ASX:PEP 9 February 2026

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps nearly 2% as tech rebounds; Pepper Money spikes on bid

The S&P/ASX 200 jumped 1.85% to 8,870.1 on Monday, erasing much of Friday’s losses as tech and real estate stocks led gains. Car Group surged 9.9% after strong results, while Pepper Money soared on a takeover bid. Australian household spending fell 0.4% in December. Traders now await major bank earnings and key U.S. economic data this week.

9 February 2026

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Pepper Money shares surge after Challenger-led $1.16 billion takeover approach

Pepper Money received a non-binding $2.60-a-share takeover offer led by Challenger, valuing the lender at A$1.16 billion. The board granted Challenger exclusivity for due diligence. Challenger said it would cap its stake at 25% and does not plan an equity raise. Pepper Money shares surged over 33% while Challenger fell as much as 7.5%.

9 February 2026

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US-Iran Tensions, Crude Oil Prices Set to Influence Stock Market This Week
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Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) trades near highs as Fed stress test details leave investors watching payout schedule

28 June 2026

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) closed at $57.88, down 0.53% after hitting a 52-week high, as investors await a July board decision on the next dividend following a Fed stress test showing commercial and industrial loans make up the largest share of projected losses, keeping focus on corporate credit ahead of July 14 earnings.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) starts holiday week as target cuts hit defensive trade

28 June 2026

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) jumped 1.34% to $141.39 Friday but remains 17.55% below its February high as Jefferies, BofA, and Citi slashed price targets ahead of July 9 Q2 results, signaling caution even as the average analyst target sits 18.27% above the last close.

Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:CEG) closes week close to 52-week low, as nuclear renewal initiative continues

28 June 2026

Constellation Energy (CEG) shares plunged 4.2% last week, erasing $4.1 billion in value and closing near a 52-week low at $264.02, even as the company filed for New York nuclear license extensions and secured Walmart’s first nuclear power purchase agreement, with Wall Street’s average analyst target still at $362.35.

ASX:PEP 9 February 2026

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps nearly 2% as tech rebounds; Pepper Money spikes on bid

Pepper Money shares surge after Challenger-led $1.16 billion takeover approach

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