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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 stock price holds at S$4.49 as NCS CEO handover sets up Monday focus

Singtel stock price holds at S$4.49 as NCS CEO handover sets up Monday focus

Singapore, Jan 18, 2026, 14:58 SGT — Market closed. Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel) shares closed flat at S$4.49 on Friday, wrapping up a quiet session before the weekend. Investors absorbed news of a leadership shift at its technology services division, NCS. (a.siasset.com) The Singapore market is closed on Sunday, so investors are already positioning for Monday. The key question: Is the NCS handover just a routine change, or does it signal Singtel’s push for more aggressive execution from one of its growth drivers? Singtel’s core telecom operations remain steady, though competition is fierce. Its enterprise and digital divisions have turned
18 January 2026
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OCBC stock price watch: shares close at S$20.44 ahead of Singapore CPI and Feb 25 results

OCBC stock price watch: shares close at S$20.44 ahead of Singapore CPI and Feb 25 results

Singapore, Jan 18, 2026, 15:04 (SGT) — Market closed. OCBC’s shares closed Friday 0.3% higher at S$20.44 as Singapore’s main index edged up before the weekend. The Straits Times Index gained 0.3% to 4,849.10, marking a 2.1% rise for the week, with the market closed Sunday. Jose Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers, noted that “bullish sentiment was revived on Wall Street” after Taiwan Semiconductor’s earnings boosted risk appetite. (The Business Times) The moves matter because Singapore banks remain a major force in the local index, and the rate narrative has taken center stage again. Investors are wrestling with what
18 January 2026
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UOB stock price in focus after buyback filing as traders look to Fed and MAS dates

UOB stock price in focus after buyback filing as traders look to Fed and MAS dates

Singapore, Jan 18, 2026, 14:57 (SGT) — Market closed. United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) shares closed up 0.9% at S$36.74 in Friday’s session, after the Singapore lender filed a daily share buyback notice ahead of the week ahead. A filing showed UOB bought 38,000 shares for S$1.39 million and cancelled them. (ShareInvestor) The buyback is small in daily terms, but it keeps capital return in view going into a stretch where rate expectations can move quickly. A buyback is when a company repurchases its own shares, shrinking the share count. UOB moved with its local peers as the Straits Times
18 January 2026
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DBS share price in focus: what to watch before Singapore trading resumes

DBS share price in focus: what to watch before Singapore trading resumes

Singapore, January 18, 2026, 14:53 SGT — The market has closed. DBS Group Holdings Ltd shares ended Friday 0.4% higher, closing at S$59.12. Singapore’s Straits Times Index managed a slight gain heading into the weekend. (The Straits Times) This matters now as DBS serves as a rate-sensitive bellwether. Changes in expectations about where interest rates will land—whether in Singapore, Japan, or the United States—can rapidly impact bank stocks through margins, funding costs, and currency fluctuations. Friday’s jump put DBS close to the peak of its 52-week range, following a surge that lifted the stock to heights rarely seen in recent
18 January 2026
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Woodside Energy share price: what to watch after WDS slips on oil swings

Woodside Energy share price: what to watch after WDS slips on oil swings

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:44 AEDT — Market closed. Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX) ended Friday at A$23.68, slipping 1.42%. The share price fluctuated between A$23.63 and A$23.84, with roughly 5.15 million shares changing hands. (Investing.com) Crude remains the focus in the short term. Brent closed Friday at $64.13 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate ended at $59.44. Both benchmarks had climbed to multi-month highs earlier this week before dropping more than 4% on Thursday amid fluctuating news about Iran. “Buying today seems to be people not wanting to be caught short over the long weekend,” noted Phil Flynn,
18 January 2026
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Wesfarmers share price holds near A$83 — what to watch before the ASX opens Monday

Wesfarmers share price holds near A$83 — what to watch before the ASX opens Monday

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:41 AEDT — Market closed Wesfarmers Limited (WES.AX) shares ended Friday at A$83.21, edging up 0.27%. The stock saw no movement over the weekend since the Australian market remained closed. (Wesfarmers) Investors now turn their attention to Australia’s December consumer price index (CPI), set for release on Jan 28. As the key inflation indicator, CPI has the power to swiftly shift rate expectations. (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Company-specific updates are close at hand. The Perth-based owner of Bunnings, Kmart, and Officeworks is set to release half-year results on Feb 19. This will offer a fresh look
18 January 2026
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Mineral Resources share price: MIN stock in focus after Onslow Iron port upgrade — what to watch next week

Mineral Resources share price: MIN stock in focus after Onslow Iron port upgrade — what to watch next week

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:48 AEDT — Market closed. Shares in Mineral Resources Ltd are set to draw attention when the ASX opens Monday, following the company’s announcement of new efficiencies at its Port of Ashburton marine facility—an essential part of its Onslow Iron export route. The stock closed Friday at A$59.78, down 2.4%. (StockAnalysis) Timing is key as investors brace for a busy earnings period for Australian miners, with costs, shipping rates, and commodity prices all in flux. For MinRes, the immediate challenge is proving that its updated iron ore logistics will deliver steadier volumes and improved operating results.
18 January 2026
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DroneShield stock jumps on Defence panel entry as ASX shut; what to watch next week

DroneShield stock jumps on Defence panel entry as ASX shut; what to watch next week

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:45 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of DroneShield Ltd (DRO.AX) jumped 7.84% to close at A$4.40 on Friday, continuing gains after the company revealed it was chosen for an Australian Department of Defence counter-drone supplier panel. (Investing.com) The choice is significant as it establishes an official gateway into Defence procurement just as militaries ramp up spending on drone detection and neutralization. Investors have already factored in the potential upside. Yet, the focus shifts to delivery: panels may open doors, but actual orders must still come through. Australia will allocate A$1.3 billion over the coming
18 January 2026
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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.
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Stock Market Today

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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