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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.

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
17 January 2026
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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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IonQ stock jumps nearly 8% as quantum IPO chatter returns; traders eye next catalyst

IonQ stock jumps nearly 8% as quantum IPO chatter returns; traders eye next catalyst

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 13:04 ET — Regular session Shares of IonQ (IONQ) jumped 7.7%, hitting $51.24 in early afternoon trading Friday. The surge followed fresh interest in quantum-computing stocks after reports emerged that Quantinuum, a major private firm mostly owned by Honeywell, is gearing up for an IPO. Quantum computing relies on “qubits” — which operate differently from traditional computer bits — and the sector often moves on sentiment as much as immediate earnings. (Barron’s) Shares of other quantum-focused companies climbed as well. Rigetti Computing jumped around 4.3%, D-Wave Quantum added roughly 3.1%, and Quantum Computing Inc surged
16 January 2026
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Brookdale stock jumps 8.5% as BKD lines up investor day — what traders are watching

Brookdale stock jumps 8.5% as BKD lines up investor day — what traders are watching

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 12:56 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Brookdale Senior Living Inc jumped Friday, closing around $12.21—up roughly 8.5%—after hitting an intraday peak of $12.295. The stock started the day at $11.46 and ended close to its daily high. This move is significant since investor days can quickly shift expectations. They frequently introduce fresh targets, clarify priorities, and provide an opportunity to answer the key questions that influence models — covering everything from pricing power to cash flow. This comes as investors return to rate-sensitive areas of healthcare, hunting for firms that manage costs amid steady
16 January 2026
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Ambarella stock jumps 8% as chip rally rolls on — what traders are watching next

Ambarella stock jumps 8% as chip rally rolls on — what traders are watching next

New York, January 16, 2026, 12:46 EST — Regular session underway. Shares of Ambarella (AMBA.O) surged roughly 8% on Friday, buoyed by a wider rally in semiconductor stocks as investors showed renewed interest in chipmakers before the long weekend. This shift matters as the market remains jittery over tech valuations and the speed of AI-fueled spending, prompting traders to pivot risk rapidly across the chip sector. Ambarella often mirrors that sentiment, acting like a high-beta proxy when semiconductor stocks shift. Chip stocks found a boost after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co laid out a robust outlook this week, lifting major players
16 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

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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