to return to safety-sensitive duties before completing required follow-up tests. The alleged violations occurred from May 2019 to December 2023. American has 30 days to respond. The airline said it is reviewing the notice.
Hologic goes private: Blackstone, TPG close buyout and name José Almeida CEO

Hologic goes private: Blackstone, TPG close buyout and name José Almeida CEO

9 April 2026
Blackstone and TPG closed their $17.3 billion acquisition of Hologic on April 7, with José Almeida replacing Steve MacMillan as CEO. Hologic shares were suspended before trading that day and will be removed from the S&P 500 before Thursday’s open. Former shareholders will receive $76 per share in cash plus a contingent value right worth up to $3 more if revenue targets are met.
When Will Gas Prices Fall? Iran Ceasefire May Not Bring Quick Relief as Oil Rebounds

When Will Gas Prices Fall? Iran Ceasefire May Not Bring Quick Relief as Oil Rebounds

9 April 2026
Brent crude rebounded 3% Thursday despite a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with the Strait of Hormuz still nearly shut and only one oil-products tanker passing in 24 hours. U.S. gasoline averaged $4.166 a gallon on April 9, and AAA said prices could drop slowly. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $146.43 a barrel. The U.S. EIA expects Hormuz flows may take months to recover.
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