Artur Ślesik, Author at Bez Kabli

ASX:LYC·Finance·Investment·News·Stock Market

Lynas Rare Earths share price slips after choppy trade — here’s what markets watch next

Sydney, Feb 16, 2026, 18:30 AEDT — That’s a wrap on the market for the day. Lynas Rare Earths Limited slipped 0.3% to close at A$15.93 on Monday. Shares moved between A$15.62 and A$16.27 during the day, with roughly 3.0 million shares changing hands.

February 16, 2026

Energy Sector·News·Stock Market·Trading Insights

Woodside Energy share price ends up as oil steadies; ASX traders eye Feb 24 results

Sydney, Feb 16, 2026, 18:25 AEDT — Market closed. Woodside Energy Group Ltd finished up 0.23% at A$25.84 on Monday, closing at its session low after reaching an intraday peak of A$26.12. Trading volume came in around 2.12 million shares, per market data.

February 16, 2026

Financial News·Investment Analysis·News·Stock Market

Brambles (ASX:BXB) share price rises ahead of half-year results: what to watch this week

Sydney, February 16, 2026, 18:33 AEDT — Market closed Brambles shares rose on Monday, closing at A$23.62, up A$0.32, or 1.4%. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index ended 0.22% higher.

February 16, 2026

Financial News·News·Stock Market·Trading Strategies

Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) stock jumps 5% — what traders are watching before Feb 19 results

Sydney, Feb 16, 2026, 18:10 AEDT — Market closed Zip Co Ltd clawed back some ground Monday, as shares finished up 5.46% at A$2.51. That move helped offset Friday’s 8.46% slide. Trading was heavy—about 23.3 million shares switched hands, according to data.

February 16, 2026

Finance·News·Stocks·Technology

Wesfarmers share price rises on ASX as Google Cloud AI deal lands and results loom

Sydney, Feb 16, 2026, 18:12 AEDT — The market has shut its doors for the day. Wesfarmers Ltd finished Monday up 1.16% at A$88.71, pulling ahead of the S&P/ASX 200’s 0.22% gain. Shares fluctuated between A$87.71 and A$89.28 throughout the session, with roughly 841,000 units traded, according to data.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investment·News·Stocks

Telstra share price edges up near A$5 as results week and dividend clock loom

Sydney, Feb 16, 2026, 18:06 AEDT — After-hours Telstra Group Ltd edged 0.2% higher to finish at A$4.95 on Monday. The session saw the shares move in a range from A$4.92 to A$4.99, leaving the stock some way off its 52-week high of A$5.14.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investment·News·Stocks

Bendigo Bank share price drops after earnings — the AML cost watch is back (ASX:BEN)

SYDNEY, Feb 16, 2026, 18:07 AEDT — The session wrapped up with the market now closed. Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd finished Monday’s session at A$11.20, down 2.2%. The stock lost ground after an initial pop, as the regional lender released half-year results and outlined additional steps on its compliance overhaul.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investments·News·Stock Market

SEEK Limited share price rebounds nearly 8% into results day as China writedown hangs over

Sydney, February 16, 2026, 18:01 AEDT — Market closed SEEK Limited bounced back Monday, closing at A$17.10 for a 7.95% gain—right at the session’s peak after dipping to A$15.81 earlier. Roughly 4 million shares changed hands, with the stock starting out at A$15.91.

February 16, 2026

Corporate News·Finance·Investment·News

Aurizon share price jumps nearly 7% after dividend hike, buyback extension and CFO pick

Sydney, Feb 16, 2026, 18:04 AEDT — After-hours action. Aurizon Holdings jumped close to 7% on Monday, finishing at A$3.84. The rail freight company raised its interim dividend and prolonged its on-market buyback following a rise in first-half profit. The S&P/ASX 200 also ended in positive territory.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investment·Mining·News

Evolution Mining share price drops to A$15.19 as gold slips; EVN dividend date in focus

Sydney, Feb 16, 2026, 17:39 AEDT — Market ended the day Evolution Mining Limited dropped 1.6% to close at A$15.19 on Monday, finishing right at the session low. Shares touched A$16.02 earlier but remain close to the 52-week high of A$16.30.

