Today: 8 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.

DroneShield Limited stock slips as JPMorgan drops off the 5% holder list — what investors watch next

DroneShield Limited stock slips as JPMorgan drops off the 5% holder list — what investors watch next

DroneShield Ltd shares fell 1.0% to A$3.85 after a filing showed JPMorgan Chase & Co. and affiliates dropped below the 5% substantial holder threshold. About 21 million shares changed hands. The company recently promoted Louis Gamarra to chief commercial officer and last month announced an $8.2 million contract to supply counter-drone systems to a western military customer.
8 January 2026
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Taiwan Taiex cracks 30,000 — but a lawmaker says TSMC is warping the market

Taiwan Taiex cracks 30,000 — but a lawmaker says TSMC is warping the market

Margin debt on Taiwan’s stock market reached NT$351 billion, the highest since June 2008, as the Taiex surged past 30,000 points driven by TSMC’s gains. Lawmaker Lin Te-fu warned the index is distorted, with TSMC now over 40% of market value. On Monday, TSMC rose 5.36% to a record NT$1,670, while 749 main-board stocks fell. Trading turnover hit NT$765.8 billion, with foreign investors net sellers.
8 January 2026
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IDFC First Bank shares rise after savings rate cut, as Nomura flags 23% upside

IDFC First Bank shares rise after savings rate cut, as Nomura flags 23% upside

IDFC First Bank shares rose nearly 2% after the lender cut savings account interest rates by up to 200 basis points, effective Jan. 9. Nomura initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a 105-rupee target, citing expected margin recovery as deposit costs ease. The revised top savings rate drops to 6.5% from 7%. Nomura warned that profitability targets depend on deposit retention and stable credit costs.
8 January 2026
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ANZ stock edges up as RBA warns inflation still “too high”; Feb rate call back in focus

ANZ stock edges up as RBA warns inflation still “too high”; Feb rate call back in focus

ANZ shares closed up 0.7% at A$35.68 after two days of losses, with about 4.1 million shares traded. RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said inflation above 3% remains “too high,” despite a softer November reading. Traders await quarterly CPI data on Jan. 28 and the RBA’s rate decision on Feb. 3. The S&P/ASX 200 ended 0.3% higher at 8,720.
8 January 2026
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CBA shares stop falling — but the next CPI print could jolt Commonwealth Bank stock

CBA shares stop falling — but the next CPI print could jolt Commonwealth Bank stock

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed up 0.03% at A$153.27 Thursday, trading about 1.0 million shares after a sharp fall the previous session. RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said inflation remains too high, keeping rate hike risks in play. Interest-rate swaps imply a 35% chance of a February hike. CBA will report half-year results and announce an interim dividend on Feb. 11.
8 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths share price slips after export-curb rally as traders eye Jan. 21 update

Lynas Rare Earths share price slips after export-curb rally as traders eye Jan. 21 update

Lynas Rare Earths dropped 5.4% to A$14.24 on Thursday, reversing part of Wednesday’s 14.5% surge after China banned exports of “dual-use” items to Japan. The stock traded 8.36 million shares as investors weighed risks to rare earth supply. G7 finance ministers will meet Jan. 12 to discuss supply and a possible price floor. Lynas will report quarterly results Jan. 21.
8 January 2026
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Ambarella stock dives as AMBA reverses after CES CV7 chip and DevZone launch

Ambarella stock dives as AMBA reverses after CES CV7 chip and DevZone launch

Ambarella shares fell 12.5% to $70.54 Wednesday afternoon after reversing sharply from a session high of $82.10, despite unveiling its new CV7 edge AI chip and a developer platform at CES. The drop outpaced the broader semiconductor index, which slipped 1.27%. Investors are weighing the impact of new products against uncertain near-term demand and the upcoming earnings report.
7 January 2026
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REA Group share price slides after $200m buyback plan — what ASX investors watch next

REA Group share price slides after $200m buyback plan — what ASX investors watch next

8 February 2026
REA Group shares fell 7.8% to A$168.10 after its half-year update showed a 6% rise in EBITDA and a 9% gain in core net profit, but a 24% drop in reported net profit. The company flagged softer listing volumes and announced a A$200 million buyback starting Feb. 23. Interim dividend is A$1.24 per share, ex-dividend March 3. Investors cited pressure from weaker listings and rising costs.
NAB share price in focus after Friday slide as rate rises and bank updates loom

NAB share price in focus after Friday slide as rate rises and bank updates loom

8 February 2026
National Australia Bank shares closed down 1.6% at A$43.36 on Friday after the S&P/ASX 200 fell nearly 2%, its worst session in almost a year. NAB, CBA, and Westpac will raise variable mortgage rates by 0.25% following the Reserve Bank’s hike to 3.85%. Key sector results are due from CBA on Feb. 11, Westpac on Feb. 13, and NAB on Feb. 18.
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