Investing 16 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
Melrose Industries share price jumps 3% after buyback update — what investors watch next
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Melrose Industries share price jumps 3% after buyback update — what investors watch next

Melrose Industries shares rose 3.2% to 662.54 pence in early London trading Monday after the company disclosed it bought 145,434 shares on Feb. 13 at an average price of 639.17 pence. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing the total to 57.8 million. Full-year results are due Feb. 27. Rolls-Royce was little changed, while BAE Systems traded higher.
February 16, 2026
Schroders share price today: SDR inches up, but Nuveen deal discount still hangs over the stock
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Schroders share price today: SDR inches up, but Nuveen deal discount still hangs over the stock

Schroders shares edged up 0.09% to 586.0p in early London trading after a new takeover-code filing from Barclays and a broker downgrade from RBC. Nuveen’s £9.9 billion cash offer remains the focus, with investors watching the March 12 ex-dividend date and shareholder approval process. Barclays disclosed a 1.05% interest and 0.99% short position. RBC cut its rating, citing limited upside while the bid is pending.
February 16, 2026
Ashtead share price slips as NYSE “SUNB” switch nears and March 12 results date set
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Ashtead share price slips as NYSE “SUNB” switch nears and March 12 results date set

Ashtead shares fell 0.6% to 5,202 pence in early London trade as the company set March 12 for Sunbelt Rentals Holdings’ third-quarter results and confirmed its primary listing will move to New York on March 2. Ashtead also reported a minor balance-sheet misclassification and bought 83,688 shares for treasury on Feb. 13 as part of its ongoing buyback program.
February 16, 2026
SSE share price slips as investors eye Ofgem deadline and May results
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SSE share price slips as investors eye Ofgem deadline and May results

SSE shares fell 0.68% to 2,623p in early London trading Monday, easing from last week’s 52-week high. The company’s market value stood at about £31.6 billion. Investors are watching for updates on regulatory milestones, including Ofgem’s transmission price control decision due March 3. SSE recently forecast lower adjusted earnings per share for 2026, citing network upgrades and weather.
February 16, 2026
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