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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200’s Six-Day Slide Deepens as Oil Shock Puts RBA in Focus

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200’s Six-Day Slide Deepens as Oil Shock Puts RBA in Focus

The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.64% to 8,710.7 on Tuesday, its lowest close since April 2 and sixth straight loss. Energy stocks rose as oil neared $110 a barrel, but consumer discretionary, utilities, and tech shares fell sharply. Investors await March inflation data due Wednesday, with the RBA’s next policy meeting set for May 5. The Australian dollar traded near 71.64 U.S. cents.
28 April 2026
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ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock Splits Australia Stock Market Before RBA Test

ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock Splits Australia Stock Market Before RBA Test

Australian shares fell for a fourth straight session Friday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.1% to 8,786.5. Suncorp rose 4.9% after announcing new reinsurance cover, while IGO plunged 17.3% on lower production guidance for Greenbushes spodumene. Brent crude traded above $105 a barrel amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Investors favored energy and utilities as basic materials and real estate lagged.
24 April 2026
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Hits Two-Week Low as Banks, Miners Slide; Santos Jumps. (Indo Premier)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Hits Two-Week Low as Banks, Miners Slide; Santos Jumps. (Indo Premier)

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.6% to 8,793.40, its lowest close since April 7, as financials and miners declined and energy stocks rose. Traders now see a 75% chance of a 25 basis-point RBA rate hike in early May. Brent crude climbed above $103 a barrel, fueling inflation concerns. Healthcare hit an eight-year low, with CSL near its weakest since 2017.
23 April 2026
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Stalls as Rio Tinto Gain Runs Into Energy Selloff

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Stalls as Rio Tinto Gain Runs Into Energy Selloff

Australian shares closed nearly flat Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 3.9 points to 8,949.40 as investors awaited U.S.-Iran talks. Rio Tinto rose after reporting a 9% jump in first-quarter copper-equivalent output, but energy stocks fell. Brent crude traded near $95 a barrel, and the Australian dollar slipped to $0.715. ANZ reported consumer confidence at 64.3, near record lows, with inflation expectations at 7.1%.
21 April 2026
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends at Five-Week High as Banks Offset Tech Rout

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends at Five-Week High as Banks Offset Tech Rout

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.2% at 8,973.20 on Thursday, a five-week high, led by gains in banks while tech shares slumped. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank surged 9.5% after reporting higher earnings and job cuts. Energy stocks rose as oil rebounded, but trading volumes stayed below average. Investors remained cautious amid ongoing Middle East tensions and uncertain oil supply routes.
9 April 2026
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Santos Limited Stock Price Rises as $100 Oil and Moomba Project Boost Outlook

Santos Limited Stock Price Rises as $100 Oil and Moomba Project Boost Outlook

Santos Ltd shares rose 0.5% to A$7.53 Friday as Brent crude closed above $100 a barrel for the first time since August 2022. The company committed A$357 million to the Moomba Central Optimisation project, aiming for over A$600 million in savings and lower unit costs. Santos also plans to cut about 10% of staff after a 25% drop in 2025 underlying profit.
14 March 2026
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Santos Beetaloo fracking plan faces hot springs warning as NT weighs approval

Santos Beetaloo fracking plan faces hot springs warning as NT weighs approval

Scientists and Indigenous custodians have called on the Northern Territory to reject Santos’ plan to drill and frack 12 test wells at Tanumbirini Station, citing risks to Hot Springs Valley. CSIRO research on the hot springs is due in late 2026. Santos says risks are low and it will use controls and monitoring, while the regulator reviews its environmental plan. Indigenous rangers warn of threats to waterways, wildlife, and cultural sites.
5 March 2026
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Santos stock price ends higher as oil surges again; dividend FX update lands

Santos stock price ends higher as oil surges again; dividend FX update lands

Santos shares closed up 0.97% at A$7.28 Tuesday, tracking a third straight rise in oil prices as Middle East tensions fueled supply concerns. The company set currency rates for its 10.3 US-cent final dividend, payable March 25, and confirmed it will be unfranked. Director Vanessa Guthrie bought 5,500 shares at A$6.84 each, raising her indirect stake to 44,688 shares.
3 March 2026
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ASX 200 today: Record close holds as oil shock lifts energy, banks stay on watch

