Suncor Energy Inc

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.36% on Tuesday, dragged lower by banks and tech stocks ahead of the federal budget. Miners rallied as copper hit a record high, with BHP gaining 2.5%.

Cenovus Energy shares climbed 4.6% to C$32.18, hitting a 52-week high as crude prices neared $100 a barrel. The company projects 2026 upstream output could reach 985,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

Cenovus Energy shares surged to a 52-week high as Brent crude oil prices topped $100 per barrel, driven by renewed Middle East conflicts. The company's significant debt and planned operational turnarounds underscore its exposure to volatile energy markets.

Suncorp Group reported a steep decline in half-year profit to A$263 million, impacted by A$1.3 billion in natural hazard claims. The insurer reduced its interim dividend and continues its share buyback program.

Suncorp shares dropped 4.24% as investor concerns over ChatGPT-powered insurance applications sparked a sector-wide decline. The sell-off comes ahead of the company's half-year results on February 18.