Today: 7 February 2026
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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.

OCBC share price hits record close in Singapore bank rally — what to watch next for O39

OCBC share price hits record close in Singapore bank rally — what to watch next for O39

OCBC closed at a record S$21.29 Friday, up 3.4%, after analysts raised target prices and ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Jan 27-28 meeting. UOB gained 5% to S$39.50, DBS rose nearly 1% to S$58.65, lifting the STI to 4,891.45. OCBC announced a new securities financing unit for institutional clients. The bank reports full-year results Feb 25.
24 January 2026
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Singtel share price dips into weekend as Singapore stocks hit record — what matters before Monday

Singtel share price dips into weekend as Singapore stocks hit record — what matters before Monday

Singtel shares fell 0.45% to S$4.44 on Friday, bucking gains in Singapore’s Straits Times Index, which closed up 1.3% at a record 4,891.45. Trading volume for Singtel reached 17.78 million shares. Investors are eyeing the MAS policy decision set for Jan 29, with Singtel’s next earnings due Feb 18.
24 January 2026
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South32 share price set for Tuesday test after UBS upgrade and fresh quarterly update

South32 share price set for Tuesday test after UBS upgrade and fresh quarterly update

South32 shares fell 0.23% to A$4.39 Friday after a 5.26% surge the previous day, closing near a 52-week high. UBS upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its price target, citing improved operations. The ASX will close Monday for Australia Day, delaying South32’s next local session until Tuesday. Half-year results are due Feb. 12, with an interim dividend decision expected the same day.
24 January 2026
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NAB share price: fixed mortgage-rate hike keeps CPI and RBA in focus as ASX shuts for long weekend

NAB share price: fixed mortgage-rate hike keeps CPI and RBA in focus as ASX shuts for long weekend

NAB shares closed down 0.2% at A$42.35 Friday after the bank raised fixed mortgage rates by up to 0.40 percentage points. The ASX will remain shut until Tuesday for the Australia Day holiday. Strong jobs data and shifting rate expectations have heightened focus on the upcoming inflation report and the RBA’s February 3 policy decision.
24 January 2026
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ANZ share price dips after Suncorp job cuts row as rate bets build into CPI week

ANZ share price dips after Suncorp job cuts row as rate bets build into CPI week

ANZ shares fell 0.5% to A$36.21 Friday as union opposition to Suncorp Bank job cuts heightened political scrutiny of the merger. The Finance Sector Union said 66 staff face layoffs, mostly in Brisbane. Traders shifted focus to upcoming inflation data and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s February rate decision. The Australian dollar hit a 15-month high after strong jobs data.
24 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths share price: ASX:LYC ends the week higher as price-floor talk returns — what to watch next

Lynas Rare Earths share price: ASX:LYC ends the week higher as price-floor talk returns — what to watch next

Lynas Rare Earths closed Friday up 0.7% at A$16.86, capping a 9% weekly gain after reporting a 43% jump in quarterly sales revenue on higher prices, despite output falling to 2,382 tons due to power outages at its Kalgoorlie plant. CEO Amanda Lacaze said policy support is helping, as governments discuss price floors for rare earths. The ASX reopens Tuesday after the Australia Day holiday.
24 January 2026
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Macquarie stock price slips into holiday week as filings flag stake shifts — here’s what matters next

Macquarie stock price slips into holiday week as filings flag stake shifts — here’s what matters next

Macquarie Group shares slipped 0.2% to A$210.41 at Friday’s close. Company filings showed Macquarie entities became a substantial holder in Beetaloo Energy, crossing the 5% mark, but fell below 5% in Pantoro Gold. Investors await Australia’s CPI data and the U.S. Fed’s decision on Jan. 28. The next ASX session follows a public holiday, narrowing reaction time to any market shocks.
24 January 2026
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Fortescue stock steadies after cost spike jolts FMG — what to watch after the long weekend

Fortescue stock steadies after cost spike jolts FMG — what to watch after the long weekend

Fortescue shares closed Friday at A$21.51, up 0.14%, after plunging 5.1% Thursday on rising unit costs and doubts over the Iron Bridge ramp-up. December-quarter shipments hit a record 50.5 million tonnes, but hematite C1 costs rose to US$19.10 per tonne. The ASX will stay closed Monday for Australia Day, reopening Tuesday.
24 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
LONDON, February 7, 2026, 08:48 GMT — Market closed Lloyds Banking Group shares finished Friday higher after the lender flagged another round of share buybacks, helping to steady the stock at the end of a volatile two-day swing driven by shifting expectations for UK interest rates. With London markets closed for the weekend, the focus moves to Monday’s open and whether rate-cut pricing keeps easing pressure on bank earnings. Lloyds is a UK-focused lender, and investors tend to treat it as a clean play on domestic growth, mortgages and the direction of Bank Rate. That makes the stock quick to
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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