ASX:MQG 22 January 2026 - 20 February 2026

Macquarie Group shares fell 1.6% to A$219.39 on Friday after the bank issued A$1.25 billion in subordinated notes, boosting its Tier 2 regulatory capital. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.05%, with financials under pressure amid Middle East tensions and renewed concerns about private-credit liquidity.

Macquarie shares rose 2.4% to A$212.91 on Monday, rebounding with the S&P/ASX 200, which jumped 1.9% in its strongest session since April. The stock recovered most of last week’s losses as financials hit their highest level since mid-November. No new company announcements were issued. Investors await Macquarie’s operational briefing Tuesday for updates on trading conditions.

Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.

Macquarie Group shares fell 0.65% to A$212.44 after APRA cut the Net Cash Outflow add-on on Macquarie Bank from 25% to 15% and removed the stable funding adjustment. The regulator said some overlays will remain until all remediation work is complete. Investors await further details at a Feb. 10 briefing.

Macquarie Group shares rose 2.4% to A$210.87, ending a three-day slide as bank stocks rallied after Australia’s unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December. The company extended its share buyback deadline to Nov. 6, 2026, with A$1.013 billion repurchased so far. Traders are watching inflation data due Jan. 28 and the Reserve Bank’s Feb. 3 rate decision.