Today: 8 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.

RBA rate call hangs on CPI: Big banks split as Australia inflation data looms

RBA rate call hangs on CPI: Big banks split as Australia inflation data looms

Commonwealth Bank warned Tuesday that underlying inflation may run hotter than expected, reviving the chance of a Reserve Bank rate hike in February. The Australian Bureau of Statistics will release key inflation data Wednesday, with investors focused on the trimmed mean measure. Markets remain volatile as households brace for possible higher mortgage repayments.
27 January 2026
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HSBC stock jumps in Hong Kong as Hang Seng delisting nears and profit-target talk builds

HSBC stock jumps in Hong Kong as Hang Seng delisting nears and profit-target talk builds

HSBC shares rose 2.8% in Hong Kong after the bank confirmed its court-approved plan to take Hang Seng Bank private, with Hang Seng’s listing set to end at 4 p.m. local time. Investors are watching for possible upgrades to HSBC’s profitability targets in annual results due Feb. 25. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision Wednesday is expected to influence global bank shares.
27 January 2026
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National Grid’s North Sea “GriffinLink” plan puts its share price back in focus

National Grid’s North Sea “GriffinLink” plan puts its share price back in focus

National Grid and Germany’s TenneT announced a 2-gigawatt North Sea power link, aiming for completion in the late 2030s. The move follows a Hamburg pact by 10 countries to build 100 GW of shared offshore wind. National Grid shares rose 0.4% in early London trading Monday. The new project targets cross-border electricity transmission between Britain and Germany.
27 January 2026
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Keppel stock price nudges up in Singapore as traders brace for Feb 5 earnings

Keppel stock price nudges up in Singapore as traders brace for Feb 5 earnings

Keppel Ltd shares rose 0.37% to S$10.99 in afternoon trading Tuesday, recovering from a 0.6% drop Monday. Investors are watching for Keppel’s full-year results on Feb 5, with Keppel DC REIT reporting Jan 30. The company recently announced a 1.0GW Asia-Pacific data centre pipeline and a 25-year Bifrost Cable System lease deal. UOB Kay Hian maintained a “buy” rating with a S$11.70 target.
27 January 2026
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock lifts to S$3.33 as STI hits a record — what traders watch next

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock lifts to S$3.33 as STI hits a record — what traders watch next

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding rose 0.6% to S$3.33 by mid-afternoon Tuesday, with 15.2 million shares traded as the Straits Times Index hit a record 4,912.46. The stock remains near S$3.30 after a 4.3% drop over the past five sessions. Yangzijiang’s next earnings report is due March 4. Investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy announcement on Jan. 28.
27 January 2026
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Singtel stock price jumps 2% as Singapore market hits a record — here’s what traders watch next

Singtel stock price jumps 2% as Singapore market hits a record — here’s what traders watch next

Singtel rose 2.2% to S$4.56 in afternoon trade, with about 16.5 million shares changing hands. The Straits Times Index crossed 4,900 for the first time, led by gains in banks and blue chips. Investors are watching for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision and Singapore’s MAS policy review later this week. The Singapore dollar touched its strongest level against the U.S. dollar since 2014 before easing.
27 January 2026
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ST Engineering share price slips after MINDEF Terrex s5 contract news — what S63.SI investors watch now

ST Engineering share price slips after MINDEF Terrex s5 contract news — what S63.SI investors watch now

ST Engineering shares dipped 0.2% to S$9.38 after securing a Singapore defence ministry contract for next-generation infantry fighting vehicles, with deliveries set for 2028. The company has not disclosed the contract’s value. Shares remain up about 12% since late December. Investors await the February earnings update for more details.
27 January 2026
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City Developments stock pops 2.6% as Singapore property names firm up ahead of MAS review

City Developments stock pops 2.6% as Singapore property names firm up ahead of MAS review

City Developments shares rose 2.6% to S$9.41 by Tuesday afternoon as Singapore’s Straits Times Index crossed 4,900. Investors await the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s policy decision Thursday, with most economists expecting no rate change. City Developments will open sales bookings for Newport Residences on Jan. 31. UOL Group hit a 20-year high after JPMorgan raised its target price.
27 January 2026
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UOB stock price wobbles after JPMorgan downgrade as MAS review and earnings near

UOB stock price wobbles after JPMorgan downgrade as MAS review and earnings near

UOB shares slipped 0.3% to S$38.40 by mid-afternoon in Singapore, lagging DBS and OCBC as the Straits Times Index rose 1%. JPMorgan downgraded UOB to “underweight” last week, while Macquarie upgraded it to “outperform.” Analysts expect Q4 net profit to fall 16.7% year-on-year to S$1.28 billion, citing weaker fees and a tough comparison base. UOB will report full-year results on Feb. 24.
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Stock Market Today

REA Group share price slides after $200m buyback plan — what ASX investors watch next

REA Group share price slides after $200m buyback plan — what ASX investors watch next

8 February 2026
REA Group shares fell 7.8% to A$168.10 after its half-year update showed a 6% rise in EBITDA and a 9% gain in core net profit, but a 24% drop in reported net profit. The company flagged softer listing volumes and announced a A$200 million buyback starting Feb. 23. Interim dividend is A$1.24 per share, ex-dividend March 3. Investors cited pressure from weaker listings and rising costs.
NAB share price in focus after Friday slide as rate rises and bank updates loom

NAB share price in focus after Friday slide as rate rises and bank updates loom

8 February 2026
National Australia Bank shares closed down 1.6% at A$43.36 on Friday after the S&P/ASX 200 fell nearly 2%, its worst session in almost a year. NAB, CBA, and Westpac will raise variable mortgage rates by 0.25% following the Reserve Bank’s hike to 3.85%. Key sector results are due from CBA on Feb. 11, Westpac on Feb. 13, and NAB on Feb. 18.
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