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Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

Singtel share price dips to S$4.44 after Friday slide — what to watch before SGX reopens

Singtel share price dips to S$4.44 after Friday slide — what to watch before SGX reopens

SINGAPORE, Jan 25, 2026, 14:51 SGT — Market closed Shares of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd fell on Friday, closing at S$4.44, down 0.45%. The stock fluctuated between S$4.42 and S$4.49 during the session, with 17.78 million shares traded. (Investing.com) That underperformance is notable since Singapore stocks ended the week on a high, with the benchmark Straits Times Index hitting a new intraday peak before closing at a record. With markets closed for the weekend, Singtel heads into Monday without any fresh company news to shift the narrative. Singtel holds strong weight in local portfolios and is known for steady dividends. On
25 January 2026
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UOB share price hits record close after Macquarie upgrade — what investors watch next week

UOB share price hits record close after Macquarie upgrade — what investors watch next week

Singapore, Jan 25, 2026, 14:51 SGT — Market closed United Overseas Bank Ltd (UOB) shares ended Friday at a record S$39.50, gaining 5%. Investors will be watching closely on Monday to see if the rally sticks or loses steam. (MarketWatch) The surge sent Singapore’s Straits Times Index to a new all-time high, with OCBC Bank also hitting a record close. Morningstar equity analyst Kathy Chan noted that banks, “especially UOB,” were making gains after lagging behind DBS, as markets pushed back expectations for U.S. rate cuts. SGX strategist Geoff Howie highlighted a jump in turnover last January across the three
25 January 2026
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South32 share price near a 52-week high: what to watch as Australia Day shuts ASX

South32 share price near a 52-week high: what to watch as Australia Day shuts ASX

Sydney, Jan 25, 2026, 17:42 AEDT — Market closed. South32 Ltd shares closed Friday at A$4.39, slipping 0.2% after hitting a 52-week high of A$4.46 earlier in the session. The stock also dipped to a low of A$4.355. (Investing.com) The miner faces a tight window to extend last week’s gains before its next big event. South32 announced Feb. 12 for its half-year results and interim dividend decision. The ex-dividend date on the ASX and LSE will be March 5, with the payout expected around April 2. (investegate.co.uk) Local trading halts first. The Australian Securities Exchange shuts Monday for the Australia
25 January 2026
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DBS stock price ends week near a 52-week high as Fed decision and Feb 9 earnings loom

DBS stock price ends week near a 52-week high as Fed decision and Feb 9 earnings loom

SINGAPORE, Jan 25, 2026, 14:48 SGT — Market closed DBS Group Holdings Ltd shares ended Friday at S$58.65, gaining 0.98% after moving between S$57.90 and S$58.83 earlier in the day. The stock is still about 1% below its 52-week high of S$59.25. (Yahoo Finance) This change matters because rate forecasts could shift once more this week, affecting bank valuations directly. DBS will report its quarterly results in two weeks, where it must outline its perspective on what “normal” earnings mean as borrowing costs ease. Asian risk appetite improved Friday after the Bank of Japan kept rates unchanged but revised its
25 January 2026
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Macquarie share price: MQG heads into Australia Day pause with CPI and rate bets in focus

Macquarie share price: MQG heads into Australia Day pause with CPI and rate bets in focus

SYDNEY, Jan 25, 2026, 17:28 AEDT — Market closed Shares of Macquarie Group Ltd slid slightly ahead of the Australia Day holiday, with local markets closed until Tuesday and a crucial inflation report due midweek. Timing is crucial. A holiday-shortened week tends to amplify market swings, and investors will focus on Wednesday’s inflation report to see if it tightens bets on a rate hike in early February. Macquarie finds itself caught in the middle of this debate as it operates both as a lender and a markets-facing entity. Changes in rate bets drive bank stock movements, along with shifts in
25 January 2026
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NAB share price slips into Australia Day break as inflation data nears

NAB share price slips into Australia Day break as inflation data nears

Sydney, Jan 25, 2026, 17:33 AEDT — Markets have now closed for the day. National Australia Bank Ltd shares ended the week a touch lower, with investors holding back ahead of Australia’s inflation report for hints on interest rate directions and bank valuations. NAB closed at A$42.35, down 0.08 Australian dollars from the previous session, having traded between A$42.03 and A$42.50 during the day. (Investing.com) This stands out as the local market faces a shorter week. The ASX cash market won’t open Monday due to the Australia Day public holiday, pushing the next session to Tuesday—often a day marked by
25 January 2026
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Telstra share price holds at A$4.72: what ASX investors are watching before results and the next dividend

