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Telstra's Dividend Surprise Lifts Shares to Nine-Year Highs as ASX Telcos Hit Record

Telstra surprised the market with a bigger-than-expected interim dividend and an expanded buyback, lifting the whole ASX telco sector to record levels. Is this a genuine re-rate, or has the reliability already been priced in? Read our breakdown of the key numbers, valuation risk, and what matters next.

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Dividend Shares

Energy

Oil Prices Surge on Iran-US Standoff: What It Means for ASX Energy Stocks

Oil jumped on 19 February 2026 as Iran–US tensions rose near the Strait of Hormuz. Brent moved above US$70 and risk premiums returned fast. If prices hold, ASX energy names like Woodside and Santos can see stronger earnings, but any diplomatic shift could reverse the move.

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Materials

Silver's Industrial Surge: Why Supply Deficits Could Lift ASX Silver Stocks in 2026

Silver’s move is being powered by rising industrial demand from solar, EVs, and AI infrastructure, not just safe-haven flows. With supply stuck and deficits persisting, the setup supports higher prices, but ASX silver stocks still carry volatility, permitting, and jurisdiction risk.

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Materials

Copper's AI Boom Lifts BHP (ASX:BHP) to Record Highs- What Investors Need to Know

BHP hit record highs after a 22% profit jump, a much bigger dividend, and copper becoming its top earnings driver as AI-driven demand accelerates. Watch iron ore weakness, Jansen potash cost blowouts, and whether the rally has already priced in the good news.

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BHP

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