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Stock Market 20 February 2026

QuantumScape shares rose 16.52% to $8.04 after Honda R&D signed a multi-year joint research agreement with the company, following technical evaluation and benchmarking. Investors are watching to see if this deal signals commercial progress. Accenture shares fell 17.97% to $127.98 and are now 24.8% below their June 12 close. The company reported $18.72 billion in quarterly revenue and signed $19.32 billion in new business. The Cboe Volatility Index dropped 11.06% to 16.40 after a U.S.-Iran deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eased oil and inflation concerns, though some market participants believe short-term options activity and dealer hedges may be influencing volatility. Jersey Mike’s debuted in the ACSI quick-service rankings with the top score of 84, just ahead of Chick-fil-A at 83, reflecting U.S. diners’ increasing focus on fast-food prices, service, and consistency. The Nasdaq climbed 1.91%, the S&P 500 rose 1.08%, and the Dow gained 0.14%. Intel shares jumped 10.6% after President Trump announced Apple plans to collaborate with Intel on U.S. chip design and manufacturing, though no commercial details were provided. Kardigan, a biotech firm, finished its first trading session at $22, up 37.5% from its $16 IPO price, raising $400 million. Tenon Medical shares dropped 41.9% to $0.35 on heavy volume, while Cisco ended a four-day losing streak, rising 1.88% to $119.54. Rocket Lab closed at $107.24, down 0.7%, ahead of its entry into the Nasdaq-100.
Whitehaven Coal share price falls again as buyback starts after half-year loss

Whitehaven Coal share price falls again as buyback starts after half-year loss

Whitehaven Coal shares dropped 2.7% to A$7.81 on Friday after posting a first-half underlying net loss of A$19 million and announcing a small buyback. Revenue for the half fell to A$2.5 billion as coal prices softened. Net debt stood at A$710 million, with a US$500 million deferred acquisition payment due in April. The company declared a 4-cent interim dividend, payable March 13.
20 February 2026
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Evolution Mining share price edges up despite chair’s 3.25 million-share sell-down; gold and dividend date in focus

Evolution Mining share price edges up despite chair’s 3.25 million-share sell-down; gold and dividend date in focus

Evolution Mining shares closed up 0.7% at A$15.05 in Sydney after chair Jacob Klein disclosed selling 3.25 million shares at an average A$15.76 each. Klein retains 7.75 million shares and 1.56 million performance rights. Gold hovered near $5,000 an ounce but was set for a weekly drop as the dollar strengthened ahead of U.S. inflation data.
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Fortescue stock price slips to A$20 — what’s next for FMG ahead of earnings and Wyloo North

Fortescue stock price slips to A$20 — what’s next for FMG ahead of earnings and Wyloo North

Fortescue Ltd shares closed down 1.3% at A$20.04 on Friday, with 6.4 million shares traded. The company’s Wyloo North iron ore mine proposal, targeting 12 million tonnes a year, faces public comment until Feb. 24. Benchmark 62% Fe iron ore futures last traded at $99.61 a tonne. Fortescue’s half-year results are due Feb. 25.
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Wesfarmers shares wobble after profit beat, as dividend date and consumer demand come into view

Wesfarmers shares wobble after profit beat, as dividend date and consumer demand come into view

Wesfarmers shares fell 0.3% to A$83.99 on Friday, extending a 5.6% drop after its results. The company reported first-half net profit of A$1.6 billion, up 9.3%, and raised its interim dividend to A$1.02 a share. Shares go ex-dividend Feb. 24, with payment due March 31. CEO Rob Scott warned of uneven consumer spending and flagged price cuts funded by productivity and AI.
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Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) share price: A$50m buyback plan lands after brutal earnings slump

Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) share price: A$50m buyback plan lands after brutal earnings slump

