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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.

CSL share price edges up as ASX climbs — what investors watch before February results

CSL share price edges up as ASX climbs — what investors watch before February results

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 16:50 AEDT — After-hours CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares ended Friday 0.14% higher, closing at A$175.53. The stock fluctuated between A$174.35 and A$176.03 during the session, with roughly 1.07 million shares traded. The S&P/ASX 200 finished the day up 0.48%, settling at 8,903.90. (Investing.com Australia) The move is significant since CSL is a key player in Australian healthcare portfolios, with its stock attempting to find footing before the upcoming earnings report. Investors remain alert for signs the company can bounce back after a tough second half in 2025. Despite gains this week, CSL’s shares are still well
16 January 2026
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Fortescue share price rises as FMG kicks off Pilbara wind farm build, eyes Jan 22 output report

Fortescue share price rises as FMG kicks off Pilbara wind farm build, eyes Jan 22 output report

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 16:50 AEDT — Market closed. Fortescue Ltd (FMG.AX) shares ended Friday 0.3% higher at A$22.82, following the iron ore miner’s update on advancing its efforts to electrify operations in the Pilbara. (Investing.com) This update is significant as Fortescue aims to swap diesel and gas at its mine sites for renewable energy, a move that could alter costs and capital expenditures for a company still reliant on iron ore. This comes as traders watch China, the key market for Fortescue. China’s iron ore imports surged to a record 1.26 billion tons in 2025. But Bai Xin from
16 January 2026
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BHP share price slips after Pilbara tie-up with Rio Tinto as China iron ore signals stay mixed

BHP share price slips after Pilbara tie-up with Rio Tinto as China iron ore signals stay mixed

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 16:48 AEDT — Market closed BHP Group Ltd’s shares slipped on Friday, reversing some of Thursday’s gains. The stock closed around 1.1% lower at A$48.85, after having climbed 2.6% the previous day. (Investing.com) The market dipped as fresh supply-side news in iron ore — still the sector’s cash cow — hit. Rio Tinto announced a partnership with BHP to develop adjacent Pilbara deposits, aiming to extract up to 200 million metric tons. The plan includes processing ore from BHP’s Yandi site at Rio Tinto’s facilities. “Together we will extend the life of these operations,” said Rio
16 January 2026
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Northern Star share price slips as gold cools, with ASX:NST in focus ahead of next week’s update

Northern Star share price slips as gold cools, with ASX:NST in focus ahead of next week’s update

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 16:48 AEDT — Market closed. Northern Star Resources Ltd shares dropped 1.0% on Friday, closing at A$26.83, after trading between A$26.57 and A$27.66, according to data from Investing.com. Volume hit around 5.5 million shares. (Investing.com) The pullback saw the Australian gold miner underperform the stronger local market, as investors continue to view the stock as a swift gauge on bullion prices and short-term operational momentum. (Investing.com) Gold slid further on Friday following stronger-than-forecast U.S. economic data, which dampened hopes for early Federal Reserve rate cuts and weakened demand for safe-haven assets. This dynamic can hurt gold
16 January 2026
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Netflix stock ticks up as Delaware judge blocks Paramount fast-track in Warner deal fight

Netflix stock ticks up as Delaware judge blocks Paramount fast-track in Warner deal fight

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 12:16 EST — Regular session Shares of Netflix (NFLX.O) ticked up 0.6% to $89.08 midday Thursday, as investors digested a Delaware court decision related to its planned buyout of Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming units. The ruling keeps the takeover battle alive, leaving timing and price uncertain. Traders are watching the stock closely, viewing it as a gauge of whether Netflix can pull off a game-changing deal without stumbling over politics, financing, or regulatory hurdles. Next Tuesday brings Netflix’s quarterly results, adding pressure to an already busy week. The Warner process looms large, casting
15 January 2026
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Pfizer stock dips as U.S. vaccine policy fight rattles demand outlook

Pfizer stock dips as U.S. vaccine policy fight rattles demand outlook

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 11:16 EST — Regular session. Pfizer Inc. shares fell 0.6% to $25.42 in late-morning trading on Thursday, extending a choppy start to the year for the drugmaker’s stock. The stock has struggled to find a clear driver since Pfizer warned in December that 2026 would likely start “bumpy,” with lower COVID-related sales, price cuts tied to a U.S. government deal and key patent expirations looming. Loss of exclusivity is shorthand for patents ending, which can open the door to cheaper rivals. (Reuters) The political noise around vaccines is back in focus. Sanofi Chief Executive Paul
15 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock flirts with $100 as Zacks’ “Bear of the Day” clashes with satellite bulls

