South32 share price stalls near 3-year high after manganese rebound — what S32 investors watch next

South32 share price stalls near 3-year high after manganese rebound — what S32 investors watch next

South32 shares slipped to A$4.39 on Friday after surging nearly 5% the previous day on strong quarterly manganese output. The miner kept fiscal 2026 production guidance unchanged and flagged a temporary shutdown at Mozal Aluminium in Mozambique from March 2026. Investors await half-year results and an interim dividend decision on Feb. 12.
Paladin Energy stock slips after Friday close as PDN rally meets broker downgrade

Paladin Energy stock slips after Friday close as PDN rally meets broker downgrade

Paladin Energy shares fell 0.4% to A$13.31 after nearing a 52-week high earlier in the week. The company reported selling 1.43 million pounds of uranium at $71.8 per pound, with costs at $39.7 per pound, and expects full-year output at the top end of guidance. JPMorgan downgraded the stock, citing overvaluation, while Canaccord Genuity maintained a buy rating. Investors await final mining fleet deliveries at Langer Heinrich.
Lynas Rare Earths share price holds near A$17 as price-floor talks and outages stay in focus

Lynas Rare Earths share price holds near A$17 as price-floor talks and outages stay in focus

Lynas Rare Earths shares closed up 0.7% at A$16.86 after a quarterly update showed higher prices but lower output due to power disruptions. Revenue for the quarter reached A$201.9 million, with production falling to 2,382 tonnes. CEO Amanda Lacaze highlighted talks on government-backed price floors. Earnings are scheduled for March 4.
OCBC veteran Collins Chin lands top finance job at Bank of Singapore as private banking fights for wealthy clients

OCBC veteran Collins Chin lands top finance job at Bank of Singapore as private banking fights for wealthy clients

Bank of Singapore has appointed Collins Chin as its new global chief financial officer. Chin, previously head of investor relations at OCBC, will join the bank’s global management committee and report to CEO Jason Moo. He joined OCBC in 2009 and has held senior roles at Royal Bank of Scotland, Standard Chartered, and Barclays Capital.
23 January 2026
CSL share price rises on ASX as U.S. vaccine policy shifts rattle the sector

CSL share price rises on ASX as U.S. vaccine policy shifts rattle the sector

CSL Ltd shares closed 0.7% higher at A$179.62 Friday, extending Thursday’s gains, with 1.01 million shares traded. The stock’s rise comes as U.S. vaccine policy changes under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. weigh on sentiment for CSL’s Seqirus unit. CSL delayed a Seqirus spinoff and cut its 2026 growth forecast in October, citing falling U.S. flu vaccination rates. Half-year results are due Feb. 11.
Northern Star (NST) share price rebounds after capex and cost shock; what investors watch next week

Northern Star (NST) share price rebounds after capex and cost shock; what investors watch next week

Northern Star shares rose 5.5% to A$27.62 Friday, recovering from an 8.4% slide after the company raised its FY26 cost guidance and boosted the KCGM mill expansion budget to up to A$660 million. The miner reported December-quarter sales of 348,061 ounces at an AISC of A$2,937 per ounce. Investors await half-year results on Feb. 12.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price slips as rate-hike bets keep traders on edge

Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price slips as rate-hike bets keep traders on edge

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares fell 0.76% to A$149.47 Friday, still down 7% for 2026. The S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.13%. December jobs data beat forecasts, dropping unemployment to 4.1% and raising the odds of a February rate hike to 57%. Investors await inflation data Jan. 28 and the Reserve Bank’s policy decision Feb. 3.
BHP stock slips as China iron ore curbs and copper swings set up the next trade

BHP stock slips as China iron ore curbs and copper swings set up the next trade

BHP’s U.S.-listed shares closed down 0.98% at $64.97 Thursday after China’s state-backed buyer limited iron ore purchases amid contract talks. Fortescue said some Chinese mills are barred from BHP shipments. Copper prices rebounded but analysts warned of weak Chinese demand. BHP’s Jansen potash project cost estimate rose to $8.4 billion, with first production delayed to mid-2027.

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Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

7 February 2026
Diageo shares closed down 1.48% at 1,760 pence on Friday, trailing a 0.59% gain in the FTSE 100. An updated analyst consensus points to a 2.0% fall in first-half organic net sales ahead of interim results due Feb. 25. Trading volume was light, and the stock remains over 22% below its 52-week high.
National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

7 February 2026
National Grid shares closed at 1,285 pence in London on Friday, up 0.23%. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% after a close vote, signaling possible cuts if inflation falls. National Grid announced a wireless power transmission study with Space Solar and marked five years of IFA2 interconnector operations. Its U.S. ADR ended at $88.06, up $1.17.
BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

7 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, tracking gains in European defence stocks. The company’s market value stands near £54.8 billion. Investors await BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and orders. GXO Logistics renewed and expanded its contract to support BAE’s Type 26 frigate program in Scotland.
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