Investing 14 February 2026 - 15 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
LSEG share price set for Monday: Elliott buyback push puts London Stock Exchange Group stock back in focus
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LSEG share price set for Monday: Elliott buyback push puts London Stock Exchange Group stock back in focus

London Stock Exchange Group shares closed at 7,570 pence Friday, up 0.66%. The Times reported Elliott Advisors is pressing for a £5 billion share buyback, citing undervaluation and AI concerns. Investors await LSEG’s Feb. 26 results for any response on capital returns. LSEG shares remain below their peak after recent volatility tied to AI developments.
February 15, 2026
Anglo American share price: what to watch before Monday trade and the Feb 20 results
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Anglo American share price: what to watch before Monday trade and the Feb 20 results

Anglo American shares closed up 0.06% at 3,586 pence in London on Friday. The miner will report full-year results and a sustainability strategy update on Feb. 20, with copper prices and the De Beers exit plan in focus. Anglo recently cut its 2026 copper output guidance and flagged $200 million in charges for Chilean sites. EU regulators cleared the Anglo American/Teck deal on Jan. 29.
February 15, 2026
South32 share price slides into the weekend as buyback runs to 2027 and Macquarie drops off the big-holder list
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South32 share price slides into the weekend as buyback runs to 2027 and Macquarie drops off the big-holder list

South32 shares closed down 2.2% at A$4.42 Friday after extending its on-market buyback to February 2027 and raising its capital management plan by US$100 million. Macquarie Group disclosed it is no longer a substantial holder. The company confirmed Mozal Aluminium will shift to care and maintenance in March 2026. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.33% on the day.
February 15, 2026
NAB share price: what to watch after Friday’s slip into a data-heavy week
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NAB share price: what to watch after Friday’s slip into a data-heavy week

National Australia Bank shares fell 1.14% to A$46.01 Friday, closing 2.62% below their Feb. 12 high. The S&P/ASX 200 index dropped 1.39% to 8,917.60, with nine of 11 major sectors lower. NAB’s first-quarter update is set for Feb. 18, as investors watch for margin pressure and asset quality. The Reserve Bank of Australia minutes and key economic data are due next week.
February 15, 2026
Lam Research stock jumps with chip-tool peers after Applied Materials forecast — what to watch next week
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Lam Research stock jumps with chip-tool peers after Applied Materials forecast — what to watch next week

Lam Research closed up 1.8% at $235.53 Friday, following a rally in chipmaking-equipment stocks after Applied Materials’ strong forecast and 11% jump. Softer U.S. inflation data pushed Treasury yields lower, supporting growth shares ahead of the long weekend. Investors now await Fed minutes on Feb. 18 and Nvidia’s earnings on Feb. 25.
February 14, 2026
Utilities stocks just jumped on softer CPI — what could move XLU next week
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Utilities stocks just jumped on softer CPI — what could move XLU next week

U.S. utilities stocks surged Friday, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) up 2.8% after January inflation data showed core CPI rising 2.5%, the slowest pace in nearly five years. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 4.05%. Exelon projected $41.3 billion in capital spending and raised its 2026 profit outlook. NextEra Energy increased its quarterly dividend by 10%. Markets reopen Tuesday after the holiday.
February 14, 2026
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