Finance 15 February 2026 - 16 February 2026

Heritage Financial Stock Is Quiet Now, but One Bank Margin Test Could Decide What Comes Next
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Heritage Financial Stock Is Quiet Now, but One Bank Margin Test Could Decide What Comes Next

Heritage Financial Corp. shares closed at $27.25 Friday, down 0.33%, lagging bank sector gains as investors weighed the impact of its Olympic Bancorp acquisition. First-quarter net income was $18.9 million, with net interest margin rising to 3.96%. Management expects cost savings after completing systems integration in Q3. A recent SEC filing disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving an internal file-share server.
May 30, 2026
SEEK Limited share price rebounds nearly 8% into results day as China writedown hangs over
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SEEK Limited share price rebounds nearly 8% into results day as China writedown hangs over

SEEK shares jumped 7.95% to A$17.10 Monday, rebounding from an early dip ahead of half-year results due Tuesday. The company last week flagged a A$356 million post-tax impairment on its Zhaopin investment, cutting its value to A$182 million. Investors are watching for updates on Zhaopin ownership talks and SEEK’s outlook for hiring demand. About 4 million shares changed hands.
February 16, 2026
Aurizon share price jumps nearly 7% after dividend hike, buyback extension and CFO pick
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Aurizon share price jumps nearly 7% after dividend hike, buyback extension and CFO pick

Aurizon shares jumped nearly 7% to A$3.84 after first-half net profit rose 16% to A$237 million and the interim dividend was raised to 12.5 cents. The company increased its full-year dividend forecast and expanded its buyback by A$100 million. Aurizon named former Fortescue CFO Ian Wells as its new finance chief, starting in April. EBITDA for the half climbed 9% to A$891 million.
February 16, 2026
Qube share price jumps after Macquarie-led $11.7bn takeover deal signed — what to watch next
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Qube share price jumps after Macquarie-led $11.7bn takeover deal signed — what to watch next

Qube Holdings shares closed up 3.3% at A$5.01 after confirming a binding A$5.20-per-share takeover deal with a Macquarie Asset Management-led consortium. The offer requires court and shareholder approval, with UniSuper rolling its 15% stake into the new structure. The deal is not subject to financing but hinges on regulatory clearances in Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.
February 16, 2026
Pro Medicus share price slides again — what ASX:PME investors are watching this week
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Pro Medicus share price slides again — what ASX:PME investors are watching this week

Pro Medicus shares closed down 1.1% at A$116.97 Monday, capping a five-day slide of 27%. The stock has dropped 47% since January. Interim results last week showed statutory net profit after tax surged to A$171.2 million, boosted by gains from a 4D Medical investment. The company will pay a 32-cent fully franked interim dividend, with shares going ex-dividend on Feb. 26.
February 16, 2026
Westpac share price ends higher at A$40.61 as bank rally cools — what to watch next
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Westpac share price ends higher at A$40.61 as bank rally cools — what to watch next

Westpac shares closed up 0.2% at A$40.61, trading below their 52-week high after last week’s profit beat. Investors are watching RBA minutes and labour data due this week for signs on rates and consumer spending. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.22%, led by IT and consumer stocks, while financials slipped. Broker views on Westpac remain mixed ahead of interim results on May 5.
February 16, 2026
ANZ share price drops 3% after bank rally; focus shifts to RBA minutes this week
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ANZ share price drops 3% after bank rally; focus shifts to RBA minutes this week

ANZ Group Holdings shares fell 3.1% to A$39.63 on Monday, underperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which rose 0.22%. The drop followed ANZ’s report of a quarterly cash profit of A$1.94 billion and ongoing cost cuts. Commonwealth Bank and Westpac gained, while National Australia Bank slipped 1%. Investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s meeting minutes on Tuesday.
February 16, 2026
BHP share price drops ahead of results as China holiday cools iron ore mood
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BHP share price drops ahead of results as China holiday cools iron ore mood

BHP shares closed down 1.51% at A$50.36 ahead of Tuesday’s half-year results, as investors trimmed positions. Iron ore futures weakened before the Lunar New Year, with steel mills slowing output and liquidity thin across Asia. Fortescue Metals dropped 4.7% and Rio Tinto fell 4.1%, while the ASX 200 rose 0.22%. BHP will report earnings on February 17 at 8:00 a.m. Melbourne time.
February 16, 2026
Intertek share price: ITRK ends week higher as BoE rate talk keeps March in play
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Intertek share price: ITRK ends week higher as BoE rate talk keeps March in play

Intertek Group shares closed up 0.8% at 4,450p in London on Friday, trading between 4,390p and 4,522p on volume of 461,000. The stock remains within its 52-week range ahead of full-year results due March 3. Markets are watching for updates on organic growth, margins, and dividend plans as traders price in a 63% chance of a Bank of England rate cut in March.
February 15, 2026
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  • Endeavour Group (ASX:EDV) Shares Drop 26% in 3 Months, Valuation at 20% Undervalued
    May 29, 2026, 11:50 PM EDT. Endeavour Group (ASX:EDV) shares have slid about 15% in the past month and 26% over three months, closing at A$2.88. This drop contrasts with analyst estimates placing fair value at A$3.61, signaling a potential 20.2% undervaluation. The company's growth outlook rests heavily on expanding online and omnichannel sales, driven by younger consumers favoring digital retail channels. Sustained revenue growth and improved margins underpin the bullish valuation, but risks remain from cost pressures, competitive pricing, and regulatory changes affecting its high-margin hotel operations. Investors face divergent sentiment, balancing near-term risks against a longer-term recovery in earnings multiples.