Stock Market 25 February 2026

Coles share price slips as earnings loom and ACCC “Down Down” court fight hangs over stock

Coles Group Ltd slipped 0.2% to finish at A$21.82 on Wednesday, bouncing between A$21.69 and A$22.09 through the session. With earnings in sight and a lingering legal issue, the stock edged lower as the week winds down.

25 February 2026

ASX:COL.AX·ASX:WOW.AX·Earnings Reports·Stock Market

DroneShield stock jumps: FY2025 results land as governance reset hits ASX

Shares of DroneShield Ltd climbed 12.6% to A$3.39 by Wednesday’s close, after the company released its FY2025 results. The stock ranged from A$2.97 to A$3.47, with roughly 22 million shares traded, market data showed. Source: https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-dro/droneshield-limited/share-price https://www.investing.com/equities/droneshield-ltd

25 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:DRO·Stock Market·Technology

Aristocrat Leisure share price rises after buyback update flags A$1.5 billion cap

Shares in Aristocrat Leisure Ltd climbed Wednesday, with the gaming supplier reporting further buyback activity and sticking to both the total size and scheduled finish of its on-market repurchase program.

25 February 2026

ASX:ALL·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Lynas Rare Earths share price jumps nearly 8% on ASX as results near and export curbs bite

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd surged 7.9% to A$17.03 on Wednesday, hitting as high as A$17.09 during the session, with 7.66 million shares changing hands. The stock closed at A$15.78 the previous day, according to data.

25 February 2026

ASX:LYC·Stock Market

Brambles shares climb as buyback ticks on; what to watch before the next ASX session

Brambles shares climbed Wednesday, lifted by news of additional on-market buyback plans from the pallets and containers company. The stock finished 1.05% stronger at A$25.10.

25 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:BXB·Stock Market

Northern Star share price ends higher as gold rally bites — what to watch before the next ASX session

Northern Star Resources Ltd closed at A$30.39 on Wednesday, up 2.1%. Shares shifted in a range from A$29.72 to A$30.63 during the session. The stock has now climbed about 7% since last Friday’s close.

25 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:EVN·ASX:NST·Gold Prices·Stock Market

Woodside share price rises again as dividend lift and CEO hunt keep WDS in focus

Woodside Energy Group Ltd jumped 1.8% to close at A$28.24 on Wednesday, building on the previous session’s push after its full-year earnings and dividend announcement. That puts the shares up roughly 4% across two days.

25 February 2026

ASX:WDS·Dividends·Energy Sector·Stock Market

ANZ share price ends higher after ex-CEO drops bonus lawsuit; $1 billion note issue in focus

ANZ Group Holdings Ltd tacked on 0.5%, finishing at A$39.68 Wednesday. The move came after the lender announced that former CEO Shayne Elliott dropped his legal challenge related to his 2025 pay.

25 February 2026

ASX:ANZ·Stock Market

BHP share price jumps to a 52-week high as copper tailwinds bite — what to watch next

BHP Group Ltd stock closed Wednesday at A$56.51, up 3.21%, notching a one-year high after hitting that same mark earlier in the session. Volume topped 13 million shares.

25 February 2026

ASX:BHP·Mining Industry·Stock Market

NAB share price jumps as inflation keeps rate bets alive — what to watch next

National Australia Bank Ltd finished up 1.5%, settling at A$49.10 after moving in a range from A$48.33 to A$49.12.

25 February 2026

ASX:NAB·Inflation·Stock Market

Westpac share price rises: what’s driving WBC stock as RBA rate bets build

Westpac Banking Corp finished Wednesday up 0.94%, settling at A$43.05. Investors parsed a stronger core inflation number, raising fresh questions about the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next steps.

25 February 2026

ASX:WBC·Interest Rates·Stock Market

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 25.02.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 25, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 25, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Nifty50 Opens Above 25,500; BSE Sensex Gains Around 200 Points on Positive Global Cues February 25, 2026, 11:50 PM EST. Nifty50 rose above 25,500, trading at 25,547.25, up 0.25%, while BSE Sensex increased by 192 points to 82,467.65 in early Thursday trade. Equity markets gained on the back of positive global cues and technology sector optimism. Foreign portfolio investors bought equities worth Rs 2,991 crore, with domestic institutions adding Rs 5,119 crore. Wall Street's technology-driven rally and easing worries over artificial intelligence risks supported Asian

25 February 2026

NASDAQ:SUPN·Stock Market

Tokyo stock market today: Nikkei hits new record as yen weakens and AI jitters ease

Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged to another all-time high in early Wednesday trading, jumping 1.1% to 57,956.92 after briefly hitting 58,047.89. Gains came as worries over artificial intelligence cooled and the yen remained on the softer side. The broader Topix barely budged, inching up just 0.07% to 3,818.73.

25 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:NVDA·Stock Market·TSX:5801

ASX 200 jumps toward record after inflation print; WiseTech job cuts and Woolworths rally

Australian shares pushed higher on Wednesday, approaching record territory despite stubborn inflation figures that left markets uncertain about how aggressive the Reserve Bank of Australia might get with rates. By 12:20 p.m. AEDT, the S&P/ASX 200 had advanced 1% to 9,114 points.

25 February 2026

ASX:COL·ASX:WOW·ASX:WTC·Inflation·Stock Market

Mastercard stock price drops below $500 as viral AI report hits payment names

Shares of Mastercard Incorporated dropped 5.7%, settling at $498 in Tuesday’s after-hours session. The stock couldn’t crack $500, with intraday moves stretching from $490.05 up to $525.19. Volume came in at roughly 6.3 million shares.

25 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NYSE:MA·Stock Market

AppLovin stock bounces 3% after sharp slide as SEC probe headline lingers

AppLovin Corp clawed back some ground Tuesday, finishing 3.3% higher at $393.20 after a sharp 9.1% drop the previous session. The stock traded between $366.67 and $398.11 during the day. Volume came in at roughly 4.54 million shares, a notable pullback from Monday’s tally of 7.21 million, Investing.com data show.

25 February 2026

NASDAQ:APP·Stock Market

Why Bank of America stock slid again even as Wall Street bounced

Bank of America Corp slipped 1.3% to $50.41 at the close on Tuesday, bucking an S&P 500 that climbed 0.8%. The move lower set BAC apart as risk appetite reemerged for most stocks.

25 February 2026

NYSE:BAC·Stock Market

PayPal stock jumps on Stripe takeover chatter as traders brace for next move

PayPal Holdings jumped almost 7% Tuesday, following a Bloomberg News story that private payments player Stripe is weighing an acquisition of PayPal—or at least some of its assets. Both PayPal and Stripe kept quiet on the chatter. Reuters said it couldn't confirm the Bloomberg report independently. Stripe, for its part, landed a $159 billion valuation in a tender offer this day, allowing staff and early backers to offload shares.

25 February 2026

NASDAQ:PYPL·Stock Market

Western Digital (WDC) stock price drops 3.5% despite debt payoff filing and S&P upgrade

Western Digital dropped 3.51% to finish Tuesday at $270.57, trailing as the market moved higher. After hours, the stock edged up around 0.1% to $270.90.

25 February 2026

NASDAQ:WDC·Stock Market·Technology

Arcellx stock sticks near $115 after Gilead bid — what could move ACLX next

Arcellx finished Tuesday at $113.75, flat on the day, and then slipped a nickel to $113.70 after the bell—still parked just shy of Gilead’s $115 per share bid. Since the buyout was announced, the stock has surged roughly 77% from its Feb. 20 close.

25 February 2026

NASDAQ:ACLX·NASDAQ:GILD·Stock Market