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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.

South32 stock hits 52-week high on ASX — what investors are watching into next week

South32 stock hits 52-week high on ASX — what investors are watching into next week

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 17:11 AEDT — After-hours South32 Ltd shares closed Thursday up 4.55% at A$4.14, hitting an intraday peak of A$4.165 — marking a fresh 52-week high. The stock fluctuated between A$4.02 and A$4.165, with roughly 33.17 million shares traded. (Investing.com) The rally followed another solid session for miners. Tony Sycamore, a market analyst at IG, pointed to materials as the key driver behind the market’s strength this week, fueled by “irrepressible demand for industrial and precious metals.” (IG) Why it matters now: South32 is gearing up for a packed reporting schedule, and its shares are already reacting.
15 January 2026
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ANZ share price jumps as big banks lift ASX; what investors watch next for ANZ stock

ANZ share price jumps as big banks lift ASX; what investors watch next for ANZ stock

SYDNEY, Jan 15, 2026, 16:51 (AEDT) — The market has closed. Shares of ANZ Group Holdings Limited climbed 2.3% on Thursday, outpacing Australia’s big four banks as investors boosted their holdings heading into the weekend. The stock fluctuated between A$36.33 and A$37.32 throughout the day, according to pricing data. (intelligentinvestor.com.au) This shift carries weight since ANZ and its rivals hold sway over local portfolios and index funds. Bank shares typically react sharply to changes in rate forecasts. Traders are wrestling with local rate uncertainties amid a volatile global environment that’s rattled financial stocks. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.47% higher at
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Northern Star shares rise into ASX close as gold cools — what to watch before Jan 22 update

Northern Star shares rise into ASX close as gold cools — what to watch before Jan 22 update

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — Market closed. Northern Star Resources Ltd shares climbed 31 Australian cents, or 1.16%, to finish at A$27.04 on Thursday, after swinging between A$26.66 and A$27.43 during the session. (Investing.com) The stock now heads into a packed schedule of company reports, with Northern Star set to release its December-quarter update next week and the half-year results expected by mid-February. (NSR Limited) Gold, which fuels cash flow for Australian miners, dipped Thursday as traders cashed in following a record high the day before. “The bigger picture behind the metal’s rally isn’t fading,” said Ilya Spivak,
15 January 2026
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CBA stock ticks up after fixed mortgage rate hike — here’s what markets watch next

CBA stock ticks up after fixed mortgage rate hike — here’s what markets watch next

Sydney, January 15, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — After-hours. Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares edged higher on Thursday after the lender moved to lift fixed mortgage rates and as investors looked to a run of rate-sensitive data in the next fortnight. The stock finished up 0.35% at A$153.42. (Intelligent Investor) The move matters now because bank stocks tend to swing on any shift in the interest-rate outlook. Mortgage pricing is the front line: it influences loan demand and the margin banks earn — the spread between what they make on loans and what they pay to fund them. Commonwealth Bank has
15 January 2026
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BHP stock jumps toward A$50 after Rio Tinto Pilbara tie-up — what to watch next

BHP stock jumps toward A$50 after Rio Tinto Pilbara tie-up — what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — Market closed BHP Group Ltd (BHP.AX) shares ended Thursday up 2.47%, closing at A$49.31. The jump came after BHP and competitor Rio Tinto revealed a joint plan for a long-term iron ore project in Western Australia’s Pilbara. The stock reached A$49.75 during the session, tying its 52-week peak. (Investing.com) This shift signals a more pragmatic mood in the Pilbara: extract more tonnes using the current rail and processing setups, without splashing out big upfront cash. Investors have been pressing miners to keep capital spending in check, even while pledging growth in “future-facing” metals
15 January 2026
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PLS Group stock hits a 52-week high, then slips — what investors watch next

PLS Group stock hits a 52-week high, then slips — what investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — After-hours PLS Group Limited shares slipped Thursday, retreating from an intraday 52-week peak. The stock closed at A$4.83, down roughly 0.8% from Wednesday’s A$4.87, after swinging between A$4.82 and A$5.04 during the session. (Google) It’s significant because lithium pricing has shifted back into trading territory, moving beyond just supply-chain issues. Fastmarkets reported that CME lithium hydroxide futures—contracts allowing investors to bet on future prices—hit record weekly volume during the first full week of 2026. The head of market development also pointed to “rising volatility” throughout the supply chain. Policy headlines have returned. On
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CSL Limited stock rises 1% on the ASX — what investors are watching next

