UOB stock nudges higher as dividend hunt and rate outlook keep Singapore banks in play

UOB stock nudges higher as dividend hunt and rate outlook keep Singapore banks in play

Singapore, January 12, 2026, 15:03 SGT — Regular session Shares of United Overseas Bank Limited (U11) rose 0.14 Singapore dollars, or about 0.4%, to S$36.16 in Monday afternoon trade. DBS Group and OCBC were also firmer, up 0.5% and 1.1% respectively, Google Finance data showed. (Google) The move comes as Singapore bank stocks start 2026 on the front foot, with…
DBS stock edges up as IPO “best year ever” talk meets Fed-rate jitters

DBS stock edges up as IPO “best year ever” talk meets Fed-rate jitters

Singapore, Jan 12, 2026, 14:49 (SGT) — Regular session Shares of DBS Group Holdings crept up Monday, keeping pace as Singapore’s major banks hovered near their recent peaks. By 2:30 p.m. local time, the stock traded around S$57.90, bouncing within a S$57.77 to S$58.28 band. OCBC added roughly 1.0%, while UOB inched up about 0.4%. (Google) This shift is crucial…
OCBC stock back above S$20 as dividend trade holds; eyes on Feb results

OCBC stock back above S$20 as dividend trade holds; eyes on Feb results

Singapore, Jan 12, 2026, 14:49 SGT — Regular session. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) shares climbed 1.1% to S$20.01 on Monday, lifting the SGX:O39 stock back above the round-number S$20 level in afternoon trade. The stock touched S$20.02 and is not far from its 52-week high of S$20.25. (Futunn) The move keeps the bank in the spotlight after a strong…
Woodside Energy shares hold near one-month peak as oil jitters keep traders on edge

Woodside Energy shares hold near one-month peak as oil jitters keep traders on edge

Sydney, January 12, 2026, 17:46 AEDT — Post-market update Shares of Woodside Energy Group Ltd closed Monday up 0.6% at A$23.72, having earlier hit A$24.08—their best price in roughly four weeks. Trading volume reached 2.23 million shares, according to data. (Investing) The move is significant since Woodside is right in the thick of daily crude price swings: supply concerns can…
Evolution Mining stock closes higher as gold breaks $4,600 — what EVN investors watch next

Evolution Mining stock closes higher as gold breaks $4,600 — what EVN investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:44 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of Evolution Mining Limited (EVN.AX) rose 0.7% to close at A$12.91 on Monday, hitting an intraday peak of A$13.28. The stock finished just below its 52-week high of A$13.30. (Investing) This shift is significant since the tape has simplified once more. When gold hits fresh highs, miners with…
Wesfarmers stock climbs on Australia spending data as rate-hike chatter returns

Wesfarmers stock climbs on Australia spending data as rate-hike chatter returns

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:42 AEDT — Market closed. Wesfarmers Limited shares climbed 1.44%, closing Monday at A$82.23. The stock fluctuated between A$81.23 and A$82.40 during the session, after kicking off at A$81.24. Roughly 1.08 million shares traded hands. (Investing) This shift is significant since the next phase for major retailers hinges more on data from Canberra than on store…
NAB stock closes higher as Aussie spending data stirs rate-hike talk; RBA decision next

NAB stock closes higher as Aussie spending data stirs rate-hike talk; RBA decision next

SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 17:40 AEDT — The market has closed for the day. Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB.AX) climbed on Monday following data that revealed Australian households continued spending through November, fueling speculation about interest rate moves. The stock finished up 1.46% at A$41.62, swinging between A$40.89 and A$41.87 during the session. (Investing) Australian household spending climbed…
Lynas Rare Earths stock climbs on Australia’s critical minerals reserve focus; what to watch next week

Lynas Rare Earths stock climbs on Australia’s critical minerals reserve focus; what to watch next week

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:15 AEDT — The market has closed. Lynas Rare Earths Ltd shares ended Monday up 4.82% at A$14.78, having fluctuated between A$14.31 and A$15.01 during the session. Trading volume hit roughly 8.02 million shares, according to data from Investing.com. The buying surge occurs as U.S. officials urge allies to speed up securing supply chains for critical…
Westpac stock edges up as Aussie banks lift the market; two February dates loom for WBC

Westpac stock edges up as Aussie banks lift the market; two February dates loom for WBC

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:16 AEDT — After-hours Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) shares rose 0.5% to close at A$38.08 on Monday, having fluctuated between A$37.72 and A$38.41 during the session. The stock remains roughly 2% lower year to date in 2026. (Investing) The shift was minor, but the timing is crucial. Australian bank stocks now serve as a fast gauge…
ANZ share price rises after chairman share buy and Australian Open deal; what to watch next

ANZ share price rises after chairman share buy and Australian Open deal; what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:16 AEDT — Market closed. ANZ Group Holdings (ASX:ANZ) shares climbed 1.2% to A$35.89 on Monday, topping the gains among Australia’s big four banks as the market hit its highest level since Christmas Eve. The S&P/ASX 200 benchmark added 0.48%, with NAB up 1.5%, CBA rising 0.6%, and Westpac gaining 0.5%. Sentiment was boosted by a…
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) stock climbs as China lithium prices hit limit-up — what to watch next

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) stock climbs as China lithium prices hit limit-up — what to watch next

SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 17:16 (AEDT) — After-hours Shares of PLS Group Ltd climbed 2.6%, ending Monday at A$4.77, after fluctuating between A$4.64 and A$4.82 during the session. (StockAnalysis) Daily swings in the stock now act as a shorthand for lithium prices, which is why this move is crucial. The sector’s challenge is turning this rebound into lasting strength, not…

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  • Louisbourg Invests About $7 Million in Boyd Group Services as Shares Rally 17% Above IPO
    January 18, 2026, 6:31 AM EST. Louisbourg Investments disclosed a new stake in Boyd Group Services during the fourth quarter, buying 46,456 shares worth about $7.27 million. The trade, using quarterly averages, left the stake at quarter-end value of $7.27 million, up from zero. The position equals roughly 1.45% of Louisbourg's AUM. On the filing date, Louisbourg's top holdings included CNI, GOOGL, MSFT, IVV and WPM. Boyd Group shares were about $162.66 on Jan. 15, roughly 17% above its Nov. IPO price of $141. Boyd operates non-franchised collision repair centers and auto-glass outlets across North America, with revenue mainly from insurance-funded repairs and a scalable, insurer-facing model. The stock's move reflects a defensive stance as Q3 results showed steady revenue gains and ongoing expansion.
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