Westpac Banking Corp (WBC)

18/09/2026

Westpac Banking Corp (WBC)

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Weekend report 24/10/2026

Weekend Q&A: We need a weekend after the last few days!

The ASX 200 finished a volatile week, especially at the stock and sector level, with an 8% drop in the materials sector dragging down the broader market by just 0.1% despite almost 60% of the main boards closing higher. However, when we see heavyweight miners South32 (-11%), Sandfire (-10%), BHP Group (-8%), and RIO Tinto (-6%), it was always going to be tough for the index to advance.

Afternoon report 23/10/2026

The Match Out: Banks and retailers keep ASX afloat as miners slide

The ASX spent most of the session trading lower off the back of a weaker session playing out in the US, particularly Tech overnight. Banks and consumer-facing stocks provided a lift, but the modest gain masked a sharp divide across the market.