ANZ Grows Profit, but Matos Warns of Tougher Times Ahead

Why investors aren’t celebrating ANZ’s great numbers

The big bank’s latest numbers would make most in the sector almost giddy with excitement. But two clocks are ticking for chief executive Nuno Matos.

ANZ Bank’s profit tops estimates on CEO turnaround strategy

ANZ Group Holdings’ first-half profit surpassed analysts’ estimates on signs of improvement with the bank’s overhaul by chief executive officer Nuno Matos as investors push for more progre...

ASX Rebounds as ANZ Profits Climb Amid Warnings

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) experienced a robust rebound today, effectively snapping its worst losing streak since 2018. This market lift was primarily fuelled by strong performances from mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto. In significant corporate announcements, ANZ Bank declared a 6 per cent increase in its interim profit compared to the previous year, a figure that surpassed market expectations. ANZ, one of Australia’s largest finan…

Why is everyone talking about ANZ, Evolution Mining and Coles shares on Friday?

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN), ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: ANZ) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) shares are attracting heightened investor interest on Friday. Two of the large-cap ASX stocks are outperforming the 0.9% gains posted by the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) as we head into the Friday lunch hour, while one is lagging that performance. Here's why these companies are making headlines today. Coles shares gain on revenue growth Coles share…

Five things to watch as ASX banks enter earnings season

Australian bank stocks have had a turbulent 2026 in trading so far. After a strong run in 2025, several of the Big Four hit 52-week highs earlier this year — NAB peaked near A$49.45, and CBA touched A$192. Listen to the HotCopper podcast for in-depth discussions and insights on all the biggest headlines from throughout the week. On Spotify, Apple, and more. But since peaking in early March, the sector has pulled back — driven by consecutive RBA …