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Australian Economy News 12 January 2026 - 22 January 2026

Commonwealth Bank shares bounce as RBA hike bets return — what to watch for CBA stock next

Commonwealth Bank shares bounce as RBA hike bets return — what to watch for CBA stock next

Sydney, January 22, 2026, 16:50 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia climbed 2.3% to A$150.61 on Thursday, bouncing back after a roughly 2.2% drop the previous day. The jump pushed the nation’s largest lender back toward the front of the pack among major banks. (Intelligent Investor) CBA matters because it’s a heavyweight in local…
22 January 2026
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ANZ share price drops 2% as risk-off hits Australian banks; CPI and RBA loom

ANZ share price drops 2% as risk-off hits Australian banks; CPI and RBA loom

Sydney, Jan 21, 2026, 16:52 AEDT — Market closed. ANZ Group Holdings (ANZ.AX) slipped 2.1% to close at A$36.17 on Wednesday. The shares have dropped roughly 3% over the last two days, moving in a range from A$36.06 to A$36.76 on a turnover of around 3.43 million shares. (Investing) The pullback is significant since Australia’s major banks hold central roles…
21 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

SYDNEY, Jan 20, 2026, 19:29 AEDT Wesfarmers Ltd has pulled out of a last-minute bid to rescue Infinity Pharmacy Group, the largest franchisee in its Priceline Pharmacy network. The move leaves dozens of stores caught up in insolvency proceedings, with creditors facing debts exceeding A$400 million. The collapse hits just as major retailers ramp up their health and beauty offerings,…
20 January 2026
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CBA share price drops 1.8% as trade jitters hit Australian banks — what to watch next

CBA share price drops 1.8% as trade jitters hit Australian banks — what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 20, 2026, 17:06 AEDT — After-hours Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX) slipped A$2.78, or 1.81%, closing at A$150.48 on Tuesday. The stock traded in a range from A$150.10 to A$152.98 during the session. (Intelligent Investor) This matters because CBA is a major player in Australian portfolios and the index. When risk appetite shifts or rate expectations…
20 January 2026
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CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock in focus before the RBA call and February earnings

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock in focus before the RBA call and February earnings

Sydney, January 18, 2026, 17:07 AEDT — Market closed Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia ended Friday’s session 0.52% higher at A$154.30, fluctuating between A$152.89 and A$155.29 during the day. The stock wrapped up the week with gains ahead of the weekend. (Market Index) Banks lifted Australian shares to an 11-week peak in the last session, sending the S&P/ASX 200…
18 January 2026
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Mineral Resources shares jump after AustralianSuper lifts stake, with Q2 update next in focus

Mineral Resources shares jump after AustralianSuper lifts stake, with Q2 update next in focus

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 17:55 AEDT — After-hours Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX:MIN) shares ended 2.2% higher at A$62.67 on Thursday, as investors weighed a fresh increase in the register by superannuation giant AustralianSuper ahead of the miner’s next quarterly update later this month. The move matters now because money has been moving quickly across Australian materials names, and the next…
15 January 2026
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BHP stock jumps toward A$50 after Rio Tinto Pilbara tie-up — what to watch next

BHP stock jumps toward A$50 after Rio Tinto Pilbara tie-up — what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — Market closed BHP Group Ltd (BHP.AX) shares ended Thursday up 2.47%, closing at A$49.31. The jump came after BHP and competitor Rio Tinto revealed a joint plan for a long-term iron ore project in Western Australia’s Pilbara. The stock reached A$49.75 during the session, tying its 52-week peak. (Investing) This shift signals a…
15 January 2026
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CBA stock rises after new wage data — what to watch before Commonwealth Bank’s Feb results

CBA stock rises after new wage data — what to watch before Commonwealth Bank’s Feb results

SYDNEY, Jan 13, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — Market has closed. Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX) ended Tuesday up 0.8%, buoyed by new labour-market data that continue to fuel discussion around interest rates. (Investing.com Australia) This is significant since CBA has lately behaved more like a “rates stock” than usual. Even minor shifts in Reserve Bank of Australia policy…
13 January 2026
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Australian stock market today: ASX 200 rises on spending jump as Light & Wonder leaps on Aristocrat deal

Australian stock market today: ASX 200 rises on spending jump as Light & Wonder leaps on Aristocrat deal

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 21:57 (AEDT) — After-hours Australian shares climbed on Monday, driven by a boost in household spending that lifted banks and retailers. Gaming supplier Light & Wonder also jumped following a legal settlement. The S&P/ASX 200 finished 0.48% higher at 8,759.4. (The Economic Times) The move came after new data showed consumers continue to spend even as…
12 January 2026
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Wesfarmers stock climbs on Australia spending data as rate-hike chatter returns

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

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:42 AEDT — Market closed. Wesfarmers Limited shares climbed 1.44%, closing Monday at A$82.23. The stock fluctuated between A$81.23 and A$82.40 during the session, after kicking off at A$81.24. Roughly 1.08 million shares traded hands. (Investing) This shift is significant since the next phase for major retailers hinges more on data from Canberra than on store…
12 January 2026
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NAB stock closes higher as Aussie spending data stirs rate-hike talk; RBA decision next

NAB stock closes higher as Aussie spending data stirs rate-hike talk; RBA decision next

SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 17:40 AEDT — The market has closed for the day. Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB.AX) climbed on Monday following data that revealed Australian households continued spending through November, fueling speculation about interest rate moves. The stock finished up 1.46% at A$41.62, swinging between A$40.89 and A$41.87 during the session. (Investing) Australian household spending climbed…
12 January 2026
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Westpac stock edges up as Aussie banks lift the market; two February dates loom for WBC

Westpac stock edges up as Aussie banks lift the market; two February dates loom for WBC

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:16 AEDT — After-hours Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) shares rose 0.5% to close at A$38.08 on Monday, having fluctuated between A$37.72 and A$38.41 during the session. The stock remains roughly 2% lower year to date in 2026. (Investing) The shift was minor, but the timing is crucial. Australian bank stocks now serve as a fast gauge…
12 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Amigo Holdings PLC Admits 375 Million New Shares on LSE
    January 28, 2026, 4:56 AM EST. Amigo Holdings PLC has admitted 375 million new ordinary shares to the London Stock Exchange's Official List, following the conversion of £1.125 million tranche of Loan Notes into equity. These new shares, each with a nominal value of 0.25p, rank equally with existing shares under ISIN GB00BFFK8T45. Post-admission, total voting shares rise to 1,065,088,160, providing a new denominator for shareholders to assess voting interests as required by UK Financial Conduct Authority rules. The move reflects the company's ongoing financial restructuring efforts. Amigo is listed under the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) category and is incorporated in England and Wales.
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