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Aristocrat Leisure stock dips after AGM update: AI push, white-label exit in focus

Aristocrat Leisure stock dips after AGM update: AI push, white-label exit in focus

Aristocrat Leisure shares fell 0.65% to A$50.33 Thursday, underperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which rose 0.88%. The company told its AGM it will exit its low-return white-label online unit this year and invest more in AI. CEO Trevor Croker said trading is in line with plans, with results expected to be second-half weighted. Aristocrat expects to recover A$45 million in legal costs after settling with Light & Wonder.
19 February 2026
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Sonic Healthcare stock jumps nearly 10% after profit lift, dividend hike, guidance held

Sonic Healthcare stock jumps nearly 10% after profit lift, dividend hike, guidance held

Sonic Healthcare shares jumped 9.9% to A$23.34 after half-year net profit rose 11% to A$262 million and revenue climbed 17% to A$5.45 billion. The company raised its interim dividend to 45 Australian cents, with the stock set to trade ex-dividend on March 4. Full-year earnings guidance was maintained. Management flagged a review of U.S. operations and a planned A$450–500 million sale-and-leaseback of its Brisbane lab.
19 February 2026
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Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price jumps 2.4% as gold steadies; $51m director sale in focus

Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price jumps 2.4% as gold steadies; $51m director sale in focus

Evolution Mining shares closed up 2.4% at A$14.94 after director Jacob Klein sold 3.25 million shares at about A$15.76 each, filings showed. Spot gold hovered near $4,981/oz after a 2% jump, with traders awaiting U.S. inflation data. Northern Star Resources rose 1.2% to A$28.36. The ASX gold sector tracked bullion higher as investors watched for moves in U.S. yields and the dollar.
19 February 2026
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Suncorp share price slips as storm-hit earnings hang over the next ASX session

Suncorp share price slips as storm-hit earnings hang over the next ASX session

Suncorp shares closed down 0.2% at A$15.25 after reporting a sharp fall in half-year profit to A$263 million, hit by higher natural hazard costs and lower investment income. The insurer cut its interim dividend to 17 cents from 41 cents and flagged further buybacks. Suncorp handled over 71,000 claims from nine declared events, costing about A$1.3 billion. Cash earnings missed consensus estimates.
19 February 2026
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Why CSL’s share price is moving: Lilly clazakizumab deal, buyback pace and the next dividend date

Why CSL’s share price is moving: Lilly clazakizumab deal, buyback pace and the next dividend date

CSL shares closed up 0.95% at A$154.19 in Sydney, marking a second consecutive gain after announcing a US$100 million licensing deal with Eli Lilly for clazakizumab. ASX filings showed CSL continued its share buyback and a director increased holdings. The stock remains about 15% below early-February levels. CEO Paul McKenzie is set to retire, with Gordon Naylor named interim chief.
19 February 2026
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Northern Star shares tick up with gold stocks as traders eye US inflation data

Northern Star shares tick up with gold stocks as traders eye US inflation data

Northern Star Resources shares closed up 1.2% at A$28.36 on Thursday, ending a two-day slide as gold prices held near record highs. The company’s next dividend record date is March 5. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. PCE inflation report, which could affect gold and the stock’s outlook. Northern Star recently reported half-year net profit after tax of A$714 million.
19 February 2026
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ANZ share price jumps 2% as Australian bank stocks rally; CPI next week in focus

ANZ share price jumps 2% as Australian bank stocks rally; CPI next week in focus

ANZ Group shares closed up 2.14% at A$40.07 on Thursday, leading gains among Australia’s major banks as investors responded to fresh wage and labor data. Westpac rose 2.67% and National Australia Bank gained 2.42%. The S&P/ASX 200 hovered near record highs, with markets eyeing next week’s inflation figures and the upcoming Reserve Bank of Australia meeting.
19 February 2026
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BHP share price climbs again: copper-led results, dividend dates and iron ore risks drive the next move

BHP share price climbs again: copper-led results, dividend dates and iron ore risks drive the next move

BHP shares closed up 1.9% at A$53.28 on Thursday after reporting a half-year profit beat, with copper now making up 51% of underlying EBITDA. RBC raised its target price to A$55 but kept a neutral rating, citing high capex and weaker iron ore outlook. BHP set an interim dividend at 73 cents a share. Traders are watching copper prices, China signals, and the dividend timetable ahead of the next session.
19 February 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 19.02.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 19, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 19, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Klarna Shares Tumble 26% After Q4 Loss and Weak Q1 Forecast, Retail Investors Stay Bullish February 19, 2026, 11:28 PM EST. Swedish fintech Klarna reported a $26 million net loss in Q4, a sharp reversal from a $40 million profit a year ago, driven by a 60% rise in credit loss provisions. The company forecasted Q1 revenue below Wall Street estimates, prompting shares to fall over 26%, the steepest drop since its September 2023 NYSE debut. Despite the selloff, retail investors on Stocktwits turned 'extremely
19 February 2026
Australia stock market today: ASX 200 retakes 9,000 as NAB hits record, BlueScope bid keeps deal talk alive