February 16, 2026

Financial News·Investing·News·Stock Market

Cochlear share price steadies after a brutal plunge — what investors watch next for ASX:COH

Sydney, Feb 16, 2026, 17:45 AEDT — Market closed After tumbling 18.9% on Friday, Cochlear Limited bounced back a bit Monday, finishing 0.6% stronger at A$200.50. Shares moved within a range of A$197.76 to A$205.73 during the session.

February 16, 2026

Financial News·Investing·News·Stock Market

Macquarie share price closes higher as Qube buyout puts MQG stock in play again

Sydney, Feb 16, 2026, 17:44 AEDT — After-hours. Macquarie Group Ltd ended Monday’s session at A$217.01, up 0.4%. Shares moved in a range from A$216.43 to A$218.89. Volume came in around 524,000, trailing the three-month average.

February 16, 2026

Financial News·Investing·News·Stock Market

Xero share price jumps 7.6% after a fresh 52-week low — what investors watch next

Sydney, Feb 16, 2026, 17:35 AEDT — The session wrapped up with the market now closed. Xero Ltd jumped 7.6% to close at A$79.06 on Monday, snapping back after hitting a 52-week low just last Friday. Shares moved in a A$74.90 to A$79.33 range through the session. Still, the stock sits around 59% under its 12-month high. Xero's next annual report lands May 14.

February 16, 2026

Financial News·Investing·News·Stock Market

PLS Group share price climbs after close as investors line up for Feb 19 results

Sydney, February 16, 2026, 17:33 AEDT — Trading after the bell. PLS Group Ltd finished Monday at A$4.31, gaining 1.9%. The stock saw a session range from A$4.11 to A$4.34.

February 16, 2026

ASX:NAB.AX·Banking·Finance·News·Stock Market

National Australia Bank (NAB) share price slips ahead of Feb 18 trading update

Sydney, Feb 16, 2026, 17:30 AEDT — After-hours National Australia Bank Ltd shares ended about 1% lower on Monday, underperforming a modestly firmer Australian share market. The move put the lender back in focus ahead of a first-quarter trading update due midweek.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Mergers and Acquisitions·News·Stock Market

Qube share price jumps after Macquarie-led $11.7bn takeover deal signed — what to watch next

Sydney, Feb 16, 2026, 17:32 AEDT — Trading shifted into after-hours. Qube Holdings climbed 3.3% on Monday, closing at A$5.01 after the logistics firm announced it had secured a binding agreement to go private at A$5.20 per share. The stock touched an all-time high of A$5.05 during the day—still ending roughly 4% below the buyout price. https://www.investing.com/equities/qube-logistics-holdings

February 16, 2026

ASX·Finance·Investment·News

Pro Medicus share price slides again — what ASX:PME investors are watching this week

Sydney, Feb 16, 2026, 17:11 AEDT — After-hours Shares of Pro Medicus Ltd slipped another 1.1% to A$116.97 on Monday, deepening the slide for the medical imaging software maker. The stock has tumbled around 27% in just five sessions, and sits nearly 47% lower since January.

February 16, 2026

Finance·News·Stock Market·Technology

WiseTech Global share price jumps 13% as ASX tech snaps back — what to watch before results

SYDNEY, Feb 16, 2026, 17:22 — After-hours WiseTech Global Ltd jumped 12.8% Monday, finishing at A$48.06—well ahead of the S&P/ASX 200’s modest 0.22% gain.

February 16, 2026

ASX:ANZ·ASX:NAB·ASX:WBC·Banking·Finance·News·Stock Market

Westpac share price ends higher at A$40.61 as bank rally cools — what to watch next

Sydney, Feb 16, 2026, 17:09 AEDT — Market closed. Westpac Banking Corp ended Monday at A$40.61, up 0.2%, having moved between A$40.05 and A$40.77 during the session. Shares still sit under the 52-week high of A$42.13.

February 16, 2026

ASX:NST·Commodities·Finance·Investment·News

Northern Star share price edges up after Citi upgrade as gold swings near $5,000

Sydney, Feb 16, 2026, 17:09 — After-hours Northern Star Resources Ltd finished Monday up 0.3% at A$28.46 after Citi upgraded the stock to “buy” from “neutral”, according to a broker-call report. Gold futures slipped 0.7% to roughly $5,009 an ounce, limiting interest in gold-related shares.

February 16, 2026