Zip shares closed at A$1.78 Friday, down 3.8% after a 34% drop Thursday. The company announced an up to A$50 million on-market buyback starting around March 6. Investors reacted to flat second-half earnings guidance despite upgraded margin targets and rising credit losses. Cash EBITDA for the half-year rose 86% to A$124.3 million, but results missed expectations.
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Woodside Energy stock rises as oil stays near 6‑month highs — what to watch next week

Woodside Energy stock rises as oil stays near 6‑month highs — what to watch next week

Woodside Energy shares rose 1.2% to A$27.43 on Friday as oil prices hit six-month highs amid U.S.-Iran tensions. The S&P/ASX200 slipped 0.05%, while Santos dropped 0.9% after a new gas deal with South Australia. Woodside will release its 2025 annual report and full-year update next Tuesday. Traders remain focused on oil prices and upcoming company guidance.
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Telstra share price today: TLS slips after buyback boost as dividend dates loom

Telstra share price today: TLS slips after buyback boost as dividend dates loom

Telstra shares closed at A$5.11, down 0.6% Friday, after surging to a multi-month high on Thursday’s half-year results. The company raised its on-market buyback to A$1.25 billion and narrowed FY26 EBITDAaL guidance to A$8.2–8.4 billion. Telstra declared a 10.5 cent interim dividend, with the stock going ex-dividend Feb. 25. Profit for the half rose 9.4% to A$1.124 billion.
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CSL share price slips as buyback tally grows; Lilly deal sets up next week

CSL share price slips as buyback tally grows; Lilly deal sets up next week

CSL shares fell 0.6% to A$153.27 Friday, ending a two-day rebound. The company disclosed a 69,497-share buyback for A$10.7 million and confirmed a new licensing deal with Eli Lilly for clazakizumab, including a $100 million upfront payment. Director Alison Watkins acquired 214 shares under a board plan. Investors are watching buyback pace and updates on the Lilly agreement next week.
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Westpac share price hits a fresh 52-week high as ASX banks run — CPI is the next big test

Westpac share price hits a fresh 52-week high as ASX banks run — CPI is the next big test

Westpac shares closed up 1.6% at A$42.54 on Friday, hitting a 52-week high and outperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which slipped 0.2%. The bank reported an unaudited Q1 net profit of A$1.9 billion last week, with its net interest margin down 3 basis points to 1.79%. Investors are watching next week’s inflation data for signals on rates. Australia’s jobless rate held at 4.1% in January.
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  • UK's Intertek Approves £9.3 Billion Acquisition by EQT
    June 19, 2026, 5:11 AM EDT. British quality assurance firm Intertek Group has approved its £9.3 billion acquisition by Swedish private equity firm EQT's special purpose vehicle, Isotope Bidco Limited. Shareholders will receive £60 per share plus a final dividend of 107.7 pence, reflecting a 59% premium over the April 9 closing share price. EQT plans to drive Intertek's growth through enhanced innovation and AI adoption. Intertek, serving over 400,000 clients globally, specializes in assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services, sectors with steady demand due to regulatory compliance needs. Shares were marginally down 0.09% at 5,810 pence on the London Stock Exchange following the announcement.

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QuantumScape surges 16.5% after Honda battery deal in short U.S. week

QuantumScape surges 16.5% after Honda battery deal in short U.S. week

19 June 2026
QuantumScape surged 16.52% to $8.04 after Honda R&D signed a multi-year joint research agreement following a technical evaluation, giving investors a new automaker catalyst and sending volume soaring before the Juneteenth holiday; the stock’s next move hinges on whether the Honda tie-up drives sustained buying or profit-taking when trading resumes.
Aramco looks at oil storage abroad as Strait of Hormuz jolts market

Aramco looks at oil storage abroad as Strait of Hormuz jolts market

19 June 2026
Saudi Aramco is considering expanding global oil-storage after the Iran war disrupted flows through the Strait of Hormuz, with Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan warning that supply security now requires more than spare capacity; Aramco shares last traded at 26.52 riyals, down 0.3%, as investors weigh storage costs against risks of renewed disruptions and regulatory hurdles in Europe.
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