ASX 200 Surges 130 Points, Driven by Strong Sector Performance

We from the market desk saw a strong bounce in the ASX 200 on 11 February 2026, as the benchmark index surged about 130–160 points in a powerful session. Markets were broadly higher, driven by strong earnings and heavy buying in key sectors like financials, materials, and resources. This pushed the ASX 200 back above the 9,000 point mark, something that hadn’t been seen in weeks. Investor confidence also appeared strong as the reporting season kicked off, led by standout results from the country’s biggest bank.