Telstra share price holds at A$4.72: what ASX investors are watching before results and the next dividend

Sydney, Jan 25, 2026, 17:34 AEDT — Market closed Telstra Group Limited shares finished Friday at A$4.72, holding firm as the week wrapped up. Investors appeared cautious, with little new company news to drive activity heading into the weekend. (Yahoo Finance) The stock moved within a tight range on Friday, fluctuating between A$4.71 and A$4.76. This steady trading highlights the market’s cautious stance as investors await upcoming key events. (StockAnalysis) The S&P/ASX 200 index nudged higher by 0.13% on Friday, closing at 8,860.10. Telstra appeared to act more as a defensive play than a momentum stock amid month-end positioning. (Investing.com)
25 January 2026
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Lynas share price: what to watch after a late-Friday filing before ASX trade resumes

Lynas share price: what to watch after a late-Friday filing before ASX trade resumes

Sydney, Jan 25, 2026, 17:23 AEDT — Market closed Lynas Rare Earths Ltd shares (ASX:LYC) closed Friday at A$16.86, marking a 0.66% gain following a choppy session that saw prices fluctuate between A$17.79 and A$16.77. (Market Index) Timing is key. Australia’s primary exchange shuts Monday for Australia Day, extending the pause until the next session. Investors will have extra time to digest filings and sector updates ahead of trading. (Australian Securities Exchange) Late Friday, an exchange notice revealed a “change in substantial holding” for Lynas filed after the market closed. In Australia, a “substantial holder” typically means an investor owning
25 January 2026
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ANZ share price heads into Australia Day shutdown as CPI and NZ court case come into focus

ANZ share price heads into Australia Day shutdown as CPI and NZ court case come into focus

Sydney, January 25, 2026, 17:23 (AEDT) — Market closed ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:ANZ) shares ended Friday at A$36.21, slipping 19 cents. During the session, the stock fluctuated between A$35.85 and A$36.33. (Investing.com) This print is significant as Australian markets shut down for Australia Day, with the ASX cash market closed Monday and reopening Tuesday. That leaves investors with limited chances to adjust positions before crucial economic data. Liquidity often thins out during a long weekend as well. (Australian Securities Exchange) A New Zealand class action over loan disclosure rules under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act is playing
25 January 2026
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CBA share price heads into a shortened ASX week — here are the two dates traders care about

CBA share price heads into a shortened ASX week — here are the two dates traders care about

Sydney, January 25, 2026, 17:11 AEDT — Market closed Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia ended Friday at A$149.48, slipping 0.75% on the day and roughly 3.1% over the last week. Investors are sizing up upcoming macroeconomic data and earnings reports. (MarketScreener) The local market faces a hurdle. The ASX cash market shuts down Monday for Australia Day, squeezing trades into fewer days and crunching the window ahead of crucial data due later this week. (Australian Securities Exchange) Why it matters now: bank stocks are back to trading on interest rate moves. Changes in the Reserve Bank of Australia’s outlook
25 January 2026
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BHP stock price jumps toward a fresh high, but the next week hinges on Chile and China

BHP stock price jumps toward a fresh high, but the next week hinges on Chile and China

NEW YORK, Jan 25, 2026, 01:08 EST — Market closed BHP Group’s U.S.-listed shares closed Friday up 3.9% at $67.52, hovering near their 52-week high. With markets closed Sunday, a packed news slate awaits Monday’s open. (Investing.com) Traders are focused less on any one metal and more on BHP’s ability to keep shipments flowing amid tightening logistics in Chile. The bigger question: can the company hold onto pricing power as a standoff with China redirects some iron ore to alternative routes? This matters because BHP’s earnings hinge on volume and realized prices, not fancy presentations. Any disruption to shipments, bigger
25 January 2026
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Fortescue share price: costs bite, Jefferies trims target — what to watch before ASX reopens

Fortescue share price: costs bite, Jefferies trims target — what to watch before ASX reopens

Sydney, Jan 25, 2026, 17:07 AEDT — Market closed Fortescue Ltd (FMG.AX) ended Friday at A$21.51, edging up 0.14%. The slight rise followed a steep 5.12% fall the day before, which sparked fresh scrutiny of its cost structure. (Investing.com) Jefferies trimmed its price target for the miner slightly, from A$18.5 down to A$18.4, while keeping an “underperform” rating. The firm pointed out that unit costs reached $19.1 a wet tonne, about 6% above consensus, even though the strip ratio—the waste rock moved per tonne of ore—was lower. Jefferies also flagged that any savings from hauling less waste might take time
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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