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Why Paladin Energy’s share price hit a fresh high — and what ASX:PDN investors watch next

Why Paladin Energy’s share price hit a fresh high — and what ASX:PDN investors watch next

Paladin Energy shares closed at a 52-week high of A$13.36 on Thursday, up 1.4%, after reporting a 16% quarterly jump in Langer Heinrich uranium output to 1.23 million pounds. The miner expects full-year production near the top of its 4.0–4.4 million pound guidance. JPMorgan downgraded the stock to underweight, citing valuation concerns. Investors await interim results in mid-February.
22 January 2026
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NAB (ASX:NAB) share price jumps 3% — what to watch next for National Australia Bank stock

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price jumps 3% — what to watch next for National Australia Bank stock

NAB shares surged 3.04% to A$42.45 on Thursday after Australia reported a surprise gain of 65,200 jobs in December, sending the unemployment rate to 4.1%. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.8%. Investors shifted rate expectations ahead of next week’s CPI data and the RBA’s February decision. NAB also warned of rising investment scams using fake identities on social media.
22 January 2026
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South32 share price jumps 5% after manganese rebound — what investors watch next

South32 share price jumps 5% after manganese rebound — what investors watch next

South32 shares jumped 5.26% to A$4.40 after reporting a 16.7% rise in quarterly manganese output, matching analyst forecasts. The stock touched its highest level since April 2023. The miner reaffirmed full-year production guidance but flagged a review of its Brazil Aluminium outlook after weak volumes. Mozal smelter in Mozambique will enter care and maintenance in March 2026 due to power supply issues.
22 January 2026
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Ohio farmers eye $2 billion property-tax break as new caps start to bite

Ohio farmers eye $2 billion property-tax break as new caps start to bite

Ohio Farm Bureau projects more than $2 billion in property-tax relief for farmers over three years due to new state tax caps tied to inflation and property valuations. The changes, passed in late 2025, will phase in unevenly by county, with initial impacts showing on 2026 tax bills. School districts are monitoring for possible revenue losses as credits expand and some non-farm property tax breaks are phased out.
22 January 2026
Nadella’s Davos warning: AI may lose “social permission” as power costs decide the raceDavos,

Nadella’s Davos warning: AI may lose “social permission” as power costs decide the raceDavos,

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told the World Economic Forum that affordable, reliable electricity will decide which countries can scale AI, warning of a bubble if benefits stay limited to big tech and wealthy markets. He cited rural Indian farmers already using AI as evidence of broader adoption. Nadella urged companies to focus on useful results and rethink workflows, not just add chatbots.
22 January 2026
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Lynas share price jumps again after revenue surge — what traders watch next

Lynas share price jumps again after revenue surge — what traders watch next

Lynas Rare Earths shares rose 2.9% to A$16.75 Thursday after reporting a 43% jump in quarterly sales revenue to A$201.9 million, driven by higher rare earth prices. Production fell, with “ready for sale” oxide output down to 2,382 tonnes and NdPr output at 1,404 tonnes, due to maintenance and power outages. CEO Amanda Lacaze cited ongoing disruptions at Kalgoorlie and uncertainty over the Texas facility’s future.
22 January 2026
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Fortescue shares sink after costs rise in quarterly report, putting Iron Bridge ramp-up back in focus

Fortescue shares sink after costs rise in quarterly report, putting Iron Bridge ramp-up back in focus

Fortescue shares dropped 5.1% to A$21.48 after the miner reported higher unit costs in its December-quarter update. Quarterly shipments reached 50.5 million tonnes, but hematite C1 costs rose to US$19.10 per wet metric tonne. The company maintained its full-year shipment forecast and reported US$4.7 billion in cash at year-end. Investors await half-year results on Feb. 25 for further margin details.
22 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 22.01.2026

Reddit (RDDT) closed at $214.54, up 2.10% for the day but down over the month, with revenue up 23.67% and net income up 31.98% year-on-year. Shares trade at a 116.4x P/E, above sector norms, while fair value is pegged at $239.76. Nifty50 opened flat at 25,263; BSE Sensex hovered near 82,257 as FIIs sold Rs 2,549 crore and domestic investors bought Rs 4,223 crore.
22 January 2026
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EPFO 3.0 is coming: PF withdrawals via UPI by April, Rs 25,000 cap and a new portal in the works

EPFO 3.0 is coming: PF withdrawals via UPI by April, Rs 25,000 cap and a new portal in the works

India’s EPFO plans to allow provident fund withdrawals via UPI through the BHIM app from April, capping transactions at Rs 25,000 each, officials told Indian Express. The move is part of a broader “EPFO 3.0” tech overhaul, including a new portal and core banking backend. The system is being built with C-DAC, NPCI, and SBI. A tender for the IT platform is in final vetting, with Wipro, Infosys, and TCS shortlisted.
22 January 2026
United Airlines (UAL) stock price rises after upbeat 2026 outlook, as investors size up what’s next

United Airlines (UAL) stock price rises after upbeat 2026 outlook, as investors size up what’s next

United Airlines shares rose 2.2% to $110.96 Wednesday after forecasting 2026 adjusted earnings of $12 to $14 per share and reporting fourth-quarter revenue up 4.8% to $15.4 billion. Premium and loyalty revenue climbed 9% and 10%, respectively. CEO Scott Kirby warned on Bloomberg TV that geopolitical tensions could disrupt growth. United plans to defend its gate position at Chicago O’Hare against American Airlines.
22 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 08.02.2026

8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 12:52 AM EST Australian Shares Set for Volatile Earnings Season Amid Market Sensitivity February 8, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. **Australian stock markets** face heightened volatility as earnings season kicks off with little room for error. Analysts warn that even a **1% earnings miss** could trigger sharp price swings, stripping away previous insulation from market shocks. This turbulence reflects the removal of 'shock absorbers' in share prices, signaling an unpredictable three weeks ahead for investors. Anthony Macdonald, business journalist and Chanticleer columnist, forecasts significant fluctuations likely exceeding historical norms.
Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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