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Shan Ahmed Khan

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ANZ share price ends week firmer — here’s what could move it when ASX reopens

ANZ share price ends week firmer — here’s what could move it when ASX reopens

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:16 (AEDT) — The market has closed. ANZ Group Holdings Ltd shares closed Friday 0.5% higher at A$37.52, wrapping up the week on a positive note. Trading picks back up Monday on the Australian Securities Exchange. (Yahoo Finance) This shift is significant as bank stocks are once again heavily influenced by interest-rate expectations. Changes in investor sentiment about the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next steps usually hit the majors fast, affecting both bank margins and loan demand. ANZ offers a clear view of the domestic economy. If data shows households are still spending, bulls highlight credit
17 January 2026
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NAB share price ends the week higher — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

NAB share price ends the week higher — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:18 AEDT — Market closed National Australia Bank shares closed Friday 0.7% higher at A$42.67, a slight gain that kept pace with the broader rally in Australian banks ahead of the weekend. (StockAnalysis) For NAB and its rivals, the immediate focus remains on interest rates — not only the current stance of the Reserve Bank of Australia but also the pace of its next moves. Bank profits often shift alongside rate forecasts, since higher interest can boost lending margins while squeezing borrowers. Mortgage pricing is stirring up debate. Commonwealth Bank bumped fixed home loan rates by
17 January 2026
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CSL share price nudges up after fresh U.S. ADR filing — what to watch next week

CSL share price nudges up after fresh U.S. ADR filing — what to watch next week

SYDNEY, Jan 17, 2026, 16:55 AEDT — The market has closed. CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares nudged up 0.14% to close at A$175.53 on Friday, wrapping up the Australian trading week. The move came after a U.S. securities filing linked to the company’s American depositary share program caught investors’ eyes. (MarketScreener) The registration statement, filed on Form F-6, reveals Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas has registered up to 100 million American depositary shares for CSL. These American depositary shares, or ADSs, are U.S.-listed receipts representing ordinary shares held by a depositary bank. (StreetInsider.com) Mostly back-office plumbing, but it catches attention as
17 January 2026
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BHP stock dips into weekend — what to watch before next week’s key production update

BHP stock dips into weekend — what to watch before next week’s key production update

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:03 AEDT — Market closed. BHP Group Ltd (BHP.AX) is set to release its half-year production update next week, following a 0.8% dip to A$48.99 on Friday. The stock remains near its 52-week peak of A$49.75. (Investing.com) This update is crucial as it offers BHP’s clearest short-term look at volumes and costs, often reshaping forecasts for cash returns among major miners. The “operational review” focuses on production and costs for the period, not on earnings. Profit-taking hit miners as Australia’s materials sector slipped Friday following a strong week. BHP fell behind while Rio Tinto (RIO.AX) and
17 January 2026
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price: CBA stock set for a rate test after fresh home-loan moves

Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price: CBA stock set for a rate test after fresh home-loan moves

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:08 AEDT — The market has closed. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares closed Friday 0.52% higher, at A$154.30. The stock fluctuated between A$152.89 and A$155.29 during the session, rising A$0.80 from Thursday’s close of A$153.50. (Intelligent Investor) The market is closed for the weekend, but the rate story keeps rolling. CBA, a heavyweight in Australian equities, often serves as a quick barometer for traders on whether rising rates boost bank earnings or begin to weigh them down. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate target remains at 3.60%, with the next announcement due at 2:30
17 January 2026
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Bank holiday today (Jan 17, 2026): Are banks open in India? Tamil Nadu shut for Uzhavar Thirunal

Bank holiday today (Jan 17, 2026): Are banks open in India? Tamil Nadu shut for Uzhavar Thirunal

New Delhi, 17 January 2026, 11:30 IST Most bank branches across India will remain open this Saturday. However, those in Tamil Nadu will be closed in observance of Uzhavar Thirunal, as per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/saturday-bank-holiday-are-banks-open-or-closed-today-on-january-17-2026-check-rbi-holiday-calendar/articleshow/126566536.cms?from=mdr This matters since mid-January is loaded with harvest festivals and local events, drawing customers to branches for cash, cheque transactions, and paperwork. Holidays vary by state, so a regular bank visit can easily end up wasted. In Chennai, banks closed Friday for Thiruvalluvar Day and will stay shut Saturday for Uzhavar Thunal, Jansatta reported, marking two straight days without
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PLS share price slides after AustralianSuper trims stake — what to watch before ASX reopens

PLS share price slides after AustralianSuper trims stake — what to watch before ASX reopens

