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ASX:CBA.AX News 13 January 2026 - 6 February 2026

NAB share price drops again as trade jitters bite — what National Australia Bank investors watch next

NAB share price holds near A$44 after RBA hike as traders eye Feb 18 update

NAB shares closed up 0.27% at A$44.05 after the RBA raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.85%, its first hike in two years. Australia’s four major banks, including NAB, will lift variable mortgage rates by 25 basis points from mid-February. Investors await the RBA minutes on Feb. 17 and NAB’s Q1 trading update on Feb. 18.
5 February 2026
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CBA share price rises as Commonwealth Bank flags $68m ASIC provision ahead of Feb 11 results

CBA share price rises as Commonwealth Bank flags $68m ASIC provision ahead of Feb 11 results

Commonwealth Bank shares closed up 1.4% at A$159.28, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200’s 0.4% drop after the RBA lifted the cash rate to 3.85%. The bank disclosed a A$68 million pre-tax provision tied to ASIC’s Better Banking review and A$53 million in one-off income items. Investors are watching for CBA’s half-year results and interim dividend on Feb. 11.
5 February 2026
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CBA share price: two dates that could move Commonwealth Bank stock next

CBA share price: two dates that could move Commonwealth Bank stock next

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed up 0.47% at A$149.36 Friday, with 2.32 million shares traded. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.7% to 8,869.10 as miners and gold stocks dropped, but financials edged higher. Money markets now see a 75% chance the Reserve Bank of Australia will hike rates at its Feb. 3 meeting. CBA will report half-year results on Feb. 11.
1 February 2026
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ASX 200 slides as banks, BHP drag Australian shares — what to watch next

ASX 200 slides as banks, BHP drag Australian shares — what to watch next

Sydney, January 20, 2026, 22:05 (AEDT) — Market closed. Australian shares slipped on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 dropping 0.66% to 8,815.9. Heavy selling hit banks and miners hardest, dragging the index down 58.6 points from Monday’s close of 8,874.5. (MarketWatch) The market suffered its steepest one-day decline since mid-December, hitting as traders began to reassess local rates. Financials dropped 1.1%, with the big four banks sliding between 0.9% and 1.8%. “The sector is losing steam as investors rotate out,” said Philip Pepe, senior equities analyst at Shaw and Partners. (The Business Times) Trade headlines weighed on sentiment. U.S. President
20 January 2026
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CBA shares slide again — here’s what’s spooking Commonwealth Bank investors ahead of earnings

CBA shares slide again — here’s what’s spooking Commonwealth Bank investors ahead of earnings

SYDNEY, Jan 15, 2026, 04:52 AEDT Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX) dropped 1.3% on Wednesday, ending at A$152.88, while the broader market inched up. The stock fluctuated between A$150.92 and A$154.96 during the session. https://ts2.tech/en/commonwealth-bank-of-australia-stock-slides-as-banks-lag-asx-rba-call-and-feb-results-loom/ The move throws the valuation question back into focus. CBA’s shares have traded well above other big banks, but upcoming events in the next few weeks could swiftly shift rate expectations and earnings forecasts. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.14%, buoyed by gains in mining and energy sectors, while financial stocks dropped 0.7%. Craig Sidney, senior investment adviser at Shaw and Partners, noted
14 January 2026
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock slides as banks lag ASX; RBA call and Feb results loom

Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock slides as banks lag ASX; RBA call and Feb results loom

Sydney, Jan 14, 2026, 16:50 AEDT — After-hours Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX) fell 1.3% on Wednesday and ended at A$152.88, bucking a modest rise in the broader market. The stock traded between A$150.92 and A$154.96. (Investing.com) The drop left CBA among the laggards as investors leaned into miners and energy names, while the heavyweight banking sector lost ground. The S&P/ASX 200 added 0.14% to 8,820.6, but financials fell 0.7% and all four big banks ended lower. (Kyabram Free Press) That matters now because CBA is still priced at a steep premium, leaving little room for softer earnings momentum or
14 January 2026
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CBA stock rises after new wage data — what to watch before Commonwealth Bank’s Feb results

CBA stock rises after new wage data — what to watch before Commonwealth Bank’s Feb results

SYDNEY, Jan 13, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — Market has closed. Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX) ended Tuesday up 0.8%, buoyed by new labour-market data that continue to fuel discussion around interest rates. (Investing.com Australia) This is significant since CBA has lately behaved more like a “rates stock” than usual. Even minor shifts in Reserve Bank of Australia policy expectations can jolt the sector, and with CBA’s valuation, there’s little margin for negative surprises. Banks tend to gain when the cash rate — the RBA’s benchmark — climbs, since lending rates usually adjust quicker than deposit rates. But on
13 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:05 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
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