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ASX:STO 26 November 2025 - 23 January 2026

Woodside Energy share price slips ahead of Australia Day break as oil swings; ASX:WDS Q4 report looms

Woodside Energy share price slips ahead of Australia Day break as oil swings; ASX:WDS Q4 report looms

Woodside Energy shares fell 0.5% to A$24.08 on Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.13%. Brent crude climbed 0.7% to $64.49 a barrel after new U.S. threats against Iran. The ASX will pause for Australia Day and reopen Tuesday, with Woodside’s quarterly update due Jan. 28. Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field declared force majeure after a fire, impacting oil supply.
ASX 200 rebounds as jobs surprise lifts RBA hike bets; Santos leads energy

ASX 200 rebounds as jobs surprise lifts RBA hike bets; Santos leads energy

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.8% to 8,849, snapping a three-day losing streak, as energy and banks advanced but miners fell 1.6%. Santos and South32 each gained about 5%, while Northern Star dropped 8.8% on weak results. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1% and jobs surged by 65,200, lifting rate hike bets. AUSTRAC ordered an external audit of Airwallex over anti-money laundering concerns.
ASX 200 hits 11-week high as banks rebound and tech rallies in Australia stock market

ASX 200 hits 11-week high as banks rebound and tech rallies in Australia stock market

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.48% at 8,903.9, its highest since October, led by gains in banks and tech. Westpac rose 1.8% to A$39.19, Macquarie climbed 2.6% to A$211.86. Energy and lithium stocks fell as oil and China lithium futures dropped. Investors now await key jobs data due Jan. 22.
Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends at two-month high as oil and copper lift miners, banks slide

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends at two-month high as oil and copper lift miners, banks slide

ASX 200 rose 0.14% to 8,820.6, its highest close since November, as energy and mining stocks advanced on record oil and copper prices. Major banks fell, with Commonwealth Bank down 1.3%, amid ongoing concerns over rising interest rates. Neuren Pharmaceuticals surged 6% after strong DAYBUE sales projections. Gold and silver miners rallied as bullion hit record highs.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Flatlined — Miners Just Printed a Record Close

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Flatlined — Miners Just Printed a Record Close

The S&P/ASX 200 closed nearly flat at 8,728.60, while the All Ordinaries edged down to 9,034.7 in the quietest session in over a year. Materials surged 1.8% to a record, with BHP and Fortescue up 1.6% each and Rio Tinto hitting an intraday high at A$150.14. Energy stocks fell as Woodside dropped 1.2% and Santos 1.1%. Traders await November CPI data on Wednesday.
US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro: what it could mean for Woodside and Santos when ASX reopens

US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro: what it could mean for Woodside and Santos when ASX reopens

U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro overnight. Venezuela’s PDVSA oil production and refining continued without disruption, sources said. Oil exports were halted at ports, with no tankers loading at Jose. Investors are watching crude prices and Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting ahead of Australia’s market open.
4 January 2026
Santos Limited (ASX:STO) Share Price Outlook: This Week’s Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Santos Limited (ASX:STO) Share Price Outlook: This Week’s Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Santos Limited shares closed at A$6.26 on Friday, down about 3% from A$6.47 on December 9. The stock tracked weaker crude and LNG prices and renewed debate over east coast gas policy. NOPSEMA opened public consultation on Santos’ Bedout Basin drilling plan, with feedback due by January 8. The ASX was closed over the weekend.
Santos Limited Stock (ASX:STO): Share Price Snapshot, Barossa LNG Progress, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (December 12, 2025)

Santos Limited Stock (ASX:STO): Share Price Snapshot, Barossa LNG Progress, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (December 12, 2025)

Santos Limited shares fell 1.11% to A$6.22 by midday on December 12, 2025, underperforming a rising Australian market. Investors cited concerns over Barossa LNG ramp-up issues, including a technical shutdown on the BW Opal FPSO, and ongoing uncertainty around Australian gas policy. Broker forecasts remained mixed.
12 December 2025
Santos Limited (ASX: STO) in 2025: Share Price, ADNOC Deal Collapse and Barossa LNG Shape the Outlook

Santos Limited (ASX: STO) in 2025: Share Price, ADNOC Deal Collapse and Barossa LNG Shape the Outlook

