ASX:WES News 18 December 2025

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.

7 February 2026

ASX Updates·ASX:WES·Earnings Reports

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

ASX:WES·Stock Market

Wesfarmers share price: ASX:WES heads into Monday after bucking market drop, RBA decision looms

Wesfarmers shares closed up 0.29% at A$83.36 on Friday, while the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.65%. About 1.5 million Wesfarmers shares changed hands as the stock swung between A$82.75 and A$83.98. The Reserve Bank of Australia meets Monday, with a rate decision due Tuesday. Wesfarmers will report half-year results on Feb. 19.

1 February 2026

ASX Updates·ASX:WES·Stock Market

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

ASX News·ASX:WES

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

ASX:WES·Inflation·Stock Market

Wesfarmers shares jump 2.3% as Australia CPI looms — what to watch next on ASX

Wesfarmers shares rose 2.34% to A$84.74 at Tuesday’s close, outpacing the S&P/ASX 200’s 0.9% gain. Investors shifted focus to Wednesday’s key consumer price index release and Wesfarmers’ half-year earnings due Feb. 19. No new company news was issued. Markets are watching inflation data for signals on interest rates.

27 January 2026

ASX:WES·Stock Market

Wesfarmers share price falls 2.7% — what investors watch before February results

Wesfarmers shares fell 2.65% to A$81.12 at Wednesday’s close in Sydney. The drop follows scrutiny of its Health division after the Infinity Pharmacy group entered administration last month. Wesfarmers will release half-year results on Feb. 19. Receivers from KPMG were appointed to Infinity on Dec. 17.

21 January 2026

ASX:API·ASX:WES·Earnings Reports·Stock Market

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

ASX:WES

Wesfarmers share price holds near A$83 — what to watch before the ASX opens Monday

Wesfarmers closed Friday at A$83.21, up 0.27%, as the ASX 200 gained 0.48% to 8,903.90, extending its winning streak to five days. Investors await Australia’s December CPI data on Jan 28 and Wesfarmers’ half-year results on Feb 19.

18 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:WES·Stock Market

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

Wesfarmers closed up 0.27% at A$83.21 Friday, capping a 2.8% weekly gain as the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.48% to 8,903.9. Investors await Wesfarmers’ half-year results in February and Australia’s labour force data next Thursday. Consumer stocks followed the market higher, with staples up 1.08%. Offshore data and U.S. market closures may affect Monday’s open.

17 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:WES

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

Wesfarmers closed up 0.9% at A$82.99 Thursday, outperforming the broader S&P/ASX 200, which rose 0.47%. Commonwealth Bank data showed household spending rose 0.7% in December and 6.3% over the year. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s next rate decision is set for Feb 3, with Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb 19. No new company updates were issued Thursday.

15 January 2026

ASX:WES·Interest Rates·Stock Market

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

Wesfarmers shares rose 1.44% to close at A$82.23 in Sydney, with 1.08 million shares traded. Australian household spending increased 1.0% in November to A$79.4 billion. Investors await Australia’s December CPI on Jan 28 and Wesfarmers’ half-year results on Feb 19. Interest-rate swaps now price in a 25% chance of a February rate hike.

12 January 2026

ASX:WES·Interest Rates·Stock Market

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price holds near A$81 — three dates investors are circling this month

Wesfarmers closed Friday at A$81.06, up 0.12%, as the S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.03% to 8,717.80. Energy stocks led gains, while Rio Tinto fell on merger talk with Glencore. Australia’s December quarter inflation data is due Jan. 28, with the RBA’s policy decision set for Feb. 3. Wesfarmers will report half-year earnings on Feb. 19.

11 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:WES·Stock Market

Wesfarmers stock (ASX:WES) ends at A$81 — the next dates investors are circling

Wesfarmers closed at A$81.06 on Friday, up 0.12%, as the ASX 200 finished nearly flat at 8,716. Rio Tinto dropped 6.2%, dragging materials lower, while energy stocks gained. About 1.04 million Wesfarmers shares traded in a range of A$80.73 to A$81.71. Key inflation data is due Jan 28, with Wesfarmers’ half-year results set for Feb 19.

10 January 2026

ASX:WES·Stock Market

Wesfarmers shares slide as inflation data looms, putting ASX:WES back under A$80

Wesfarmers shares fell 1.3% to A$79.78 as investors cut exposure ahead of Wednesday’s inflation data. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.5% at 8,682.8, weighed by losses in major banks. Traders are watching the CPI print for signals on interest rates, with markets pricing a 33% chance of a February hike. BlueScope Steel jumped over 20% after a takeover bid.

6 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:WES·Inflation·Stock Market

Shops Open on Christmas Day in Australia 2025: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Get Essentials

Major supermarkets, retail chains, and shopping centres across Australia will be closed on Christmas Day, 25 December 2025. Most liquor stores will also shut, except for some in Victoria and Tasmania. Limited convenience stores, petrol stations, and some independent supermarkets may open with reduced hours. Shoppers are advised to check local listings before heading out.

25 December 2025

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Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Stock Today: Share Price Near A$82, Fresh Headlines, and Analyst Forecasts for 23 December 2025

Wesfarmers shares closed at A$82.17 on 23 December, up 1.48%, near consensus fair value and about 15% higher year-to-date. No new ASX filings were posted, but attention focused on 54 Priceline pharmacies entering administration, affecting a Wesfarmers-owned brand.

