ASX:BXB.AX 19 February 2026

Brambles shares jump after cash-flow guidance upgrade — what ASX investors watch next

Brambles shares rose 3.7% to A$24.38 after the company raised its full-year free cash flow outlook and declared a 21% higher interim dividend. Half-year sales revenue climbed 2% to US$3.53 billion, with underlying profit up 7% to US$792 million. The buyback plan remains on track. Volumes were flat as weak consumer demand offset new business gains.

19 February 2026

ASX:BXB.AX·Earnings Reports·Stock Market

Soybeans Prices Slip as USDA Data Shows Mixed Export Trends
April 3, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. Soybean prices eased by 1 to 5 ¼ cents on Thursday, with May futures gaining 4 ¼ cents for the week. The national average cash bean price dropped 5 1/2 cents to $10.94. Soymeal futures fell $3.00 to $4.20, while soy oil futures rose up to 183 points. Crude oil prices surged to $112.06 following geopolitical concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. USDA export sales revealed 353,259 metric tons of beans sold last week, 35.51% above the previous year, led by China purchasing 141,000 MT. Soybean shipments in February rose 34.6% year-over-year but fell 27.93% month-over-month. Market closure on Friday for Good Friday observed, with normal trading expected Monday.