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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 exit and AI push shape the week ahead

Singtel stock price holds at S$4.49 as NCS CEO exit and AI push shape the week ahead

Singapore, January 17, 2026, 15:09 SGT — The market has closed. Shares of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel) (SGX: Z74) closed flat at S$4.49 on Friday as the market wrapped up for the weekend. NCS, the group’s IT services arm, announced that CEO Ng Kuo Pin will step down on April 1. Deputy CEO Sam Liew is set to take the helm. The stock fluctuated between S$4.46 and S$4.52, with roughly 14.7 million shares traded. (ShareInvestor) The leadership shift refocuses attention on execution over strategy. For Singtel, NCS remains a key lever to expand beyond the saturated consumer telecom market, where
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UOB share price ends higher at S$36.74 as buybacks continue — what to watch next

UOB share price ends higher at S$36.74 as buybacks continue — what to watch next

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 14:53 SGT — Market closed Shares of United Overseas Bank Limited closed Friday up 0.9% at S$36.74, mirroring gains across Singapore’s big three banks as the Straits Times Index ticked up 0.3% by the close. Interactive Brokers senior economist Jose Torres pointed to “bullish sentiment” returning on Wall Street following Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s earnings, which helped steady risk appetite heading into the weekend. (The Straits Times) This matters because UOB, DBS, and OCBC have a bigger influence on Singapore’s benchmark than most sectors. With the market closed until Monday, investors will use the break to assess
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DBS share price holds near highs as analysts debate dividend trade and rate risk

DBS share price holds near highs as analysts debate dividend trade and rate risk

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 14:53 SGT — Market closed Shares of DBS Group Holdings closed Friday at S$59.12, gaining S$0.23 or 0.39%, after fluctuating between S$58.79 and S$59.25. OCBC wrapped up at S$20.44, while UOB finished at S$36.74. (Investing.com) Singapore’s market is closed Saturday, yet trading in local banks presses on. DBS is once more the gauge for investor appetite, testing demand for big, liquid dividend stocks amid a sliding rate environment. The coming weeks pack a punch for bank stocks: rate expectations, chatter about capital management, and earnings guidance are all on the docket. Much of the positive outlook
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South32 share price holds near recent highs as silver frenzy cools — what to watch next week

South32 share price holds near recent highs as silver frenzy cools — what to watch next week

Sydney, January 17, 2026, 17:54 AEDT — Market closed South32 Ltd shares ended Friday at A$4.16, gaining 0.48% and building on Thursday’s strong jump as the Australian market wound down for the weekend. The stock fluctuated between A$4.10 and A$4.16, with roughly 22.1 million shares traded. (StockAnalysis) This shift is crucial as metals face sharp swings from profit-taking and changing risk moods, with precious metals rattled after hitting new peaks. “We’re seeing a broad pullback across commodities following weeks of strong rallies, driven partly by profit-taking,” Marex analyst Edward Meir said, noting that softer geopolitical tensions are pressuring gold and
17 January 2026
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Mineral Resources share price slid Friday — what to watch before ASX trade resumes

Mineral Resources share price slid Friday — what to watch before ASX trade resumes

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:41 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of Mineral Resources Ltd dropped 2.4% on Friday, finishing at A$59.78 and capping off a weak week. (FNArena.com) As the ASX remains closed over the weekend, focus turns away from recent trades toward upcoming events. Mineral Resources (MIN.AX) plans to release its December-quarter report on Jan. 29, followed by its half-year results on Feb. 20, according to its investor calendar. (Mineral Resources) Iron ore futures in Dalian dropped on Friday, with the front-month May 2026 contract ending at 812 yuan a tonne, down 4 yuan, according to Xinhua.
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DroneShield share price jumps on Defence LAND 156 panel news — what to know before Monday

DroneShield share price jumps on Defence LAND 156 panel news — what to know before Monday

