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

Wesfarmers shares closed at A$81.02 on Friday, up 13% year-to-date, with a market cap near A$92 billion. Fifty-four Priceline pharmacies entered administration after operator Infinity Pharmacy Group faced financial trouble. The company is rolling out ChatGPT Enterprise across its divisions. Analysts remain divided on whether the stock is overvalued.

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

Fifty-four Priceline-branded pharmacies operated by Infinity Pharmacy Group have been placed into administration, with KPMG appointed as receiver. Wesfarmers shares closed at A$81.02 on December 19, up 0.5% for the day. The affected stores continue trading, with employees retained and paid. Over 400 other Priceline pharmacies are not impacted.

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

Infinity Pharmacy Group, operator of 54 Priceline pharmacies, entered administration Thursday, prompting Wesfarmers’ API unit to appoint receivers as a secured creditor. Wesfarmers shares traded near A$80.61, little changed, as the market assessed potential impacts on its health division and Priceline network. Stores are expected to remain open during receivership.

18 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:WES·Financial Forecasts·Stock Market

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (15 December 2025)

Wesfarmers shares traded at A$81.20, up 0.73% mid-afternoon Monday, after CEO Rob Scott called Australia’s economy at a “tipping point” and stressed AI-driven productivity in a year-end interview. The stock moved between A$80.20 and A$81.47 intraday, following recent news of a group-wide OpenAI partnership and a $1.50-per-share capital management payout.

15 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:WES·Stock Market

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price This Week: Latest News, Forecasts and Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 December 2025)

Wesfarmers shares closed at A$80.62 on Friday, down 0.49% for the day and nearly flat for the week. The company released its 2025 Tax Contribution Report, citing A$1.6 billion in taxes paid. Kmart recalled several children’s sensory activity sets after asbestos was found in the sand. Debate over Bunnings pricing and Wesfarmers’ lithium exposure continued.

14 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:WES·Stock Market

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price after the bell Dec. 12, 2025: WES slips to A$80.62 — key news, forecasts, and what to watch before the next market open

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) closed at A$80.62 on Dec. 12, 2025, down 0.49% despite the S&P/ASX 200 rising 1.23%. Trading volume reached about 882,000 shares. No new price-sensitive filings were posted. CEO Rob Scott commented on cost pressures and productivity in an interview published the same day.

13 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:WES·Stock Market

Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) Share Price Today: Latest News, Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Outlook (12 December 2025)

Wesfarmers shares traded at A$80.61 on 12 December 2025, down 0.5% from the previous close, with a market cap near A$91.66 billion. Investors weighed Kmart product recalls in New Zealand and CEO Rob Scott’s push for AI-driven productivity. The stock sits about 15% below its 52-week high.

12 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:WES·Stock Market

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Stock Today: OpenAI Deal, $1.7bn Capital Return and 2026 Outlook as at 10 December 2025

Wesfarmers shares traded at A$81.20 on 10 December 2025, valuing the company at about A$92 billion. The conglomerate reported FY25 statutory net profit of nearly A$2.9 billion and announced a $1.7 billion capital return. Bunnings and Kmart drove earnings growth, while analysts remain divided on the stock’s valuation.

10 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:WES·Stock Market

OpenAI Certifications Hit 10,000 Workers as Accenture Bets Big on ChatGPT Enterprise and Agentic AI

OpenAI said over 10,000 employees at partner companies now hold or are pursuing OpenAI Certifications, with Accenture rolling out ChatGPT Enterprise and large-scale AI training to tens of thousands of staff. Accenture’s stock rose 3% after announcing the partnership. OpenAI aims to certify 10 million Americans by 2030 and launch an AI-powered jobs platform in 2026.

7 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·ASX:CBA·ASX:COL·ASX:WES·Digital Transformation·NYSE:ACN·NYSE:WMT

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price, Capital Return and Analyst Forecasts as at 5 December 2025

Wesfarmers completed a A$1.7 billion capital return and special dividend this week, distributing A$1.50 per share. Shares last traded near A$82, valuing the company at about A$93 billion. FY25 net profit rose 4% to A$2.65 billion on revenue of A$45.7 billion. Most analysts now see the stock as fully valued after a 15% year-to-date gain.

