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.

DBS stock slips as metals meltdown rattles Asia, with earnings next week in focus

DBS stock slips as metals meltdown rattles Asia, with earnings next week in focus

DBS Group shares fell 1.0% to S$58.58 Monday, tracking a broader decline in Asian bank stocks as metals sell-offs triggered forced selling. OCBC dropped 1.2% and UOB slipped 0.5%. Singapore’s Straits Times Index lost about 0.8%, weighed by banks. DBS reports fourth-quarter results Feb. 9, with investors watching for updates on loan growth, credit costs, and its S$8 billion capital return plan.
2 February 2026
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ALS share price drops 1.7% as metals slump rattles markets — what ALQ investors watch next

ALS share price drops 1.7% as metals slump rattles markets — what ALQ investors watch next

ALS Ltd (ALQ.AX) dropped 1.7% to A$24.23 Monday, with over 3 million shares traded—more than double its 10-day average. The ASX 200 slipped 1% as gold miners fell and metals prices plunged, with gold down 7.8% and silver off 14.4%. Traders shifted positions ahead of Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia rate decision. The Australian dollar hit a one-week low before stabilizing.
2 February 2026
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Bitcoin slides to 10-month low near $74,500 as silver rout hits risk assets

Bitcoin slides to 10-month low near $74,500 as silver rout hits risk assets

Bitcoin fell to a 10-month low in Asia on Monday, dropping as much as 2.5% to $74,541 after a weekend selloff. Gold plunged up to 7.5% and silver 14.2%, triggering margin hikes and forced liquidations across markets. CME Group raised margin requirements as volatility surged. Traders cited Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed chair and liquidity concerns for fueling the rout.
2 February 2026
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Bitcoin price slides near $75,000 as Donald Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed chair

Bitcoin price slides near $75,000 as Donald Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed chair

Bitcoin fell about 4% to $75,441, its lowest since mid-2025, while ether dropped nearly 10% to $2,191. Warsh’s nomination as U.S. central bank chief boosted the dollar and triggered a broad selloff in risk assets, including crypto and precious metals. Thin liquidity amplified price swings. Analysts flagged Bitcoin’s approach to the $73,000 support level as sentiment turned cautious.
2 February 2026
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Woolworths share price barely budges after $300m property sale report — what ASX:WOW investors watch next

Woolworths share price barely budges after $300m property sale report — what ASX:WOW investors watch next

Woolworths shares slipped 0.1% to A$30.91 after reports of a possible A$300 million sale of shopping-centre assets to Forest Endeavour, linked to Shayher Group. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1% as investors awaited Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia decision. Woolworths is reviewing which assets could be sold over the next year. The company reports earnings Feb. 25.
2 February 2026
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Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) share price slides 6.6% as bullion rout hits gold miners

Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) share price slides 6.6% as bullion rout hits gold miners

Ramelius Resources shares fell 6.57% to A$4.41 Monday as gold miners slumped on falling bullion prices and higher CME margin requirements. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped nearly 1%, led by losses in materials. Ramelius reported December quarter gold output of 45,610 ounces at an AISC of A$1,977/oz and flagged a A$250 million buyback. Traders await Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia rate decision.
2 February 2026
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Woodside Energy share price slides after oil tumbles; what to watch before Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy share price slides after oil tumbles; what to watch before Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy shares fell 1.8% to A$24.91 after Brent crude dropped 4.8% to $66.02 a barrel and WTI slid nearly 5% to $61.98, following signals of easing U.S.-Iran tensions and steady OPEC+ output. Investors await the 2025 annual report on Feb. 24, as the company prepares for a major Pluto LNG shutdown in Q2 and eyes 2026 production guidance.
2 February 2026
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Sandfire Resources share price slides 3.9% as metals rout deepens — what to watch next for ASX:SFR

Sandfire Resources share price slides 3.9% as metals rout deepens — what to watch next for ASX:SFR

Sandfire Resources shares fell 3.9% to A$19.07 on Monday, tracking a sharp sell-off in copper and other metals. The drop comes ahead of a Feb. 6 shareholder vote on the Kalkaroo deal and half-year results due Feb. 19. Copper prices slid roughly 5% on Feb. 2, while gold and silver plunged up to 7.5% and 14.2%, respectively. The S&P/ASX 200 closed about 1% lower, led by declines in mining stocks.
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Stock Market Today

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Lucid Group shares jumped 14% to $10.86 at Friday’s close, recovering from an 8% drop the previous day. The move followed a broad Wall Street rally that lifted high-volatility stocks. Lucid reported fourth-quarter deliveries of 5,345 vehicles and full-year deliveries of 15,841. Investors await Lucid’s Feb. 24 results for updates on cash and demand.
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