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ASX:CBA 6 February 2026 - 12 March 2026

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Drops 1.3% as $100 Oil Revives RBA Rate-Hike Fears

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Drops 1.3% as $100 Oil Revives RBA Rate-Hike Fears

Australian shares fell 1.3% Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing at 8,629.00 after oil surged above $100 a barrel following attacks on Middle East fuel tankers. Financials dropped 1.5% and miners 1.7%, while energy stocks rose sharply. Traders now see a 75% chance of another Reserve Bank rate hike next week. The index is down over 6% in March, on track for its worst month since September 2022.
12 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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Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price slips as GDP data lifts RBA rate-hike nerves

Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price slips as GDP data lifts RBA rate-hike nerves

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares fell 1.6% to A$171.13 Wednesday as financial stocks slid amid renewed rate-hike fears and rising oil prices. Australia’s economy grew at its fastest annual pace in nearly three years, prompting speculation the Reserve Bank could raise rates as soon as March. Investors await the RBA’s March 16–17 policy meeting and April inflation data.
4 March 2026
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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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Commonwealth Bank (CBA) share price slips ahead of results: margins and dividend in focus

Commonwealth Bank (CBA) share price slips ahead of results: margins and dividend in focus

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares fell 0.7% to A$158.74 Tuesday as investors trimmed positions before the bank’s half-year results due Wednesday. Bank stocks weighed on the S&P/ASX 200, which closed nearly flat. CBA has flagged a A$68 million provision and A$53 million in non-recurring items. Investors are focused on margins, costs, and the interim dividend timetable.
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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CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.
8 February 2026
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Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed at A$158.91, down 0.23% Friday, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.03% and nearly A$70 billion was wiped from the market. The bank reports half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11, with shares going ex-dividend Feb. 18. CBA flagged a A$68 million provision linked to ASIC’s Better Banking review. The RBA raised rates to 3.85% on Feb. 3, with CBA passing on the increase from Feb. 13.
7 February 2026
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  • Intel Stock Surges to 5-Year High on Musk's Terafab Partnership
    April 9, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT. Intel Corporation (INTC) shares surged 11.4% on Wednesday, closing at $58.95, their highest level in nearly five years, driven by optimism around Elon Musk's Terafab semiconductor project. The initiative aims to build a $20-$25 billion AI chip manufacturing facility in Texas, integrating Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI under one hardware hub. Intel's expertise in chip fabrication positions it as a key player in the project, promising sustained demand for its foundry services and long-term revenue growth. Intel's stock has gained 58.9% year-to-date and is trading above key technical averages, signaling a strong uptrend. Additionally, Intel's recent buyback of its 49% stake in its Ireland Fab 34 facility highlights financial strength and improves margin retention. Market watchers weigh if the rally has fully priced in these developments or if further gains lie ahead.

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Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

9 April 2026
Oil prices rebounded Thursday as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz stayed below 10% of normal, with just seven ships passing in 24 hours. Brent crude rose 1% to $95.65 a barrel, while U.S. WTI climbed 3.2% to $97.39. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $146.43. Major shippers and banks warned supply disruptions could persist for weeks despite the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

9 April 2026
European natural gas prices hovered near 44 euros per megawatt hour Thursday after a 15% drop in the Dutch TTF benchmark. Brussels reported no immediate supply risk from the Iran crisis, but ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained below 10% of normal. QatarEnergy restarted some LNG production, though full recovery depends on shipping. Goldman Sachs cut its TTF price forecast, citing possible volatility if disruptions persist.
Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.37% After Five-Week Climb (Freddie Mac)

Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.37% After Five-Week Climb (Freddie Mac)

9 April 2026
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.37% from 6.46%, Freddie Mac said Thursday. Purchase mortgage applications rose 1% last week but remained 7% lower than a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Refinance activity dropped 3%. Mortgage News Daily’s index showed the 30-year fixed at 6.38%, with the 10-year Treasury near 4.27%.
Bitcoin Price Today: Why BTC Is Stuck Between Ceasefire Relief and ETF Doubts

Bitcoin Price Today: Why BTC Is Stuck Between Ceasefire Relief and ETF Doubts

9 April 2026
Bitcoin traded near $72,000 Thursday, up 0.3%, after earlier slipping on renewed Middle East tensions. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $471.4 million in inflows April 6 but $93.9 million in outflows April 8, as Morgan Stanley’s new MSBT fund debuted with $30.6 million. Ether fell 0.9% to $2,210.56. Bitcoin remains 43% below its October 2025 record high.
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