Today: 20 May 2026

OCBC share price today: OCBC stock closes higher ahead of Feb 25 results

OCBC share price today: OCBC stock closes higher ahead of Feb 25 results

OCBC shares closed up 0.6% at S$21.72 on Friday, ahead of its full-year 2025 results set for release before market open on Feb. 25. The Straits Times Index rose 0.3% as U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil to its highest since August. OCBC reported a surge in new precious metals investors, with its base expanding 2.5 times year-on-year in 2025. Investors are watching net interest margins and potential payout guidance.
20 February 2026
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US stock market today: GDP + PCE inflation, oil near highs — what to watch before the open

US stock market today: GDP + PCE inflation, oil near highs — what to watch before the open

S&P 500 futures rose 0.4% before the release of Q4 GDP and December PCE inflation data. Oil held near six-month highs amid U.S.-Iran tensions. The dollar was on track for its biggest weekly gain since October 2025. Deere shares climbed after raising its outlook, while markets watched for fallout from Blue Owl’s redemption changes.
20 February 2026
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Silver price today: Spot jumps above $80 as haven demand returns ahead of U.S. inflation data

Silver price today: Spot jumps above $80 as haven demand returns ahead of U.S. inflation data

Spot silver rose 2.8% to $80.57 an ounce in early European trading Friday, hitting a new high as investors reacted to U.S.-Iran tensions and falling bond yields. Gold gained 0.7% to $5,032.49. Solar panel makers reported surging costs, with U.S. silver-paste prices for modules more than tripling since early 2025. Markets await U.S. inflation and GDP data due at 13:30 GMT.
20 February 2026
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Sensex, Nifty 50 snap back after Thursday slide as oil and U.S. inflation data loom

Sensex, Nifty 50 snap back after Thursday slide as oil and U.S. inflation data loom

Nifty 50 closed up 0.46% at 25,571.25 and Sensex gained 0.38% to 82,814.71, rebounding after Thursday’s sharp drop. Reliance, ICICI Bank, and L&T supported the move, while IT stocks lagged. The rupee fell 0.3% to 90.9825 per dollar, its steepest weekly decline in a month. Novartis India surged nearly 20% after a $159 million stake sale deal.
20 February 2026
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Australia’s Centrelink boost hits March 20 — but higher deeming rates may trim some pensions

Australia’s Centrelink boost hits March 20 — but higher deeming rates may trim some pensions

More than 5 million Australians on Centrelink payments will receive an inflation-linked increase from March 20, with singles on the full Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, or Carer Payment set to get an extra A$22.20 per fortnight. The government will also raise deeming rates, a move that could reduce some payments for pensioners and welfare recipients. The lower deeming rate will rise by 0.5 points to 1.25%.
20 February 2026
SSE share price today: SSE stock ticks up after Thursday dip as UK rate bets return

SSE share price today: SSE stock ticks up after Thursday dip as UK rate bets return

SSE shares rose 0.7% to 2,567 pence by 0920 GMT Friday, near a 52-week high, as investors favored utilities amid renewed rate-cut bets. UK public finances showed a record January surplus, while retail sales beat forecasts. SSE recently announced up to £950 million in new subsea power investments and forecast lower earnings for 2026. The company’s full-year results are due May 28.
20 February 2026
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Anglo American share price rises on De Beers $2.3 billion writedown; investors eye sale timeline

Anglo American share price rises on De Beers $2.3 billion writedown; investors eye sale timeline

Anglo American reported a $3.7 billion annual loss after a $2.3 billion De Beers writedown, sending shares up 1.8% in early London trading. CEO Duncan Wanblad said De Beers sale talks are advanced, with binding bids next. Multiple consortia and Botswana have shown interest in De Beers. Anglo declared a final dividend of 16 cents per share, payable May 6.
20 February 2026
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Glencore stock today: Why the share price is steady after the $2 billion payout plan

Glencore stock today: Why the share price is steady after the $2 billion payout plan

Glencore shares edged up 0.04% in London after posting a 6% drop in 2025 adjusted EBITDA to $13.51 billion, beating analyst forecasts. The company announced a $2 billion shareholder return, with 17 cents per share to be paid in June and September. Investors are watching copper growth targets and progress on asset disposals after failed merger talks with Rio Tinto. Energy and coal trading profits fell 32% last year.
20 February 2026
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Rio Tinto share price today: RIO.L stock edges up after earnings miss, cost outlook

Rio Tinto share price today: RIO.L stock edges up after earnings miss, cost outlook

Rio Tinto shares rose 0.5% to 7,154 pence in London by 08:48 GMT, near a 52-week high, after reporting flat 2025 underlying earnings of $10.87 billion, missing forecasts. The miner lifted its stake in Nemaska Lithium to 53.9% and maintained a 60% dividend payout ratio. Rio targets $5–10 billion in asset sales and forecasts Pilbara unit costs of $23.50–$25 per tonne for 2026. The final dividend goes ex-dividend March 5.
20 February 2026
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