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ASX:CSL 27 January 2026 - 7 March 2026

Australian Securities Exchange Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 Sheds A$130 Billion as Middle East War and Rate Risks Rattle Stocks

Australian Securities Exchange Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 Sheds A$130 Billion as Middle East War and Rate Risks Rattle Stocks

Australian stocks took a hard hit last week, with the S&P/ASX 200 tumbling 3.8% amid escalating concerns over the Middle East conflict. Investors saw around A$130 billion in value erased from the market. On Friday, the index sank another 1%, which wiped out close to half the gains made in February. The timing is critical, as the selloff comes up against a more hawkish domestic rates backdrop. Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock called March 17 a “live meeting,” just as new data revealed fourth-quarter GDP up 0.8% and annual growth at 2.6%—both quicker than anticipated.
7 March 2026
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ASX 200 today: Australian shares finish flat as AI fears hit insurers; CSL slides 5%

ASX 200 today: Australian shares finish flat as AI fears hit insurers; CSL slides 5%

Sydney, Feb 10, 2026, 21:41 AEDT — The session wrapped with the market now closed. Australian stocks closed almost flat Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 shedding just 2.7 points, or 0.03%, to settle at 8,867.40. Insurance brokers took a hit as renewed AI competition fears surfaced. Miners, gold names, and tech all moved higher. “A peer releasing an app has wiped billions off the market capitalisations of the insurance broking sector,” said Luke Winchester, portfolio manager at Merewether Capital.
10 February 2026
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CSL CEO exit jolts ASX even as Nvidia lifts tech mood

CSL CEO exit jolts ASX even as Nvidia lifts tech mood

CSL shares slid 4.98% Tuesday after the Australian biotech announced CEO Paul McKenzie’s retirement and tapped director Gordon Naylor as interim chief, effective Feb. 11. The S&P/ASX 200, which spent much of the day in positive territory, ended almost flat—off 0.03% at 8,867.4. The timing isn’t ideal. Just as investors begin dipping back into risk following last week’s steep, tech-led drop, CSL drops its update—landing right ahead of the company’s results.
10 February 2026
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CSL CEO Paul McKenzie retires ahead of results, sending shares lower as Gordon Naylor steps in

CSL CEO Paul McKenzie retires ahead of results, sending shares lower as Gordon Naylor steps in

CSL announced Tuesday that chief executive and managing director Paul McKenzie is stepping down. Gordon Naylor, a veteran executive at the company, will assume the interim CEO role starting Feb. 11. CSL dropped the news just ahead of its half-year results, cranking up scrutiny on Wednesday’s update—and whatever the new leadership might signal in terms of guidance.
10 February 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slumps 2% as miners and tech drag, earnings week looms

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slumps 2% as miners and tech drag, earnings week looms

Sydney, February 6, 2026, 21:47 AEDT — Market closed Australian shares plunged on Friday, with the S&P/ASX 200 dropping 2.03% to 8,708.80. Web Travel Group took a heavy hit, tumbling 29.52%, and Paladin Energy slid 10.92%. Brambles was one of the few bright spots, edging up 3.48% amid a sparse field of winners.
6 February 2026
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  • ASX Penny Stocks: Alligator Energy, Hearts and Minds, Hansen Technologies in Focus
    June 29, 2026, 3:56 PM EDT. Penny stocks on the ASX are grabbing attention as volatility continues. Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE) is still pre-revenue, valued at A$230.73 million, and betting on uranium exploration. The company is running deeper losses but says its cash should last 2.7 years, and analysts see a possible 62.8% jump in shares. Hearts and Minds Investments (ASX:HM1) has a market cap of A$670.92 million. The investment firm's profits are down 84.9%, and its 6.48% dividend yield has investors wondering about longevity. Hansen Technologies sits at a A$904.29 million market cap, pulling in revenue from its Energy & Utilities business. Together, the names show the range of plays and issues in the ASX penny stock scene.
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