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Wilmar stock pops 4% in Singapore as palm oil prices firm — what to watch next

Wilmar International shares jumped 4.2% to S$3.49 Tuesday afternoon, with 12.7 million shares traded, extending a two-day rally. Gains tracked rising palm oil futures and a stronger Straits Times Index, which topped 4,900. Investors await Singapore’s policy review this week and Wilmar’s FY2025 results set for Feb. 26.

27 January 2026

Commodities·SGX:F34·Stock Market

Silver hits $117 record as gold stays above $5,000 — AI demand and speculation collide

Silver hovered near $108 an ounce early Tuesday after hitting a record $117.69, up 53% this year. Gold slipped to $5,060 after peaking at $5,110.50. Analysts cited tariff threats, a weaker dollar, and heavy Asian buying, but warned the rally may face volatility. Shanghai silver prices held a record $14 premium over London, signaling strong Chinese demand.

27 January 2026

AI in Finance·Precious Metals

DBS share price jumps toward 52-week high as broker upgrade meets Fed-rate nerves

DBS Group shares rose 1.4% to S$59.10 Tuesday afternoon, nearing a 52-week high. UOB Kay Hian upgraded DBS to “buy” with a S$68.95 target, while Phillip Securities downgraded it to “neutral,” citing margin risks. Investors await the U.S. Fed’s rate decision Jan. 28 and DBS’s full-year results on Feb. 9.

27 January 2026

SGX:D05·Stock Market

Woodside Energy share price rises — here’s what investors are watching next

Woodside Energy shares rose nearly 1% to A$24.32 Tuesday, ahead of its Q4 results due Jan. 28. Oil prices slipped, with Brent at $65.15 and WTI at $60.28, as Kazakh supply rebounded and a U.S. winter storm disrupted infrastructure. OPEC+ is expected to keep output steady through March, with a decision set for Feb. 1.

27 January 2026

ASX:WDS·Energy Sector·Stock Market

Telstra share price jumps 2% on ASX — here’s what traders watch next

Telstra shares rose 2.3% to A$4.83 Tuesday, outpacing the S&P/ASX 200’s 0.9% gain to 8,941, its highest since October. TPG slipped 2% while Aussie Broadband added 1.5%. Investors await December CPI data due Jan. 28 and Telstra’s half-year results on Feb. 19. Ex-dividend trading starts Feb. 25, with payments expected March 27.

27 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:TLS·Stock Market

DroneShield stock slides 6.5% after quarterly update — pipeline and cash flow now in focus

DroneShield shares fell 6.5% to A$4.18 Tuesday after the company reported a drop in its sales pipeline to A$2.09 billion from A$2.5 billion in October. Fourth-quarter customer revenue jumped 94% year-on-year to A$51.3 million, with net operating cash flow at A$7.7 million. Investors await audited results in February and a call set for Wednesday morning.

27 January 2026

ASX:DRO·Stock Market·Technology

Santos Limited stock price rises after first Barossa LNG cargo heads to Japan

Santos Ltd shipped its first LNG cargo from the Barossa project, loading the Kool Blizzard tanker at Darwin LNG for Japan’s Sakai terminal on Jan. 25. Shares rose 2.5% to A$6.62 after the announcement. Barossa began exports about six months ahead of schedule. The project faces operational and emissions compliance challenges under Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism.

27 January 2026

ASX:STO·Stock Market

Evolution Mining share price slips as gold cools from record highs, with Feb 11 results next

Evolution Mining closed down 0.7% at A$14.76 after testing A$15, near its 52-week high, as spot gold hit a record $5,110.50 an ounce. The company’s next half-year results are due Feb. 11. Northern Star Resources rose 0.4% to A$27.70. Gold miners remain in focus as bullion trades above US$5,000 amid global tensions.

27 January 2026

ASX:EVN·Gold Prices·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Wesfarmers shares jump 2.3% as Australia CPI looms — what to watch next on ASX

Wesfarmers shares rose 2.34% to A$84.74 at Tuesday’s close, outpacing the S&P/ASX 200’s 0.9% gain. Investors shifted focus to Wednesday’s key consumer price index release and Wesfarmers’ half-year earnings due Feb. 19. No new company news was issued. Markets are watching inflation data for signals on interest rates.

27 January 2026

ASX:WES·Stock Market

Westpac (WBC) share price rises on ASX close as CPI tomorrow, RBA decision next loom

Westpac shares closed up 0.6% at A$38.96 on Tuesday as investors positioned ahead of Australia’s quarterly CPI release due Wednesday. Markets are pricing in a 60% chance of a February rate hike, with the RBA meeting set for Feb. 2–3. Westpac’s first-quarter results are due Feb. 13.

27 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:WBC·Stock Market

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price drops as lithium stocks cool ahead of January update

PLS Group shares fell 2.36% to A$4.96 in Sydney on Tuesday, with about 61.5 million shares traded. The broader ASX rose, but lithium stocks lagged. Investors are awaiting PLS’s December-quarter report due Jan. 30. Lithium prices jumped 6.14% in China on Jan. 26, adding volatility to the sector.

27 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:PLS·Lithium·Stock Market

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price jumps as Australia inflation data looms

Macquarie Group shares rose 2.3% to A$215.19 on Tuesday, outperforming the broader ASX 200, which closed up 0.9%. Traders are bracing for Australia’s December-quarter CPI report on Wednesday and a Reserve Bank policy meeting next week. A NAB survey showed improved business conditions in December, intensifying debate over interest rates.

