Macquarie stock dips despite ASX rally as Goldman upgrades MQG and Rio Tinto deal talk simmers

Macquarie stock dips despite ASX rally as Goldman upgrades MQG and Rio Tinto deal talk simmers

Macquarie Group shares closed down 0.3% at A$206.51 Thursday, underperforming as Australian stocks hit a two-month high. Goldman Sachs upgraded Macquarie to Neutral, raising its price target to A$208.73, while Morgan Stanley kept an equal-weight rating. Macquarie was tapped to advise Rio Tinto on a possible Glencore bid. Investors await the company’s operational briefing on Feb. 10.
15 January 2026
NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

National Australia Bank shares rose 1.1% to A$42.36 on Thursday, rebounding after earlier losses among Australian banks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.5% at 8,861.70, its highest since November, as miners set a new record and financials gained. Investors await Australia’s December quarter CPI on Jan. 28 and the Reserve Bank’s policy meeting on Feb. 2–3. NAB’s first-quarter trading update is due Feb. 18.
Fortescue Ltd stock ends higher after Zitara deal — what FMG investors watch next week

Fortescue Ltd stock ends higher after Zitara deal — what FMG investors watch next week

Fortescue shares rose 0.4% to A$22.75 after announcing the acquisition of U.S. battery controls firm Zitara to expand its Elysia software unit. The deal adds on-site control systems for battery storage, with plans to deploy the technology in the Pilbara. The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.5% higher, led by miners. Fortescue’s earnings remain closely linked to iron ore prices amid record Chinese steel exports.
15 January 2026
South32 stock hits 52-week high on ASX — what investors are watching into next week

South32 stock hits 52-week high on ASX — what investors are watching into next week

South32 shares closed Thursday up 4.55% at A$4.14, reaching a 52-week high after trading as high as A$4.165 on volume of 33.17 million shares. The rally followed strong demand for metals, with miners supporting the ASX materials sector. South32 faces a shutdown at its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique after power deal talks failed. Investors await the company’s quarterly update on Jan. 22 and half-year results on Feb. 12.
15 January 2026
Northern Star shares rise into ASX close as gold cools — what to watch before Jan 22 update

Northern Star shares rise into ASX close as gold cools — what to watch before Jan 22 update

Northern Star Resources shares rose 1.16% to close at A$27.04 Thursday, ahead of its December-quarter update due Jan. 22. The company recently cut its FY26 production forecast to 1.6–1.7 million ounces and plans to release updated cost guidance. Gold prices dipped after hitting record highs the previous day. The ASX pressed Northern Star for details following its production downgrade.
Lynas Rare Earths stock whipsaws into the close as CEO succession talk meets critical-minerals politics

Lynas Rare Earths stock whipsaws into the close as CEO succession talk meets critical-minerals politics

Lynas Rare Earths shares fell 0.8% to A$15.43 Thursday after CEO Amanda Lacaze announced plans to retire at the end of the financial year. The board has begun searching for her successor. Investors are watching the Jan. 21 quarterly report for updates on demand and pricing. Australia and the U.S. both announced new moves this week to shore up critical minerals supply chains.
15 January 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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TSMC shares hit a record near $345 after posting all-time high Q4 results and a strong AI outlook. Indian equities are set for a cautious open as geopolitical tensions and tariff risks persist, with Gift Nifty signaling a 76-point start. Copa Holdings’ December traffic rose 10%, pushing the stock to $128.92. Middle East markets remain mixed; QUA Granite and Allmed Solutions highlighted for volatility and risk.
15 January 2026
MercadoLibre stock ends higher — here’s what matters before the next session

MercadoLibre stock ends higher — here’s what matters before the next session

MercadoLibre shares rose 1.4% to $2,101.95 on Wednesday, with about 500,000 shares traded. The company reported third-quarter net revenues and financial income of $7.409 billion, up 39% year-on-year, and net income of $421 million. Ariel Szarfsztejn took over as CEO on January 1. Investors await a Jan. 27 conference appearance and the Q4 earnings release on Feb. 24.
Roblox stock slips after Tuesday surge: age-check backlash and Feb. 5 earnings in focus

Roblox stock slips after Tuesday surge: age-check backlash and Feb. 5 earnings in focus

Roblox shares fell 2.3% to $82.87 Wednesday, then slipped another 0.6% after hours, as investors weighed concerns over its facial age verification for chat. A Morgan Stanley note cited a viral new game as evidence of continued platform strength. Director Anthony P. Lee sold 6,020 shares at $82.45 under a prearranged plan. Roblox reports earnings Feb. 5.

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Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

7 February 2026
Coca-Cola will discontinue its frozen products, including the Minute Maid frozen line, in the U.S. and Canada in Q1 2026. Shares closed Friday up 0.66% at $79.03 ahead of Tuesday’s quarterly results. CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares on Feb. 3 for about $26 million under a pre-arranged plan. Options pricing suggests a possible 3% move after earnings.
Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

7 February 2026
Cisco shares closed up 3% at $84.82 Friday after a volatile week for tech stocks. The company will report quarterly results Feb. 11, with analysts expecting EPS of $1.02 on $15.12 billion revenue. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by the federal shutdown, are also due next week. About 23.9 million Cisco shares traded Friday.
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