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.

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

Commonwealth Bank shares closed 0.52% higher at A$154.30 Friday, ending a strong week for Australian banks as the S&P/ASX 200 hit an 11-week high. CBA and Macquarie hiked fixed mortgage rates, drawing investor focus to the RBA’s February 3 cash-rate decision and CBA’s half-year results on February 11. Australia’s 10-year bond yield rose to 4.71% this week.
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

Macquarie Group shares closed up 2.6% at A$211.86 Friday, leading Australian banks as the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.48%. About 808,170 MQG shares traded between A$206.41 and A$212.07. Macquarie Capital appeared as joint adviser in a £491 million UK takeover bid for Auction Technology Group. Key jobs data in Australia and U.S. inflation figures are due Jan. 22.
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

Transport Canada has recalled 332,410 Ford and Lincoln vehicles due to a defect in plug-in engine block heaters that may leak coolant and cause a short circuit. Owners are told to stop using the heaters until dealers install replacements. The recalls cover models from 2013 to 2024, including Escape, Focus, Explorer, Ranger, Bronco, Maverick, MKC, and Corsair. Ford will notify owners and provide repairs at dealerships.
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

Fortescue shares closed up 0.3% at A$22.82 after announcing progress on Pilbara renewables projects, including starting construction on the Nullagine wind farm and securing approval for the Turner River solar farm. Iron ore prices slipped, with spot falling to $107.15 a tonne and Chinese port stockpiles hitting a record 165.6 million tonnes.
18 January 2026
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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

BHP shares closed down 0.8% at A$48.99 but remain near a 52-week high ahead of Tuesday’s operational review. Iron ore and copper prices both slipped Friday, with iron ore inventories at Chinese ports hitting a record. A possible Rio Tinto-Glencore merger faces regulatory scrutiny in China. BHP’s review is due 8:30 a.m. Melbourne time January 20.
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

Northern Star Resources closed Friday at A$26.83, down 1%. The miner will report December-quarter results on Jan. 22 after lowering its annual gold sales forecast due to equipment failures. Gold prices slipped 0.5% to $4,592.29 an ounce after hitting a record earlier in the week. Investors await updated cost guidance and mine performance details.
18 January 2026
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Voyager Technologies stock jumps on Morgan Stanley target hike as investors eye next catalyst

Voyager Technologies stock jumps on Morgan Stanley target hike as investors eye next catalyst

Voyager Technologies shares rose 6.7% Friday to close at $35.38 after Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $39, maintaining an Equal Weight rating. CEO Dylan Taylor received a 150,000-option grant at $31.24, according to an SEC filing. The company also announced a new research initiative anchored at Ohio State University. Voyager’s next earnings report is set for February 25.
17 January 2026
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Why Legence (LGN) stock jumped 7% — and what investors are watching next

Why Legence (LGN) stock jumped 7% — and what investors are watching next

Legence shares rose 7.1% Friday to $49.59, nearing their 52-week high and surpassing the $45 mark set in a recent Blackstone-linked secondary sale. The stock outpaced rivals EMCOR and Comfort Systems USA. Legence completed its $325 million cash-and-stock acquisition of The Bowers Group earlier this month. U.S. markets closed nearly flat ahead of the long weekend.
17 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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