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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.

Woolworths share price: WOW ends the week at A$30.35 — what matters before Monday’s open

Woolworths share price: WOW ends the week at A$30.35 — what matters before Monday’s open

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:34 (AEDT) — Market closed Woolworths Group Ltd shares (WOW.AX) last ended at A$30.35 on Friday, after trading between A$30.09 and A$30.41, company data showed. (Woolworths Group) The week ahead matters more than the quiet weekend tape. Investors in supermarkets have a straight run into inflation and central bank catalysts that can swing rate expectations and, by extension, how hard households pull back. (Australian Bureau of Statistics) The Reserve Bank of Australia’s next policy meeting runs Feb. 2–3, with its decision statement due at 2:30 p.m. AEDT on Feb. 3, the central bank’s calendar shows. (Reserve
18 January 2026
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NAB share price closes higher — the dates National Australia Bank investors are watching next

NAB share price closes higher — the dates National Australia Bank investors are watching next

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:29 AEDT — Market wrapped up. National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB.AX) ended Friday at A$42.67, gaining 0.73%, while Australia’s main stock index wrapped the week higher. The share price fluctuated between A$42.05 and A$42.80 during the session, according to data. (Intelligent Investor) The reopening on Monday is significant as banks have recently taken on a bigger role in local trading, reacting sharply to changes in rate forecasts. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday 0.48% higher at 8,903.9. An IG market analyst noted the sector remains “seven per cent off our highs … (with) some value to be
18 January 2026
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Westpac share price in focus after Friday’s bank-led ASX lift — what to watch next

Westpac share price in focus after Friday’s bank-led ASX lift — what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:31 AEDT — Market closed. Shares in Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) climbed 1.8% to A$39.19 on Friday, pushing the big banks higher as the S&P/ASX 200 finished up 0.48% at 8,903.9. Financials rose 0.99%, helping the benchmark close out the week with a 2.1% gain, just shy of October’s record range near 9,110-9,120, according to MarketIndex data. (Market Index) That’s crucial heading into Monday’s open, given that banks remain the market’s steering wheel. When they shift, the index typically follows suit. Rates are caught squarely in the middle. Banks profit from the spread between loan interest
18 January 2026
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ANZ share price ends week higher — here’s what could move ASX:ANZ next

ANZ share price ends week higher — here’s what could move ASX:ANZ next

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:27 AEDT — The market has closed for the day. ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ANZ.AX) ended Friday’s session at A$37.52, gaining 0.54%. That pushed its weekly advance to around 5.8% and marks a roughly 3% increase for the stock year-to-date in 2026. (Investing.com) This shift is significant as the market returns to pricing Australian banks around the interest-rate outlook. A few crucial data releases this week could quickly reshape expectations for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next moves, which usually hits bank shares hard and fast. For lenders such as ANZ, the impact cuts both ways.
18 January 2026
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Vijay Kedia pops up in Advait Energy, Patel Engineering holdings as smallcap filings roll in

Vijay Kedia pops up in Advait Energy, Patel Engineering holdings as smallcap filings roll in

Mumbai, Jan 18, 2026, 11:35 IST Patel Engineering shares jumped more than 10% on Friday after a quarterly shareholding report showed Kedia Securities Private Ltd, linked to investor Vijay Kedia, held just over a 1% stake. (Goodreturns) Markets are shut for the weekend, but the filing drew attention because it is part of the year-end round of “shareholding pattern” disclosures in India. The reports, released after each quarter, show who owns listed companies and can trigger quick trades in smaller stocks with light volumes. Kedia Securities held 1.14% of Advait Energy Transitions, or 125,000 shares worth about 170 million rupees
18 January 2026
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PLS Group share price: AustralianSuper trims stake, setting up a Monday test for ASX:PLS

PLS Group share price: AustralianSuper trims stake, setting up a Monday test for ASX:PLS

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:11 AEDT — The market has closed. PLS Group Ltd kicks off the week with a new big-holder update showing AustralianSuper has trimmed its stake in the lithium miner. On Friday, the shares closed 3.1% lower at A$4.68, bouncing between A$4.60 and A$4.89 during the session. (Yahoo Finance) The filing came after the market closed, posted at 04:41pm (AEST) on Friday. That means the real reaction will come Monday morning, as traders weigh if the smaller stake points to extra selling or merely routine portfolio adjustments. (Market Index) AustralianSuper reported that its voting stake slipped to
18 January 2026
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CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock in focus before the RBA call and February earnings

