Australian Market 19 March 2026

Australian Market·Finance·Investments·News

Suncorp buyback close to wrapping up, weather bills in focus

Suncorp bought 555,147 shares on May 14, bringing its on-market buyback spend to about A$380.7 million out of a planned A$400 million, a filing showed. The insurer also priced A$200 million of Tier 2 notes due 2037 at 150 basis points over three-month BBSW. Suncorp shares last traded at A$17.49, up 2.16% on Friday.

May 16, 2026

Australian Market·Finance·Investing·News

Why Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock Price Is Holding Up as the ASX Sinks

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Thursday up 0.15% at A$177.36, outperforming a 1.7% drop in the S&P/ASX 200 to a four-month low. The stock remains about 7% below its June 2025 high, buoyed by record half-year earnings and a recent RBA rate hike to 4.1%. Fourteen analysts rate CBA as Underperform, citing valuation risks.

March 19, 2026