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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.

Mineral Resources stock jumps on China tax shift and lithium spike; ASX:MIN in focus ahead of Q2 update

Mineral Resources stock jumps on China tax shift and lithium spike; ASX:MIN in focus ahead of Q2 update

Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:35 AEDT — After-hours Shares of Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) ended Tuesday up 3.3%, closing at A$60.50. The lift came amid a fresh surge in demand for lithium-related miners on the ASX. Trading ranged from A$58.99 to A$61.00, with about 1.2 million shares exchanging hands. (Investing.com Australia) Lithium prices in China surged after a sudden spike in battery exports was expected ahead of a tax shift. The most-active lithium carbonate futures contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange hit its daily limit, jumping 9% to 156,060 yuan a metric ton — a peak not seen since November
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Zip shares drop nearly 8% on ASX — what to watch before Feb. 19 results

Zip shares drop nearly 8% on ASX — what to watch before Feb. 19 results

Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:26 AEDT — Market closed Zip Co Ltd shares tumbled 7.6% to close at A$3.28 on Tuesday, marking one of the S&P/ASX 200’s poorest showings, despite the benchmark index climbing 0.56%. (Investing.com) The selloff comes as the buy-now-pay-later lender sets a date for its next major report, leaving investors to weigh growth prospects against credit risks in a stock known for sharp moves on subtle sentiment shifts. Zip said it will report its half-year results for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025, on Feb. 19, with a conference call scheduled for that morning. “Zip … will
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DroneShield stock closes higher after new-share filing; what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield stock closes higher after new-share filing; what ASX:DRO investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:25 AEDT — Market closed. DroneShield Ltd has applied to list 500,000 new ordinary shares stemming from performance option exercises, according to an ASX filing. The shares were issued without any cash consideration, pushing the total ordinary shares on issue to 913,917,667. The stock closed 1.3% higher at A$3.90 on Tuesday. (Google) It’s a modest uptick percentage-wise, yet it strikes a familiar chord. In a stock sensitive to supply, even standard filings can sway trading, particularly since this change doesn’t inject new cash into the company. The market may be closed now, but the real test
13 January 2026
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Woodside Energy stock dips after Scarborough LNG milestone — what matters before the next ASX session

Woodside Energy stock dips after Scarborough LNG milestone — what matters before the next ASX session

Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:31 AEDT — Trading after hours. Woodside Energy Group Ltd shares slipped 1.7% to close at A$23.31 on Tuesday, following news that the floating production unit for its Scarborough gas project reached the offshore field near Western Australia. The stock fluctuated between A$23.96 and A$23.28, with roughly 4.67 million shares trading hands. (Investing.com) This update is crucial since Scarborough lies at the heart of Woodside’s upcoming LNG expansion. The market treats each milestone as a gauge of potential schedule delays. LNG projects run on tight delivery schedules; even a minor slip can trigger prolonged disputes over
13 January 2026
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South32 stock closes higher as metals rally; what to watch before Wednesday’s ASX session

South32 stock closes higher as metals rally; what to watch before Wednesday’s ASX session

Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:39 AEDT — Market closed Shares of South32 Ltd ended Tuesday 1.5% higher, closing at A$3.96. The rally reflected a broader strength in metals and mining stocks, driven by investor interest in gold, silver, and copper-related firms. (Investing.com) This shift is significant since South32’s profits fluctuate alongside commodity prices, and markets have been reacting to macroeconomic news almost instantly. On Tuesday, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.56%, buoyed by gains in gold, metals & mining, and materials sectors, according to Investing.com. (Investing.com) No new South32-specific exchange updates emerged. The latest ASX announcements for the company on Intelligent
13 January 2026
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Japan Airlines stock slips as CEO warns young Japanese are ditching overseas travel

Japan Airlines stock slips as CEO warns young Japanese are ditching overseas travel

Tokyo, Jan 13, 2026, 15:11 JST Japan Airlines (9201.T) shares were down 1.4% at 2,949 yen on Tuesday. Investors are watching whether demand for the carrier’s international network can keep rebuilding if fewer Japanese travelers head overseas. (Investing.com) The yen slid to 158.925 per dollar earlier on Tuesday, its weakest since July 2024, making foreign travel more expensive in yen terms. For airlines, the same move can also push up dollar-linked costs such as fuel and aircraft maintenance. (Reuters) Travel industry reports this week have framed the drop in outbound travel — Japanese residents traveling abroad — as most visible
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ANZ share price jumps as Morgan Stanley flags a rare repeat win — what to watch next for ASX:ANZ

