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Share Market News 14 December 2025 - 20 January 2026

Westpac share price today: WBC slips as CEO equity awards land; traders eye tariff noise

Westpac share price today: WBC slips as CEO equity awards land; traders eye tariff noise

Sydney, Jan 20, 2026, 17:11 AEDT — After-hours Shares in Westpac Banking Corp slipped 0.98% to close at A$38.59 on Tuesday, marking a second consecutive day of losses for one of Australia’s largest banks as the broader market remained subdued. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.66%. (Investing) This matters since big banks carry much of the weight in the benchmark. When…
20 January 2026
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Fortescue share price slips as iron ore prices wobble and brokers turn cautious ahead of quarterly report

Fortescue share price slips as iron ore prices wobble and brokers turn cautious ahead of quarterly report

SYDNEY, Jan 20, 2026, 17:07 AEDT — Trading in after-hours session Fortescue Ltd (FMG.AX) shares edged down 0.6% to A$22.26 on Tuesday, adding to Monday’s 1.9% fall. The iron ore producer tracked weaker bulk commodity trends by the close. Throughout the session, prices swung between A$22.07 and A$22.43, data showed. (Investing) This change matters because Fortescue’s profits closely follow iron…
20 January 2026
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Fortescue share price steadies into Monday as Pilbara renewables push meets iron ore jitters

Fortescue share price steadies into Monday as Pilbara renewables push meets iron ore jitters

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:09 AEDT — The market has closed. Fortescue Ltd shares closed Friday 0.3% higher at A$22.82, following an update on renewable energy initiatives aimed at reducing diesel and gas consumption at its Pilbara iron ore sites. (Investor Centre) Timing is crucial. Fortescue faces a pivotal week as it prepares to release its December-quarter production report—a snapshot…
18 January 2026
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DroneShield share price jumps on Defence LAND 156 panel news — what to know before Monday

DroneShield share price jumps on Defence LAND 156 panel news — what to know before Monday

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:50 AEDT — Market closed DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) shares jumped 7.8% on Friday, closing at A$4.40. The counter-drone specialist revealed it had been chosen for Australia’s Defence Department Project LAND 156 Line of Effort 3 panel. This panel offers Defence a streamlined route to buy counter-drone services for roughly 150 bases and installations through selective tenders,…
17 January 2026
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Wesfarmers share price edges up into weekend — what ASX investors watch next for WES

Wesfarmers share price edges up into weekend — what ASX investors watch next for WES

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:32 (AEDT) — Market closed. Wesfarmers Ltd (WES.AX) closed Friday up 0.27% at A$83.21, as Australia’s stock market wrapped up for the weekend. The shares oscillated between A$82.21 and A$83.24 during the session. (Investing) That modest bump counts—it sets the stage as the calendar fills up. Wesfarmers has gained roughly 2.8% over the past week, tightening…
17 January 2026
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CBA hikes fixed mortgage rates as analysts warn Commonwealth Bank shares face a tougher 2026

CBA hikes fixed mortgage rates as analysts warn Commonwealth Bank shares face a tougher 2026

SYDNEY, Jan 15, 2026, 17:42 (AEDT) Commonwealth Bank of Australia raised fixed home-loan rates by as much as 70 basis points on Thursday — remember, a basis point equals 0.01% — sending some three-year owner-occupier rates up to 6.19%. The hike comes as lenders prepare for more increases in official rates. CBA’s cheapest two-year fixed rate for package borrowers now…
15 January 2026
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Westpac share price dips after close as rate jitters return — what WBC investors watch next

Westpac share price dips after close as rate jitters return — what WBC investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 14, 2026, 17:41 AEDT — After-hours Shares of Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) slipped 0.6% to close at A$38.28 on Wednesday, dragging along Australia’s major banks despite the broader market holding firm. Commonwealth Bank (CBA.AX) dropped 1.3%, National Australia Bank (NAB.AX) slid 1.1%, and ANZ Group (ANZ.AX) lost 0.3%. This matters since banks straddle the divide between inflation pressures…
14 January 2026
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NAB share price jumps in Sydney trade — here’s what’s driving National Australia Bank stock today

NAB share price jumps in Sydney trade — here’s what’s driving National Australia Bank stock today

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 11:00 (AEDT) — Regular session Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB.AX) climbed 1.8% to A$41.77 late morning, swinging between A$40.89 and A$41.80 earlier in the session, according to Investing.com data. The stock’s previous close was A$41.02. (Investing) That shift is significant since big banks have carried much of the weight—and suffered the bulk of the…
12 January 2026
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Fortescue share price slips as iron ore cools — here’s what investors watch next

Fortescue share price slips as iron ore cools — here’s what investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 9, 2026, 16:52 AEDT — Market closed. Fortescue Ltd shares eased on Friday, with iron ore-linked miners struggling to find a clear direction after a sharp drop in Rio Tinto added to sector unease. Fortescue (FMG.AX) closed down 0.2% at A$22.71, about 3% below its 52-week high of A$23.38. BHP climbed 0.8%, while Rio Tinto sank 6.3%. Google…
9 January 2026
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Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price Today: Dividend Payment Nears as Westpac Shifts Its RBA Forecast to a 2026 Hold

Westpac (ASX: WBC) Share Price Today: Dividend Payment Nears as Westpac Shifts Its RBA Forecast to a 2026 Hold

Westpac Banking Corporation shares were trading around A$38.26 on 18 December 2025, with the stock moving in a day range of roughly A$38.13 to A$38.55 and sitting within a 52‑week range of about A$28.44 to A$41.00. Investing That price action lands Westpac stock in a very “late‑cycle banking” mood: investors are balancing the near-term appeal of dividends with the longer-term…
18 December 2025
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Santos Limited (ASX:STO) Share Price Outlook: This Week’s Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Santos Limited (ASX:STO) Share Price Outlook: This Week’s Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (AEST context). With the ASX closed over the weekend, Santos Limited shares were last priced off Friday’s close (12 December 2025). Santos Limited (ASX:STO) ended the week with its share price sitting around A$6.26, as investors weighed a familiar mix of factors: softer crude oil and LNG pricing, Australia’s intensifying east coast gas policy debate,…
14 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • StoneCo (STNE) Share Price Decline Sparks Debate on Undervaluation Amid Mixed Financials
    January 21, 2026, 3:57 PM EST. StoneCo (STNE) has seen its share price fall 20% over the past 90 days after a strong 72.27% gain over the last year, raising questions about its current valuation. Trading at $14.54 with a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 1.4x, StoneCo appears undervalued relative to peers (2.2x) and the broader US diversified financials sector (2.6x). The P/S ratio compares market value to revenue, suggesting the market is cautious due to StoneCo's recent net loss and debt concerns. Valuation models estimate a fair value around $41.22 per share and a P/S of 2.7x, implying the stock may be priced with pessimism. Investors should consider StoneCo's 5-year shareholder return drop of 80.19% and ongoing profitability challenges before concluding if this is a genuine buying opportunity in fintech and payments.
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