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.

Rio Tinto stock price in focus: China approval risk hangs over Glencore talks

Rio Tinto stock price in focus: China approval risk hangs over Glencore talks

Rio Tinto shares closed at 6,468 pence Thursday, up 1.78%, after a volatile session. Analysts warn China may require asset sales for any Rio-Glencore merger, citing concerns over copper market share. Rio announced a two-year copper supply deal with Amazon and signed a new collaboration plan with BHP on Pilbara iron ore. BlackRock disclosed stakes in Rio under UK takeover rules.
16 January 2026
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DBS lifts ST Engineering target to S$10.20 as investors rotate into defence, maintenance plays

DBS lifts ST Engineering target to S$10.20 as investors rotate into defence, maintenance plays

ST Engineering shares traded near S$9.54 Friday afternoon after hitting new highs this month. DBS raised its target price to S$10.20 and kept a “buy” rating, citing strong aerospace maintenance demand and steady defence spending. Investors are watching for new orders ahead of the Singapore Airshow in early February.
16 January 2026
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Sembcorp Industries share price rises as Alinta Energy vote nears and FY2025 results date set

Sembcorp Industries share price rises as Alinta Energy vote nears and FY2025 results date set

Sembcorp shares rose 2% to S$6.10 by midday Friday in Singapore as investors awaited a Jan. 30 shareholder vote on its proposed A$5.6 billion cash acquisition of Alinta Energy. The company will release FY2025 results on Feb. 25. Sembcorp said the deal would raise earnings but increase emissions intensity, missing its 2028 and 2030 climate targets. About 3.7 million shares traded by midday.
16 January 2026
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City Developments (CDL) share price rises as DBS keeps buy call ahead of Newport Residences preview

City Developments (CDL) share price rises as DBS keeps buy call ahead of Newport Residences preview

City Developments shares rose 1.9% to S$9.12 in Friday afternoon trading, outperforming a flat Singapore market. Previews for the 246-unit Newport Residences project begin Friday, with bookings from Jan 31. DBS maintained a “buy” rating and S$11.80 target, citing a valuation discount. CDL flagged profit warnings from First Sponsor Group due to China-related losses and currency swings.
16 January 2026
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Singapore Exchange stock slips as traders eye Feb 5 results, global risk mood

Singapore Exchange stock slips as traders eye Feb 5 results, global risk mood

Shares of Singapore Exchange fell 0.1% to S$17.65 by mid-afternoon Friday, trading in a narrow range ahead of its Feb. 5 half-year results briefing. Broader Asian markets rose on tech gains, but expectations for U.S. rate cuts eased after strong economic data. No new SGX updates were released in the past day. CEO Loh Boon Chye and CFO Daniel Koh will present earnings before the market opens.
16 January 2026
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Seatrium share price slides 3% — why a U.S. Empire Wind ruling matters for SGX:5E2

Seatrium share price slides 3% — why a U.S. Empire Wind ruling matters for SGX:5E2

Seatrium shares fell 3.1% to S$2.22 in Singapore after a U.S. judge allowed Equinor to resume the Empire Wind project, which uses a Seatrium-built vessel. The stock reversed Thursday’s gains as investors tracked U.S. court decisions affecting offshore wind project schedules. Seatrium is set to deliver a $475 million vessel to Maersk for the project by February 2026.
16 January 2026
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UOB stock price today: U11 ticks up after buyback notice and S$850 million AT1 pricing

UOB stock price today: U11 ticks up after buyback notice and S$850 million AT1 pricing

UOB shares rose 0.5% to S$36.59 in afternoon trading after the bank disclosed a S$1.38 million share buyback and announced pricing for S$850 million of 3.00% perpetual capital securities, callable in 2033. The new securities, qualifying as Additional Tier 1 capital, are set to be issued Jan. 21. UOB’s full-year 2025 results are due Feb. 24.
16 January 2026
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Singtel stock in focus after NCS CEO exit plan — what investors watch next

Singtel stock in focus after NCS CEO exit plan — what investors watch next

Singapore Telecommunications shares traded flat at S$4.49 after NCS CEO Ng Kuo Pin announced he will step down April 1, with deputy CEO Sam Liew to succeed him. The leadership change comes as Singtel targets growth in enterprise tech services. Investors are watching for any impact on sales momentum and margins. The Straits Times Index rose 0.2% in the session.
16 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
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