5 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:WES·Stock Market

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price, Special Dividend Windfall and OpenAI Deal – What 4 December 2025 Means for Investors

Wesfarmers shares hovered near A$82 on Thursday as the company distributed A$1.50 per share to investors, split between a capital return and a special dividend. The payment follows recent asset sales and was approved at the October AGM. Shares have risen about 15% in 2025 despite a sharp October drop. A new AI partnership with OpenAI and mixed broker forecasts added to market activity.

4 December 2025

ASX News·ASX:WES·Dividends·Stock Market

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Stock on 2 December 2025: Dividend Windfall, OpenAI Deal and 2026 Share Price Outlook

Wesfarmers traded at A$81.99 at the open on 2 December 2025, with a market cap near A$94 billion and a year-to-date share price gain of about 16%. The company announced a partnership with OpenAI and reported FY25 revenue of A$45.7 billion, up 3.4%. Statutory net profit rose 14% to A$2.93 billion, boosted by asset disposals. Bunnings delivered A$19.6 billion in revenue and remains the group’s main profit driver.

2 December 2025

ASX:WES·Dividends·Stock Market

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Share Price, Dividend Windfall and 2026 Outlook — Is the Conglomerate Fairly Valued?

Wesfarmers shares traded near A$81.9 on 1 December 2025, valuing the group at about A$93 billion. FY25 net profit after tax rose 14.4% to A$2.9 billion on revenue of A$45.7 billion, up 3.4%. The company declared A$2.06 per share in ordinary dividends, up 4%. Bunnings and Kmart Group drove earnings growth; the stock is up about 14–16% year-to-date.

1 December 2025

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Sovereign Wealth Funds Shift from Public Markets to Private Investments Amid AI Boom
June 28, 2026, 7:44 PM EDT. Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) are reallocating capital away from public stock markets toward private credit and infrastructure to capitalize on the artificial intelligence (AI) growth wave. This shift is driven by concerns over market concentration, where a few large companies dominate public equities, and national security risks tied to public market investments. By increasing exposure to private assets, SWFs seek more diversified and stable returns whilst supporting long-term infrastructure projects. The trend reflects strategic adaptation as governments balance economic returns with geopolitical considerations in an evolving investment landscape.

Trump-era loan caps could open door for private lenders in grad school market

29 June 2026

July 1 federal loan caps slash Grad PLUS access, forcing many graduate and professional students to seek private loans; Sallie Mae projects up to 70% origination growth over several years, while SoFi reports record student-loan volume—investors now face a real-time test of how much demand shifts to private lenders as federal limits hit.

IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

29 June 2026

IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) plunged 21.3% to $47.21 over five straight down days despite announcing a record $50M+ annual Warriors jersey deal, as investors focused on the company’s not fully contracted $4.4B target ARR and high short interest at 19.74% of float, with Friday’s close near the lowest analyst target.

AbbVie stock run lifts pricing on $10.9 billion Apogee deal to six times cost

29 June 2026

AbbVie surged 17% since June 18 to a record $253.35, adding $65 billion in market value—six times its $10.9 billion Apogee buyout—driven by investor demand for long-term immunology growth despite near-term EPS dilution, as Skyrizi won expanded FDA approval and Humira sales fell.

Cisco stock selloff: Friday volume drives 90% of weekly drop before short U.S. market week

29 June 2026

Cisco plunged 4.37% to $113.77 on Friday, erasing $21 billion in market value on volume 2.3 times the recent average, as the stock tracked AI-linked peers instead of the Dow despite strong Q3 results and raised AI order targets; Friday’s close is the live reference for holders ahead of the July 4 holiday-shortened week.

ASX:WES 1 December 2025 - 15 January 2026

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

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