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ASX:WES.AX News 16 January 2026 - 26 January 2026

Why Wesfarmers share price is on watch after the ASX holiday: CPI and February earnings ahead

Wesfarmers (WES.AX) closed Friday at A$82.80, down 0.4%, before the ASX cash market shut Monday for Australia Day. Investors await Wednesday’s inflation data, which could shift rate forecasts and impact consumer stocks. Wesfarmers’ half-year results are set for Feb. 19.

26 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:WES.AX·Earnings Reports·Stock Market

Wesfarmers share price closes higher — here’s what’s driving WES.AX ahead of results

Wesfarmers shares rose 0.8% to A$83.33 Tuesday, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200’s 0.66% drop. Investors are focused on the Feb. 19 half-year results after news that Infinity Pharmacy Group, a major Priceline franchisee, entered administration owing Wesfarmers about A$110 million. Concerns remain over potential losses in the health division.

20 January 2026

ASX Updates·ASX:WES.AX·Stock Market

Wesfarmers share price ticks higher after ASX close — what could move ASX:WES next week

Wesfarmers shares closed up 0.3% at A$83.21 Friday, trading between A$82.21 and A$83.24 on 1.5 million shares. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.48% to an 11-week high. Wesfarmers will report half-year results on Feb. 19. The ASX will close Jan. 26 for Australia Day.

16 January 2026

ASX Updates·ASX:WES.AX·Stock Market

Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

7 February 2026

Alphabet shares fell 2.53% to $322.86 Friday, marking a fourth straight decline as investors questioned heavy AI-related spending. The Nasdaq slipped Thursday after Alphabet detailed up to $185 billion in capex, while the Dow and S&P 500 rose Friday on chipmaker gains. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with attention on Alphabet’s outlook and upcoming jobs and inflation data.

BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

7 February 2026

BigBear.ai Holdings shares surged 15.7% Friday to $4.72 ahead of a key shareholder vote on doubling authorized shares to 1 billion. Options trading was heavy, with a put/call ratio of 0.19. The company recently announced deals in AI customs technology and a partnership with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group. The special meeting is set for Feb. 18, with online voting open until late Feb. 17.

Strategy (MSTR) stock price whipsaws after $12.4 billion loss as bitcoin steadies — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Strategy Inc shares jumped 26.1% Friday to $134.93 after plunging 17.1% the day before, following a $12.4 billion quarterly loss tied to bitcoin price swings. The company held 713,502 bitcoins as of Feb. 1 at a cost of $54.26 billion. Bitcoin hovered near $69,000 Saturday. Strategy set up a $2.25 billion reserve to cover dividends and interest.

American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

American Airlines shares jumped 7.6% to $15.24 Friday, rebounding with a broad rally that sent the Dow past 50,000 for the first time. Investors are watching the carrier’s battle with United at Chicago O’Hare, where a summer capacity surge could trigger a fare war. American also announced new Philadelphia–Porto service for 2027 and launched a centennial inflight menu.

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ASX:WES.AX News 16 January 2026 - 26 January 2026

Why Wesfarmers share price is on watch after the ASX holiday: CPI and February earnings ahead

Wesfarmers share price closes higher — here’s what’s driving WES.AX ahead of results

Wesfarmers share price ticks higher after ASX close — what could move ASX:WES next week

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Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

Strategy (MSTR) stock price whipsaws after $12.4 billion loss as bitcoin steadies — what to watch next week

American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week