ASX 200 today: Record close holds as oil shock lifts energy, banks stay on watch

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record 9,200.9 on Monday, led by sharp gains in energy stocks after oil prices surged on Middle East tensions. Financials dropped 1.8%, their worst session since November, while gold miners hit record highs. Magellan Financial announced a full buyout of Barrenjoey Capital Partners for A$1.62 billion. RBA Governor Michele Bullock is set to speak Tuesday ahead of key economic data releases.
2 March 2026
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Santos share price jumps 3% as oil rises — what ASX:STO investors watch next

Santos share price jumps 3% as oil rises — what ASX:STO investors watch next

Santos closed up 3.4% at A$7.04 on Wednesday, with trading volume topping 14 million shares amid rising oil prices after U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The ASX 200 gained 0.8%, led by energy stocks. No new Santos filings appeared; the last update was its first Barossa LNG cargo in late January. Santos’ next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 18.
4 February 2026
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Australia stock market sinks as ASX 200 hit by gold rout — what to watch before the RBA call

Australia stock market sinks as ASX 200 hit by gold rout — what to watch before the RBA call

Australian shares fell sharply Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 1.02% to 8,778.6, its lowest close since January 12, as gold miners led declines. Spot gold slid 3.2% to $4,708 an ounce amid forced selling, while BHP dropped 2.3% and Santos lost 3.3%. The Aussie dollar slipped to $0.6924. Investors await Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia rate decision.
2 February 2026
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Santos stock jumps after Queensland gas acreage call — the next date investors circle

Santos stock jumps after Queensland gas acreage call — the next date investors circle

Santos shares closed up 2.5% at A$7.01 after Queensland named its unit and Drillsearch as preferred tenderers for three gas blocks near the state border. The move comes as Canberra prepares new domestic gas reservation rules for LNG exporters starting in 2027. Santos loaded its first Barossa LNG cargo to Japan this week. Investors await the company’s full-year results on February 18.
30 January 2026
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  • 3 TSX Growth Stocks With Insider Ownership Driving Earnings Up To 53%
    April 29, 2026, 9:25 AM EDT. As Canada faces economic uncertainty, investors seek TSX stocks with significant insider ownership, signaling management's confidence. Standouts include Colliers International Group (TSX:CIGI), with 14.2% insider holdings and a 34.3% earnings growth forecast annually. Kits Eyecare (TSX:KITS) boasts 26% insider ownership and a projected 50.5% earnings growth driven by strategic executive moves. These companies reflect a trend where insider confidence aligns with robust earnings growth, making them notable picks amidst cautious market conditions.

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Visa Stock Jumps as Earnings Beat and $20 Billion Buyback Ease Spending Fears

Visa Stock Jumps as Earnings Beat and $20 Billion Buyback Ease Spending Fears

29 April 2026
Visa shares jumped 5% premarket Wednesday after the company beat quarterly profit estimates, raised its full-year outlook, and announced a $20 billion buyback. Adjusted net income rose to $6.3 billion, or $3.31 a share, topping forecasts. Payments volume climbed 9%, cross-border volume 12%. Visa cited resilient consumer spending but flagged Middle East tensions as a risk to travel flows.
Regeneron Earnings Beat, But Eylea Still Clouds REGN Stock

Regeneron Earnings Beat, But Eylea Still Clouds REGN Stock

29 April 2026
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals reported first-quarter revenue of $3.605 billion, up 19%, and adjusted earnings of $9.47 per share, both above analyst estimates. Dupixent sales rose 33% and Libtayo 54%, while total U.S. Eylea sales fell 10%. Shares dropped 1.1% premarket. The FDA delayed a decision on a second Eylea HD syringe manufacturer; Regeneron cut its 2026 gross-margin forecast due to repairs in Ireland.
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