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NASDAQ:PIPR News 9 January 2026

IRS sets Jan. 26 opening for 2026 tax season as refunds and new rules collide

IRS sets Jan. 26 opening for 2026 tax season as refunds and new rules collide

WASHINGTON, Jan 9, 2026, 11:43 EST The Internal Revenue Service said it will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, opening the 2026 filing season, with an April 15 deadline to avoid penalties and interest. The agency expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year. (WTOP News) For many households, the calendar is really about refunds. Last year’s average refund was almost $3,200, based on IRS data, and Piper Sandler said the typical check could rise by about $1,000 this season. The IRS says people who file electronically, known as e-filing, often receive
9 January 2026
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Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

7 February 2026
Northern Star Resources fell 1.7% to A$26.77 Friday, extending losses as gold miners and the broader market declined. MGX Resources completed its A$50 million purchase of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Gold Project from Northern Star. The All Ordinaries Gold index dropped 3.24%. CME Group raised COMEX gold futures margin requirements to 9% amid volatility.
PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

7 February 2026
PLS Group shares closed at A$4.12 Friday, down 1.2% after a 3.7% drop Thursday. Morgan Stanley and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group disclosed increased voting power in the lithium miner, both citing changes dated Feb. 2. The moves came as lithium prices fell and Australian equities posted their sharpest drop in months. PLS reports interim results Feb. 19.
Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

7 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed at A$158.91, down 0.23% Friday, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.03% and nearly A$70 billion was wiped from the market. The bank reports half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11, with shares going ex-dividend Feb. 18. CBA flagged a A$68 million provision linked to ASIC’s Better Banking review. The RBA raised rates to 3.85% on Feb. 3, with CBA passing on the increase from Feb. 13.
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