News 15 February 2026 - 16 February 2026

Evolution Mining share price drops to A$15.19 as gold slips; EVN dividend date in focus

Evolution Mining shares dropped 1.6% to A$15.19, closing at the session low after touching A$16.02 intraday. Spot gold fell 1.1% to about $4,986 an ounce amid thin trading with U.S. and China markets closed for holidays. Investors now look to EVN’s March 3 ex-dividend date and its March-quarter update on April 15.

February 16, 2026

Financial News·Investing·News·Stock Market

Cochlear share price steadies after a brutal plunge — what investors watch next for ASX:COH

Cochlear shares closed up 0.6% at A$200.50 in Sydney on Monday, recovering slightly after Friday’s 18.9% plunge. Morgans cut its price target to A$214.93 and shifted to Hold, citing delays in Nexa system contracting. First-half underlying profit fell 9% to A$195 million, with full-year profit now expected at the lower end of guidance.

February 16, 2026

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Macquarie share price closes higher as Qube buyout puts MQG stock in play again

Macquarie Group shares rose 0.4% to A$217.01 after its asset-management arm led an A$11.7 billion bid for Qube Holdings. About 524,000 shares traded, below the three-month average. Investors now await regulatory approvals for the Qube deal and Macquarie’s full-year results on May 8.

February 16, 2026

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Xero share price jumps 7.6% after a fresh 52-week low — what investors watch next

Xero shares jumped 7.6% to A$79.06 on Monday, rebounding from a 52-week low as tech stocks rallied across the S&P/ASX 200. The move followed heavy short covering and bargain hunting, with no fresh company news. Xero’s next full-year results are due May 14. The broader tech sector rose 5.7% for its best session in over 10 months.

February 16, 2026

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PLS Group share price climbs after close as investors line up for Feb 19 results

PLS Group shares closed up 1.9% at A$4.31 after trading between A$4.11 and A$4.34. The company reports FY26 interim results on Feb. 19 and recently signed a two-year supply deal with Canmax, including a US$1,000/t floor price and US$100 million prepayment. Broker forecasts and lithium price assumptions have shifted ahead of earnings. Liontown and Core Lithium shares also rose.

February 16, 2026

Banking·Finance·News·Stock Market

National Australia Bank (NAB) share price slips ahead of Feb 18 trading update

NAB shares closed down 1.02% at A$45.54 on Monday, underperforming the ASX 200, which rose 0.2% to 8,937.10 as tech stocks rebounded but banks and miners lagged. About 2.39 million NAB shares traded. Investors are awaiting NAB’s first-quarter trading update due Feb. 18.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Mergers and Acquisitions·News·Stock Market

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

ASX·Finance·Investment·News

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

Finance·News·Stock Market·Technology

WiseTech Global share price jumps 13% as ASX tech snaps back — what to watch before results

WiseTech Global surged 12.8% to A$48.06 on Monday, leading ASX 200 gainers after a sharp tech selloff last week. The rebound comes ahead of WiseTech’s half-year results due Feb. 25. The S&P/ASX 200 tech index rose about 4.5% midday, with WiseTech, Xero, and Life360 among top movers. U.S. markets were closed for Presidents Day.

February 16, 2026

Banking·Finance·News·Stock Market

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

Commodities·Finance·Investment·News

Northern Star share price edges up after Citi upgrade as gold swings near $5,000

Northern Star Resources shares closed up 0.3% at A$28.46 after Citi upgraded the stock to “buy.” The company last week reported a 41% jump in half-year net profit to A$714.4 million and announced a 25-cent interim dividend. Gold futures slipped 0.7% to around $5,009 an ounce. The next trading update is due April 22.

February 16, 2026

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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

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Fortescue share price slides nearly 5% as iron ore wobbles — what to watch before earnings

Fortescue shares dropped 4.7% to A$20.21 on Monday as iron ore prices hovered near US$100 a tonne after a sharp Friday fall. Trading was thin with China shut for Lunar New Year. Investors await Fortescue’s half-year results on Feb. 25 for updates on dividends and costs.

February 16, 2026

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CBA share price rises after close as dividend deadline and RBA minutes loom

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares rose 1.18% to A$178.28, rebounding from Friday’s loss ahead of its Feb. 18 ex-dividend date for a A$2.35 interim payout. The ASX 200 edged up 0.22%. ANZ and NAB fell, while Westpac rose slightly. RBA minutes and wage data are due this week.

February 16, 2026

Healthcare·News·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

CSL shares rebound after neffy nasal spray approval as buyback rolls on

CSL shares rose 1.4% to A$152.17 after announcing Australian approval for its neffy adrenaline nasal spray and updating on its ongoing share buyback. The company repurchased 126,464 shares for about A$19.2 million on the previous trading day. CSL shares remain down 15.6% over the past five sessions.

February 16, 2026

Earnings Reports·Finance·News·Retail

JB Hi-Fi share price jumps more than 7% after dividend hike and upbeat half-year numbers

JB Hi-Fi shares jumped 7.5% to A$82.40 after reporting half-year sales up 7.3% to A$6.10 billion and net profit up 7.1% to A$305.8 million. The company raised its interim dividend 23.5% to 210 cents a share. January sales growth slowed but remained positive. Investors are watching demand trends ahead of the Feb. 26 ex-dividend date.

February 16, 2026

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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

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Technology News 16.02.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 17, 2026, 12:04 AM EST TSMC momentum surges as AI demand fuels record growth February 16, 2026, 11:52 PM EST. TSMC, Nvidia's supplier, shows momentum surge as AI hardware demand hits a fever pitch. Benzinga Edge data show the stock's momentum score jumped to 92.92 from 89.27, placing it in the top 10% of covered names. January exports rose 70%, driven by AI infrastructure, and TSMC still reports a robust 60% gross margin while delivering complex architectural shifts on schedule. Wall Street turns optimistic: DA Davidson starts coverage with a Buy rating and a $450

February 16, 2026

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Morgan Sindall share price: MGNS ends week higher after fresh broker target hikes

Morgan Sindall shares closed up 1.7% at 5,400p after Berenberg and Deutsche Bank raised their price targets, citing higher 2026 Fit Out profit guidance. Deutsche Bank now sees 2026 profit before tax at £216 million, up 10%, and flagged a 17% rise in the order book pipeline. The stock is near its 52-week high ahead of full-year results due Feb. 25.

February 15, 2026

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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