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Westpac share price dips after close as rate jitters return — what WBC investors watch next

Westpac share price dips after close as rate jitters return — what WBC investors watch next

Westpac shares closed down 0.6% at A$38.28 Wednesday, leading declines among Australia’s major banks despite a steady broader market. A Westpac-Melbourne Institute survey showed consumer sentiment fell 1.7% in January. The Reserve Bank of Australia has signaled its rate-cut cycle may be over, with some banks warning of a possible hike next month. The next RBA policy decision is set for Feb. 3.
14 January 2026
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UOB stock price today: U11 edges higher as investors line up for Feb earnings

UOB stock price today: U11 edges higher as investors line up for Feb earnings

UOB shares rose 0.4% to S$36.32 in afternoon trading Wednesday, outperforming DBS, which fell 0.5%, while OCBC was flat. UOB Asset Management shifted to a “slightly overweight” equities stance for Q1. Investors await UOB’s Feb. 19 earnings, with focus on net interest margin guidance after the bank warned of possible margin compression in 2026. About 1.07 million UOB shares changed hands.
14 January 2026
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Lakers’ surprise 10-day signing: Kobe Bufkin gets the call as LeBron’s sons stay in focus

Lakers’ surprise 10-day signing: Kobe Bufkin gets the call as LeBron’s sons stay in focus

The Los Angeles Lakers signed guard Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day contract Tuesday amid salary-cap constraints, the team announced. Bufkin, 22, has played for the South Bay Lakers and was the No. 15 pick in the 2023 draft. Coach JJ Redick said Bufkin may not play right away but will get a chance during the contract. The deal pays Bufkin $131,970 and matches that figure against the Lakers’ hard cap.
14 January 2026
South32 Ltd stock freezes at A$3.96 — what investors watch before its next update

South32 Ltd stock freezes at A$3.96 — what investors watch before its next update

South32 closed flat at A$3.96 in Sydney after trading between A$3.95 and A$4.03, with 18.6 million shares changing hands. The stock paused as traders weighed record Chinese steel exports and iron ore imports, plus news that Beijing will require export licenses for steel in 2026. South32’s quarterly report is due Jan. 22, with half-year results on Feb. 12. The S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.1% to 8,820.
14 January 2026
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NAB share price slips after a two-day run as rate jitters return — what to watch next

NAB share price slips after a two-day run as rate jitters return — what to watch next

National Australia Bank fell 1.1% to A$41.91 at Wednesday’s close, erasing some recent gains as investors weighed shifting expectations for a February Reserve Bank rate decision. Trading volume reached about 1.46 million shares. The S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.1%, lifted by energy and resources despite losses in financials. NAB’s next trading update is scheduled for Feb. 18.
14 January 2026
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Woodside Energy stock climbs after Scarborough milestone — what investors watch next for WDS

Woodside Energy stock climbs after Scarborough milestone — what investors watch next for WDS

Woodside shares rose 2.6% to A$23.92 after announcing its Scarborough floating production unit arrived at the field off Karratha, marking the project over 91% complete. The company targets first LNG in late 2026. Woodside issued 2.37 million new shares tied to its employee plan for the quarter ending Dec. 31. Oil prices slipped, with Brent crude at $65.27 a barrel.
14 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths stock jumps after CEO retirement plan as rare-earth supply talks heat up

Lynas Rare Earths stock jumps after CEO retirement plan as rare-earth supply talks heat up

Lynas Rare Earths shares rose 3.3% to A$15.56 Wednesday, extending a three-day rally after CEO Amanda Lacaze announced plans to retire after 12 years. Lacaze will remain until the end of the financial year while the board seeks a replacement. The leadership change comes as Australia unveils a A$1.2 billion strategic reserve for critical minerals and G7 finance ministers discuss reducing reliance on Chinese rare earths.
14 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 14.01.2026

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile closed at $83.18, up 2.7% on the day, with DCF fair value at $88.76 and narrative value at $61.44. Newmont Corp. ended at $114.15 after a 180.6% one-year rally, with DCF value at $163.02 per share. NVHE.U:CA issued a buy signal near 11.67 with a stop at 11.61 and no short plan.
14 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock tags new high as Wall Street lifts targets on copper, with earnings next

Freeport-McMoRan stock tags new high as Wall Street lifts targets on copper, with earnings next

Freeport-McMoRan shares closed up 1.1% at $59.34 Tuesday after hitting a new 52-week high, with about 22 million shares traded. Wells Fargo and Citi raised their price targets on FCX, citing copper supply trends and operational outlooks. Investors are watching the Jan. 15 dividend record date and the Jan. 22 Q4 earnings call. Copper prices on the LME remain near monthly highs despite a slight dip.
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Intel stock (INTC) jumps to $50.59 — the two headlines traders will watch before Monday

Intel stock (INTC) jumps to $50.59 — the two headlines traders will watch before Monday

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 15:53 ET — Market closed. Intel shares rose 4.87% on Friday to close at $50.59, snapping a two-session slide as U.S. stocks surged. Nvidia climbed 7.87% and Broadcom gained 7.22%, while the S&P 500 added 1.97% and the Dow rose 2.47%. (MarketWatch) With U.S. markets shut for the weekend, the question shifts to whether the bid holds into Monday as investors re-price the AI hardware trade after a volatile week. “There’s enough evidence that there’s real demand for AI products,” said Ross Mayfield, an investment strategy analyst at Baird. (Reuters) One reason Intel is back
RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

7 February 2026
RTX closed at $198.66 Friday, up 1.4%, after declaring a 68-cent quarterly dividend payable March 19. The Pentagon is expected to name defense contractors early next week that could face limits on dividends and buybacks under a Trump order. RTX’s Raytheon unit has been singled out as “least responsive.” Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans.
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