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock in focus before the RBA call and February earnings

Sydney, January 18, 2026, 17:07 AEDT — Market closed Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia ended Friday’s session 0.52% higher at A$154.30, fluctuating between A$152.89 and A$155.29 during the day. The stock wrapped up the week with gains ahead of the weekend. (Market Index) Banks lifted Australian shares to an 11-week peak in the last session, sending the S&P/ASX 200 up 0.48% to 8,903.9. IG market analyst Tony Sycamore noted that strength in U.S. banks was boosting local confidence, describing it as “a really solid week.” (Seymour Telegraph) This matters because CBA dominates the market. When it moves, the index
18 January 2026
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Macquarie share price jumps as banks rally — what to watch before the ASX reopens

Macquarie share price jumps as banks rally — what to watch before the ASX reopens

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:09 AEDT — The market has closed. Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares closed Friday 2.6% higher at A$211.86, rallying alongside other Australian banks ahead of the weekend. The S&P/ASX 200 benchmark rose 0.48%, marking a 2.1% gain for the week. Westpac climbed 1.8%, but Macquarie stood out among the major lenders. (Market Index) Markets remain closed Sunday. The real test arrives Monday, as investors weigh if the bank-driven rally can hold or quickly falters on shaky conviction. Why it matters now: bank stocks have regained their role as the market’s steering wheel. At Macquarie, what really
18 January 2026
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Transport Canada warns of fire risk as Ford recall hits 332,000 vehicles in Canada — here’s what’s affected

Transport Canada warns of fire risk as Ford recall hits 332,000 vehicles in Canada — here’s what’s affected

OTTAWA, January 18, 2026, 01:05 EST Transport Canada flagged two safety recalls affecting 332,410 Ford and Lincoln vehicles across Canada. The agency warned that an engine block heater might leak coolant and risk short-circuiting when plugged in, potentially causing a fire, according to a government recall database. (Transport Canada) The notices come right in the heart of winter, when drivers depend on engine block heaters — those plug-in devices that heat the engine for easier starts in cold conditions. Recalls linked to this gear can escalate quickly since people use them every day but unplug them at night. The broader
18 January 2026
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Fortescue share price steadies into Monday as Pilbara renewables push meets iron ore jitters

Fortescue share price steadies into Monday as Pilbara renewables push meets iron ore jitters

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:09 AEDT — The market has closed. Fortescue Ltd shares closed Friday 0.3% higher at A$22.82, following an update on renewable energy initiatives aimed at reducing diesel and gas consumption at its Pilbara iron ore sites. (Investor Centre) Timing is crucial. Fortescue faces a pivotal week as it prepares to release its December-quarter production report—a snapshot of shipments and costs that often shapes sentiment for iron ore stocks once markets resume. It highlights just how heavily Fortescue is committing to its “real zero” plan this year—and what that commitment is costing—at a time when iron ore
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BHP share price faces a Tuesday test as operational review looms and iron ore cools

BHP share price faces a Tuesday test as operational review looms and iron ore cools

Sydney, January 18, 2026, 17:08 AEDT — The market has closed. BHP Group Ltd shares closed Friday down 0.8% at A$48.99, yet remained roughly 3.5% higher than the previous week, hovering near a 52-week peak ahead of a crucial company update. (Investing.com) As the ASX remains closed over the weekend, focus shifts to Tuesday’s “operational review” — BHP’s routine production and sales report — looking for clues on whether volumes or costs are veering off track ahead of February’s earnings. This matters since BHP is frequently viewed as a direct play on iron ore and copper, both of which have
18 January 2026
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Northern Star share price: ASX gold miner’s next big test is Thursday’s quarterly update

Northern Star share price: ASX gold miner’s next big test is Thursday’s quarterly update

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:08 AEDT — The market has closed for the day. Northern Star Resources Ltd shares slipped ahead of the weekend as focus turns to the gold miner’s December-quarter report, set for release later this week. With the ASX closed Sunday, investors will shift focus from Friday’s move to the company’s updates on costs and mine performance. (MarketWatch) The pressing challenge is restoring confidence. Northern Star needs to prove it can stabilise processing and deliver consistent tonnes through the plant — what miners refer to as “throughput” — following a tough quarter that forced a guidance reset.
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:31 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
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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