Investing 22 February 2026 - 24 February 2026

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls as CSL Plunge Shakes Investors Before Budget
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls as CSL Plunge Shakes Investors Before Budget

CSL plunged 16% to A$100.75 after announcing a US$5 billion impairment, dragging the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.49% to 8,701.8 ahead of the federal budget. Health care and financials fell, while materials and energy offered support. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s recent rate hike to 4.35% added pressure. Metcash, oOh!media, and Ingham’s posted strong gains on company news.
May 11, 2026
Mineral Resources Limited share price jumps 6% on China lithium futures — what traders watch next
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Mineral Resources Limited share price jumps 6% on China lithium futures — what traders watch next

Mineral Resources rose 6.5% to A$57.29 in Sydney after Chinese lithium carbonate futures jumped 7.2% post-Lunar New Year. The miner reported A$343 million underlying net profit for the half and skipped its interim dividend to reduce debt. Core Lithium and Liontown Resources also gained over 9%. Investors await Australia’s monthly CPI data on Wednesday and MinRes’ next update on April 30.
February 24, 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price stalls at A$178.50 — CPI and RBA signals in focus
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price stalls at A$178.50 — CPI and RBA signals in focus

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed nearly flat at A$178.50 on Tuesday. The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate at 3.85% after a 25 basis-point hike this month, with the next policy update set for March 17. CBA became a substantial holder in AFG and exited Karoon Energy, filings showed. Investors await January CPI data due Wednesday.
February 24, 2026
Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price jumps after-hours as gold whipsaws — what investors watch next
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Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price jumps after-hours as gold whipsaws — what investors watch next

Northern Star Resources shares closed at A$29.76 in Sydney, up 1.6% from Monday. The company reaffirmed FY26 gold sold guidance at 1.60–1.70 million ounces and reported first-half underlying EBITDA of A$1.876 billion. An interim fully franked dividend of 25 cents a share will be paid March 26 to holders on record March 5. Spot gold fell after hitting a three-week high as traders took profits.
February 24, 2026
Newmont stock climbs after hours as gold hits a three-week high — what traders watch next
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Newmont stock climbs after hours as gold hits a three-week high — what traders watch next

Newmont shares rose 1.8% to $124.25 in after-hours trading Monday as gold prices surged above $5,200 an ounce amid renewed tariff concerns. The miner last week forecast 2026 gold output of 5.3 million ounces and guided to all-in sustaining costs of $1,680 per ounce. Newmont declared a $0.26 quarterly dividend, payable March 26 to holders of record March 3. Peers including Agnico Eagle also gained sharply.
February 24, 2026
SolarEdge stock price slips premarket after Mizuho trims target; what SEDG investors watch next
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SolarEdge stock price slips premarket after Mizuho trims target; what SEDG investors watch next

SolarEdge Technologies shares fell about 1% to $37.50 in premarket trading Monday after Mizuho cut its price target to $32, citing weaker European demand and higher costs. The stock had surged 115% over the past year. SolarEdge posted fourth-quarter revenue of $335.4 million and free cash flow of $43.3 million. U.S. equity futures were lower amid renewed tariff uncertainty.
February 23, 2026
Sprott Inc stock rises in premarket as gold jumps; analyst upgrade and dividend date loom
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Sprott Inc stock rises in premarket as gold jumps; analyst upgrade and dividend date loom

Sprott Inc shares rose 1.2% to $145.65 in premarket trading Monday, after a 10% surge Friday and a new 52-week high. The investment manager reported Q4 net income of $28.7 million and assets under management rising to $70.1 billion by Feb. 13. Gold climbed over 1% to a three-week high after a U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling. Sprott’s board declared a US$0.40 dividend payable March 17.
February 23, 2026
Fortuna Mining (FSM) stock ticks higher premarket as gold jumps on tariff shock — what traders watch next
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Fortuna Mining (FSM) stock ticks higher premarket as gold jumps on tariff shock — what traders watch next

Fortuna Mining shares rose 1.5% to $12.43 in premarket trading Monday, extending Friday’s 12.3% gain as gold hit a three-week high after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs. The company reported record quarterly free cash flow of $132.3 million and a 73% increase in indicated gold resources at its Senegal project. Lindero mine maintenance is set for late March.
February 23, 2026
Transocean stock price today: Why RIG is on traders’ radar before the NYSE open
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Transocean stock price today: Why RIG is on traders’ radar before the NYSE open

Transocean shares were flat in premarket trading Monday after closing Friday up 2.5% at $6.52. The company’s contract backlog rose to about $6.1 billion after a fleet update, with several new contracts above $400,000 per day. Investors are watching 2026 guidance and a proposed $5.8 billion all-stock deal with Valaris. Barclays downgraded the stock last week, citing ongoing risks.
February 23, 2026
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