Fortescue Faces Dual Catalysts with Mine Review and Earnings
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Fortescue Faces Dual Catalysts with Mine Review and Earnings

Fortescue Metals Group shares gained 0.5% as regulators began a public comment period for its proposed Wyloo North iron ore mine, with investors also positioning for the company's half-year financial results scheduled for February 25.

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Santos shares surge on cost-cut plan after earnings decline
Earnings James Calloway

Santos shares surge on cost-cut plan after earnings decline

Santos shares rebounded sharply after announcing significant cost reductions and a strategic review, despite reporting a 25% decline in full-year underlying earnings to $898 million.

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Northern Star Rises as Gold Holds Near Highs Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Northern Star Rises as Gold Holds Near Highs Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data

Northern Star Resources advanced 1.2% on Thursday, ending a two-session decline. The move came as gold prices steadied near historic highs, with market focus shifting to upcoming U.S. inflation figures.

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Wesfarmers Shares Slide Despite Profit Beat as Consumer Spending Concerns Mount
Earnings James Calloway

Wesfarmers Shares Slide Despite Profit Beat as Consumer Spending Concerns Mount

Wesfarmers shares tumbled over 5% despite reporting a half-year profit beat, as management flagged patchy consumer spending and upcoming price investments, overshadowing solid financial results.

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ANZ Leads Australian Bank Rally Ahead of Key Inflation Data
Markets Daniel Marsh

ANZ Leads Australian Bank Rally Ahead of Key Inflation Data

ANZ Group Holdings led a broad rally among Australia's major banking stocks on Thursday, with shares closing 2.14% higher. Investor focus now shifts to upcoming inflation figures and the Reserve Bank's policy meeting.

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Zip Co Plunges on Subdued Profit Outlook, Tests Investor Patience
Earnings James Calloway

Zip Co Plunges on Subdued Profit Outlook, Tests Investor Patience

Zip Co Ltd shares crashed 34.4% following its half-year report, as a forecast for flat profit growth in the second half rattled investors. The stock hit its lowest level since May 2025.

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BHP's Copper Surge Fuels Stock Rally, Iron Ore Concerns Linger
Earnings James Calloway

BHP's Copper Surge Fuels Stock Rally, Iron Ore Concerns Linger

BHP Group shares advanced as copper earnings led a half-year profit beat, with the miner setting a 73-cent interim dividend. Analysts note a raised price target but flag iron ore risks.

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CBA Shares Recover Post-Dividend as Labor Data Fuels RBA Speculation
Markets Daniel Marsh

CBA Shares Recover Post-Dividend as Labor Data Fuels RBA Speculation

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares gained 0.7% to A$178.19, recovering after trading ex-dividend. The move came as Australia's unemployment rate held at 4.1% in January, maintaining scrutiny on the Reserve Bank's interest rate path.

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Telstra Surges on Enhanced Shareholder Returns and Solid Earnings
Earnings James Calloway

Telstra Surges on Enhanced Shareholder Returns and Solid Earnings

Telstra shares climbed 3.8% after the telecom giant increased its share buyback program to A$1.25 billion and raised its interim dividend. The company reported a first-half profit of A$1.124 billion on A$11.64 billion in revenue.

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NAB Shares Hit Record High on Strong Q1 Earnings, Capital in Focus
Earnings James Calloway

NAB Shares Hit Record High on Strong Q1 Earnings, Capital in Focus

National Australia Bank shares reached a new all-time high following a robust first-quarter update showing a 15% rise in cash earnings. Attention now shifts to capital management and the upcoming half-year results.

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Westpac Leads Bank Rally as Robust Jobs Data Fuels RBA Rate Speculation
Markets Daniel Marsh

Westpac Leads Bank Rally as Robust Jobs Data Fuels RBA Rate Speculation

Westpac Banking Corp led Australian financials higher, climbing 2.7% after January jobs data showed unemployment holding at 4.1%. Investors now await key inflation figures and the Reserve Bank's policy decision.

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Hinge Health Buyback Signals Undervaluation Amid Mixed Stock Performance
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Hinge Health Buyback Signals Undervaluation Amid Mixed Stock Performance

Hinge Health's significant share buyback underscores management confidence despite a valuation gap and mixed short-term stock performance. Pool Inc and Spin Master also present valuation disparities amid shifting market sentiment.

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