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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.

Paytm share price whipsaws after Investec starts coverage with ‘Buy’ and ₹1,550 target

Paytm share price whipsaws after Investec starts coverage with ‘Buy’ and ₹1,550 target

Mumbai, January 23, 2026, 12:36 IST Paytm shares reversed course on Friday, dropping nearly 4% by 11:50 a.m. after an initial jump of 3.48%, sparked by Investec kicking off coverage with a “Buy” rating and a 1,550 rupee target price. Investec described Paytm as a “payments toll-road operator with strong opex leverage,” projecting a 23% net revenue CAGR from FY26 to FY28E and an EBITDA margin rising to 24% by FY28E, up from 8% in H1FY26. Indian indices were lower too, with the Nifty down 0.33% and the Sensex slipping 0.39% near midday. (NDTV Profit) The stock’s reaction to brokerage
23 January 2026
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Singtel share price slips as Singapore market hits a record — what investors are watching next

Singtel share price slips as Singapore market hits a record — what investors are watching next

SINGAPORE, Jan 23, 2026, 15:03 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel) slipped 0.7% to S$4.43 Friday afternoon, extending a losing streak to three sessions. The stock had dropped 0.7% Thursday and 1.8% Wednesday. Volume hit roughly 9.7 million shares as the price moved between S$4.42 and S$4.48. (Investing.com) The weakness was notable against the backdrop of the Straits Times Index hitting a record high, fueled by a strong surge in banking stocks. UOB jumped up to 4.8%, while OCBC climbed as much as 3.4%, pushing the benchmark roughly 1.4% higher at its peak. (The Business Times)
23 January 2026
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DBS share price ticks up as Singapore bank rally rolls on; what to watch next

DBS share price ticks up as Singapore bank rally rolls on; what to watch next

SINGAPORE, Jan 23, 2026, 15:01 SGT — Regular session DBS Group Holdings Ltd shares edged up 1.15% on Friday, closing at S$58.75 on a delayed quote. The stock fluctuated between S$57.90 and S$58.83 throughout the session, fueled by renewed interest in Singapore bank stocks. (Investing.com) These changes matter because major banks dominate Singapore’s benchmark, often steering the whole market. Investors are watching interest rate trends closely, given their direct effect on bank profits through the net interest margin — the gap between what banks earn on loans and pay on deposits. A sharp move into the sector has traders rethinking
23 January 2026
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OCBC share price jumps near record in Singapore bank rally — what to watch next

OCBC share price jumps near record in Singapore bank rally — what to watch next

Singapore, Jan 23, 2026, 15:15 SGT — Regular session Shares of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd rose about 3% to S$21.21 by 2:58 p.m. local time. This gain extends a January rally that’s pushed Singapore’s banks to fresh highs. (SG Investors) The rally came after United Overseas Bank hit a record high, lifting the Straits Times Index to new territory. Analysts have upped their price targets on the banks as investors bet on a delay in U.S. rate cuts. Morningstar’s Kathy Chan pointed out that “the banks, especially UOB, have been catching up,” while Macquarie’s Jayden Vantarakis recently raised OCBC’s target
23 January 2026
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CapitaLand Investment stock jumps again on SGX as rate bets lift property names into results season

CapitaLand Investment stock jumps again on SGX as rate bets lift property names into results season

Singapore, Jan 23, 2026, 15:07 SGT — Regular session Shares of CapitaLand Investment climbed 1.7% to S$3.05 in Singapore on Friday afternoon, building on gains from the previous day as investors returned to rate-sensitive property stocks. (classic.shareinvestor.com) This shift is important since Singapore’s REIT and property sectors often move in line with interest-rate forecasts: cheaper borrowing costs from lower rates can boost valuations, whereas higher rates usually weigh them down. The Business Times noted that some market watchers foresee a stronger performance for Singapore-listed REITs, boosted by lower interest rates following years of rising debt costs, as the fourth-quarter reporting
23 January 2026
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Macquarie stock slips into Australia Day break as rate bets tighten — what to watch next

Macquarie stock slips into Australia Day break as rate bets tighten — what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 23, 2026, 17:47 AEDT — After-hours Macquarie Group shares slipped 0.22% to close at A$210.41 on Friday, giving back some of Thursday’s 2.44% gain. The stock drifted quietly as the weekend approached. (StockAnalysis) The steady finish is notable as rate expectations shift once more. Australia’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.1% in December, with employment increasing by roughly 65,000, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said Thursday. (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Shocks like this usually ripple quickly through bank shares and funding markets. Abhijit Surya, senior APAC economist at Capital Economics, flagged a “growing imperative” for the Reserve Bank of
23 January 2026
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Woodside Energy share price slips ahead of Australia Day break as oil swings; ASX:WDS Q4 report looms

