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.

Singtel share price today rises as tariff jitters keep Singapore traders cautious

Singtel share price today rises as tariff jitters keep Singapore traders cautious

Singtel rose 1.34% to S$4.55 by mid-afternoon Tuesday, reaching the top of its daily range despite weak sentiment in Asian markets. The Straits Times Index fell 0.3% Monday as investors reacted to renewed U.S. tariff threats tied to Greenland. Singtel’s earnings are due Feb. 18, with investors watching for updates on cash returns and outlook.
20 January 2026
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Macquarie shares drop 1.8% as buyback update hits the tape; what to watch next

Macquarie shares drop 1.8% as buyback update hits the tape; what to watch next

Macquarie Group shares fell 1.82% to A$206.97 Tuesday, underperforming the S&P/ASX 200 as financial stocks slid. The company extended its on-market buyback to November 2026, with A$1.013 billion repurchased so far out of a planned A$2 billion. Macquarie also disclosed it is no longer a substantial holder in Downer EDI. Investors await an operational briefing on February 10.
20 January 2026
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Wesfarmers share price closes higher — here’s what’s driving WES.AX ahead of results

Wesfarmers share price closes higher — here’s what’s driving WES.AX ahead of results

Wesfarmers shares rose 0.8% to A$83.33 Tuesday, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200’s 0.66% drop. Investors are focused on the Feb. 19 half-year results after news that Infinity Pharmacy Group, a major Priceline franchisee, entered administration owing Wesfarmers about A$110 million. Concerns remain over potential losses in the health division.
20 January 2026
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NAB share price drops again as trade jitters bite — what National Australia Bank investors watch next

NAB share price drops again as trade jitters bite — what National Australia Bank investors watch next

National Australia Bank shares fell 0.85% to A$41.86, their second straight decline, as about 1.23 million shares changed hands Tuesday. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.66% at 8,815.9. NAB named Mahya Knox chief AI officer, while its Knox data centre closure will relocate at least 270 staff. Markets are watching Thursday’s jobs report and the Feb. 3 RBA meeting for rate signals.
20 January 2026
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Telstra share price steadies at $4.78 as ASX slides — what to watch into February results

Telstra share price steadies at $4.78 as ASX slides — what to watch into February results

Telstra shares closed flat at A$4.78 Tuesday, with 20.4 million shares traded, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.7% to 8,815.90—its sharpest drop in over a month. Banks and miners led declines amid renewed rate-hike bets. Telstra’s half-year results are due Feb. 19, with the ex-dividend date set for Feb. 25. Investors are watching macro data and rate moves for further direction.
20 January 2026
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ANZ share price drops as Aussie banks slide; what to watch before Wednesday’s ASX open

ANZ share price drops as Aussie banks slide; what to watch before Wednesday’s ASX open

ANZ fell 1.15% to A$36.94, leading losses among major Australian banks as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.66% to 8,815.9. Investors shifted focus to upcoming jobs data on Jan. 22 and inflation figures on Jan. 28, ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Feb. 3 policy decision. Trade tensions weighed on sentiment, with BHP also hit. The Australian dollar traded at 67.37 US cents.
20 January 2026
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Silver price today: MCX silver crosses Rs 3 lakh/kg as gold hits record after Trump tariff threat

Silver price today: MCX silver crosses Rs 3 lakh/kg as gold hits record after Trump tariff threat

MCX March silver futures hit a record Rs 3,01,315 per kg in Mumbai on Monday, while February gold climbed to Rs 1,45,500 per 10 grams. Spot gold hovered just under $4,700 an ounce, with silver near $94 after setting fresh highs. Analysts warn of ongoing volatility as tariff threats and dollar moves shape trading. Physical gold buying in India remains weak despite the surge.
20 January 2026
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Woodside Energy (WDS) share price slips after North West Shelf contract extension: what investors watch next

Woodside Energy (WDS) share price slips after North West Shelf contract extension: what investors watch next

Woodside shares fell 1.05% to A$23.50 Tuesday, erasing a modest gain from the previous session. Contractor Wood secured a two-year extension worth up to $100 million for upgrade work on Woodside’s North West Shelf gas and LNG assets. Investors await Woodside’s quarterly report on Jan. 28 for project and production updates.
20 January 2026
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Westpac share price today: WBC slips as CEO equity awards land; traders eye tariff noise

Westpac share price today: WBC slips as CEO equity awards land; traders eye tariff noise

Westpac shares fell 0.98% to A$38.59 Tuesday, extending losses as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.66%. Company filings showed CEO Anthony James Miller received 91,383 new share rights and acquired 18,967 shares on Jan. 13. Other top executives were also granted fresh share rights. Markets tracked U.S.-EU trade tensions and local rate signals ahead of Wednesday’s open.
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
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