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Commonwealth Bank shares slip as CBA trades ex-dividend; what to watch next on ASX

Commonwealth Bank shares slip as CBA trades ex-dividend; what to watch next on ASX

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed down 0.65% at A$176.88 after trading ex-dividend for an interim payout of A$2.35 per share. The decline followed a strong run earlier in February after record first-half earnings. Investors focused on sector margins and loan growth as National Australia Bank hit a record high. CBA’s net interest margin slipped to 2.04% amid rising competition.
CBA share price holds near A$160 as Commonwealth Bank earnings and dividend dates loom

CBA share price holds near A$160 as Commonwealth Bank earnings and dividend dates loom

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares rose 0.6% to A$159.89 Monday ahead of half-year results and an interim dividend decision due Wednesday. The S&P/ASX 200 rebounded 1.85% after last week’s drop. CBA and other banks will lift variable home-loan rates by 0.25 percentage point from Feb. 13, following the RBA’s rate hike. The stock will trade ex-dividend Feb. 18, with payment expected around March 30.
9 February 2026
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

Australian shares fell Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.66% to 8,815.9, marking the steepest drop since mid-December. Commonwealth Bank slid 1.81% to A$150.48 and BHP lost 1.99% to A$47.78. Trade tensions and weaker bank and miner stocks weighed on the market. Origin Energy rose 2.62% after extending the life of its Eraring power station.
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

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares fell 1.3% to A$152.88 Wednesday, lagging the ASX 200’s 0.14% gain. Morgan Stanley flagged CBA’s 45% valuation premium as a risk for 2026 returns. CBA wage data showed a 0.8% quarterly rise and steady 4.3% unemployment. The Reserve Bank of Australia will announce its next policy decision on Feb. 3.
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

Commonwealth Bank shares rose 0.8% to A$155.36 as major Australian banks advanced on renewed rate hike speculation. CBA’s wage tracker showed 0.8% quarterly pay growth and steady unemployment at 4.3%. The ASX 200 closed up 0.6%. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 for margin and credit quality details.

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  • Mahindra EPC Irrigation's Earnings Impacted by Unusual Items but Show Strong Growth Potential
    April 29, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. Mahindra EPC Irrigation Limited (NSE:MAHEPC) reported robust earnings with a 76% increase in earnings per share over the past year. However, profits were reduced by ₹20 million due to unusual items-expenses that are typically one-off and may not recur. This suggests potential for profit improvement in upcoming quarters. Investors are advised to consider balance sheet strength and existing risks, including one identified warning sign. Despite investor underwhelm, the company's earnings potential remains strong, supported by solid profit growth and the likelihood of fewer unusual expenses. Monitoring margins, growth forecasts, and return on equity will provide a fuller picture of financial health moving forward.

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29 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 29, 2026, 1:21 AM EDT Mahindra EPC Irrigation's Earnings Impacted by Unusual Items but Show Strong Growth Potential April 29, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. Mahindra EPC Irrigation Limited (NSE:MAHEPC) reported robust earnings with a 76% increase in earnings per share over the past year. However, profits were reduced by ₹20 million due to unusual items-expenses that are typically one-off and may not recur. This suggests potential for profit improvement in upcoming quarters. Investors are advised to consider balance sheet strength and existing risks, including one identified warning sign. Despite investor
AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

29 April 2026
AST SpaceMobile will hold its first-quarter update call on May 11 after winning FCC approval to deploy a 248-satellite constellation for direct-to-device service. Shares fell 6.8% Tuesday, following the loss of its BlueBird 7 satellite in a failed launch. The company expects insurance to cover the loss and is targeting 45 satellites in orbit by end-2026. Investors are watching launch progress and commercial service timing.
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