Woodside Energy share price slips ahead of Australia Day break as oil swings; ASX:WDS Q4 report looms

SYDNEY, Jan 23, 2026, 17:55 (AEDT) — Trading has wrapped up for the day. Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX) shares fell 0.5% to close at A$24.08 on Friday, after trading in a range from A$23.88 to A$24.25. The S&P/ASX 200 edged higher by 0.13%. (Investing.com) As the long weekend approaches, crude oil is back in the driver’s seat. In Sydney, Woodside continues to be a top choice for local investors, whether they’re buying into oil or offloading their stakes. Cash trading will pause Monday in observance of Australia Day, per the ASX calendar, with normal sessions back on Tuesday. Woodside
23 January 2026
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UOB share price hits record high after Macquarie upgrade, buyback filing

UOB share price hits record high after Macquarie upgrade, buyback filing

Singapore, Jan 23, 2026, 14:49 SGT — Regular session. Shares of United Overseas Bank (UOB) climbed 4.3% to S$39.23 in mid-afternoon trading on Friday in Singapore, after hitting a fresh record peak at S$39.41 earlier in the session. (Google) The move pushed Singapore’s third-largest listed bank toward its best close ever, while the heavyweight Straits Times Index hovered near record territory. OCBC also reached fresh highs, according to the Business Times. (The Business Times) This rally is pulling double duty: betting on banks weathering earnings season and snapping back after some investors skipped UOB’s late-2025 dip. Macquarie’s Jayden Vantarakis bumped
23 January 2026
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ANZ share price slips after Suncorp job-cut row as RBA rate bets tighten

ANZ share price slips after Suncorp job-cut row as RBA rate bets tighten

Sydney, Jan 23, 2026, 17:30 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of ANZ Group Holdings Ltd finished Friday 0.5% lower, closing at A$36.21. The stock fluctuated between A$35.85 and A$36.33 during the session, with roughly 3.9 million shares traded. (Investing.com) The bank starts a holiday-shortened week facing two challenges: renewed political scrutiny over the Suncorp Bank integration and a volatile interest-rate debate that could swiftly shake bank stocks. This is significant since Australian banks usually follow changes in the rate outlook closely. Quicker adjustments to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy rate can affect lending margins and funding costs,
23 January 2026
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DroneShield stock slips 5% after broker-led rally; what to watch after the ASX holiday

DroneShield stock slips 5% after broker-led rally; what to watch after the ASX holiday

Sydney, Jan 23, 2026, 17:44 AEDT — Market closed DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) slipped 5.5% to close at A$4.47 on Friday, pulling back from Thursday’s 9.5% jump to A$4.73. The share price fluctuated between A$4.43 and A$4.69, with roughly 15.3 million shares traded. (Investing.com) The pullback came just a day after Bell Potter upgraded its view on the counter-drone developer, raising the target price to A$5 and highlighting a possible surge in defense spending. The broker flagged a potential A$2.5 billion sales pipeline and predicted significant contracts could arrive within three to six months, also mentioning ASX peers EOS Electro Optic
23 January 2026
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Evolution Mining share price jumps 5% as EVN rides gold rally and record cash flow — what to watch next

Evolution Mining share price jumps 5% as EVN rides gold rally and record cash flow — what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 23, 2026, 17:27 AEDT — The market has closed. Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares climbed 5.3% on Friday, closing at A$14.86. The gold and copper producer saw a late boost following a volatile week for the sector. (Intelligent Investor) Gold-linked stocks gained traction as bullion climbed to new highs, attracting buying in producers closely tied to spot prices. Regis Resources, Ramelius Resources, and Bellevue Gold stood out among the early movers, according to Market Index data. (Market Index) No Monday action as the ASX cash market stays closed for Australia Day. The trading floor will reopen Tuesday, setting
23 January 2026
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South32 share price stalls near 3-year high after manganese rebound — what S32 investors watch next

South32 share price stalls near 3-year high after manganese rebound — what S32 investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 23, 2026, 17:34 AEDT — Market closed South32 Ltd shares slipped a bit on Friday, easing back after a sharp rally that took them to a multi-year high the day before. The stock last changed hands at A$4.39. (StockAnalysis) The pause is significant since the miner’s December-quarter report offered one of the earliest clear looks at how quickly its Australian manganese operations have recovered from disruptions. It also intensified scrutiny on a string of immediate challenges — costs, cash returns, and the next steps at Mozal in Mozambique. The stock is hovering around prices not seen since 2023.
23 January 2026
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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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