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 retakes 9,000 as NAB hits record, BlueScope bid keeps deal talk alive

The ASX 200 closed up 0.54% at 9,007 on Wednesday, driven by record gains in National Australia Bank after a strong quarterly update and a jump in TechnologyOne on upgraded guidance. Wage growth held steady at 0.8% for the quarter. Investors await U.S. Federal Reserve minutes later in the day. BlueScope Steel traded below a raised takeover offer, signaling skepticism about the bid.
18 February 2026
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Anglo American stock pops 2% in London after UK inflation cools, with results in focus

Anglo American stock pops 2% in London after UK inflation cools, with results in focus

Anglo American shares rose 2.3% to 3,578 pence by mid-morning in London, rebounding after Tuesday’s drop as UK inflation slowed to 3.0% in January. The miner’s gains come ahead of full-year results due Feb. 20, after it cut 2026 copper guidance and flagged $200 million in Chilean site charges. Glencore reported a 6% fall in adjusted EBITDA and announced a $2 billion shareholder return.
18 February 2026
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Haleon share price rises as UK inflation cools — what to watch before Feb 25 earnings

Haleon share price rises as UK inflation cools — what to watch before Feb 25 earnings

Haleon shares rose 0.9% to 412.6 pence in early London trading Wednesday, tracking gains in the UK market after softer inflation data. The stock traded between 410.60 and 414.80 pence, nearing its 52-week high. UK inflation slowed to 3.0% in January, fueling rate-cut bets. Haleon’s updated analyst consensus shows FY2025 revenue at £11.08 billion and organic growth of 3.4%.
18 February 2026
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  • Goldman Sachs Seen as Key Stock to Buy Ahead of SpaceX IPO
    April 26, 2026, 2:41 PM EDT. Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is among the top stocks to watch before the anticipated SpaceX IPO, which could be the largest ever, valued at about $75 billion. As an advisor and underwriter for the deal, Goldman Sachs stands to benefit significantly. Despite recent geopolitical tensions slowing IPO activity, CEO David Solomon signaled a robust pipeline and market resilience. Goldman Sachs reported first-quarter earnings per share of $17.55, beating expectations. The firm specializes in global markets, asset management, and financial services. While Goldman Sachs holds promise, some analysts suggest AI stocks might offer greater upside potential. The SpaceX IPO remains a key catalyst influencing market sentiment around Goldman Sachs shares.

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D-Wave Quantum Stock Slides Before Q1 Earnings as Investors Look for Proof Behind the Rally

D-Wave Quantum Stock Slides Before Q1 Earnings as Investors Look for Proof Behind the Rally

26 April 2026
D-Wave Quantum shares fell 4.3% to $18.49 Friday ahead of its May 12 first-quarter earnings report. The company previously reported $32.8 million in early-2026 bookings, surpassing its full-year 2025 total. CEO Alan Baratz and CFO John Markovich will discuss results and outlook on a call at 8 a.m. ET. Analyst Nehal Chokshi rated D-Wave Market Perform with a $22 target.
Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd. Stock Faces a Big Test After 53 Million-Share Resale Filing

Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd. Stock Faces a Big Test After 53 Million-Share Resale Filing

26 April 2026
Horizon Quantum Holdings filed to register the possible resale of nearly 53 million shares and 2.9 million warrants, equal to about 91.9% of its outstanding stock on a post-exercise basis. The move comes less than six weeks after its Nasdaq debut via a SPAC merger. Horizon’s shares last closed at $11.37, below the $11.50 warrant exercise price. First-quarter results are due May 5.
Xanadu Stock Rises After 294 Million-Share Filing: What Changes Now for XNDU

Xanadu Stock Rises After 294 Million-Share Filing: What Changes Now for XNDU

26 April 2026
Xanadu Quantum Technologies’ U.S.-listed shares rose 7.28% to $30.95 Friday after a new registration statement signaled up to 293.7 million Class B shares could be resold by securityholders. The Toronto-based quantum computing firm, public for less than a month, reported 2025 revenue of $4.6 million and a net loss of $70.7 million. The registration statement is not yet effective.
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