AST SpaceMobile stock flirts with $100 as Zacks’ “Bear of the Day” clashes with satellite bulls

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 11:56 EST Shares of AST SpaceMobile climbed roughly 4% Thursday, hovering near $99 amid sharply divided opinions on the satellite-to-smartphone firm’s valuation and execution risks. The tug-of-war is crucial now as “direct-to-device” connectivity—satellites linking regular smartphones without cell towers—shifts from demos to early commercial rollout. This shift has pushed what was once a niche telecom gamble into the spotlight for retail investors and telecom executives alike. AST plans to roll out 45 to 60 satellites in 2026, a milestone its supporters believe could transform coverage in rural and remote regions. Skeptics, however, warn this ambitious
15 January 2026
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Kenvue stock is up today — here’s what the Kimberly-Clark deal is worth now

Kenvue stock is up today — here’s what the Kimberly-Clark deal is worth now

New York, January 15, 2026, 11:16 EST — Regular session. Kenvue Inc shares rose about 0.5% to $17.21 on Thursday, as Kimberly-Clark — the would-be buyer — gained roughly 0.7% to $99.81, lifting the implied value of the takeover offer. The broader market was firmer, with the S&P 500’s main ETF up about 0.6%, while the consumer staples ETF was little changed. This matters now because KVUE has been trading like a deal stock. The cash part is fixed, but the stock part moves every time Kimberly-Clark moves. It leaves investors focused on the “spread” — the gap between Kenvue’s
15 January 2026
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Telus’ 9% dividend yield looks tempting — but CIBC, SmartCentres and Leon’s are the TSX income names in play

Telus’ 9% dividend yield looks tempting — but CIBC, SmartCentres and Leon’s are the TSX income names in play

TORONTO, Jan 15, 2026, 11:59 (EST) Motley Fool Canada’s Joey Frenette pointed out that investors attracted to Telus Corp’s roughly 9% dividend yield should weigh options carefully and consider Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce for a more stable income stream. He noted Telus has paused dividend growth until certain internal goals are met. Meanwhile, CIBC offers about a 3.4% yield and trades at roughly 13.3 times forward earnings, a valuation based on expected profits. Frenette also highlighted that although CIBC’s shares have jumped since late 2023, the bank’s sizable Canadian mortgage portfolio remains a critical risk factor. (Market Wire News)
15 January 2026
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Vale (VALE) stock stays flat as debt payment hits and China iron ore signals shift

Vale (VALE) stock stays flat as debt payment hits and China iron ore signals shift

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 11:22 (EST) — Regular session Vale S.A.’s shares in the U.S. edged up just 0.1% to $14.63 Thursday morning, following the miner’s announcement that it will pay R$130.0 million in interest and principal on its 8th-issue debentures. The payment concerns the 3rd series, which matures on Jan. 15. Vale also noted the 4th series is still outstanding. The payment is routine. Yet it comes as investors turn a sharper eye on balance sheets, even among major miners, scrutinizing how cash divides between debt repayments and shareholder payouts. Iron ore continues to be the main wildcard
15 January 2026
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Petrobras stock (PBR) slips as oil falls; Tupi hits 1 million bpd, fertilizer restart in focus

Petrobras stock (PBR) slips as oil falls; Tupi hits 1 million bpd, fertilizer restart in focus

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 15, 2026, 12:45 BRT — Regular session Petrobras’ shares listed in the U.S. slipped Thursday, despite the Brazilian oil giant highlighting new operational progress at its key offshore fields. Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras is heavily dependent on volume. Production from the pre-salt—deepwater reserves buried beneath a thick salt layer—has powered earnings and dividends lately, and traders react swiftly to any sign that this growth is slowing. Petrobras is also pressing forward with another venture: fertilizers. The timeline for reviving its urea and ammonia plants in Brazil’s northeast has turned into a subtle yet telling sign
15 January 2026
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Grab stock slides as Indonesia weighs halving ride-hailing commissions, with earnings date looming

Grab stock slides as Indonesia weighs halving ride-hailing commissions, with earnings date looming

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 10:46 EST — Regular session Shares of Grab Holdings Ltd dropped 3.5% to $4.47 Thursday morning, as investors factored in new regulatory concerns in Indonesia ahead of the upcoming earnings report. A draft presidential decree under review in Indonesia aims to slash the commission caps that ride-hailing platforms take from drivers, cutting it to 10% from the current 20%. The proposal also pushes companies to cover more insurance and social-benefit expenses, Reuters reported Wednesday. “Motorcycle taxi drivers have become an increasingly visible political force,” noted Siwage Dharma Negara, a senior fellow at Singapore’s ISEAS-Yusof Ishak
15 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

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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