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Why SGX stock slipped at year-end — and what investors are watching for 2026

Why SGX stock slipped at year-end — and what investors are watching for 2026

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:34 ET — Market closed Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX) fell 0.8% to 16.96 Singapore dollars (S$) on Wednesday, the last trading day of 2025, making it the biggest decliner on the blue-chip Straits Times Index. The benchmark STI eased 0.2% to 4,646.21 after minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s December meeting signalled policymakers were inclined to keep interest rates unchanged. The Business Times The year-end dip lands as investors shift from annual scorekeeping to a more practical question: will Singapore’s improving equities momentum hold in early 2026. For SGX, that matters because its
1 January 2026
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Nvidia stock today: China H200 rush puts TSMC ramp-up and CES in focus as markets shut

Nvidia stock today: China H200 rush puts TSMC ramp-up and CES in focus as markets shut

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:33 ET — Market closed Nvidia has approached Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co about boosting production of its H200 artificial-intelligence chips as demand from Chinese technology companies surges, sources told Reuters. Nvidia shares last closed down about 0.5% at $186.50. MarketScreener The report matters now because it puts China back in focus as a swing market for Nvidia’s 2026 chip shipments. Beijing has yet to greenlight any H200 imports, even as the Trump administration recently allowed exports of the chip to China under a licensing framework, Reuters said. MarketScreener+1 It also underscores a supply squeeze risk
1 January 2026
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ASX:PDI in focus after Robex shareholders back merger; approvals now in spotlight

ASX:PDI in focus after Robex shareholders back merger; approvals now in spotlight

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:22 ET — Market closed Predictive Discovery Ltd said Robex Resources shareholders voted 94.54% in favour of the companies’ proposed merger, clearing a key condition for the all-share deal, an exchange filing showed. “We are delighted with the strong support shown by Robex shareholders for the Transaction,” CEO and Managing Director Andrew Pardey said, adding the combined group expects production of more than 400,000 ounces of gold a year by 2029. Predictive said the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to Québec court approval and regulatory consents, including from
1 January 2026
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BSE share price today: BSE Ltd slips as investors brace for December-quarter results

BSE share price today: BSE Ltd slips as investors brace for December-quarter results

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:47 ET — Market closed BSE Ltd shares slipped 0.16% to end at 2,628 rupees on Thursday, in a subdued start to 2026 for Indian equities. The stock traded between 2,603 and 2,650.5 rupees, with about 1.66 million shares changing hands. Yahoo Finance India’s blue-chip indices finished little changed as New Year holidays kept participation light globally. The Nifty 50 rose 0.06% while the Sensex eased 0.04%, and “Investor sentiment is likely to hinge on corporate earnings and a strength in economic growth,” said Vinod Nair, head of research at Geojit Investments. Reuters That matters
1 January 2026
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DAX closes near highs as Frankfurt Stock Exchange shuts for New Year: what to watch next

DAX closes near highs as Frankfurt Stock Exchange shuts for New Year: what to watch next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:41 ET — Market closed Germany’s blue-chip DAX ended its last session of 2025 up 0.57% at 24,490.41, while the Frankfurt Stock Exchange is closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day. U.S. stock markets are also closed, leaving investors without fresh Wall Street cues. Investing.com+2Deutsche Börse Group+2 The holiday pause lands after a strong year for European equities and a late-December push that left benchmarks near record territory. For Frankfurt, the question now is whether the 2025 drivers—easing rates, bank strength and a bid for industrial winners—can carry into early January with liquidity returning. Reuters
1 January 2026
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Toronto Stock Exchange today: TSX ends 2025 lower, but posts best annual gain since 2009

Toronto Stock Exchange today: TSX ends 2025 lower, but posts best annual gain since 2009

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:44 ET — Market closed Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index ended the final trading day of 2025 down 0.4% at 31,712.76, pressured by mining shares as metal prices eased. “If we do have a shift in the commodity cycle,” it could change the market’s tone, said Shiraz Ahmed, CEO of Sartorial Wealth. Reuters The move matters because Canada’s equity benchmark is built around resources and banks. After a standout 2025, the next leg hinges on whether metals can keep doing the heavy lifting and whether financials can hold up as investors reassess the economic outlook. Markets
1 January 2026
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KOSPI’s next test: exports jump ahead of Korea Exchange’s Jan. 2 reopen

