PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN STOCKS NEWS: Woodside Energy (WDS AT) Q4 output fell 4% Q/Q to 48.9mln BOE, while FY 2025 production rose to a record 198.8mln BOE (vs guidance of 192mln-197mln BOE)

Woodside Energy's Q4 output decrease raises questions about immediate production capabilities, yet the FY 2025 forecast exceeding guidance suggests longer-term growth potential.

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Ampol (ALD AT) - Co. quarterly refinery output rose to 1.56bln litres (prev. 1.25bln litres Q/Q), while Co. sees FY25 replacement-cost EBIT of around AUD 945mln (prev. 715.2mln Y/Y). (Newswires)

BlueScope Steel (BSL AT) - Co. suitor Steel Dynamics (STLD) fired back over frustration at a lack of takeover traction. (The Australian)

St Barbara (SBM AT) - Co. sold 10,169 ounces of gold at AUD 6,404/oz during the prior quarter, while it announced Simberi mining lease extension was approved. (Newswires)

Woodside Energy (WDS AT) - Co. Q4 output fell 4% Q/Q to 48.9mln BOE, while FY 2025 production rose to a record 198.8mln BOE (vs. guidance of 192mln-197mln BOE). (Motley Fool)

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This duality indicates that while recent performance might be a concern, the management's confidence in future production could bolster investor sentiment.

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