Global Markets | Australian shares ease after record run; banks anchor weekly advance
- Posted on February 20, 2026
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Global Markets | Australian shares ease after record run; banks anchor weekly advance
Australian shares saw weekly gains despite a Friday dip. Strong corporate earnings, especially from banks, supported the market. Investors are now watching results from Woodside Energy, Woolworths, Coles, and Qantas. Miners experienced a slight fall, while banks showed resilience. Guzman y Gomez shares dropped significantly on the day.