CSL Limited stock rises 1% on the ASX — what investors are watching next

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — Market closed. Shares of CSL Ltd (CSL.AX) closed Thursday 1.03% higher at A$175.28, swinging between A$174.21 and A$176.68 during the session. Volume hovered around 630,000 shares, matching typical recent activity. (Investing.com) The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.44% higher at 8,859.4. CSL, a key player in health care, often sets the tone when funds flow back into defensive stocks. (Investing.com Australia) Health care is showing signs of recovery following last week’s slide that dragged the sector to its lowest point since June 2019, according to IG market analyst Tony Sycamore. “Bargain hunters are beginning
15 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths stock whipsaws into the close as CEO succession talk meets critical-minerals politics

Lynas Rare Earths stock whipsaws into the close as CEO succession talk meets critical-minerals politics

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 16:52 AEDT — After-hours. Lynas Rare Earths Ltd shares fell 0.8% Thursday, closing at A$15.43 after briefly rallying to A$16.17 earlier in the session. The rare earths miner’s market cap stands around A$15.5 billion. (Google) The late-day slip is significant since Lynas offers a high-beta play on two fronts: securing supply chains for strategic minerals and navigating a leadership change at one of the West’s rare large-scale producers outside China. This month, fast money has rushed into those themes. The stock’s swings have tracked policy headlines and positioning more than company-specific news. The coming sessions will
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Kohl’s stock slides 5% as Jefferies trims target to $22, tariff ruling keeps retailers on edge

Kohl’s stock slides 5% as Jefferies trims target to $22, tariff ruling keeps retailers on edge

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 15:55 EST — Regular session Kohl’s Corporation shares dropped 5.3% to $19.40 in afternoon trading, following an earlier range between $18.92 and $20.60. The decline came after Tuesday’s 3.75% jump, which pushed the stock to close at $20.48. Jefferies analyst Blake Anderson cut his price target for Kohl’s to $22 from $24 but maintained a “hold” rating, GuruFocus reports. The price target reflects where the analyst expects the stock to trade over time. (GuruFocus) The note hit as the stock was already off its recent peaks, following a strong rally late last year that had
14 January 2026
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Rivian stock sinks on UBS sell call as Wall Street cools on AI, R2 hype

Rivian stock sinks on UBS sell call as Wall Street cools on AI, R2 hype

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 15:54 EST — Regular session Rivian Automotive shares dropped roughly 7.6%, closing at $17.42 Wednesday afternoon, following UBS’s downgrade of the EV maker to “Sell.” (Investing.com) Investors have been banking on Rivian’s autonomy and software angle, hoping the cheaper R2 model will boost sales. But with 2025 deliveries dropping 18% and barely hitting estimates, the pressure mounts on the next product cycle and the earnings outlook. (Reuters) UBS analyst Joseph Spak highlighted “elevated expectations” surrounding AI and the upcoming R2, adding that “most AI-related news is already reflected” in the stock. He also noted “limited
14 January 2026
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Unity Software stock sinks nearly 8% as Wall Street eyes Feb. 11 earnings

Unity Software stock sinks nearly 8% as Wall Street eyes Feb. 11 earnings

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 15:50 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Unity Software Inc fell 7.8% to $42.12 in late-afternoon trading Wednesday, deepening a selloff among high-growth software names. The videogame development tools firm touched a low of $40.76 during the session, down from $45.67 at Tuesday’s close. This shift is crucial as Unity faces two immediate challenges that could rapidly alter forecasts: an earnings report on the horizon and recent subscription price adjustments. With markets jittery over interest rates, investors have little tolerance for stocks relying on consistent execution to support their valuations. Unity announced Wednesday that it
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Via Transportation stock tumbles 10% in late trade as Goldman upgrade meets a weak tape

Via Transportation stock tumbles 10% in late trade as Goldman upgrade meets a weak tape

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 15:53 EST — Regular session. Via Transportation shares slid 10.2% to $24.14 in afternoon trading on Wednesday, giving back earlier gains and lagging a weaker tech-heavy market. The stock swung between $23.70 and $27.49 on the day. The move lands as investors look for a clear catalyst in a stock that has whipped around since its September listing. Via said on Tuesday it will release fourth-quarter 2025 results before U.S. markets open on Feb. 27 and host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. (Business Wire) Wall Street’s tone did not help. The Nasdaq
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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