Santos shares traded at A$6.41 on 10 December 2025, down about 3% for the year, with a market cap near A$21 billion. The company’s stock fell sharply in September after ADNOC’s US$18.7 billion takeover bid collapsed, erasing the takeover premium. Santos now trades at 13.4 times earnings and a price-to-book of 0.87. It ranks third among ASX energy stocks by market index.
10 December 2025
Most Active ASX Stocks Today (10 December 2025): Top Traded Australian Shares and What’s Moving the Market

Most Active ASX Stocks Today (10 December 2025): Top Traded Australian Shares and What’s Moving the Market

The S&P/ASX 200 hovered near 8,575 points, down 0.1% early Wednesday as investors awaited the US Fed’s rate decision. Turnover was heavy in takeover and resource stocks, with National Storage REIT, DroneShield, PLS Group, Liontown Resources, and Telstra leading volumes. Gold miners outperformed, while tech lagged. Silver prices hit records, boosting sentiment in precious-metals shares.
Santos Limited (ASX: STO) Share Price, Takeover Fallout and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

Santos Limited (ASX: STO) Share Price, Takeover Fallout and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

Santos Limited (ASX: STO) closed just below A$6.60 on 4 December 2025, trading in a narrow A$6.50–6.65 range after the collapse of an $18.7 billion takeover bid by ADNOC in September. Shares are down 2–3% year-on-year, underperforming the ASX 200. Market cap stands at about A$21.2 billion, with a trailing P/E of 13–14 and a dividend yield near 6%.
Santos Limited (ASX: STO) on 1 December 2025: Share Price, Takeover Fallout and 2026 Outlook

Santos Limited (ASX: STO) on 1 December 2025: Share Price, Takeover Fallout and 2026 Outlook

Santos Limited shares traded at A$6.44 on December 1, 2025, valuing the company at about A$21 billion, after a failed A$18.7 billion takeover bid from ADNOC in September. The stock sits near the lower half of its 52-week range and trades at a near-20% discount to the average analyst target. Production headwinds continue as Barossa LNG ramps up and Cooper Basin flooding impacts output.
STO Stock Today (26 November 2025): Santos Limited Holds Near A$6.50 as Oil Slides and Governance Questions Linger

STO Stock Today (26 November 2025): Santos Limited Holds Near A$6.50 as Oil Slides and Governance Questions Linger

Santos shares traded near A$6.55 at midday Wednesday, up 0.85% from Tuesday, despite Brent crude prices falling to five-week lows and ongoing leadership turmoil. The stock remains about 20% below its 52-week high and 5% lower over the past year, while Australian inflation data showed a 3.8% annual rise, exceeding forecasts.

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  • Wheat Prices Close Mixed Ahead of Southern Plains Rains
    May 19, 2026, 8:54 PM EDT. Wheat futures ended mixed Tuesday with Chicago Soft Red Winter (SRW) wheat up by around 2-3 cents, Kansas City Hard Red Winter (HRW) steady, and Minneapolis spring wheat down by up to 6.75 cents. Winter wheat crop progress shows 71% headed, 13 points ahead of average, but condition ratings fell to 27% good/excellent. The Brugler500 crop health index declined notably in major HRW states including Kansas and Colorado, while Soft Red Winter states edged higher. Rain expected in the Southern Plains may delay harvest but is too late to aid much of the crop. Brazil's soybean area growth is projected at the smallest in 20 years, pressured by tight margins and rising fertilizer costs.

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20 May 2026
U.S. stock ETFs remained lower late Tuesday after Wall Street’s main indexes fell for a third straight session, pressured by rising Treasury yields and caution ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7% to $733.73. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.687%, its highest since January 2025, before easing. Nvidia shares slipped 0.7% after hours, with traders bracing for a major move post-earnings.
Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

20 May 2026
Viavi Solutions shares dropped 7.1% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company announced a $500 million public stock offering aimed at repaying debt. The offering, unveiled just after the Nasdaq close, could add roughly 10.1 million new shares. Viavi plans to use proceeds to pay down a $450 million loan. Total debt would fall to $650 million, according to a preliminary SEC filing.
Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

20 May 2026
Analog Devices agreed to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash, sending ADI shares up 1.36% to $419.95 in after-hours trading after closing down 1.02%. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory review. Empower CEO Tim Phillips will continue to lead integrated voltage regulator work after the merger.
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