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BHP soars to new highs after a strong result

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Afternoon report 17/02/2026

The Match Out: BHP underpins ASX strength as reporting heats up

The ASX pushed higher in subdued trade, with BHP stealing the spotlight after a better-than-expected first-half result. Materials led the gains though it was all thanks the Big Australian’s performance, with weakness across the broader sector as commodities softened. Elsewhere, tech remained volatile, retailers were mixed and several reporting names were sharply repriced as the market continued its familiar reporting-season volatility.

Morning report 17/02/2026

What Matters Today: Are ASX Utilities stocks winners in the age of AI?

Monday saw the ASX200 experience a choppy day, which came as no surprise, with Chinese markets closed for the Lunar New Year and the US closed overnight for Presidents Day - it’s the year of the horse in China, which has a bullish feel to it, being associated with energy, independence and drive.