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Woolworths Shares Hold Near Peak Ahead of Dividend Cut-Off Amid Rate Jitters
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Woolworths Shares Hold Near Peak Ahead of Dividend Cut-Off Amid Rate Jitters

Woolworths shares closed at A$36.90, near the top of its yearly range, before trading ex-dividend for a A$0.45 interim payout. The ASX 200 fell 1.34% amid rate and oil worries.

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Woolworths Shares Hold Near Peak as Dividend Deadline Nears Amid Rate Uncertainty
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Woolworths Shares Hold Near Peak as Dividend Deadline Nears Amid Rate Uncertainty

Woolworths shares closed at A$36.90, near a 52-week high, ahead of trading ex-dividend for a A$0.45 payout. The broader ASX 200 fell 1.34% as rate hike fears and oil price spikes weighed on sentiment.

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Westpac Steady at A$41.80 Amid RBA Rate Hike Jitters and GDP Wait
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Westpac Steady at A$41.80 Amid RBA Rate Hike Jitters and GDP Wait

Westpac Banking Corporation shares closed unchanged at A$41.80 following a volatile session for Australian banks. The market steadied after Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock signaled a potential interest rate increase at the March meeting.

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Westpac Steady at A$41.80 as RBA Hints at March Rate Hike, GDP Data Awaited
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Westpac Steady at A$41.80 as RBA Hints at March Rate Hike, GDP Data Awaited

Westpac Banking Corporation shares closed unchanged at A$41.80 following RBA commentary that raised the risk of an interest rate increase in March. Market focus now shifts to upcoming GDP figures.

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Northern Star Shares Slide Ahead of Ex-Dividend Date Amid Market Rout
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Northern Star Shares Slide Ahead of Ex-Dividend Date Amid Market Rout

Northern Star Resources declined 3.21% to A$30.71 as the broader Australian market retreated. The gold miner's shares will trade ex-dividend on Wednesday for a 25-cent fully franked interim distribution.

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Northern Star shares slide ahead of ex-dividend date amid broader market retreat
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Northern Star shares slide ahead of ex-dividend date amid broader market retreat

Northern Star Resources declined 3.21% to A$30.71 as the broader Australian market retreated. Shares will trade ex-dividend Wednesday for a 25-cent fully franked interim distribution.

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CBA Gains Defy ASX Rout as Rate Hike Speculation Intensifies
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CBA Gains Defy ASX Rout as Rate Hike Speculation Intensifies

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares advanced against a falling market as traders reassessed interest rate expectations. Focus now shifts to key economic data and the upcoming Reserve Bank policy decision.

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CBA Defies ASX Downturn Amid Renewed RBA Rate Speculation
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CBA Defies ASX Downturn Amid Renewed RBA Rate Speculation

Commonwealth Bank shares gained ground Tuesday, contrasting with a broader market decline, as traders evaluated shifting interest rate expectations and energy price pressures.

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Macquarie Stock Extends Losses Amid Oil Price Surge and Market Volatility
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Macquarie Stock Extends Losses Amid Oil Price Surge and Market Volatility

Macquarie Group's stock declined again, pressured by rising oil prices and heightened market volatility. Attention now shifts to the firm's full-year results in May.

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Macquarie Shares Extend Decline Amid Oil-Driven Market Volatility
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Macquarie Shares Extend Decline Amid Oil-Driven Market Volatility

Macquarie Group shares dropped further as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions heightened market volatility. Investors are monitoring inflation implications and the firm's upcoming financial results.

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Hog Futures Slide, Dollar Surges as Inflation Fears Mount
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Hog Futures Slide, Dollar Surges as Inflation Fears Mount

Lean hog futures declined Monday due to low volume and higher slaughter rates, while the U.S. dollar rallied to a five-week peak on renewed inflation worries. Separate analysis suggests AutoZone and NextEra Energy shares may be overvalued.

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Lean Hog Futures Drop, Dollar Surges to 5-Week High
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Lean Hog Futures Drop, Dollar Surges to 5-Week High

Lean hog futures declined Monday as trading volumes remained thin, while the U.S. dollar rallied to a five-week peak fueled by inflation concerns and rising Treasury yields.

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