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ASX:WES 17 January 2026 - 24 May 2026

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Stalls Near 9,000 as NAB Slides, Oil Shock Keeps Traders on Edge. (Indo Premier)

ASX on Watch as Inflation Test Looms After Volatile Week

The ASX 200 closed up 0.41% at 8,657 on Friday, gaining 0.3% for the week after volatile trading. Investors await April inflation data due Wednesday, seen as key for Reserve Bank of Australia rate expectations after weak April jobs figures cooled rate-hike bets. The Australian dollar traded at 71.36 U.S. cents late Friday. Miners and energy stocks led gains, while consumer and telecom shares fell.
24 May 2026
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Wesfarmers fertiliser shock: CSBP flags delays as Iran war hits supply lines

Wesfarmers fertiliser shock: CSBP flags delays as Iran war hits supply lines

CSBP warned customers of possible delays to ammonium phosphate and urea shipments as the Iran war disrupts Persian Gulf supply routes. March fertiliser collections will proceed, but April and later contracts cannot be brought forward. Analysts say Strait of Hormuz disruptions are driving up global fertiliser prices. Australia imported 64% of its urea from the Gulf in 2025, with domestic stocks lasting only until mid-April without new imports.
6 March 2026
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Wesfarmers share price ends higher after ASX close as Bunnings-Uber Eats deal draws a complaint

Wesfarmers share price ends higher after ASX close as Bunnings-Uber Eats deal draws a complaint

Wesfarmers shares closed up 0.6% at A$80.08 after a volatile session Monday. Mitre 10 filed a complaint with the ACCC over Bunnings’ exclusive Uber Eats delivery deal, alleging anti-competitive conduct. The dividend reinvestment plan pricing window opened, with allocation to be set by the average daily VWAP through March 20. The S&P/ASX 200 ended nearly flat at 9,200.9.
2 March 2026
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Wesfarmers share price drops as ASX hits record; dividend clock and filings in focus

Wesfarmers share price drops as ASX hits record; dividend clock and filings in focus

Wesfarmers shares fell 1.36% to A$79.99 Wednesday, underperforming as the S&P/ASX 200 hit a record high. The company set February 25 as the record date for its 102-cent fully franked interim dividend, payable March 31. Director equity-plan conversions totaling 969 shares were disclosed in filings. Australia’s core inflation remained above target in January, fueling rate-hike speculation.
25 February 2026
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Wesfarmers shares wobble after profit beat, as dividend date and consumer demand come into view

Wesfarmers shares wobble after profit beat, as dividend date and consumer demand come into view

Wesfarmers shares fell 0.3% to A$83.99 on Friday, extending a 5.6% drop after its results. The company reported first-half net profit of A$1.6 billion, up 9.3%, and raised its interim dividend to A$1.02 a share. Shares go ex-dividend Feb. 24, with payment due March 31. CEO Rob Scott warned of uneven consumer spending and flagged price cuts funded by productivity and AI.
20 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 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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Stock Market Today

  • Nvidia Stock Forecast: Potential to Reach $300 by 2027 Amidst Strong AI-Driven Growth
    June 8, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) posted a remarkable Q1 FY27 with revenue surging 85% year-on-year to $81.6 billion and free cash flow hitting $48.55 billion. Despite this, shares trade at $205.10, presenting a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 26, below the 38x needed to reach $300 by 2027, per Wall Street's consensus target of $298. Nvidia's growth is propelled by AI infrastructure spending, with Q2 revenue guidance at $91 billion and $119 billion in supply commitments. Challenges include geopolitical issues in China and market sensitivity, but analyst sentiment remains 95% bullish. Our model predicts a $255 base case by mid-2027, reflecting 25% upside, while the $300 target requires significant earnings per share growth and multiple expansion. Nvidia remains a key player in AI and data center sectors.

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IonQ Jumps as Quantum IPO Rush Sets Wall Street Benchmark

8 June 2026
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Snap Drops Again as Wall Street Stays Wary

8 June 2026
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Dow Drops After Hours, AI Rally Sidesteps Blue Chips

Dow Drops After Hours, AI Rally Sidesteps Blue Chips

8 June 2026
The Dow Jones fell 104.70 points, or 0.21%, to 50,762.08 as tech and chip stocks rebounded sharply, with the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index up 6.2% after Friday’s $1 trillion selloff; Apple dropped 1.4% despite its AI event, and investors now await Wednesday’s inflation data and Middle East energy risks as the next key tests for the market’s fragile rebound.
Nasdaq rises as AI names find support after market selloff

Nasdaq rises as AI names find support after market selloff

8 June 2026
Nasdaq surged 1.27% as investors snapped up AI and chip stocks after Friday’s rout, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumping 6.2%; Citigroup hiked its S&P 500 year-end target to 8,100 on AI demand, but Goldman Sachs warned strong jobs data makes a Fed rate hike more plausible, posing risks to growth stocks if inflation surprises.
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