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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.

Jardine Matheson share price slips after 52-week high as buyback filing and Mandarin Oriental deal land

Jardine Matheson share price slips after 52-week high as buyback filing and Mandarin Oriental deal land

SINGAPORE, Jan 20, 2026, 15:35 SGT — Regular session Shares of Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd slipped on Tuesday following a brief rally to a new 52-week peak. The stock traded in a narrow band between US$74.60 and US$75.80 before closing down 0.37% at US$74.80 in Singapore, as investors digested a steady flow of corporate filings. (Investing.com) The pullback was slight, yet it highlights Jardine’s current capital moves — stock buybacks and wrapping up a clean-up deal in its hotel division. Such steps usually catch the eye when daily earnings updates are sparse. The broader sentiment turned sour as risk-off trading
20 January 2026
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IEX share price slides as India holds firm on market coupling ahead of APTEL hearing

IEX share price slides as India holds firm on market coupling ahead of APTEL hearing

NEW DELHI, Jan 20, 2026, 13:02 IST Shares of Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) fell on Monday following the power minister’s reaffirmation that the government’s position on market coupling remains unchanged, just before a key hearing at the Electricity Appellate Tribunal. The stock dropped 1.47% to 137.1 rupees on the BSE, fluctuating between 133.65 and 141.90 rupees. Its market capitalization stood near 123.2 billion rupees. The planned reform, set for January 2026, would have Grid-India consolidate bids in the day-ahead market — where power is traded for next-day delivery — and release a single cleared price instead of separate prices across
20 January 2026
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Hongkong Land share price pops on SGX after fresh buyback filing — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land share price pops on SGX after fresh buyback filing — what investors watch next

Singapore, January 20, 2026, 15:38 SGT — Regular session Shares of Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd climbed 2.6% to $8.40 in Singapore on Tuesday, after the company revealed another share buyback. The stock fluctuated between $8.21 and $8.43 during the session. (classic.shareinvestor.com) The buyback stands out now as one of the rare clear signals investors can factor in daily, while office landlords and developers navigate a shaky recovery in Asian commercial property. Essentially, a share buyback means the company purchases its own shares and cancels them, cutting the total number available. Hongkong Land is stepping up its capital returns as part
20 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price in focus after fresh buyback disclosure ahead of results

Rolls-Royce share price in focus after fresh buyback disclosure ahead of results

London, Jan 20, 2026, 07:52 GMT — Premarket Rolls-Royce shares drew attention Tuesday before markets opened in London, following the aerospace and defence firm’s latest update on its ongoing share buyback. Rolls-Royce disclosed in a filing that it bought back 549,273 ordinary shares on Jan. 19 via UBS, trading on the London Stock Exchange and other platforms. The repurchase price ranged from 1,270.0 pence to 1,290.0 pence per share, depending on the venue. The company confirmed these shares will be cancelled. (Stockopedia) Daily buyback notices have turned into a familiar sign for traders in this stock, which has surged over
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UOL stock jumps 2% on SGX as property names rally; URA data and rates in focus

UOL stock jumps 2% on SGX as property names rally; URA data and rates in focus

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 15:36 SGT — Regular session Shares of UOL Group rose Tuesday, pushing higher amid a broad pullback in Singapore’s property sector. The developer’s shares climbed 2.2% to S$10.28 by 3:17 p.m., on volume of roughly 1.9 million. Meanwhile, the Straits Times Index slipped 0.2%. https://sginvestors.io/market/ftse-st-indices-straits-times-index-constituents This shift is significant as real estate stocks have turned into a crowded trade early this year, with investors racing to gauge the next phase for funding costs and deal activity. Plus, new official property data is set to drop this week. Property-heavy stocks showed a mixed bag but leaned mostly
20 January 2026
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Trump’s Truth Social ‘America First’ ETFs hit NYSE as Trump Media’s new investing push draws scrutiny

Trump’s Truth Social ‘America First’ ETFs hit NYSE as Trump Media’s new investing push draws scrutiny

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 02:23 EST Trump Media & Technology Group is raising fresh conflict-of-interest questions by launching investment products under the Truth Social brand, broadening its reach beyond social media and streaming into finance. The timing matters because these products connect a sitting president’s name and platform to vehicles accepting outside funding. Critics warn this might create a new channel for investors seeking influence. The White House rejects claims that Trump’s business activities present any conflicts. An exchange-traded fund, or ETF, bundles assets and trades on an exchange just like a stock. A separately managed account, or SMA,
20 January 2026
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Seatrium Limited share price slips again as tariff jitters keep SGX:5E2 in focus

