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Weekly | ASX Retreats but YAL, LYC, IAG, SUN, AAI Post 7%+ Gains
The Australian sharemarket fell to its lowest weekly close since December, as the escalating US-Israel war with Iran sent oil prices higher and fuelled expectations of an RBA rate hike on Tuesday. The $S&P/ASX 200(XJO.AU)$ lost 2.6% for the week – its lowest weekly finish since December, as it retreated a further 11.90 points, or 0.14%, to 8617.10 on Friday. However, the following five Australian stocks bucked the trend, rising by at least 7%: 1. $YANCOAL AUSTRALIA LTD(YAL.AU)$ +27.33% Yancoal led ASX gainers with massive coal sector momentum. Global thermal coal prices surged ~25% YTD 2026, with Newcastle benchmark at ~US$135/tonne, accelerating in early March due to Middle East supply disruption
Weekly | Can WDS, WTC, STO, XRO & REA Extend the Rally After Surge 5%+?
Australia’s stock market ended Friday lower, with the $S&P/ASX 200(XJO.AU)$ dropping roughly 1.0 % to close near 8,851 points. The decline continues a streak of recent weakness as investor sentiment turned cautious due to rising global risks and economic concerns. The surge appears driven by broader ASX trends: a rebound in beaten-down stocks, particularly in energy (due to soaring oil prices from Middle East geopolitical tensions) and tech (following a Wall Street/Nasdaq rally and bargain hunting after recent pullbacks). Energy stocks like WDS and STO benefited from oil spiking to multi-year highs amid supply disruption fears. Tech names like WTC, XRO, and REA saw gains from sector rotation into undervalued growth stocks after February weak
Weekly | After 15%+ Moves, Do XYZ, PLS, LYC, MIN & WOW Have More Room to Run?
The Australian sharemarket has recorded its biggest monthly rise in 10 months, capping a volatile reporting season that ended with Coles’ shares falling sharply after the supermarket giant reported a weaker-than-expected first-half result. As of the close on Friday, $S&P/ASX 200(XJO.AU)$ closed at 9,198.60, up 0.97% in the past 5 days. These shares surge align with ASX 200 hitting record closes around this period, driven by earnings season tailwinds in resources (lithium/rare earths rebound) and select defensives (retail). 1. $Block Inc(XYZ.AU)$ +27.23% Block surged primarily on its Q4 FY2025 and full-year results release (announced ~Feb 26-27, 2026), combined with a major restructuring pivot to A
Weekly | Can JHX, LYC, CBA, ORG & ANZ Sustain Their 10%+ Weekly Rally?
As of the close on Friday, $S&P/ASX 200(XJO.AU)$ closed at 8,917.60, up 1.21% in the past 5 days. But It was a disappointing end to what had otherwise been a stellar week for the S&P/ASX 200 Index and many ASX shares this Friday. After bumper sessions on both Monday and Wednesday, investors seemed to get a case of cold feet. The five Australian stocks experienced significant gains in the five trading days, primarily driven by strong earnings reports and guidance upgrades released during this period. These updates came amid a broader ASX rally, with financials and utilities sectors leading on resilient economic signals, cost management, and sector-specific positives. 1. $JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES-CDI
Weekly | Will AMC, CBA, BXB, RIO & QBE Sustain Gains Amid Market Volatility?
As of the close on Friday, $S&P/ASX 200(XJO.AU)$ closed at 8,708.80, down 1.27% in the past 5 days. The Australian sharemarket on Friday fell the most since US President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs in April, as sliding commodity prices, concerns about AI and a dive in bitcoin triggered broad equity derisking. The five Australian stocks showed strong gains in the five trading days leading up to February 6, 2026, mainly driven by a combination of company-specific positives (e.g., earnings/synergies) and sector/market rotation into defensives amid broader ASX choppiness (e.g., tech/commodity sell-offs offset by resilient sectors like financials, packaging, and logistics). 1. $AMCOR PLC-CDI(AM
Weekly | Are $CSC, $STO, $WDS, $S32 and $ASX Signaling a Resources Breakout?
As of the close on Friday, $S&P/ASX 200(XJO.AU)$ closed at 8,869.10 on Friday, up 0.27% in the past 5 days.1. $Capstone Copper Corp(CSC.AU)$ +10.70%Record-high copper prices exceeding US$6.30/lb due to geopolitical tensions and falling US dollar. Record FY2025 copper production of 224,764 tonnes, up 22% YoY from Mantoverde ramp-up.Strong sector momentum with ASX copper shares surging on supply tightness and renewable/AI demand, and positive market sentiment amid recurring supply disruptions and industrial demand growth.2. $SANTOS LIMITED(STO.AU)$ +8.51%Strong Q4 2025 cash flow surge of ~US$380m, up 30% QoQ from higher production and sales volumes. Recor
Weekly | Is $EVN breaking out on record gold cash flow?
As of the close on Friday, $S&P/ASX 200(XJO.AU)$ closed at 8,860.10 on Friday, down 0.27% in the past 5 days. 1. $EVOLUTION MINING LTD(EVN.AU)$ +13.26% The company reported record quarterly gold production of 191,000 ounces for the period ending December, driven by better performance at its Cowal and Mungari mines. This contributed to record group operating mine cash flow. Rising global gold prices (which were historically high) directly boosted the company's realized gold price to A$6,206 per ounce, significantly improving its financials and cash flow. EVN achieved a sector-leading all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of A$1,275 per ounce and reported a significant increase in cash flow. This strong cos
Weekly | Did Clearing a Legal Overhang Fuel $LNW's 16.7% Jump?
As of the close on Friday, $S&P/ASX 200(XJO.AU)$ closed at 8,903.90 on Friday, up 1.95% in the past 5 days.1. $Light & Wonder Inc(LNW.AU)$ +16.70%Light & Wonder's settlement of long-standing IP litigation removes a major uncertainty, with the market viewing the one-time payment as manageable. The deal reinforces the strength of its proprietary intellectual property and clears the way for the company to fully focus on its core growth and product innovation pipeline.The company secured an increased $1 billion revolving credit facility and received positive analyst ratings (e.g., from Citi and UBS), which boosted market confidence in its financial stability and growth momentum.2.
Weekly | Is $BSL takeover just the beginning after a 24% surge?
As of the close on Friday, $S&P/ASX 200(XJO.AU)$ closed at 8,717.80 on Friday, down 0.09% in the past 5 days.1. $BLUESCOPE STEEL LTD(BSL.AU)$ +24.28%Takeover bid received: On Jan 5, 2026, BlueScope got a non-binding all-cash offer of A$30/share from $SGH Ltd(SGH.AU)$ + $Steel Dynamics(STLD)$ , valuing the company at ~A$13.2bn.Premium, but rejected: The offer implied a 27% premium, but the board rejected it as significantly undervaluing BlueScope given strong standalone growth.Clear strategic logic: Proposal splits assets — SGH takes ANZ operations; Steel Dynamics acquires the North American business (incl. No