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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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  • Nasdaq 100 Movers: Workday Rises, Ferrovial Falls in Early Trading
    May 19, 2026, 10:54 AM EDT. In early Tuesday trading, Workday (WDAY) led gains in the Nasdaq 100, rising 2.3%, despite a year-to-date decline of about 38.6%. Conversely, Ferrovial (FER) was the day's biggest decliner, down 2.8%, though it has gained 1.1% for the year. Other active components included Axon Enterprise, down 2.6%, and Intuit, up 2.3%. These movements reflect varied sector performances within the Nasdaq 100 index, which tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

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Generation Income Properties Up 46% After Heavy Volume

Generation Income Properties Up 46% After Heavy Volume

19 May 2026
Generation Income Properties shares surged 45.5% to $0.3549 in early Nasdaq trading Tuesday, with volume above 105 million shares. The spike followed insider-ownership filings after a board shakeup, not new earnings or property sales. The company reported a $2.13 million quarterly loss and warned of “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as a going concern. Nasdaq has given it until August 4 to meet equity requirements.
Snowflake Shares Jump Ahead of Results as Wall Street Bets on AI Demand

Snowflake Shares Jump Ahead of Results as Wall Street Bets on AI Demand

19 May 2026
Snowflake shares rose 6.3% to $174.62 in morning trading Tuesday, outperforming major U.S. index funds. BofA Securities raised its price target to $205, citing strong demand for Snowflake’s AI tools. The company reports fiscal first-quarter results after the U.S. market close on May 27. Trading volume reached 3.6 million shares, with a market value near $59.4 billion.
Agilysys Shares Rally After Strong Quarter; 2027 Guidance Catches Focus

Agilysys Shares Rally After Strong Quarter; 2027 Guidance Catches Focus

19 May 2026
Agilysys shares jumped 28% to $89.96 Tuesday after the company reported record fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $82.9 million and projected 2027 revenue of $365 million to $370 million. Subscription revenue grew 30.2% for the year. Oppenheimer raised its price target to $100, while Needham kept a $120 target. Trading volume topped 555,000 shares, well above average.

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