Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends flat as Rio Tinto sinks on Glencore talks

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends flat as Rio Tinto sinks on Glencore talks

Sydney, Jan 9, 2026, 22:51 AEDT — Market closed Australian shares ended barely changed on Friday, with Rio Tinto sliding 6.2% and dragging miners lower, while Codan jumped 16.8% to lead gainers. The S&P/ASX 200 edged down 0.03% at the close as oil prices firmed and the Aussie dollar held near $0.67. (Investing) The late-week drift masked a bigger question…
Crude oil price stock jumps before the open as Venezuela talks and Iran unrest lift oil-linked shares

Crude oil price stock jumps before the open as Venezuela talks and Iran unrest lift oil-linked shares

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 06:48 (EST) — Premarket Oil-linked shares edged up in U.S. premarket trading on Friday, putting the crude-oil theme back on traders’ screens as geopolitical tensions rekindled demand. Chevron rose 2.6% to $159.25, Exxon Mobil climbed 3.7% to $122.91 and ConocoPhillips advanced 5.1% to $98.72; the United States Oil Fund (USO) gained about 4.1% to $70.54.…
Mortgage rates today: Trump’s $200B bond order lifts Rocket Companies stock, loanDepot premarket

Mortgage rates today: Trump’s $200B bond order lifts Rocket Companies stock, loanDepot premarket

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 06:40 EST — Premarket U.S. mortgage-linked stocks jumped in premarket trading on Friday after President Donald Trump ordered a $200 billion purchase of mortgage bonds, a move aimed at lowering mortgage rates today and improving housing affordability. The policy push lands at a sensitive moment for the housing market. Mortgage rates have eased from last…
EQT stock wobbles as U.S. natural gas prices slide on warm weather signals

EQT stock wobbles as U.S. natural gas prices slide on warm weather signals

New York, January 9, 2026, 06:31 EST — Premarket Shares of EQT Corp (EQT) were little changed in early premarket trade on Friday, after the U.S. gas producer fell 4.2% in the previous session amid renewed pressure on natural gas prices. Gas matters again because the latest slide has come fast, and it hits producers’ cash flow straight away. The…
Nvidia stock slips before the bell as China H200 payment terms jolt AI stocks

Nvidia stock slips before the bell as China H200 payment terms jolt AI stocks

New York, January 9, 2026, 06:31 (ET) — Premarket Nvidia (NVDA.O) shares were down 2.1% at $185.04 in premarket trade on Friday after a Reuters report said it is demanding full upfront payment from Chinese buyers of its H200 artificial intelligence chips. Chief Executive Jensen Huang said this week the “customer demand is high – quite high,” even as approvals…
XRP price holds near $2 after first spot ETF outflows; U.S. jobs data next

XRP price holds near $2 after first spot ETF outflows; U.S. jobs data next

New York, January 9, 2026, 06:31 (EST) — Premarket XRP edged higher on Friday morning, hovering near $2.10 as the market digested the first net outflows from U.S.-listed spot XRP exchange-traded funds and braced for the U.S. jobs report later in the day. (CoinMarketCap) That matters because ETF flows have become a quick read on whether institutions are adding to…
Bitcoin price steadies near $90K after ETF outflows; Coinbase, Strategy shares mixed premarket

Bitcoin price steadies near $90K after ETF outflows; Coinbase, Strategy shares mixed premarket

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 06:30 (EST) — Premarket Bitcoin steadied near $90,000 on Friday, edging higher in early U.S. trade, while crypto-linked stocks split in the premarket. Coinbase Global dipped 0.1% and Strategy rose 3.2%, with miners Marathon Digital up 3.7% and Riot Platforms down about 1%. The key near-term driver is still flows, not slogans. U.S. spot bitcoin…
IAG stock falls 1.3% after British Airways owner names insider as next CFO

IAG stock falls 1.3% after British Airways owner names insider as next CFO

London, January 9, 2026, 11:27 GMT — Regular session International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) shares fell on Friday after the British Airways owner named Jose Antonio Barrionuevo as its next chief financial officer, a shift that lands as the airline group grapples with weaker performance in its U.S. markets. The stock was down 1.3% at 430 pence by 1127 GMT.…
Silver price stock: SLV and silver miners slip as commodity index rebalance forces selling

Silver price stock: SLV and silver miners slip as commodity index rebalance forces selling

New York, January 9, 2026, 06:30 EST — Premarket The iShares Silver Trust (SLV), a heavily traded proxy for silver prices, fell 1.8% in the last session, ending at $69.71. The slide followed a sharp pullback in silver as investors positioned for forced selling tied to annual commodity index rebalancing. The timing matters because the rebalance is mechanical. Funds that…
Antofagasta stock jumps after Goldman upgrade as copper prices keep miners in focus

Antofagasta stock jumps after Goldman upgrade as copper prices keep miners in focus

London, Jan 9, 2026, 11:30 GMT — Regular session Antofagasta shares rose 3.5% to 3,452p on Friday, clawing back ground after two straight down sessions, with the stock trading between 3,378p and 3,482p so far. The copper miner is still below its 52-week high of 3,549p. The lift followed a Goldman Sachs upgrade to “buy” from “neutral”, with the broker…
Vodafone stock watchers have 3 things to track today: India relief, buybacks, and Feb. 5

Vodafone stock watchers have 3 things to track today: India relief, buybacks, and Feb. 5

LONDON, Jan 9, 2026, 11:32 GMT — Regular session Vodafone shares slipped on Friday, down 0.7% at 102.9 pence by 1105 GMT, easing after a Berenberg upgrade earlier in the week. Berenberg lifted the stock to “buy” from “hold” and raised its target to 119 pence from 82, pointing to improving free cash flow — cash left after spending and…

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  • ALS Limited's Steady Dividends Reinforce Industrial Sector Appeal on ASX
    January 24, 2026, 1:06 AM EST. ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) continues to attract investor attention through steady earnings growth, consistent dividend payouts and its established position in Australia's testing, inspection and analytical services sector. Inclusion in the ASX 100 elevates its profile among investors seeking reliable industrial exposures. The company's investment case rests on converting steady demand from mining, life sciences and industrial clients into dependable cash flow and dividends. However, ALS faces risks including a higher debt load, reliance on executing growth and acquisition strategies, and a stretched valuation with a premium earnings multiple. Diverse market views on fair value ranging from A$10.29 to over A$5,500 highlight investor uncertainty. Analysts urge scrutiny of these factors alongside growth prospects before investment decisions.
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