23 December 2025

ASX:WES·Stock Market

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price steadies near A$81 as AI rollout and Priceline receivership reshape the 2026 outlook

Published: 21 December 2025 Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) enters the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar investor appeal—dominant retail brands, a diversified portfolio, and steady cash generation—colliding with a very modern set of storylines: a group-wide rollout of ChatGPT Enterprise, fresh turbulence in parts of the Priceline pharmacy network, and an analyst community that largely thinks the stock is priced for perfection. As of this Sunday (21 December 2025), the ASX is closed, so the key reference point is Friday’s close. Wesfarmers shares last finished at A$81.02 (19 December), with the stock up about 13% year-to-date by some market tallies.

21 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·ASX:WES·Stock Market

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Stock Update: Priceline Pharmacies Enter Administration, AI Push Accelerates, and Analysts See Limited Upside Into 2026

PERTH — December 20, 2025 — Wesfarmers Limited (ASX: WES) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with its share price sitting close to where many analysts say “fair value” begins and ends — and with fresh, very real-world news in its health division putting that thesis to the test. Wesfarmers shares last closed at A$81.02 on Friday, December 19, 2025, up about 0.5% on the day. StockInvest+1 With the ASX shut on Saturday, that Friday close is the reference point investors are using to digest a burst of late‑December headlines — most notably the move to place 54 Priceline‑branded

20 December 2025

ASX:WES·Stock Market

Wesfarmers (ASX: WES) Share Price Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching on 18 December 2025

Wesfarmers Limited shares (ASX: WES) are back in the spotlight on Thursday, 18 December 2025, as investors weigh fresh headlines from the group’s Wesfarmers Health / Priceline ecosystem alongside an ongoing debate about whether the stock’s premium valuation can be sustained into 2026. At around A$80.61 on the day, Wesfarmers is trading in a tight range near where many analysts already see “fair value” — which makes today’s news flow less about short-term price spikes and more about whether the company’s next wave of earnings drivers (productivity, AI, and longer-cycle bets like lithium) can keep the conglomerate compounding. Investing.com+1 Wesfarmers

18 December 2025

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Banco Santander stock heads into Monday after Friday bounce as buyback and Webster deal loom

8 February 2026

Banco Santander shares closed up 1.85% at €10.66 in Madrid Friday after launching a €5.03 billion buyback and agreeing to acquire U.S. lender Webster Financial for $12.2 billion. Santander said its board will review the 2025 cash dividend proposal on Feb. 24. The bank also raised its UK motor finance redress provision to £461 million amid regulatory uncertainty.

Salesforce stock price steadies at $191 after AI-driven software selloff — what to watch next

8 February 2026

Salesforce shares closed up 0.7% at $191.35 Friday, rebounding from a 52-week low but ending the week down 9%. The move followed a sharp split in AI-related stocks, with investors shifting toward hardware over software. Salesforce will report earnings on Feb. 25. Broader tech sentiment remains volatile ahead of key U.S. economic data next week.

Schwab stock (SCHW) closes near a 52-week high — insider selling and next week’s data loom

8 February 2026

Charles Schwab shares rose 3% to $105.08 Friday, trailing just below their 52-week high as U.S. stocks rebounded and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Co-chairman Walter Bettinger sold 257,410 shares earlier in the week at prices just over $104, SEC filings showed. Trading volume was below average. Schwab’s January activity report is due Feb. 13.

NextEra Energy stock near a new high after $1.3B debt sale; CPI and jobs data up next

8 February 2026

NextEra Energy shares closed up 0.3% at $89.47 Friday after a subsidiary sold $1.3 billion in long-dated debentures, according to a regulatory filing. The stock traded between $88.39 and $90.99. Investors await U.S. payrolls data on Feb. 11 and CPI on Feb. 13 for signals on interest rates.

ASX:WES News 18 December 2025 - 7 February 2026

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

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

Wesfarmers share price: ASX:WES heads into Monday after bucking market drop, RBA decision looms

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

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

Wesfarmers shares jump 2.3% as Australia CPI looms — what to watch next on ASX

Wesfarmers share price falls 2.7% — what investors watch before February results

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

Wesfarmers share price holds near A$83 — what to watch before the ASX opens Monday

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

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

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

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price holds near A$81 — three dates investors are circling this month

Wesfarmers stock (ASX:WES) ends at A$81 — the next dates investors are circling

Wesfarmers shares slide as inflation data looms, putting ASX:WES back under A$80

Shops Open on Christmas Day in Australia 2025: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Get Essentials

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Stock Today: Share Price Near A$82, Fresh Headlines, and Analyst Forecasts for 23 December 2025

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price steadies near A$81 as AI rollout and Priceline receivership reshape the 2026 outlook

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Stock Update: Priceline Pharmacies Enter Administration, AI Push Accelerates, and Analysts See Limited Upside Into 2026

Wesfarmers (ASX: WES) Share Price Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching on 18 December 2025

Stock Market Today

Banco Santander stock heads into Monday after Friday bounce as buyback and Webster deal loom

Salesforce stock price steadies at $191 after AI-driven software selloff — what to watch next

Schwab stock (SCHW) closes near a 52-week high — insider selling and next week’s data loom

NextEra Energy stock near a new high after $1.3B debt sale; CPI and jobs data up next