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ASX:CBA 16 January 2026 - 29 January 2026

RBA rate call hangs on CPI: Big banks split as Australia inflation data looms

RBA rate call hangs on CPI: Big banks split as Australia inflation data looms

Commonwealth Bank warned Tuesday that underlying inflation may run hotter than expected, reviving the chance of a Reserve Bank rate hike in February. The Australian Bureau of Statistics will release key inflation data Wednesday, with investors focused on the trimmed mean measure. Markets remain volatile as households brace for possible higher mortgage repayments.
27 January 2026
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CBA share price rises, but Commonwealth Bank loses ASX top spot to BHP as rate bets build

CBA share price rises, but Commonwealth Bank loses ASX top spot to BHP as rate bets build

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed up 0.5% at A$150.22, but lost its top spot to BHP after a surge in mining stocks. The ASX 200 rose 0.9% to its highest since October. Traders await Wednesday’s inflation data and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate decision on Feb. 3. CBA will report half-year results and announce an interim dividend on Feb. 11.
27 January 2026
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CBA share price: Australia Day closure tees up CPI and February earnings test for Commonwealth Bank stock

CBA share price: Australia Day closure tees up CPI and February earnings test for Commonwealth Bank stock

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares will not trade Monday as the ASX cash market closes for Australia Day. CBA ended Friday at A$149.48, down 0.75%, and has dropped 6.9% since December 29. The Reserve Bank’s next policy meeting is set for February 2-3, with inflation data and rate hike expectations in focus. CBA’s half-year results and interim dividend are due February 11.
26 January 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips again as banks drag; Rio, gold stocks soften the blow

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips again as banks drag; Rio, gold stocks soften the blow

Australia’s ASX 200 fell 0.37% to 8,782.9, its third straight drop, as financial and real estate stocks slid 1.6%. Rio Tinto rose 2.6% after Pilbara shipments beat forecasts, while BHP shares dipped 2% on cost overruns and price concessions. Gold miners rallied, with Evolution Mining up 9.18% after strong output. Wall Street’s sharp fall and new US tariff threats hit risk appetite.
21 January 2026
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Westpac share price today: WBC slips as CEO equity awards land; traders eye tariff noise

Westpac share price today: WBC slips as CEO equity awards land; traders eye tariff noise

Westpac shares fell 0.98% to A$38.59 Tuesday, extending losses as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.66%. Company filings showed CEO Anthony James Miller received 91,383 new share rights and acquired 18,967 shares on Jan. 13. Other top executives were also granted fresh share rights. Markets tracked U.S.-EU trade tensions and local rate signals ahead of Wednesday’s open.
20 January 2026
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CBA share price drops 1.8% as trade jitters hit Australian banks — what to watch next

CBA share price drops 1.8% as trade jitters hit Australian banks — what to watch next

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares fell 1.81% to A$150.48 Tuesday, leading declines among major banks on the ASX 200, which dropped 0.66%. Financial stocks struggled amid trade tensions and uncertainty over U.S. tariffs. Investors await December-quarter CPI data due Jan. 28 and the Reserve Bank’s policy meeting set for Feb. 2–3. CBA’s half-year results are scheduled for Feb. 11.
20 January 2026
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CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock in focus before the RBA call and February earnings

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock in focus before the RBA call and February earnings

Commonwealth Bank shares closed 0.52% higher at A$154.30 Friday, ending a strong week for Australian banks as the S&P/ASX 200 hit an 11-week high. CBA and Macquarie hiked fixed mortgage rates, drawing investor focus to the RBA’s February 3 cash-rate decision and CBA’s half-year results on February 11. Australia’s 10-year bond yield rose to 4.71% this week.
18 January 2026
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price: CBA stock set for a rate test after fresh home-loan moves

Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price: CBA stock set for a rate test after fresh home-loan moves

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed up 0.52% at A$154.30 on Friday, as the S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.48%. CBA raised some fixed mortgage rates for new borrowers, with its lowest two-year rate now at 5.79%. The Reserve Bank’s cash rate target remains at 3.60%, with the next decision due Feb. 3. CBA’s December Household Spending Insights showed a 0.7% rise, marking 15 months of growth.
17 January 2026
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Australia mortgage shock: CBA and Macquarie lift fixed home loan rates ahead of RBA decision

Australia mortgage shock: CBA and Macquarie lift fixed home loan rates ahead of RBA decision

Commonwealth Bank of Australia raised fixed home loan rates by up to 0.70 percentage points, with its three-year fixed rate now at 6.04%. Macquarie Bank also increased fixed rates, while NAB currently offers the lowest big-four fixed rate at 5.39%. The Reserve Bank of Australia meets Feb. 2–3, following a key inflation report due Jan. 28. The RBA cash rate remains at 3.6%.
16 January 2026
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  • Palantir Shares Plunge 7.3% on Michael Burry's Warning Over Anthropic Competition
    April 9, 2026, 6:10 PM EDT. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares fell 7.3% to $130.49 after investor Michael Burry criticized the company, citing intense competition from AI startup Anthropic. Burry highlighted Anthropic's rapid annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth from $9 billion to $30 billion, signaling a shift towards more cost-effective and user-friendly AI solutions. Thursday's trading volume surged 82% above the three-month average, reflecting heightened investor caution. Despite Palantir's IPO surge since 2020, concerns linger over its valuation and ability to sustain AI revenue growth and government contracts. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained modestly, with software peers Microsoft and Oracle posting declines amid sector scrutiny. Burry's comments emphasize the increasing pressure on Palantir to justify its premium price amid evolving AI market dynamics.

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MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

9 April 2026
MARA Holdings shares rose 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday despite Cantor Fitzgerald cutting its price target to $10. The company recently sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion and agreed to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes at a discount. MARA is expanding into AI and cloud infrastructure, but fourth-quarter revenue fell 6% and it posted a $1.7 billion net loss.
CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

9 April 2026
Meta Platforms signed a new $21 billion deal with CoreWeave for AI cloud computing capacity through 2032, according to a securities filing. CoreWeave shares rose 3.4% in after-hours trading. The agreement adds to a $14.2 billion commitment disclosed last September. CoreWeave also launched $3 billion in convertible notes and upsized a senior-notes deal to $1.75 billion.
Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a lower-cost compact SUV, with initial production planned for Shanghai, Reuters reported Thursday. The company built 408,386 vehicles and delivered 358,023 in the first quarter, leaving its widest gap in at least four years. Reuters said the new SUV likely will not reach production this year. Tesla did not respond to questions about the project.
NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

9 April 2026
NIO opened pre-orders for its ES9 flagship SUV Thursday, pricing it at 528,000 yuan with battery or 420,000 yuan under its Battery-as-a-Service plan. March deliveries rose 136% year-on-year, but NIO’s U.S. shares fell 4.9% after the announcement. The ES9 enters a shrinking premium SUV market in China, competing with Li Auto and Aito. CEO William Li warned chip shortages could add up to 10,000 yuan per vehicle.
Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

9 April 2026
Plug Power shares rose 2.5% to $2.715 Thursday after the company reaffirmed its target of positive EBITDAS by end-2026 and projected up to $200 million in savings from Project Quantum Leap. The update followed a major electrolyzer project win in Quebec and investor meetings in Toronto and Montreal. Plug reported 2025 revenue of $710 million and a fourth-quarter gross profit of $5.5 million.
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