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ASX 200 Weekly Report: Australia Stocks Barely Rise After Oil Shock Turns Friday Into a $50 Billion Rout

ASX 200 Weekly Report: Australia Stocks Barely Rise After Oil Shock Turns Friday Into a $50 Billion Rout

Australian shares lost nearly A$50 billion in value Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.51% to 8,744.4, its biggest one-day drop in seven weeks. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates to 4.35% Tuesday, citing rising fuel prices and Middle East risks. Financials led declines, with Westpac down 4.8%. Macquarie Group posted a record A$4.85 billion profit but closed lower.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Tumbles as Oil Shock Erases Nearly $50 Billion

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Tumbles as Oil Shock Erases Nearly $50 Billion

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.51% to 8,744.40, its sharpest drop in seven weeks, as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting sent oil above $100 a barrel and erased nearly A$50 billion from the market. Banks, miners, and energy stocks declined, with Westpac leading losses after trading ex-dividend. Macquarie reversed early gains despite a profit beat. Tabcorp plunged 14.2% after AUSTRAC launched an enforcement probe.
Oil prices today: Brent jumps above $76 as Strait of Hormuz risks keep traders on edge

Oil prices today: Brent jumps above $76 as Strait of Hormuz risks keep traders on edge

Brent crude futures jumped 5.5% to $76.91 a barrel Monday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory shutdowns in the Gulf disrupted shipping, with Brent earlier hitting $82.37. JPMorgan estimated Strait of Hormuz exports fell to 4 million barrels per day from 16 million. OPEC+ agreed to a modest output hike, but traders said prices hinge on Gulf shipping flows. Asia’s jet fuel and diesel premiums also surged.
Macquarie share price rises with ASX at record highs — here’s what investors watch next

Macquarie share price rises with ASX at record highs — here’s what investors watch next

Macquarie Group shares closed up 1.6% at A$223.00 as the S&P/ASX 200 hit a record before ending 0.9% higher. Australia’s unemployment rate held at 4.1% in January, with jobs rising by 17,800. The Reserve Bank raised its cash rate to 3.85% this month and signaled uncertainty on future moves. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 25 and Macquarie’s full-year results on May 8.
19 February 2026
Macquarie share price ends higher after $685 million IHS tower deal — what MQG investors watch next

Macquarie share price ends higher after $685 million IHS tower deal — what MQG investors watch next

Macquarie shares closed up 0.6% at A$219.60 after its asset management arm agreed to buy IHS Towers’ South American tower portfolio for $685 million. The deal is expected to close later in 2026. IHS Towers is exiting Latin America and said the portfolio includes about 8,860 sites. Macquarie’s next major event is its full-year results on May 8.
18 February 2026
Macquarie stock pops on Q3 update, then cools — what MQG investors are watching next

Macquarie stock pops on Q3 update, then cools — what MQG investors are watching next

Macquarie Group shares closed up 0.8% at A$214.50 after a third-quarter update, having jumped as much as 4% earlier. The bank reported higher net profit contributions across all divisions, with assets under management rising 3% to A$736.1 billion. Investors focused on steady trading and a flagged 31% effective tax rate for 2026. The S&P/ASX 200 finished nearly flat.
Macquarie (MQG) share price rebounds — but Tuesday’s trading update is the real test

Macquarie (MQG) share price rebounds — but Tuesday’s trading update is the real test

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.
9 February 2026
Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

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.
7 February 2026
Macquarie share price drops as ASX selloff bites; APRA relief and Feb 10 briefing in focus

Macquarie share price drops as ASX selloff bites; APRA relief and Feb 10 briefing in focus

Macquarie Group shares fell 2.1% to A$208.02 Friday as Australian stocks slid, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 2.2% in afternoon trade. The drop followed APRA’s move to ease extra liquidity requirements on Macquarie Bank after improvements in risk controls. Macquarie’s A$500 million operational-risk capital overlay remains in place. Investors await next week’s operational briefing for trading updates.
6 February 2026
Macquarie Group stock slips despite ASX rally as bank flags higher rates; Feb 10 briefing ahead

Macquarie Group stock slips despite ASX rally as bank flags higher rates; Feb 10 briefing ahead

Macquarie Group shares fell 1.4% to A$213.83, lagging the S&P/ASX 200’s 0.8% gain after the bank said it will raise variable home loan and deposit rates by 25 basis points from Feb. 20. The move follows the Reserve Bank of Australia’s first rate hike in two years. Investors await Macquarie’s operational briefing on Feb. 10 for updates on trading and rates.
4 February 2026
Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price slips as Australia inflation shocks rate bets — what investors watch next

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price slips as Australia inflation shocks rate bets — what investors watch next

Macquarie Group shares fell 1.1% to A$212.84 on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected inflation data raised market bets on a Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike next week. The trimmed mean CPI rose 0.9% in the December quarter, lifting the annual rate to 3.4%. The ASX 200 slipped 0.09%, while the Australian dollar hovered just below 70 U.S. cents. Macquarie made no new disclosures to the market.
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    June 8, 2026, 6:42 AM EDT. As June 2026 approaches, Singapore stocks DBS Group, Singapore Exchange (SGX), and Keppel DC REIT demonstrate robust fundamentals crucial for sustainable dividends. DBS posted Q1 2026 net income of S$2.93 billion and declared a 4.9% trailing dividend yield, supported by strong capital buffers and low loan defaults. SGX recorded a record half-year adjusted net profit of S$357.1 million and continues incrementally increasing dividends with a multi-asset model. These companies exemplify disciplined capital allocation, healthy cash flows, and strong earnings - vital for consistent dividend payments amid economic uncertainties.

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Air Liquide Shares Appear Down 10% as Bonus-Share Reset Takes Effect

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