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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.

Sembcorp share price ends week higher as Alinta vote and Feb 25 results line up

Sembcorp share price ends week higher as Alinta vote and Feb 25 results line up

Singapore, Jan 18, 2026, 15:29 SGT — Market closed Sembcorp Industries Ltd (SGX:U96) shares climbed 2.3% to close at S$6.12 on Friday, with roughly 6.1 million shares changing hands. The pause in trading on Sunday means attention now turns to a key deal vote and when the company will release its full-year results. (StockAnalysis) This matters now because the proposed acquisition in Australia would reshape Sembcorp’s portfolio, add debt, and force the company to reset its climate targets. The stock has been trading on “deal versus dilution” math, and these next dates are where that debate gets tested in public.
18 January 2026
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ST Engineering stock price hits record high — what investors watch next on SGX

ST Engineering stock price hits record high — what investors watch next on SGX

Singapore, Jan 18, 2026, 15:08 SGT — Market closed. Shares of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (SGX:S63) settled at a record S$9.60 on Friday, marking a 0.73% rise for the day. Over the past five sessions, the stock climbed roughly 6.7%, and it’s up about 103% in the past year, per TradingView data. (TradingView) Singapore’s market is closed on Sunday, leaving one clear question: will the rally extend into Monday, or will the record close prompt profit-taking from investors eager to lock in quick gains? The stock has entered a phase where traders want concrete details — margins, cash flow, and
18 January 2026
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Seatrium share price in focus after U.S. court revives Empire Wind; Feb 28 delivery watched

Seatrium share price in focus after U.S. court revives Empire Wind; Feb 28 delivery watched

SINGAPORE, Jan 18, 2026, 15:06 SGT — Market closed Shares of Seatrium Limited slipped 2.2% to close at S$2.24 on Friday, ahead of the weekend shutdown of Singapore markets. The stock fluctuated between S$2.21 and S$2.27, with roughly 21.3 million shares traded. (Yahoo Finance) The stock’s next move may depend more on New York than Singapore. Seatrium is pushing to hand over a US$475 million wind turbine installation vessel by Feb. 28, linked to Equinor’s Empire Wind project. This follows a U.S. stop-work order and a legal battle. “The group remains focused on delivering the vessel to the customer by
18 January 2026
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding share price slid 2.2% to S$3.59 — what to watch before Monday’s SGX open

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding share price slid 2.2% to S$3.59 — what to watch before Monday’s SGX open

Singapore, Jan 18, 2026, 15:02 SGT — Market closed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd (SGX:BS6) ended Friday at S$3.59, slipping S$0.08, or 2.18%. The stock fluctuated between S$3.52 and S$3.64, with roughly 15.7 million shares traded. (classic.shareinvestor.com) The late-week drop has the shipbuilder entering Monday as investors puzzle over whether Friday’s sell-off was just a blip or signals a wider downturn for cyclical industrial stocks. Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) ticked up 0.3% on Friday, closing the week with a 2.1% gain. Yet, Yangzijiang and offshore-and-marine firm Seatrium slipped 2.2% each, marking the biggest drops on the index. Jose Torres, a
18 January 2026
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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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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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