Australia 17 February 2026 - 17 May 2026

CSL shares under pressure as traders eye critical week
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CSL shares under pressure as traders eye critical week

CSL Ltd shares fell 18% last week after a profit warning and a $5 billion non-cash impairment, closing Friday at A$97.96. The company cut its 2026 revenue outlook to $15.2 billion and NPATA to $3.1 billion. Interim CEO Gordon Naylor cited delays in financial benefits from growth initiatives and revenue hits in the U.S., China, and the Middle East. The ASX cash market reopens Monday at 09:59:45 Sydney time.
May 17, 2026
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Snaps Losing Run as CBA Bounces — But Rally Looks Thin
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Snaps Losing Run as CBA Bounces — But Rally Looks Thin

The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.12% to 8,640.7 on Thursday, breaking a four-day losing streak as bank stocks rebounded late, led by Commonwealth Bank’s 1.8% recovery after a record drop. Decliners outnumbered advancers, with tech and staples falling sharply. BHP and Rio Tinto closed at record highs, but rare earths and consumer staples slumped. Investors remain focused on budget-driven tax changes and recent interest rate hikes.
May 14, 2026
Australia Stock Market This Week: ASX 200 Dodges Fourth Weekly Loss Despite $43 Billion Friday Rout
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Australia Stock Market This Week: ASX 200 Dodges Fourth Weekly Loss Despite $43 Billion Friday Rout

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.51% on Friday to 8,744.4 but ended the week up 0.2%, its first weekly gain in a month. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates to 4.35% amid inflation pressure from higher fuel prices linked to Middle East tensions. Ten of 11 sectors dropped Friday, with banks and resource stocks sliding. Macquarie posted a record profit but shares reversed after hitting a high.
May 9, 2026
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Hits Two-Week Low as Oil Tops $100, Santos Jumps
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Hits Two-Week Low as Oil Tops $100, Santos Jumps

Australian shares closed at a two-week low Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.6% to 8,793.40 as stalled U.S.-Iran talks and oil above $100 a barrel weighed on sentiment. Energy stocks rose, led by Santos and Woodside, but losses in banks and miners offset gains. Healthcare hit an eight-year low after CSL and Cochlear slumped. Traders now see a 75% chance the Reserve Bank will raise rates in early May.
April 23, 2026
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rebounds at Close, Still Suffers Worst Month Since 2022
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rebounds at Close, Still Suffers Worst Month Since 2022

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.3% to 8,481.80 on March’s final day, but still posted its steepest monthly drop since June 2022. Financials and tech hit multi-year lows as oil prices and rate hike fears weighed on sentiment. Consumer confidence fell to a record low of 58.8. Miners headed for their worst month since 2015, while energy stocks surged on oil above $100.
March 31, 2026
Australia Stock Market Week Ahead: Oil Spike, RBA Minutes, China PMI Put ASX on Alert
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Australia Stock Market Week Ahead: Oil Spike, RBA Minutes, China PMI Put ASX on Alert

The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.11% lower at 8,516.30 on Friday but ended the week up 1.0%, as Brent crude climbed above $112 a barrel and Wall Street fell sharply. The Reserve Bank of Australia will release March meeting minutes Tuesday after raising its cash rate to 4.10%. China’s March manufacturing PMI and key Australian economic data are due this week. Miners face rising diesel costs, with a 10-cent increase costing top firms $500 million.
March 29, 2026
ASX Falls, Fuel Security Fears Grip Australia as Iran Threats Whipsaw Oil and Stocks
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ASX Falls, Fuel Security Fears Grip Australia as Iran Threats Whipsaw Oil and Stocks

Australian stocks fell sharply Monday as the Iran war disrupted energy markets and triggered renewed concerns over fuel security. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said six fuel cargoes to Australia had been cancelled or delayed, though some were replaced. The ASX 200 closed down 0.7% after earlier losses of nearly 2%. Brent crude ended down 10.9% after President Trump paused planned strikes on Iran.
March 23, 2026
Westpac Banking Corporation Stock Price Slides as Rate Fears Hit Australia’s Big Banks
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Westpac Banking Corporation Stock Price Slides as Rate Fears Hit Australia’s Big Banks

Westpac shares closed Friday at A$40.70, down 1.05% and about 6% below last month’s high, as investors weighed inflation and rate-hike risks. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 4.1% on March 17, prompting Westpac to lift variable home-loan rates by 25 basis points from March 31. Other major banks also fell Friday, signaling a sector-wide move. Westpac’s next investor update is set for March 26.
March 22, 2026
Australia Stock Market This Week: ASX 200 Sinks for Third Week as RBA Hike, Oil Shock Bite
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Australia Stock Market This Week: ASX 200 Sinks for Third Week as RBA Hike, Oil Shock Bite

The S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday at 8,428.40, down 0.82% for the day and 2.2% for the week, marking a third straight weekly loss as miners slumped. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 4.10% in a narrow vote. Brent crude hit $112.19 a barrel, its highest since July 2022. Australia’s jobless rate edged up to 4.3% in February despite a rise in employment.
March 21, 2026
Australia Stock Market: ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock and RBA Fears Bite
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Australia Stock Market: ASX 200 Falls Again as Oil Shock and RBA Fears Bite

Australian shares fell Friday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing down 0.82% at 8,428.4, marking a third straight weekly loss. Materials and financials dropped, while energy and healthcare gained. Brent crude hovered near $109, and the Reserve Bank of Australia recently raised rates to 4.1% amid inflation concerns linked to Middle East tensions. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged motorists not to panic buy fuel.
March 20, 2026
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls Again as Miners Slide Before RBA Call
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls Again as Miners Slide Before RBA Call

Australian shares fell for a third session Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.4% to 8,583.4 as weaker commodity prices hit miners and traders awaited the Reserve Bank’s rate decision. Mining stocks dropped 2.4%, while financials and energy gained. Brent crude traded at $100.56 a barrel. South32 slid 5.7% after halting its Mozal smelter; Perpetual rose 1.9% after selling its wealth unit to Bain Capital.
March 16, 2026
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends Lower as Oil Shock Hits Miners, Fuels RBA Hike Bets
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends Lower as Oil Shock Hits Miners, Fuels RBA Hike Bets

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.14% at 8,617.10 on Friday, led by an 18.8% plunge in Northern Star Resources after a production warning. Miners fell 2.1% while financials gained 1%. Oil-driven inflation fears pushed rate hike bets to 80% for next week’s RBA meeting. Qantas agreed to pay A$105 million to settle a class action over COVID-era flight credits.
March 13, 2026
Australia Fuel Prices Spike as ACCC Checks Gouging and Reserve Claims Unravel
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Australia Fuel Prices Spike as ACCC Checks Gouging and Reserve Claims Unravel

Diesel prices in parts of Australia have surged past A$2.50 a litre, with some stations near Dubbo hitting 259.9 cents, as Middle East tensions disrupt supply. The ACCC is investigating pricing and supply practices, warning fuel companies against misleading explanations. United Petroleum has begun rationing deliveries, and some wholesalers are restricting sales. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Australia has 34 days of diesel in reserve.
March 10, 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Credit Clear Provides Update on ASX On-Market Share Buy-Back Progress
    May 26, 2026, 7:15 PM EDT. Credit Clear Limited (ASX:CCR) has released an update on its ongoing on-market share buy-back. The company informed the ASX that it continues to repurchase shares as part of its strategy to return capital to shareholders. This move reflects Credit Clear's commitment to managing its capital structure while aiming to enhance shareholder value. The buy-back progress signals the company's confidence in its financial position amid current market conditions.