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Australia’s "Big Four" banks are now unanimous in forecasting a 0.25% interest rate hike on Feb. 3, following a surge in headline inflation to 3.8%.

The Australian dollar has surged past the 70 US cents threshold for the first time since February 2023.

Rokt, the Australian e-commerce technology giant valued at $7.2 billion, has paused its plans for an initial public offering previously anticipated for 2026.

Mining behemoth BHP (ASX:BHP) has reclaimed its crown as the most valuable company on the ASX, overtaking the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) for the first time since October 2024.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has reported that the consumer price index rose 3.8% in the 12 months to December 2025.

Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) has reported a landmark year, delivering record full-year production of 198.8 MMboe, surpassing its 2025 guidance.

Finance provider Humm Group (ASX:HUM) has been referred to the Takeovers Panel following allegations of misconduct regarding a takeover bid from Credit Corp (ASX:CCP).

C&F Financial (NASDAQ:CFFI) reported fourth-quarter net income of $6.7 million, capping a resilient fiscal year for the Toano, Virginia-based bank.

Camden National (NASDAQ:CAC) reported a record fourth-quarter net income of $22.6 million on Tuesday, capping a transformative year for the Northern New England community bank.

Sysco (NYSE:SYY) demonstrated the resilience of its "Recipe for Growth" strategy on Tuesday, posting fiscal second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.99 per share.