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ASX:WBC.AX News 7 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

NAB share price drops again as trade jitters bite — what National Australia Bank investors watch next

NAB share price holds near A$44 after RBA hike as traders eye Feb 18 update

NAB shares closed up 0.27% at A$44.05 after the RBA raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.85%, its first hike in two years. Australia’s four major banks, including NAB, will lift variable mortgage rates by 25 basis points from mid-February. Investors await the RBA minutes on Feb. 17 and NAB’s Q1 trading update on Feb. 18.
5 February 2026
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ASX 200 slides as banks, BHP drag Australian shares — what to watch next

ASX 200 slides as banks, BHP drag Australian shares — what to watch next

Australian shares fell Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.66% to 8,815.9, marking the steepest drop since mid-December. Commonwealth Bank slid 1.81% to A$150.48 and BHP lost 1.99% to A$47.78. Trade tensions and weaker bank and miner stocks weighed on the market. Origin Energy rose 2.62% after extending the life of its Eraring power station.
20 January 2026
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Westpac share price dips after close as rate jitters return — what WBC investors watch next

Westpac share price dips after close as rate jitters return — what WBC investors watch next

Westpac shares closed down 0.6% at A$38.28 Wednesday, leading declines among Australia’s major banks despite a steady broader market. A Westpac-Melbourne Institute survey showed consumer sentiment fell 1.7% in January. The Reserve Bank of Australia has signaled its rate-cut cycle may be over, with some banks warning of a possible hike next month. The next RBA policy decision is set for Feb. 3.
14 January 2026
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CBA stock rises after new wage data — what to watch before Commonwealth Bank’s Feb results

CBA stock rises after new wage data — what to watch before Commonwealth Bank’s Feb results

SYDNEY, Jan 13, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — Market has closed. Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX) ended Tuesday up 0.8%, buoyed by new labour-market data that continue to fuel discussion around interest rates. (Investing.com Australia) This is significant since CBA has lately behaved more like a “rates stock” than usual. Even minor shifts in Reserve Bank of Australia policy expectations can jolt the sector, and with CBA’s valuation, there’s little margin for negative surprises. Banks tend to gain when the cash rate — the RBA’s benchmark — climbs, since lending rates usually adjust quicker than deposit rates. But on
13 January 2026
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Westpac share price rises in Sydney as big banks firm; bushfire relief and Feb 13 update ahead

Westpac share price rises in Sydney as big banks firm; bushfire relief and Feb 13 update ahead

SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 11:02 (AEDT) — Regular session underway Shares of Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) climbed 1.1% to A$38.30 by 11:02 a.m. Sydney time Monday, adding 40 Australian cents since Friday’s close. Over the last 52 weeks, the stock has fluctuated between A$28.44 and A$41.00. (Investing.com) Big lenders hold significant sway over Australian indices, so even minor tweaks to the interest-rate outlook can send them reeling. This week kicks off with investor attention zeroed in on funding costs and borrower health, despite no new earnings reports hitting the tape. Westpac will release its first-quarter results on Feb. 13, offering
12 January 2026
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Westpac shares slide after CPI surprise in Australia as rate bets stay in focus

Westpac shares slide after CPI surprise in Australia as rate bets stay in focus

Sydney, Jan 7, 2026, 17:22 AEDT — Market closed Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) shares ended down 1.75% at A$37.52 on Wednesday, as investors sold Australia’s big banks late in the session. The stock traded between A$37.52 and A$38.30 and is about 7% below its 52-week high. Intelligent Investor The move followed a softer-than-expected inflation report that pushed interest-rate expectations back into the spotlight — a key driver for bank earnings and loan demand. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed annual consumer price inflation eased to 3.4% in November from 3.8% in October. Australian Bureau of Statistics Underlying price
7 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Coca-Cola stock price: Minute Maid frozen exit puts KO in focus before next week’s earnings

Coca-Cola stock price: Minute Maid frozen exit puts KO in focus before next week’s earnings

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 05:49 EST — Market closed. Coca-Cola (KO) said it will discontinue its frozen products, including its Minute Maid frozen line, in the U.S. and Canada in the first quarter of 2026. Shares closed Friday up 0.7% at $79.03, after trading between $77.92 and $79.19. (Reuters) With U.S. markets shut for the weekend, the timing is what traders are chewing on. Coca-Cola’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call is set for Feb. 10 at 8:30 a.m. ET, ahead of the opening bell, followed by a Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference slot on Feb. 17 at
Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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