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ASX:WOW 11 January 2026 - 4 March 2026

Woolworths share price steadies near 52-week high as dividend date looms and rate nerves flare

Woolworths share price steadies near 52-week high as dividend date looms and rate nerves flare

Woolworths Group shares closed at A$36.90 Tuesday, up 0.6% and at the top of their 52-week range, ahead of trading ex-dividend for A$0.45 a share on Wednesday. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.34% to about 9,089, with supermarkets more resilient than the broader market. Ord Minnett downgraded Woolworths to “Accumulate” from “Buy.” Oil prices rose on Middle East tensions, prompting regulator warnings on fuel price gouging.
3 March 2026
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Woolworths share price jumps nearly 2% as WOW ex-dividend date nears

Woolworths share price jumps nearly 2% as WOW ex-dividend date nears

Woolworths Group shares rose 1.9% to A$36.68 at Monday’s close, ahead of a dividend reset and key economic data. The company filed routine director disclosures after the market, confirming Jon Alferness joined the board March 1. Net profit before significant items climbed 16.4% to A$859 million in the half-year, with interim dividend set to go ex-dividend March 4. Ord Minnett downgraded the stock to Accumulate from Buy.
2 March 2026
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ASX Week Ahead: Record-high ASX 200 faces GDP, trade tests as global oil risk hangs over markets

ASX Week Ahead: Record-high ASX 200 faces GDP, trade tests as global oil risk hangs over markets

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record 9,198.6 on Friday, up 0.25%, led by gains in miners and rare earths. Coles and Woolworths slipped after results, while Block jumped and Bapcor fell on a capital raising. Investors await key economic data next week, including GDP and housing approvals. Offshore, global stocks dipped and oil prices rose on Middle East concerns.
1 March 2026
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Woolworths share price rises again after profit beat; dividend dates and Coles results in focus

Woolworths share price rises again after profit beat; dividend dates and Coles results in focus

Woolworths shares closed up 0.72% at A$36.35 after reporting a 16% rise in first-half underlying net profit to A$859 million, beating estimates. The company raised its full-year earnings outlook and declared a 45-cent fully franked interim dividend. Statutory profit fell 49% to A$374 million after significant items. Investors await Coles’ results on Friday.
26 February 2026
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ASX Week Ahead: CPI Day and a Flood of Big Earnings Put Australian Shares to the Test

ASX Week Ahead: CPI Day and a Flood of Big Earnings Put Australian Shares to the Test

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 9,081.4 on Friday, just below Thursday’s record, after banks posted stronger-than-expected earnings. Rio Tinto dropped up to 4% after missing profit estimates, while QBE Insurance surged 6% on a profit beat. Key earnings from Woodside, Woolworths, Qantas, and Coles are due next week. January inflation data on Wednesday is expected to influence rate expectations.
22 February 2026
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Woolworths share price barely budges after $300m property sale report — what ASX:WOW investors watch next

Woolworths share price barely budges after $300m property sale report — what ASX:WOW investors watch next

Woolworths shares slipped 0.1% to A$30.91 after reports of a possible A$300 million sale of shopping-centre assets to Forest Endeavour, linked to Shayher Group. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1% as investors awaited Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia decision. Woolworths is reviewing which assets could be sold over the next year. The company reports earnings Feb. 25.
2 February 2026
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Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price lifts into the weekend — here’s what to watch next

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price lifts into the weekend — here’s what to watch next

Woolworths shares rose 1.1% to A$30.94 Friday, outperforming a falling market as 3.1 million shares traded. Coles also gained 1.1% to A$21.28. Investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate decision Tuesday and Woolworths’ half-year results on Feb. 25. Woolworths faces a class action in South Australia over alleged underpayments, with a potential charge of up to A$330 million.
1 February 2026
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Woolworths share price ends higher — what to watch next for ASX: WOW after Olive AI and methane-cut beef push

Woolworths share price ends higher — what to watch next for ASX: WOW after Olive AI and methane-cut beef push

Woolworths shares closed up 0.5% at A$30.35 in Sydney, trading between A$30.09 and A$30.41. The company announced a methane-reduction trial in its beef supply chain and plans to upgrade its Olive digital assistant. Investors await Australia’s inflation data on Jan. 28 and the RBA’s rate decision on Feb. 3. Woolworths’ half-year results are due Feb. 25.
16 January 2026
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  • Manulife Financial: TSX Stock Ideal for Long-Term Holding in a TFSA
    April 8, 2026, 10:28 PM EDT. Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) stands out as a dependable TSX stock suited for long-term investors, especially within a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). The global insurer offers diversified services including life insurance, wealth management, and retirement solutions, spanning Canada, Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Trading at $48.57 with an $81.4 billion market cap, MFC stock gained 5% over 12 months and offers a 4% dividend yield, paid quarterly. Its strong 2025 results include record core earnings of $7.5 billion and growth driven by 14% higher insurance sales. The company's 2.5% share buyback program and investments in AI technology underline its focus on future efficiency and shareholder value.

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Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

8 April 2026
Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
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