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ASX:WBC 4 December 2025 - 8 January 2026

ASX 200 closes higher after inflation cools; banks drag while Lynas jumps 14%

ASX 200 closes higher after inflation cools; banks drag while Lynas jumps 14%

The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.15% to 8,695.6 Wednesday as miners and rare-earth stocks offset losses in banks after inflation slowed to 3.4% in November. Lynas Rare Earths surged 14.5% following China’s new export controls, while Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, and NAB dropped up to 2%. The Australian dollar slipped to 67.28 U.S. cents. Investors await further CPI data due Jan. 28.
7 January 2026
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ANZ share price slides as sticky core inflation keeps RBA rate path in focus

ANZ share price slides as sticky core inflation keeps RBA rate path in focus

ANZ Group Holdings fell 1.5% to A$35.43, closing at its session low and underperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which rose 0.28%. The move followed flat November inflation data, keeping rate hike bets in play. Australia’s other major banks also closed lower. Interest-rate futures now price about a one-in-three chance of a Reserve Bank hike in February.
7 January 2026
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Westpac shares slide 2.2% as bank sell-off deepens ahead of Australia CPI test

Westpac shares slide 2.2% as bank sell-off deepens ahead of Australia CPI test

Westpac shares fell 2.2% to A$38.19 on Tuesday, with about 4 million shares traded, as investors braced for an inflation report due Wednesday. The decline tracked losses across major Australian banks and followed a 0.5% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Money markets priced a 33% chance of a February rate hike after recent inflation data. Westpac’s first-quarter results are set for February 13.
6 January 2026
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Westpac Banking Corporation Stock (ASX:WBC): News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as of 26 December 2025

Westpac Banking Corporation Stock (ASX:WBC): News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as of 26 December 2025

Westpac last traded at A$39.14 on 24 December 2025, with the ASX closed for Boxing Day. Analysts have tempered price targets despite shares near multi-year highs. Recent reports highlight Westpac’s shift toward AI-driven scam and fraud prevention, with over A$500 million spent on such measures in five years. CEO Anthony Miller has urged social platforms to do more to combat online fraud.
26 December 2025
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Westpac (ASX: WBC) Stock Update on 25 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Westpac (ASX: WBC) Stock Update on 25 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Westpac shares closed at A$39.14 before the Christmas break, up 20.7% over the past year. FY25 net profit slipped to A$6.99 billion, beating consensus, as operating expenses climbed 9% to A$11.9 billion. Net interest margin narrowed to 1.94%. Home-loan arrears and stressed loans both improved, while analysts remain cautious on the stock’s outlook.
25 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today (24 December 2025): ASX 200 Slips on Christmas Eve as Banks Weigh, Miners Hold Up on Record Metals

Australia Stock Market Today (24 December 2025): ASX 200 Slips on Christmas Eve as Banks Weigh, Miners Hold Up on Record Metals

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.4% in a shortened Christmas Eve session, closing at 8,763 as investors took profits and trading volumes dropped to about 40% of the monthly average. Financial stocks led declines, with the big four banks down up to 0.8%, while miners and gold stocks rose, buoyed by record copper prices.
25 December 2025
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Westpac share price today (ASX: WBC): RBA minutes reshape rate outlook as buyback, dividend and analyst forecasts collide — 23 December 2025

Westpac share price today (ASX: WBC): RBA minutes reshape rate outlook as buyback, dividend and analyst forecasts collide — 23 December 2025

Westpac shares rose 1.2% to A$39.21 by mid-afternoon Tuesday, tracking gains in the ASX 200. Minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s December meeting showed officials debating whether rates remain restrictive, with markets now pricing in a possible rate hike instead of a cut. Headline inflation reached 3.8% year-to-October. Household credit growth accelerated, led by investor housing loans.
23 December 2025
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Westpac Banking Corporation Stock (ASX: WBC) on 21 Dec 2025: Dividend Paid, Buyback Running, AGM Pressure — and Why Analysts Still Look Cautious

Westpac Banking Corporation Stock (ASX: WBC) on 21 Dec 2025: Dividend Paid, Buyback Running, AGM Pressure — and Why Analysts Still Look Cautious

Westpac shares closed at A$38.76 on 19 December 2025, up 20% for the year but below the A$41.00 high. The bank paid a fully franked 77-cent final dividend and resumed its on-market buyback, with A$2.485 billion spent so far. The buyback is set to continue into late 2026. At the AGM, a director was re-elected despite significant protest votes.
21 December 2025
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Westpac (ASX:WBC) Share Price Today: Latest News, Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (20 Dec 2025)

Westpac (ASX:WBC) Share Price Today: Latest News, Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (20 Dec 2025)

Westpac closed at A$38.76 on Friday, up 1.33%, near the top of its 52-week range. The bank’s final dividend of 77 cents per share was paid on 19 December, bringing the full-year payout to A$1.53. Analyst targets remain below the current share price despite a 21% gain over 12 months. Mortgage earnings growth is slowing as funding costs rise.
20 December 2025
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Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price Today: Rate Outlook Shock, NZ Capital Rule Shift, and What Analysts Forecast on 17 December 2025

Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price Today: Rate Outlook Shock, NZ Capital Rule Shift, and What Analysts Forecast on 17 December 2025

Westpac shares traded near A$38.42 on Wednesday afternoon, down slightly from Tuesday’s A$38.48 close. The bank withdrew its forecast for RBA rate cuts in 2026, now expecting rates to stay on hold through next year. New Zealand’s central bank confirmed new capital rules affecting Australian-owned banks, including Westpac.
17 December 2025
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Australia Economic Calendar for Monday, 15 December 2025: RBA Financial Stability Speech in Focus as China Data Tests the AUD

Australia Economic Calendar for Monday, 15 December 2025: RBA Financial Stability Speech in Focus as China Data Tests the AUD

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Andrea Brischetto will speak on financial stability at 1:20pm AEDT Monday, following the RBA’s recent hawkish hold on rates. No major domestic data releases are scheduled. Key regional data include Japan’s Tankan survey at 10:50am and China’s November activity figures at 1:00pm, both closely watched by Australian markets.
14 December 2025
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Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price After the Bell on 12 December 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price After the Bell on 12 December 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Westpac shares closed at A$38.80 on 12 December, up 1.41% as the ASX 200 rallied and financials rebounded. The AGM saw 39.8% of votes against director Peter Nash’s re-election, highlighting governance concerns. Trading volume reached 3.64 million shares. The stock now sits near its 52-week high.
13 December 2025
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Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) on 9 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend Hike, Buyback Extension and Analyst Forecasts

Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) on 9 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend Hike, Buyback Extension and Analyst Forecasts

Westpac shares closed at $37.98 on Tuesday, down 0.68%, but remain near multi-year highs ahead of the AGM. The stock has gained over 2% in the past week and is up about 30% from its April low. Fiscal 2025 net profit slipped 2% to $7 billion as higher costs offset revenue growth. Most broker valuations now sit below the current share price.
9 December 2025
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Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend DRP Update, FY25 Results and 2026 Outlook

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend DRP Update, FY25 Results and 2026 Outlook

Westpac shares traded at A$37.36–37.40 on December 4, near the top of their 12-month range after a 27% gain this year. FY25 net profit was about A$7.0 billion, down 2% but above analyst consensus. The bank declared a full-year dividend of A$1.53 per share, offering a cash yield of about 4.1%. Operating expenses rose 9% to A$11.9 billion, driven by restructuring and technology spending.
4 December 2025
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