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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.
14 January 2026
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Xero share price (ASX:XRO) ends lower as tech rout grinds on; what investors watch next week

Xero share price (ASX:XRO) ends lower as tech rout grinds on; what investors watch next week

8 February 2026
Xero closed Friday down 0.4% at A$81.76, near last week’s low, as software stocks slumped. The S&P/ASX 200 Tech Index was set to end the week down about 12%, hitting levels last seen in December 2023. Global tech shares also fell, with nearly $1 trillion in value erased from U.S. software stocks since Jan. 28. Investors await fresh rate and inflation signals next week.
Huntington Bank taps ex-BNY risk boss Senthil Kumar as new chief risk officer

Huntington Bank taps ex-BNY risk boss Senthil Kumar as new chief risk officer

8 February 2026
Huntington Bank named Senthil Kumar chief risk officer, effective Feb. 16, as it enters a stricter regulatory category after closing its Cadence Bank merger on Feb. 2. Kumar replaces Helga Houston, who becomes senior executive adviser March 1. The merger brings Huntington’s assets to about $279 billion, triggering tougher oversight. No branch closures are planned before a mid-2026 systems conversion.
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