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ASX:WES News 12 January 2026 - 7 February 2026

Wesfarmers share price edges up after RBA rate hike as investors eye Feb 19 results

Wesfarmers share price edges up after RBA rate hike as investors eye Feb 19 results

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85% on Tuesday, citing persistent inflation. Wesfarmers shares closed up 0.55% at A$83.93 after trading between A$83.65 and A$85.09. Investors are now awaiting Wesfarmers’ half-year results on Feb. 19 for signals on retail demand and cost pressures.
3 February 2026
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Wesfarmers share price: two dates that could move ASX:WES next week

Wesfarmers share price: two dates that could move ASX:WES next week

Wesfarmers shares closed up 0.3% at A$83.36 on Friday, outperforming a 0.65% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Attention turns to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Feb. 3 rate decision, with major banks tipping a hike after strong inflation data. Mortgage-stress groups warn household budgets are under pressure. Wesfarmers will report half-year results on Feb. 19.
31 January 2026
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Wesfarmers share price slips after Australia inflation shock — what investors watch next

Wesfarmers share price slips after Australia inflation shock — what investors watch next

Wesfarmers shares fell 0.65% to A$84.19 after higher-than-expected inflation data pushed Australia’s annual CPI to 3.8% in December. Traders see a 73% chance the Reserve Bank will hike rates at its Feb. 3 meeting. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.09% as rate hike bets weighed on retailers. Wesfarmers reports half-year results Feb. 19.
28 January 2026
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Wesfarmers walks away from a $400m Priceline rescue — and now the Infinity pharmacies are up for grabs

Wesfarmers walks away from a $400m Priceline rescue — and now the Infinity pharmacies are up for grabs

Wesfarmers has withdrawn from efforts to rescue Infinity Pharmacy Group, leaving 54 Priceline stores in receivership with debts over A$400 million. Receivers are keeping more than 50 stores open while creditors weigh options. Chemist Warehouse and Genesis Capital have shown interest in acquiring the distressed pharmacy network. Major banks and Wesfarmers-owned API are among the largest creditors.
20 January 2026
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Wesfarmers share price edges up into weekend — what ASX investors watch next for WES

Wesfarmers share price edges up into weekend — what ASX investors watch next for WES

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:32 (AEDT) — Market closed. Wesfarmers Ltd (WES.AX) closed Friday up 0.27% at A$83.21, as Australia’s stock market wrapped up for the weekend. The shares oscillated between A$82.21 and A$83.24 during the session. (Investing.com) That modest bump counts—it sets the stage as the calendar fills up. Wesfarmers has gained roughly 2.8% over the past week, tightening the margin for any disappointing demand or cost figures in its upcoming report. (Intelligent Investor) The Perth-based group spans both household-focused retail and industrial sectors, covering Bunnings, Kmart Group, Officeworks, as well as chemicals, fertilisers, and a lithium joint venture.
17 January 2026
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Wesfarmers shares rise as fresh spending data keeps RBA rate talk in play

Wesfarmers shares rise as fresh spending data keeps RBA rate talk in play

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 17:39 AEDT — The market has closed. Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) closed Thursday up around 0.9%, finishing at A$82.99 compared to Wednesday’s A$82.29. The stock swung between A$82.18 and A$83.15 during the session, with roughly 1.03 million shares traded. (eoddata.com) The update followed fresh data showing Australian consumer spending remained solid at year-end—a crucial factor for Wesfarmers’ retail-focused earnings. Household spending increased 0.7% in December and climbed 6.3% over the year, according to de-identified payments data analysed by Commonwealth Bank, reported by Capital Brief. Belinda Allen, the bank’s head of Australian economics, described the figures as “more
15 January 2026
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Wesfarmers stock climbs on Australia spending data as rate-hike chatter returns

Wesfarmers stock climbs on Australia spending data as rate-hike chatter returns

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:42 AEDT — Market closed. Wesfarmers Limited shares climbed 1.44%, closing Monday at A$82.23. The stock fluctuated between A$81.23 and A$82.40 during the session, after kicking off at A$81.24. Roughly 1.08 million shares traded hands. (Investing.com) This shift is significant since the next phase for major retailers hinges more on data from Canberra than on store updates. A recent boost in household spending fuels the “soft landing” narrative, despite persistent inflation pressures. For Wesfarmers, increased consumer spending signals a boost for sales across its retail-focused portfolio. Yet, the same figures also bolster arguments for raising interest
12 January 2026
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GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
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