Lynas stock rises as U.S. presses allies on China rare-earth grip; investors eye Jan 21 update

Lynas stock rises as U.S. presses allies on China rare-earth grip; investors eye Jan 21 update

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 10:59 AEDT — Regular session Shares of Lynas Rare Earths Ltd climbed 3.2% to A$14.55 by late morning in Sydney, up from A$14.10 at the previous close, according to Investing.com data. The stock fluctuated between A$14.31 and A$14.57 during the session. This move is significant as rare earths are once again caught in geopolitical tensions, prompting…
Woodside Energy Group Ltd stock rises on ASX as oil firms; traders eye Jan 28 report

Woodside Energy Group Ltd stock rises on ASX as oil firms; traders eye Jan 28 report

SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 10:59 AEDT — Regular session Shares of Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX) climbed 1.23% to close at A$23.88 on Monday, gaining A$0.29 from the previous session. The stock fluctuated between A$23.78 and A$24.08 throughout the day. (Investing) The rally followed a stronger oil market, with crude bouncing back late last week amid supply concerns sparked by…
NAB share price jumps in Sydney trade — here’s what’s driving National Australia Bank stock today

NAB share price jumps in Sydney trade — here’s what’s driving National Australia Bank stock today

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 11:00 (AEDT) — Regular session Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB.AX) climbed 1.8% to A$41.77 late morning, swinging between A$40.89 and A$41.80 earlier in the session, according to Investing.com data. The stock’s previous close was A$41.02. (Investing) That shift is significant since big banks have carried much of the weight—and suffered the bulk of the…
Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock pops as banks rebound — what to watch before CBA earnings

Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock pops as banks rebound — what to watch before CBA earnings

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 11:02 AEDT — Regular session Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia climbed 0.9% to A$154.60 by late morning in Sydney, up from Friday’s close of A$153.22. So far on Monday, the stock has fluctuated between A$153.01 and A$154.67. This matters because CBA stands as Australia’s biggest listed lender and a key player in local indices, often…
Westpac share price rises in Sydney as big banks firm; bushfire relief and Feb 13 update ahead

Westpac share price rises in Sydney as big banks firm; bushfire relief and Feb 13 update ahead

SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 11:02 (AEDT) — Regular session underway Shares of Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) climbed 1.1% to A$38.30 by 11:02 a.m. Sydney time Monday, adding 40 Australian cents since Friday’s close. Over the last 52 weeks, the stock has fluctuated between A$28.44 and A$41.00. (Investing) Big lenders hold significant sway over Australian indices, so even minor tweaks to…
12 January 2026
Northern Star stock rebounds as ASX traders eye Jan 22 costs update after guidance cut

Northern Star stock rebounds as ASX traders eye Jan 22 costs update after guidance cut

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 11:04 AEDT — Regular session Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) shares climbed 2.2% on Monday, clawing back some losses after a guidance cut rattled the Australian gold miner earlier this month. By 11:04 a.m. AEDT, the stock traded at A$25.26, up from Friday’s close of A$24.72. (Intelligent Investor) The bounce is crucial since the company hasn’t updated…
DroneShield stock (ASX:DRO) slides as JPMorgan pops up as 5% holder — what investors watch next

DroneShield stock (ASX:DRO) slides as JPMorgan pops up as 5% holder — what investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 11:02 AEDT — Regular session Shares of DroneShield Ltd slipped on Monday after a filing revealed JPMorgan Chase & Co and its affiliates had taken a substantial stake in the counter-drone company. By 10:40 a.m. AEDT, the stock had dropped 3.7% to A$3.87, down from a prior close of A$4.02. Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 index rose…
Apple stock eyes January 29 earnings after rare losing streak; Evercore lifts target, keeps “top pick”

Apple stock eyes January 29 earnings after rare losing streak; Evercore lifts target, keeps “top pick”

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 19:13 (EST) — Market closed. Apple shares ended Friday near $259.37, ticking up about 0.1% from the previous close. That slight gain follows a rough start to the year, with the stock recovering from a rare losing streak. (Yahoo Finance) Why this matters now: Apple approaches its late-January earnings report amid a tug-of-war. Some investors…
Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Sydney, 12 January 2026, 10:57 AEDT — Regular session Shares of Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) climbed up to 6.4%, hitting A$3.80 by 10:42 a.m. AEDT on Monday. The rise continued from an early jump at the open, with buy-now-pay-later stocks gaining ground in consumer finance. (Market Index) This matters because Zip’s stock reacts heavily to sentiment around U.S. consumer…
Fortescue stock drops today: FMG shares lag ASX ahead of Jan 22 production report

Fortescue stock drops today: FMG shares lag ASX ahead of Jan 22 production report

Sydney, January 12, 2026, 11:11 AEDT — Regular session Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) slipped 1.6%, hitting A$22.35 by 11:11 a.m. AEDT on Monday, down from Friday’s A$22.71 close. The stock swung between A$22.29 and A$22.80 today, inside its 52-week range of A$13.18 to A$23.38. Analysts followed by Investing.com put the 12-month target at about A$19.33, with six recommending sell and just…
12 January 2026
Compass stock heads into Monday after Anywhere merger closes and $1 billion convertibles hit

Compass stock heads into Monday after Anywhere merger closes and $1 billion convertibles hit

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 18:58 EST — The market has closed. Compass shares climbed 4.7% to close at $12.84 on Friday, following the completion of its all-stock merger with Anywhere Real Estate. Trading volume hit around 50 million shares, market data showed. Chairman and CEO Robert Reffkin said the combined company, operating as Compass International Holdings, is focused on…
Glencore share price jumps on Rio Tinto talks: what to know before Monday’s London open

Glencore share price jumps on Rio Tinto talks: what to know before Monday’s London open

London, Jan 11, 2026, 23:45 GMT — Market closed. Glencore’s stock surged 9.6% on Friday, hitting its highest mark since July 2024 after the miner confirmed talks with Rio Tinto over a potential merger. The news reignited interest in the deal-driven mining sector, according to Reuters data. (Reuters) The London-listed miner closed at 452.65 pence, gaining 39.65p for the day,…

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  • Sensex Slides Over 440 Points, Nifty Dips Below 25,600 Amid Global Trade Concerns
    January 18, 2026, 11:25 PM EST. The S&P BSE Sensex opened sharply lower by 442.24 points at 83,128.11, and the NSE Nifty50 dropped 138 points to 25,556.35 on Monday, dragged down by weak global cues. Reliance Industries Limited fell 2%. Experts warn of volatile trading ahead due to geopolitical tensions and potential U.S. tariffs on European countries, threatening a trade war. President Trump's proposed tariffs could spark retaliatory measures from Europe, impacting global trade and growth negatively. Investors are advised to watch developments closely and consider buying dips in strong large-cap stocks.
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