Seatrium share price slides 3% — why a U.S. Empire Wind ruling matters for SGX:5E2

Seatrium share price slides 3% — why a U.S. Empire Wind ruling matters for SGX:5E2

Seatrium shares fell 3.1% to S$2.22 in Singapore after a U.S. judge allowed Equinor to resume the Empire Wind project, which uses a Seatrium-built vessel. The stock reversed Thursday’s gains as investors tracked U.S. court decisions affecting offshore wind project schedules. Seatrium is set to deliver a $475 million vessel to Maersk for the project by February 2026.
NAB share price edges up as banks lift ASX into weekend; RBA and Q1 update in focus

NAB share price edges up as banks lift ASX into weekend; RBA and Q1 update in focus

NAB shares closed up 0.73% at A$42.67 Friday, leading gains among Australian banks as the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.48% to 8,903.9. Traders are watching rate expectations ahead of the Reserve Bank’s Feb. 3 decision. UBS issued a pre-stabilisation notice for NAB’s planned euro subordinated notes. NAB’s housing report showed dwelling prices up 8.2% in 2025 and advertised rents rising 5.9% in December.
16 January 2026
Westpac share price jumps 1.8% — what investors are watching before the next ASX session

Westpac share price jumps 1.8% — what investors are watching before the next ASX session

Westpac closed Friday up 1.82% at A$39.19, trading 3.81 million shares, just below its 52-week high. The bank reported nearly 159,000 unquoted share rights lapsed and set terms for a GBP231 million floating-rate note maturing in 2027. Consumer sentiment fell to a three-month low, with Westpac economists seeing no RBA rate hike this year. Investors await the bank’s quarterly update on Feb. 13.
16 January 2026
Woolworths share price ends higher — what to watch next for ASX: WOW after Olive AI and methane-cut beef push

Woolworths share price ends higher — what to watch next for ASX: WOW after Olive AI and methane-cut beef push

Woolworths shares closed up 0.5% at A$30.35 in Sydney, trading between A$30.09 and A$30.41. The company announced a methane-reduction trial in its beef supply chain and plans to upgrade its Olive digital assistant. Investors await Australia’s inflation data on Jan. 28 and the RBA’s rate decision on Feb. 3. Woolworths’ half-year results are due Feb. 25.
Macquarie share price jumps on rate jitters — what moves MQG next week

Macquarie share price jumps on rate jitters — what moves MQG next week

Macquarie Group shares rose 2.6% to A$211.86 Friday after the bank raised fixed home loan rates by 0.25 percentage point, lifting its lowest one-year rate to 5.59%. The move followed similar increases by major Australian banks. An ASX notice showed Macquarie is no longer a substantial holder in Tabcorp Holdings. Investors await Macquarie’s operational briefing on Feb. 10.
PLS Group share price falls after ASX close as lithium hits two-year highs; Jan 30 update looms

PLS Group share price falls after ASX close as lithium hits two-year highs; Jan 30 update looms

PLS Group shares fell 3.1% to A$4.68 Friday, making it one of the biggest losers on the ASX 200, while the index rose 0.48%. Lithium prices hit multi-year highs, with battery-grade chemicals topping $20,000 per ton. PLS will release its December-quarter report and hold an investor briefing on Jan. 30. U.S. lawmakers proposed a $2.5 billion critical minerals stockpile bill.
16 January 2026
Fortescue share price rises as FMG kicks off Pilbara wind farm build, eyes Jan 22 output report

Fortescue share price rises as FMG kicks off Pilbara wind farm build, eyes Jan 22 output report

Fortescue shares closed up 0.3% at A$22.82 after the company began construction of its first wind project in Western Australia’s Pilbara. The 133-megawatt Nullagine Wind Project will use 17 turbines to help electrify mining operations. Investors await Fortescue’s December quarter production report, due January 22. China’s record iron ore imports and rising global supply continue to influence prices.
BHP share price slips after Pilbara tie-up with Rio Tinto as China iron ore signals stay mixed

BHP share price slips after Pilbara tie-up with Rio Tinto as China iron ore signals stay mixed

BHP shares fell 1.1% to A$48.85 in Sydney, reversing gains from the previous session. Rio Tinto and BHP announced a partnership to develop Pilbara iron ore deposits, targeting up to 200 million tonnes. Iron ore prices stayed volatile as China’s December imports hit a record 119.65 million tons. BHP’s operational review is scheduled for Jan. 20, with half-year earnings due Feb. 17.
Northern Star share price slips as gold cools, with ASX:NST in focus ahead of next week’s update

Northern Star share price slips as gold cools, with ASX:NST in focus ahead of next week’s update

Northern Star Resources shares fell 1.0% to A$26.83 Friday, underperforming the local market as gold prices slid after strong U.S. economic data. The company recently cut full-year production guidance to 1.6–1.7 million ounces due to operational issues, warning of higher costs. About 5.5 million shares traded. December-quarter results are due Jan. 22.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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Hanover Insurance Group closed at $169.96, about 15% below its estimated fair value of $200.13, with analysts projecting 4.3% annual revenue growth. Vitalhub shares ended at CA$8.45, down 17.5% over 90 days, despite a fair value estimate of CA$15.53. Sampo Oyj traded at €10.00, showing a 24.9% discount to its €13.32 intrinsic value based on the Excess Returns model.
16 January 2026
Chevron (CVX) stock slips as oil drops 4% — and a Venezuela license decision is in focus

Chevron (CVX) stock slips as oil drops 4% — and a Venezuela license decision is in focus

Chevron shares fell 0.6% to $166.16 Thursday as oil prices slid 4% after U.S.-Iran tensions eased. Traders also watched for a possible expanded U.S. license for Chevron to operate in Venezuela, which could boost production. Drones struck two oil tankers in the Black Sea, including one chartered by Chevron. Chevron’s next earnings report is due Jan. 30.

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8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 12:53 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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