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National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Delivers Record Earnings as Business Lending Surges

Key HighlightsNAB reported Q1 FY2026 unaudited cash profit of $2.02 billion, up 16% year-on-year, driven by impressive growth in business and home lending.The stock reached an all-time high of $49.45 AUD in February 2026, with shares climbing 5.8% in a single session following the …

Aditi Sarkar | 10 March 2026

Why Commonwealth Bank (CBA) Stock Is Surging in 2026: Key Catalysts Every Investor Should Know

Key HighlightsCBA reported H1 FY2026 statutory net profit of $5.41 billion, up 5% year-on-year, driven by strong lending and deposit growth across core business segments.The interim dividend increased 4% to $2.35 per share, fully franked, maintaining CBA's position as one of Australia's most reliable …

Aditi Sarkar | 10 March 2026

ANZ Group Holdings Stock Analysis 2026: Suncorp Integration, Regulatory Challenges, and the Path Forward

Key HighlightsANZ shares have traded near a 52-week high of $41.00, with the stock delivering approximately 29% appreciation over the past year.The Suncorp Bank acquisition, completed in July 2024, has added over 1.2 million customers and $55 billion in deposits, with synergies tracking ahead …

Aditi Sarkar | 10 March 2026

Westpac Stock Analysis 2026: Can Australia's Oldest Bank Sustain Its Remarkable Rally?

Key HighlightsWestpac shares have traded near a 52-week high of $41.00, with the stock rallying approximately 27% in 2025 and continuing its upward trajectory into 2026.Q1 FY2026 underlying net profit rose 6%, driven by solid growth across customer deposits and loans in a competitive …

Aditi Sarkar | 10 March 2026

Liberty Financial Group (ASX:LFG): Exploring Growth in Australia’s Non-Bank Lending Market

The company focuses on providing loans to borrowers who may not qualify for traditional bank lending products.

Aditi Sarkar | 10 March 2026

Why JEGA ETF Is Gaining Investor Attention: JPMorgan’s High-Income Strategy and the March 2026 Distribution Explained

Income-focused investors on theASXare closely watching the JPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income Complex ETF (ASX:JEGA) after the latest distribution announcement.

Sonal Goyal | 09 March 2026

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX:ANZ): Stock Under Pressure: Sector Analysis and Future Outlook

ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX:ANZ) is one of Australia's four major banking institutions and one of the largest banks in the Asia-Pacific region. Headquartered in Melbourne, ANZ provides a range of banking and financial products and services to retail, small business, commercial, and institutional …

Sonal Goyal | 09 March 2026

Insurance Australia Group (ASX:IAG): Investment Analysis: Growth Strategy, Market Position and Risks

Insurance Australia Group Limited (ASX:IAG) is the largest general insurance company in Australia and New Zealand. IAG provides insurance products under leading brands including NRMA, CGU, SGIO, SGIC, Swann, and WFI in Australia, and NZI, State, and AMI in New Zealand. The company insures …

Sonal Goyal | 09 March 2026

Is Praemium Ltd (ASX: PPS) the Hidden Fintech Growth Story in Australia’s Wealth Platform Market?

Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) is one of the most interesting companies in this space. It operates a leading investment administration platform used by financial advisers, portfolio managers, and stockbrokers across Australia and increasingly in international markets. With more than $70.5 billion in combined custodial and …

Team Kalkine | 09 March 2026