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ASX:COL News 7 December 2025 - 1 February 2026

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price lifts into the weekend — here’s what to watch next

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price lifts into the weekend — here’s what to watch next

Woolworths shares rose 1.1% to A$30.94 Friday, outperforming a falling market as 3.1 million shares traded. Coles also gained 1.1% to A$21.28. Investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate decision Tuesday and Woolworths’ half-year results on Feb. 25. Woolworths faces a class action in South Australia over alleged underpayments, with a potential charge of up to A$330 million.
1 February 2026
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Shops Open on Christmas Day in Australia 2025: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Get Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day in Australia 2025: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Get Essentials

Christmas Day in Australia is famous for two things: the lunch spread… and the moment you realise you’re missing something crucial (ice, batteries, nappies, medicine, or that “one last ingredient” for gravy). The catch is that Christmas Day (Thursday, 25 December 2025) is also one of the quietest retail days of the year, with most major retailers and shopping centres shut and public holiday rules varying by state. The good news: you’re not completely out of options—but you do need to know where to look, and you should expect reduced hours and patchy availability. SBS Australia Below is a practical, Australia-wide guide based on the latest reporting published
25 December 2025
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Coles Group Ltd Stock (ASX: COL): Share Price Update, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Coles Group Ltd Stock (ASX: COL): Share Price Update, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) heads into the new week with investors juggling two very different forces: near-term execution (solid sales momentum and a fast-growing online channel) versus a longer‑dated but potentially meaningful regulatory overhang (a proposed “price gouging” ban aimed squarely at major supermarkets). As of the latest available ASX close (Friday, 12 December 2025), Coles shares were A$21.79, down 0.2% on the day, after trading between A$21.82 and A$22.10. Coles Group Coles share price this week: where COL stands right now With Australian markets closed over the weekend, Friday’s close is the most recent official reference point. This
14 December 2025
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Coles Group Ltd (ASX :COL ) Stock: Uber Eats Exclusivity, Q1 Sales Momentum, Analyst Forecasts and Key Risks — What Investors Are Watching on December 13, 2025

Coles Group Ltd (ASX :COL ) Stock: Uber Eats Exclusivity, Q1 Sales Momentum, Analyst Forecasts and Key Risks — What Investors Are Watching on December 13, 2025

Published: December 13, 2025 Coles Group Ltd (ASX :COL ) heads into the weekend with investors focused on three themes that are shaping the near-term narrative for Australia’s second-largest listed grocer: (1) an expanded, multi-year on-demand delivery partnership with Uber Eats that becomes exclusive from late December, (2) a first-quarter FY26 trading picture showing stronger supermarket sales and fast-growing eCommerce despite a weak liquor market, and (3) a widening spread in broker views on valuation as the stock hovers near the low-$22 range. Investing.com+ 4Stock Analysis+ 4Uber+ 4 Coles shares last closed at A$21.79 on Friday, December 12, 2025 ,
13 December 2025
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OpenAI Certifications Hit 10,000 Workers as Accenture Bets Big on ChatGPT Enterprise and Agentic AI

OpenAI Certifications Hit 10,000 Workers as Accenture Bets Big on ChatGPT Enterprise and Agentic AI

The race to build an AI‑literate workforce just shifted up a gear. In the first week of December 2025, OpenAI confirmed that more than 10,000 employees across its partners are now pursuing or holding OpenAI Certifications, with consulting giant Accenture emerging as the flagship example after signing a deep partnership to roll out ChatGPT Enterprise and large‑scale AI training to tens of thousands of staff. Reuters+3OpenAI+3Forbes+3 The deal isn’t just another software rollout. It’s a signal of how quickly “AI fluency” is becoming a core job requirement, and how consulting, enterprise IT and even hiring platforms are being rebuilt around
7 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 12:01 EST — Market closed Spot silver rebounded sharply on Friday, jumping 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce by late U.S. afternoon after dipping below $65 earlier in the session, but it was still headed for a weekly drop of more than 8.7%. “What we’re seeing in silver is huge speculation on the long side,” said Jim Wyckoff, a senior analyst at Kitco Metals. (Reuters) CME Group raised initial and maintenance margins for COMEX 5000 Silver Futures to 18% from 15%, effective after the close of business on Feb. 6, and lifted COMEX 100 Gold Futures
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company forecast 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion, up more than 50% from 2025. The drop came as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales up 14% to $213.4 billion and operating income at $25 billion. Trading in Amazon was volatile, with 179 million shares changing hands.
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