Aristocrat Leisure Shares Slide on Interactive Growth Concerns
Earnings James Calloway

Aristocrat Leisure Shares Slide on Interactive Growth Concerns

Aristocrat Leisure shares declined sharply following its annual meeting, where management noted interactive content revenue is lagging behind targets. The stock closed near a 52-week low.

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NAB Shares Hold Gains After Strong Q1; Brokers Raise Targets Amid Valuation Concerns
Earnings James Calloway

NAB Shares Hold Gains After Strong Q1; Brokers Raise Targets Amid Valuation Concerns

National Australia Bank shares held near recent highs after reporting a 15% rise in first-quarter cash earnings. While several brokers increased their price targets, Morningstar warned the stock is 'materially overvalued.'

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Westpac Reaches Annual Peak as Bank Rally Sets Stage for Inflation Test
Markets Daniel Marsh

Westpac Reaches Annual Peak as Bank Rally Sets Stage for Inflation Test

Westpac Banking Corp closed at a 52-week high of A$42.54, rising 1.6% as Australian banks outperformed the broader market. The bank reported an unaudited Q1 net profit of A$1.9 billion.

CBA Shares Climb as Rate Outlook Firms, Dividend Nears
Markets Daniel Marsh

CBA Shares Climb as Rate Outlook Firms, Dividend Nears

Commonwealth Bank of Australia advanced 0.8% to close at A$179.67 on Friday, buoyed by sector strength and a firming outlook for interest rates. Investors await the bank's interim dividend payment on March 30.

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Markets Open with Cautious Optimism as Global Data Awaited
Markets Daniel Marsh

Markets Open with Cautious Optimism as Global Data Awaited

Financial markets commenced trading on Thursday, February 20, 2026, with investors monitoring initial moves across major indices. This live coverage provides real-time updates on developing trends.

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Nvidia Shares Dip as Market Awaits Earnings, Meta Deal Provides Support
Earnings James Calloway

Nvidia Shares Dip as Market Awaits Earnings, Meta Deal Provides Support

Nvidia shares declined 0.7% to $186.69 in Thursday trading, giving back some of Wednesday's gains. The pullback comes ahead of next week's quarterly earnings report and amid broader semiconductor sector weakness.

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AMD's $75M CEO Award and Insider Sales Draw Investor Scrutiny
Technology Sarah Chen

AMD's $75M CEO Award and Insider Sales Draw Investor Scrutiny

AMD shares gained as filings showed CFO Jean Hu sold shares under a preset plan and the board approved a $75M performance award for CEO Lisa Su, vesting only if the stock hits $600 by 2031.

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Salesforce Shares Dip on Growth Concerns, AI Acquisition Ahead of Earnings
Earnings James Calloway

Salesforce Shares Dip on Growth Concerns, AI Acquisition Ahead of Earnings

Salesforce shares declined over 1% after UBS reduced its price target, highlighting a lack of clear growth acceleration. The company also announced an acquisition to bolster its AI platform with more voice and video data.

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Oracle Gains Amid AI Infrastructure Funding Plan and Market Caution
Technology Sarah Chen

Oracle Gains Amid AI Infrastructure Funding Plan and Market Caution

Oracle stock advanced slightly on Thursday as the company outlined a massive capital raise for cloud expansion, even as broader markets dipped and bondholders pursued legal action over AI-related losses.

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DAX Retreats on Airbus Target Cut, Barclays Downgrades BASF
Markets Daniel Marsh

DAX Retreats on Airbus Target Cut, Barclays Downgrades BASF

Germany's benchmark DAX index declined 0.9% on Thursday, pressured by significant losses in Airbus and BASF. Vonovia provided some support following an analyst upgrade.

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STI Surges Past 5,000 on Bank Strength, Global Cues Weigh
Markets Daniel Marsh

STI Surges Past 5,000 on Bank Strength, Global Cues Weigh

Singapore's benchmark index climbed 1.3% to reclaim the 5,000 level, driven by financials and shipbuilding stocks. Trading was uneven post-holiday amid mixed global signals.

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Kitwave Shares Dip on Profit Warning Ahead of Takeover Vote
Earnings James Calloway

Kitwave Shares Dip on Profit Warning Ahead of Takeover Vote

Kitwave Group PLC shares declined after the wholesaler reported quarterly profits fell materially behind expectations and cautioned about persistent margin pressures. The stock now trades just below a pending 295 pence-per-share takeover offer.