News 23 February 2026

CRISPR Therapeutics stock price slides after takeover-chatter spike
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CRISPR Therapeutics stock price slides after takeover-chatter spike

CRISPR Therapeutics shares dropped 4.7% to $58.82 in early Nasdaq trading Friday, erasing part of Thursday’s 11% surge tied to revived takeover speculation flagged by Betaville and The Fly. Investors await updates on Casgevy’s launch at early March conferences. Short interest stands near 26% of the float. Casgevy generated $54 million in Q4 revenue, with $116 million reported for 2025.
February 27, 2026
Imperial Brands share price today: IMB slips in early London trade as tariff jitters set the tone
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Imperial Brands share price today: IMB slips in early London trade as tariff jitters set the tone

Imperial Brands fell 0.2% to 3,225p in early London trading Monday, moving in a tight 3,223p–3,236p range. The drop followed renewed U.S. tariff threats and a Supreme Court ruling overturning Trump-era emergency duties. Investors await Imperial’s March 31 dividend and April 14 trading update. The company recently bought back 651,709 shares at an average 3,233.77p.
February 23, 2026
PLS Group share price jumps 4.6% as ASX miners shake off tariff jitters

PLS Group share price jumps 4.6% as ASX miners shake off tariff jitters

PLS Group shares closed up 4.6% at A$4.37 on Monday, bucking a 0.6% drop in the S&P/ASX 200 as U.S. tariff uncertainty weighed on broader markets. The lithium producer confirmed a July restart for its Ngungaju plant and announced a two-year offtake deal with Canmax Technologies. Investors await the company’s next quarterly report on April 16.
February 23, 2026
Xero share price drops nearly 3% as tariff jitters hit ASX tech; May 14 results now the next test
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Xero share price drops nearly 3% as tariff jitters hit ASX tech; May 14 results now the next test

Xero shares closed down 2.9% at A$75.28 in Sydney on Monday, tracking a broader decline in Australian tech stocks as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.61%. The drop followed renewed uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and came as Xero released its FY27 investor calendar. The stock remains just above its 52-week low of A$72.26. Traders await Xero’s next results update on May 14.
February 23, 2026
Electro Optic Systems share price jumps 13% after FY2025 results; order book guidance in focus
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Electro Optic Systems share price jumps 13% after FY2025 results; order book guidance in focus

Electro Optic Systems Holdings shares jumped 12.7% to A$8.25 after reporting a 27% drop in 2025 revenue to A$128.5 million and a loss of A$73.5 million. The company’s order backlog rose to A$459.1 million, with management targeting A$180–A$230 million of that to convert to revenue in 2026. EOS has not issued revenue guidance. The stock has been volatile following scrutiny from a U.S. short seller.
February 23, 2026
Aurizon share price edges up as AZJ nears 52-week high; March dividend date looms

Aurizon share price edges up as AZJ nears 52-week high; March dividend date looms

Aurizon shares closed up 0.75% at A$4.04 on Monday, near a 12-month high, with about 16 million shares traded. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.61%, led lower by tech and healthcare stocks. Investors are watching Aurizon’s higher dividend outlook and buyback ahead of the March 3 record date. The company reported half-year EBITDA up 9% to A$891 million and raised its full-year dividend forecast.
February 23, 2026
Woodside Energy share price slips as oil falls, with WDS results next on deck
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Woodside Energy share price slips as oil falls, with WDS results next on deck

Woodside Energy shares fell 1.2% to A$27.10 Monday as oil prices slipped, with Brent crude down about 1% to $71 a barrel amid U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and tariff uncertainty. The company will release its 2025 full-year results and hold a teleconference Tuesday at 10:00 AEDT. Investors await updates on dividends, spending, and project timelines, including the Scarborough LNG project.
February 23, 2026
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