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:50 AEDT — Market closed DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) shares jumped 7.8% on Friday, closing at A$4.40. The counter-drone specialist revealed it had been chosen for Australia’s Defence Department Project LAND 156 Line of Effort 3 panel. This panel offers Defence a streamlined route to buy counter-drone services for roughly 150 bases and installations through selective tenders, the company noted. (Intelligent Investor) The timing is key as Canberra has marked counter-drone spending a high-priority, fast-moving area. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy revealed the government has allocated A$1.3 billion toward counter-drone capabilities across the next decade. That’s why
17 January 2026
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Woodside Energy share price: JERA winter LNG deal and oil swings set up the next ASX session

Woodside Energy share price: JERA winter LNG deal and oil swings set up the next ASX session

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:34 AEDT — Market closed Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX) shares ended Friday down 1.42%, closing at A$23.68. This pullback pared gains from the prior two sessions, leaving the stock roughly 0.4% higher for the week. (Investing.com) The pullback followed a steep drop in crude prices the previous day, with Brent and U.S. crude both falling roughly 4%. This came after U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks dampened concerns about Iran, coupled with U.S. inventory data revealing a significant build, according to a Reuters report. (Reuters) Woodside heads into next week’s session with oil prices still unsettled,
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Wesfarmers share price edges up into weekend — what ASX investors watch next for WES

Wesfarmers share price edges up into weekend — what ASX investors watch next for WES

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:32 (AEDT) — Market closed. Wesfarmers Ltd (WES.AX) closed Friday up 0.27% at A$83.21, as Australia’s stock market wrapped up for the weekend. The shares oscillated between A$82.21 and A$83.24 during the session. (Investing.com) That modest bump counts—it sets the stage as the calendar fills up. Wesfarmers has gained roughly 2.8% over the past week, tightening the margin for any disappointing demand or cost figures in its upcoming report. (Intelligent Investor) The Perth-based group spans both household-focused retail and industrial sectors, covering Bunnings, Kmart Group, Officeworks, as well as chemicals, fertilisers, and a lithium joint venture.
17 January 2026
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Westpac share price jumps 1.8% into weekend — what to watch before ASX reopens

Westpac share price jumps 1.8% into weekend — what to watch before ASX reopens

SYDNEY, Jan 17, 2026, 17:23 AEDT — Market closed Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) shares closed Friday up 1.82% at A$39.19, after swinging between A$38.35 and A$39.34. Investors stepped back into Australia’s major banks ahead of the weekend. (Investing.com) It’s significant now because banks are once again carrying the local market, often steering the mood when traders get jittery over interest rates. The S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.48% on Friday and closed the week 2.1% higher, staying close to an 11-week peak. (CommBank) Westpac led the big four banks higher, outpacing its peers who each added roughly 0.5%. Macquarie Group surged 2.6%,
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Woolworths share price ends week at A$30.35 — what to watch before the ASX reopens

Woolworths share price ends week at A$30.35 — what to watch before the ASX reopens

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:25 AEDT — Market closed. Woolworths Group Ltd shares closed Friday 0.5% higher at A$30.35, having fluctuated between A$30.09 and A$30.41 during the session. (StockAnalysis) With the market closed over the weekend, all eyes turn to what might move stocks when trading picks up again Monday. Investors aren’t focused on just one big story; instead, they’re watching to see if supermarket earnings hold steady as shoppers hunt more aggressively for bargains. Woolworths offered investors a different kind of update—one that skips the usual profit-and-loss details. The retailer has refocused attention on supply-chain emissions just as the
17 January 2026
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Walmart’s CEO handover sparks sweeping exec shake-up — new bosses for U.S., International and Sam’s Club

Walmart’s CEO handover sparks sweeping exec shake-up — new bosses for U.S., International and Sam’s Club

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Jan. 17, 2026, 12:10 a.m. CST Walmart plans a major leadership shuffle starting Feb. 1, with John Furner stepping in as CEO. David Guggina, currently heading e-commerce, will take over Walmart U.S., while Chris Nicholas, who runs Sam’s Club, moves to lead Walmart International. Latriece Watkins is set to become Sam’s Club CEO. Meanwhile, Seth Dallaire, the U.S. chief growth officer, will broaden his responsibilities to become Walmart Inc.’s chief growth officer, the company said on Friday. Walmart’s U.S. segment accounts for about two-thirds of its annual revenue. Shares were unchanged in Friday morning trading, Reuters reported. (Reuters)
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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
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GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
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