ASX:WOW 1 May 2026 - 9 June 2026

Coles Group (ASX:COL) trades close to record high with ACCC pricing rules looming
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Coles Group (ASX:COL) trades close to record high with ACCC pricing rules looming

The Australian Securities Exchange was still in pre-open at dateline, with regular Sydney trading set for 9:59 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. S&P/ASX 200 futures picked up 3 points, or 0.03%, according to MarketIndex, after the index rose 59.20 points, or 0.68%, to finish at 8,823.40 on Monday. Coles opened Tuesday trading just under 1% off Monday’s top of A$24.59. The stock didn’t keep that high at the finish, closing at A$24.36 after moving between A$24.20 and A$24.59.
June 30, 2026
Woolworths Gains as Investors Turn to Supermarkets, ASX Moves Lower
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Woolworths Gains as Investors Turn to Supermarkets, ASX Moves Lower

Woolworths Group shares climbed on Tuesday, leading gains as the broader Australian market lagged. Investors picked up supermarkets and other defensives after a rough open. The stock closed 2.21% higher at A$36.48. Coles added 1.80% to end at A$22.61. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 20.9 points, or 0.24%, settling at 8,604.20 after it had dropped more than 1% earlier. Mining stocks dragged on the benchmark.
June 9, 2026
Woolworths set for trading restart after break as focus lands on costs
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Woolworths set for trading restart after break as focus lands on costs

Woolworths Group shares are due to resume trading on Tuesday following the long weekend. Investors are watching for a possible small bounce in the supermarket operator’s stock, but the profit outlook remains unclear. ASX was closed Monday for the King’s Birthday holiday. The last trade was Friday, with the index ending at A$35.69. ASX will resume normal trading from about 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sydney time.
June 8, 2026
Woolworths Outpaced ASX Last Week, Tuesday Session in Focus
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Woolworths Outpaced ASX Last Week, Tuesday Session in Focus

Woolworths Group Ltd heads into Tuesday’s Australian trade with a bit of a lead, having gained last week even as the broader market sagged. Investors are watching to see if the usual defensive grocery demand can keep covering fuel cost and margin concerns. ASX is shut Monday for the King’s Birthday holiday, according to the cash-market trading calendar, which lists June 8 as a closed day with no settlement. Trading in Woolworths won’t resume until Tuesday.
June 7, 2026
Wesfarmers jumps as buyers return to ASX retail stocks
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Wesfarmers jumps as buyers return to ASX retail stocks

Wesfarmers shares rose Tuesday, with buyers moving back into big retail stocks after a steep pullback. The owner of Bunnings and Kmart was one of the top gainers in the consumer-discretionary sector in Australia. Wesfarmers shares finished at A$72.98, up from A$71.26 the prior session. The stock moved in a range from A$72.01 to A$73.28 with 1.56 million shares changing hands, according to LSEG data published by Wesfarmers.
May 19, 2026
ASX 200 Bounces After Hitting Seven-Week Low; RBA Minutes Spur June Pause Talk
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ASX 200 Bounces After Hitting Seven-Week Low; RBA Minutes Spur June Pause Talk

Australian shares clawed back from a seven-week low on Tuesday. Banks and consumer staples were among the main gainers after minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia hinted officials could hold off on another rate hike. The move caught attention after Monday’s drop left the market shaky. The S&P/ASX 200, which tracks 200 top ASX stocks, is seen as the main barometer for Australia’s investable equities.
May 19, 2026
Woolworths Shares Hold Steady as Discount Worries Persist
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Woolworths Shares Hold Steady as Discount Worries Persist

Woolworths Group Ltd goes into Tuesday’s ASX trade with its stock flat and new questions about supermarket discounting. Fresh analysis of discount offers from Woolworths and Coles landed a few days after Coles lost a Federal Court pricing fight. Woolworths’ investor page showed the stock at A$32.98 at 4:49 p.m. AEST on Monday, unchanged for the session. Shares moved between A$32.83 and A$33.23. The market was still in pre-open on Tuesday. The ASX pre-open window goes from 7:00 a.m. up to just before 10:00 a.m. in Sydney, then regular trading kicks off at 9:59:45 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. That meant the latest Woolworths price on hand was from Monday's close.
May 19, 2026
Woolworths Stock Faces Next Test Ahead of ASX Open
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Woolworths Stock Faces Next Test Ahead of ASX Open

Woolworths Group Ltd goes into Monday’s ASX open after a mild lift on Friday, but investors are watching to see if supermarket discounting is turning into a legal and margin problem, rather than just a way to boost sales. The shares ended Friday at A$32.98, up 44 cents, or 1.35%, with 1.83 million shares changing hands. Weekly, the stock was still off about 1.8% from last Friday’s A$33.60 close, according to past closing prices.
May 17, 2026
Woolworths Group under pressure on pricing after losing Coles case
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Woolworths Group under pressure on pricing after losing Coles case

Woolworths Group Ltd is bracing for tougher legal and investor scrutiny after the Federal Court ruled against Coles, raising questions over the country’s supermarket discounting strategy. The decision in Woolworths’ case has yet to be handed down. Woolworths faces similar legal heat over its “Prices Dropped” promo, which it uses to flag lower shelf prices for shoppers. The ruling is key because it could decide more than just a fine—it could shape how much Woolworths can use price tags to pitch value as family budgets stay under pressure.
May 16, 2026
Woolworths Group Ltd Faces Discount-Price Reckoning After Coles Court Loss
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Woolworths Group Ltd Faces Discount-Price Reckoning After Coles Court Loss

Friday brings Woolworths Group Ltd’s discount-pricing case back into the spotlight, following a Federal Court ruling that found rival Coles had misled customers with its “Down Down” campaign. Timing is key here. The judge is still weighing a separate case involving Woolworths, and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission declined to comment while that’s pending. In Coles’ situation, the regulator said the case covered 245 products, and the court identified misleading claims on 13 out of 14 sample “Down Down” price tickets reviewed in the liability hearing.
May 15, 2026
Why Woolworths Group Shares Slid After A$18.1 Billion Sales Beat
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Why Woolworths Group Shares Slid After A$18.1 Billion Sales Beat

Woolworths Group Ltd managed to top sales forecasts last quarter, but that wasn’t enough to stop a sharp drop in shares. The Australian grocer flagged that rising fuel expenses and increased price cuts for customers will drag on earnings in its core food segment. Shares tumbled as much as 9.8% to A$33.63 on Thursday, Reuters noted, even with group sales beating Visible Alpha estimates. No one’s questioning if people are still picking up groceries—they are. The real puzzle for Woolworths is how much margin it can protect as fuel, freight, and supplier costs climb, especially with shoppers sticking to discounts and budget baskets.
May 1, 2026
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