Seatrium Limited share price slips again as tariff jitters keep SGX:5E2 in focus

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 15:14 SGT — Regular session Seatrium Limited shares slipped 0.9% to S$2.14 in afternoon trading Tuesday, building on the selloff from the day before. The stock swung between S$2.12 and S$2.17, after closing at S$2.16 previously. (Google) The drop follows Monday’s 3.6% plunge that left Seatrium at the bottom of Singapore’s Straits Times Index. The index itself slipped 0.3% as investors grew wary amid rising geopolitical tensions. “Once tariffs are reframed as geopolitical instruments, markets stop asking how big the levy is and start asking what else is now in play,” said Stephen Innes, managing partner
20 January 2026
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ST Engineering (S63) share price drops in Singapore trade as Airshow 2026 nears, FY2025 results loom

ST Engineering (S63) share price drops in Singapore trade as Airshow 2026 nears, FY2025 results loom

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 15:33 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd slipped 1.3% to S$9.51 by mid-afternoon Tuesday, down from Monday’s close of S$9.64, data from Investing.com shows. The stock has oscillated between S$9.51 and S$9.64 during the session and remains just shy of its 52-week peak at S$9.69. It’s still trading above Investing.com’s average analyst target of roughly S$9.20. https://www.investing.com/equities/singapore-technologies-engineering The dip is notable since ST Engineering has stood out among Singapore’s blue chips lately, buoyed by defence-linked stocks attracting buyers amid ongoing global security worries. At this stage, even minor shifts can seem amplified.
20 January 2026
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock price slips: what’s moving SGX-listed BS6 today

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock price slips: what’s moving SGX-listed BS6 today

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 15:28 SGT — Regular session Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd (BS6.SI) shares slipped 0.6% to S$3.50 in Tuesday afternoon trade, after moving within a range of S$3.48 to S$3.53. The stock last closed at S$3.52 and has fluctuated between S$1.80 and S$3.75 over the past year. (Investing.com) The pullback hit as global markets grew cautious once more, triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump reigniting tariff threats linked to his bid to acquire Greenland. Investors had been shifting toward safe havens, with stocks and the dollar easing in Asian trading. (Reuters) Singapore’s market got a sharp jolt Monday,
20 January 2026
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SGX share price slips as Singapore Exchange pushes new Japan bond futures ahead of BOJ meeting

SGX share price slips as Singapore Exchange pushes new Japan bond futures ahead of BOJ meeting

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 15:08 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd fell Tuesday, down 1.1% to S$17.42 by 2:59 p.m. local time. (SG Investors) The drop came after the exchange revealed plans to introduce 20-year “mini” Japanese government bond futures, broadening its Japan rates lineup. Shares ended Monday down 0.5% at S$17.61 following the announcement. (The Business Times) The timing is no coincidence. The Bank of Japan is set to reveal its policy decisions on January 22-23, and traders are watching closely for hints on how quickly and how far interest rates might shift. (Reuters) This matters
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OCBC stock price ticks up as Bank of Singapore names new CFO and investors eye Feb 25 results

OCBC stock price ticks up as Bank of Singapore names new CFO and investors eye Feb 25 results

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 15:12 SGT — Regular session Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp’s shares nudged higher Tuesday, bucking the downward trend among Singapore’s major banks. OCBC (O39.SGX) gained roughly 0.1%, trading at S$20.33 in the afternoon, up from Monday’s close of S$20.31. (Google) The real challenge won’t be today’s price action, but the update due next month. OCBC told the Singapore Exchange it plans to release its full-year 2025 financial results on Feb. 25, before the market opens. (SGX Links) Bank of Singapore, OCBC’s private-banking unit, named Collins Chin as its global chief financial officer, effective immediately. Chin was previously in
20 January 2026
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CapitaLand Investment share price edges up on SGX as Gulf push and Feb results near

CapitaLand Investment share price edges up on SGX as Gulf push and Feb results near

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 15:10 SGT — Regular session CapitaLand Investment Ltd (CLI) ticked up 0.34% to S$2.97 in Singapore on Tuesday, despite the Straits Times Index (STI) slipping 0.05%. The shares fluctuated between S$2.94 and S$2.99, with around 10.1 million shares changing hands by 2:48 p.m. Property-related stocks like CapitaLand Ascendas REIT and Mapletree Industrial Trust gained roughly 1%. (SG Investors) The small gain came after a stronger Monday, when CLI surged 1.4%, topping STI gainers even as the benchmark slipped 0.3% amid geopolitics-driven risk aversion. Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, likened the market mood to
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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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