ANZ share price jumps as Morgan Stanley flags a rare repeat win — what to watch next for ASX:ANZ

Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:19 AEDT — The market has closed. ANZ Group Holdings Limited shares ended Tuesday up 1.6%, closing at A$36.48. Investors reacted to a new Morgan Stanley report that singled out the bank as a contender for another year of strong returns among Australia’s big banks. (Intelligent Investor) Why it matters now: bank stocks have shifted focus back to interest rates, as the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate sits at 3.6% following three cuts last year. The buzz is now swirling around whether the next move will be an increase rather than another cut. A Westpac–Melbourne
13 January 2026
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CSL share price slips after ASX close: what investors watch next for ASX:CSL ahead of February results

CSL share price slips after ASX close: what investors watch next for ASX:CSL ahead of February results

Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:15 AEDT — After-hours CSL Ltd shares dipped 1.0% to finish at A$173.32 on Tuesday, erasing a 0.46% gain from Monday and underperforming the broader Australian market. The stock fluctuated between A$173.32 and A$175.86 after kicking off at A$175.01, with roughly 683,000 shares traded. (Investing.com) The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.56% higher, boosted by advances in gold, metals, mining, and materials shares, according to a market wrap from Investing.com. (Investing.com) The underperformance is pressing because investors are still grappling with last year’s reset: CSL cut its FY26 revenue and profit forecasts and postponed the spin-off of Seqirus,
13 January 2026
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PLS Group stock hits a 52-week high as China lithium surges — what investors watch next

PLS Group stock hits a 52-week high as China lithium surges — what investors watch next

SYDNEY, Jan 13, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — Market closed PLS Group Limited shares climbed 1.9% to close Tuesday at A$4.86, having peaked at A$4.92 earlier. That puts the stock near the top of its 52-week range, valuing the miner around A$15.7 billion. (Google) The surge followed a sharp rise in battery-metal prices, with Chinese lithium carbonate futures climbing 7.2% to 166,680 yuan a tonne by early afternoon. ASX lithium stocks also saw gains, including Delta Lithium, Liontown, and Mineral Resources. (Market Index) Lithium prices jumped the day before after China’s finance ministry announced plans to cut value-added tax (VAT) export
13 January 2026
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NAB shares end higher as rate-hike chatter flares — what investors watch next

NAB shares end higher as rate-hike chatter flares — what investors watch next

SYDNEY, Jan 13, 2026, 17:16 AEDT — Market closed Shares of National Australia Bank Limited climbed 1.85% to close at A$42.39 on Tuesday, marking their second consecutive day of gains and outperforming the wider market. (https://www.investing.com/equities/national-australia-bank-limited-historical-data) This shift is significant as banks find themselves back in the spotlight of rate speculation. Investors are weighing if the Reserve Bank of Australia has finished cutting rates or is gearing up to pivot, directly influencing forecasts for bank profits. Australia’s latest consumer sentiment data stayed weighed down by worries over mortgage rates and changing bets on the RBA’s next move. Westpac’s Matthew Hassan
13 January 2026
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CBA stock rises after new wage data — what to watch before Commonwealth Bank’s Feb results

CBA stock rises after new wage data — what to watch before Commonwealth Bank’s Feb results

SYDNEY, Jan 13, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — Market has closed. Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX) ended Tuesday up 0.8%, buoyed by new labour-market data that continue to fuel discussion around interest rates. (Investing.com Australia) This is significant since CBA has lately behaved more like a “rates stock” than usual. Even minor shifts in Reserve Bank of Australia policy expectations can jolt the sector, and with CBA’s valuation, there’s little margin for negative surprises. Banks tend to gain when the cash rate — the RBA’s benchmark — climbs, since lending rates usually adjust quicker than deposit rates. But on
13 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths stock rises on CEO exit plan — what ASX:LYC investors watch next

Lynas Rare Earths stock rises on CEO exit plan — what ASX:LYC investors watch next

Melbourne, Jan 13, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — Market closed. Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) shares closed up 2.5% at A$15.15 on Tuesday after CEO Amanda Lacaze announced she plans to retire following 12 years in the role. The board has launched a search for her successor, with Lacaze set to remain until the end of the financial year. Chair John Humphrey highlighted that the company’s market value has surged from around A$400 million in 2014 to nearly A$15 billion. (Intelligent Investor) The timing is crucial because Lynas stands out as one of the few Western companies that can challenge
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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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