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 16:56 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of PLS Group Limited fell 3.1% to A$4.68 on Friday after a late-session update revealed AustralianSuper had reduced its holding in the Australian lithium producer. (Yahoo Finance) This matters since AustralianSuper holds a significant stake in a stock often seen as a high-beta play on the lithium bounce. When large funds start selling, it can shift sentiment rapidly—especially heading into a weekend when liquidity dries up. The timing is tough for bulls: lithium prices have swung wildly, leaving the market uncertain if the recent spike in the battery
17 January 2026
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Macquarie stock jumps 2.6% to A$211.86 — what to watch for MQG ahead of Monday

Macquarie stock jumps 2.6% to A$211.86 — what to watch for MQG ahead of Monday

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 16:56 AEDT — Market closed. Macquarie Group (MQG.AX) shares climbed 2.6% on Friday, closing at A$211.86 and rounding off a solid week for Australia’s financial giants. The market values the group at roughly A$77.5 billion, based on figures from StockAnalysis.com. (StockAnalysis) The ASX is closed for the weekend, but Monday’s open will reveal fast if Friday’s surge held up or was just a late-week shuffle. For Macquarie, these moves are key since its shares usually mirror global risk appetite more than the major retail banks do. That sensitivity goes both ways. Macquarie’s blend of markets-facing operations
17 January 2026
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Fortescue share price ticks up on wind farm build start as traders look to next week’s output report

Fortescue share price ticks up on wind farm build start as traders look to next week’s output report

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 16:56 AEDT — Market closed. Fortescue Ltd (FMG.AX) shares ended Friday 0.3% higher at A$22.82, following the start of construction on a 133-megawatt (MW) wind project in Western Australia. The Australian iron ore miner is advancing its strategy to replace diesel and gas at its Pilbara sites. (Investing.com) With the ASX closed over the weekend, the key question come Monday is if investors see the wind project as a future cost saver or simply another expense, while iron ore prices continue to drive cash flow. That’s important since Fortescue’s profits remain tied to iron ore prices,
17 January 2026
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Northern Star Resources share price slips after four-day run as NST investors brace for Jan 22 update

Northern Star Resources share price slips after four-day run as NST investors brace for Jan 22 update

Sydney, January 17, 2026, 16:55 AEDT — The market has closed. Northern Star Resources Ltd (NST.AX) shares slipped 1.0% on Friday to close at A$26.83, ending a four-day winning streak. The Australian gold miner faces a crucial earnings week amid bullion prices pulling back from record peaks. The stock fluctuated between A$26.565 and A$27.660, with roughly 7.45 million shares traded. (Investing.com) Northern Star now faces tighter margins for error after this pullback. Its shares have climbed roughly 9% in the past week—a sharp uptick for a large-cap miner that usually invites closer examination of short-term expenses. (Intelligent Investor) Gold prices
17 January 2026
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Super Micro (SMCI) stock jumps 10% as chip rally and options expiry collide

Super Micro (SMCI) stock jumps 10% as chip rally and options expiry collide

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 13:11 EST — Regular session Shares of Super Micro Computer surged $2.95, roughly 10%, to hit $32.37 in early afternoon action, after fluctuating between $29.62 and $32.44. Trading volume exceeded 44 million shares, far surpassing its typical levels. The rally snapped the AI server maker out of a rough patch that hit many high-beta tech stocks. It happened on a key day: monthly options contracts expire, often stirring sharp intraday swings both ways. The reason this matters now is straightforward. Super Micro usually acts as a barometer for data-center spending and often outpaces the broader
16 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock jumps 6% as Trump-backed PJM power auction plan targets AI data-center demand

GE Vernova stock jumps 6% as Trump-backed PJM power auction plan targets AI data-center demand

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 13:14 ET — Regular session Shares of GE Vernova Inc (GEV) jumped over 6% on Friday following reports that the Trump administration, along with several governors, is pushing for an emergency power auction in the PJM market. Investors took the move as a potential boost for turbine demand. By 12:58 p.m. ET, the stock had climbed 6.1% to $681.57, hitting an intraday peak of $692.49 earlier. (Bloomberg.com) The shift thrust the power-equipment maker into a battle that’s gripped U.S. markets for months: who will build the next generation wave—and who will foot the bill—as data
16 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

CSL share price in focus after ASX sell-off: what investors watch before Feb 11 results

CSL share price in focus after ASX sell-off: what investors watch before Feb 11 results

7 February 2026
CSL Limited shares closed down 0.4% at A$180.50 Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 2.03% to 8,708.80. CSL will report half-year results and announce its interim dividend on Feb. 11, with the stock set to trade ex-dividend March 10. A filing showed 59,992 CSL conditional rights lapsed this week. The company’s market value stands near A$87 billion, down about a third in the past year.
Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
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, 1:14 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
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