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ASX Week Ahead: CPI Day and a Flood of Big Earnings Put Australian Shares to the Test

ASX Week Ahead: CPI Day and a Flood of Big Earnings Put Australian Shares to the Test

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 9,081.4 on Friday, just below Thursday’s record, after banks posted stronger-than-expected earnings. Rio Tinto dropped up to 4% after missing profit estimates, while QBE Insurance surged 6% on a profit beat. Key earnings from Woodside, Woolworths, Qantas, and Coles are due next week. January inflation data on Wednesday is expected to influence rate expectations.
QBE Insurance Group Limited (ASX:QBE) Stock Update: Buyback Kickoff, Climate Strategy Shift, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

QBE Insurance Group Limited (ASX:QBE) Stock Update: Buyback Kickoff, Climate Strategy Shift, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

QBE shares closed at A$19.37 on Friday, up 2.9% for the week ending 12 December 2025. The insurer will begin a A$450 million on-market buyback, set to run through December 2026. Gross written premium rose 6% year-to-date, but premium rate increases slowed to 1.5%. Board changes and a climate strategy update are also pending.
14 December 2025
QBE Insurance Group Limited (ASX:QBE) Stock: Buyback Starts, Fresh Strategy Signals, and Updated Analyst Forecasts (Dec 13, 2025)

QBE Insurance Group Limited (ASX:QBE) Stock: Buyback Starts, Fresh Strategy Signals, and Updated Analyst Forecasts (Dec 13, 2025)

QBE shares closed at A$19.37 on Friday, above their late-November low after the company reported slower premium-rate growth. The insurer has begun a buyback of up to A$450 million, with JP Morgan Securities as broker, running through December 2026. Investors remain focused on whether QBE can maintain margins as premium momentum cools.
13 December 2025

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  • American Express (NYSE:AXP) Approaches Ex-Dividend Date with Strong Dividend Prospects
    June 28, 2026, 8:20 AM EDT. American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) will trade ex-dividend in three days, with a dividend payment of $0.95 per share set for August 10. The trailing yield stands at about 1.1% based on the current stock price of $340.36. The company pays a conservative 21% payout ratio, indicating strong dividend sustainability. Over the past five years, American Express has grown earnings by 34% annually and increased dividends by an average of 13% per year over the last decade. This combination of rapid growth and low payout ratio suggests continued dividend strength and potential value for long-term investors focusing on income and capital appreciation.

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28 June 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 28, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 28, 2026, 8:20 AM EDT American Express (NYSE:AXP) Approaches Ex-Dividend Date with Strong Dividend Prospects June 28, 2026, 8:20 AM EDT. American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) will trade ex-dividend in three days, with a dividend payment of $0.95 per share set for August 10. The trailing yield stands at about 1.1% based on the current stock price of $340.36. The company pays a conservative 21% payout ratio, indicating strong dividend sustainability. Over the past five years, American Express has grown earnings by 34% annually and increased dividends by an average of
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