KOSPI’s next test: exports jump ahead of Korea Exchange’s Jan. 2 reopen

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:06 ET — Market closed Investors headed into South Korea’s first trading session of 2026 with a strong export print in hand. Exports rose 13.4% in December from a year earlier, beating forecasts, and 2025 shipments climbed to a record $709.7 billion, government data showed on Thursday. Reuters The benchmark KOSPI last finished 0.15% lower at 4,214.17 on Dec. 30, the final trading day of 2025 on the Korea Exchange (KRX). The tech-heavy Kosdaq ended down 0.76% at 925.47, local market data showed. FirstClass Business News That setup matters because South Korea is starting the
1 January 2026
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HKEX stock ends 2025 slightly lower as Hong Kong IPO rush sets up 2026 catalysts

HKEX stock ends 2025 slightly lower as Hong Kong IPO rush sets up 2026 catalysts

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:33 ET — Market closed Shares of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (0388.HK) slipped 0.24% to HK$407.60 on Wednesday, as investors weighed a year-end rush of Chinese IPO launches and broader China-linked risk appetite. Hong Kong markets are shut on Jan. 1 for the New Year holiday and reopen on Jan. 2. Investing For HKEX, the operator of the city’s stock exchange, activity is the product. More IPOs and higher turnover — the total value of shares traded — generally translate into higher fee income, while quieter markets tend to crimp revenue. That linkage
1 January 2026
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Euronext stock holds near €128 into New Year’s Day closure — what’s next for ENX shares

Euronext stock holds near €128 into New Year’s Day closure — what’s next for ENX shares

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:31 ET — Market closed Shares in Euronext N.V. (ENX.PA) last closed at €128.00, up 0.08%, in the final session of 2025. Euronext The small move leaves the pan-European exchange operator starting 2026 with investors focused on what usually drives its fee pool: market activity. More volatility typically means more trading, and exchanges tend to collect more fees when investors transact more often. That sensitivity matters in January, when flows often reset after a holiday lull. Euronext’s cash and derivatives markets are closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day across its venues, and U.S. markets
1 January 2026
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BYD stock slips in Shenzhen after sales growth slows to a five-year low

BYD stock slips in Shenzhen after sales growth slows to a five-year low

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:33 ET — Market closed BYD Co said in a stock filing on Thursday that 2025 vehicle sales rose 7.73% to 4.6 million units, its weakest growth in five years as competition in China’s electric-vehicle market intensified. The filing showed December sales fell 18.3% from a year earlier and the Shenzhen-listed stock last closed down 2.04% at 97.72 yuan. BYD has cut prices on more than 20 models and rolled out new tech features, but rivals including Geely and Leapmotor have kept pressure on the market leader. The update is an early read on 2026
1 January 2026
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Air China stock jumps on $9.5 billion Airbus jet deal — what Shanghai investors watch next

Air China stock jumps on $9.5 billion Airbus jet deal — what Shanghai investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:30 ET — Market closed Air China’s Shanghai-listed shares (601111.SS) rose 3.3% to 9.37 yuan at the last close on Dec. 31 after the flag carrier disclosed a large order for Airbus narrow-body aircraft. Google+1 The deal matters now because it adds to a late-year run of Airbus orders in China’s aviation market, a sign airlines are still planning fleet growth even as fare and competition pressures linger. It also underscores Airbus’ edge over Boeing in China as geopolitics weigh on U.S. planemakers’ sales prospects. Reuters For investors, the focus is less on near-term capacity
1 January 2026
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SoftBank stock slips in Tokyo as $41bn OpenAI investment and $4bn DigitalBridge deal take center stage

SoftBank stock slips in Tokyo as $41bn OpenAI investment and $4bn DigitalBridge deal take center stage

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:19 ET — Market closed SoftBank Group shares fell on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the final trading session of 2025 after the company said it had completed a $41 billion investment in OpenAI, deepening CEO Masayoshi Son’s bet on artificial intelligence. The stock closed down 1.9% at 4,400 yen. Reuters The moves matter because SoftBank has been repositioning itself as a major backer of the physical plumbing behind AI — data centers, networks and power capacity needed to run large models — at a time when investors are growing more sensitive to funding needs.
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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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