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Stock Market 19 February 2026

Rio Tinto stock slides in London after earnings miss puts iron ore costs back in focus

Rio Tinto stock slides in London after earnings miss puts iron ore costs back in focus

Rio Tinto shares fell 3.1% to 7,163 pence in early London trading after 2025 underlying earnings of $10.9 billion missed forecasts. The miner declared a $6.5 billion dividend and forecast higher Pilbara iron ore costs for 2026. Rio also increased its stake in Nemaska Lithium to 53.9% and will take over management. Investors await further guidance at the company’s 08:30 GMT presentation.
19 February 2026
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Anglo American share price slips ahead of results — what investors are watching now

Anglo American share price slips ahead of results — what investors are watching now

Anglo American shares fell 1.6% to 3,602 pence in early London trading Thursday ahead of full-year results due Friday. Its Kumba Iron Ore unit reported 2025 adjusted EBITDA of 31.9 billion rand and net cash of 14.9 billion rand. Anglo flagged a 10% drop in 2025 copper output and warned De Beers may post a loss. Copper prices and sector earnings remain volatile.
19 February 2026
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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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