Stocks of interest at the close of trade on the ASX on Wednesday, February 20.

Wall Street stocks edged higher on Wednesday after Federal Reserve minutes further signaled the US central bank's dovish posture on monetary policy.

Samsung on Wednesday unveiled its first folding handset as part of an effort to rev up demand in the slumping smartphone sector.

Australian shares are expected to open in marginally positive territory as investors look to another day of earnings results.

Saudi Arabia's energy minister says he hopes the oil market would balance out by April.

Movements on overseas markets.

The royal commission into aged care has scheduled its first two public forums in Sydney and regional Victoria next month.

Glencore plans to limit its coal output after pressure from shareholders, with the company saying it has a key role in the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Stocks of interest at the close of trade on the ASX on Tuesday, February 19.

Australian shares have finished in negative territory, with consumer stocks such as Woolworths pulling the market lower.