27 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:MQG·Inflation

Sandfire Resources share price jumps 3% after Australia Day break; what ASX:SFR investors watch next

Sandfire Resources rose 3.4% to A$19.71 Tuesday, nearing its 52-week high as materials stocks led the ASX 200 up 0.9% after the holiday break. The company maintained its FY26 copper output forecast and reported $13 million net cash at year-end. Key events ahead include a Feb. 6 shareholder vote on its Kalkaroo acquisition and half-year results due Feb. 19.

27 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:SFR·Mining Industry·Stock Market

South32 share price jumps toward a 52-week high — what to watch before the next ASX session

South32 shares closed at A$4.50 in Sydney, up 2.5% after reaching a 52-week high of A$4.54 during the session. The move followed gains in aluminium prices and broader market strength. Investors are awaiting key Australian inflation data and South32’s interim report due February 12.

27 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:S32.AX

CBA share price rises, but Commonwealth Bank loses ASX top spot to BHP as rate bets build

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed up 0.5% at A$150.22, but lost its top spot to BHP after a surge in mining stocks. The ASX 200 rose 0.9% to its highest since October. Traders await Wednesday’s inflation data and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate decision on Feb. 3. CBA will report half-year results and announce an interim dividend on Feb. 11.

27 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:BHP·ASX:CBA·Stock Market

NAB share price jumps after holiday break as Australia CPI and RBA decision loom

National Australia Bank shares closed up 1.3% at A$42.88 Tuesday after a stronger business survey fueled rate speculation ahead of Wednesday’s inflation data. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.92%, led by banks and resource stocks. Investors await Australia’s December CPI on Jan. 28 and the RBA’s rate decision on Feb. 3.

27 January 2026

ASX:NAB·Inflation·Stock Market

BHP share price jumps near A$50 as miner edges past CBA again — what to watch next

BHP shares closed up 2.73% at A$49.75 in Melbourne on Tuesday, overtaking Commonwealth Bank in market value for the first time since September 2024. The miner rerouted iron ore shipments to Malaysia and Vietnam amid a contract standoff with China, as investors await BHP’s half-year results on Feb. 17.

27 January 2026

ASX:BHP·ASX:CBA

CSL share price jumps 2% after ASX break as investors zero in on February results

CSL shares closed 2.0% higher at A$183.20 in Sydney, after reaching A$184.62 intraday. Investors are repositioning ahead of half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11, focusing on plasma margins, immunoglobulin sales, and the new drug Andembry. Seqirus remains a concern after the company postponed its spin-off and cut growth forecasts in October.

27 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:CSL·Stock Market

Lynas share price slides 5% despite ASX rally as rare-earth policy bets churn

Lynas Rare Earths fell 5.0% to A$16.01 at Tuesday’s close, underperforming a rising S&P/ASX 200, which gained 0.92%. Arafura dropped 6.9% and Iluka lost 4.6%. The declines came as investors weighed new U.S. government funding for rare earths and after Lynas reported a 30% drop in December-quarter NdPr output due to outages and maintenance.

27 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:ARU·ASX:ILU·ASX:LYC·Stock Market

Fortescue shares rise after Alta Copper vote clears path to full buyout

Fortescue shares closed up 1.7% at A$21.87 after Alta Copper shareholders approved Fortescue’s acquisition offer. The deal, valuing Alta at about C$139 million, still needs court and regulatory clearance. Fortescue clarified it owns 36% of Alta Copper. Investors await the company’s half-year results on Feb. 25.

27 January 2026

ASX:FMG·Mining Industry·Stock Market

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Fortis Unveils $28.8 Billion Regulated Infrastructure Plan, Impacting Investors
April 27, 2026, 1:28 AM EDT. Fortis Inc. announced a record C$28.8 billion five-year capital plan focusing on regulated utility investments. The plan supports expectations for 7% rate base growth and 4-6% annual dividend increases through 2030. Investors see this as a commitment to stable, regulated earnings and steady dividend growth. However, near-term risks include higher debt levels and rising interest costs, which might pressure earnings. Regulatory approval and efficient execution remain crucial catalysts. Market views on Fortis's fair value vary widely, reflecting uncertainty about the capital plan's execution and funding. Current stock prices align closely with a C$76.83 valuation, though some forecasts suggest potential upside beyond twice this level. The dividend of C$0.64 per share for Q2 2026 highlights ongoing shareholder income focus amid these developments.

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 27.04.2026

27 April 2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 27, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 27, 2026, 1:28 AM EDT Fortis Unveils $28.8 Billion Regulated Infrastructure Plan, Impacting Investors April 27, 2026, 1:28 AM EDT. Fortis Inc. announced a record C$28.8 billion five-year capital plan focusing on regulated utility investments. The plan supports expectations for 7% rate base growth and 4-6% annual dividend increases through 2030. Investors see this as a commitment to stable, regulated earnings and steady dividend growth. However, near-term risks include higher debt levels and rising interest costs, which might pressure earnings. Regulatory approval and efficient execution remain crucial catalysts. Market views

Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

26 April 2026

Kratos Defense shares dropped 6.5% to $61.26, cutting its market value to $10.6 billion as investors questioned the pace of profit from new contracts. The company recently completed the first flight of its Mk1 Firejet drone and won a Space Force contract worth up to $446.8 million. AeroVironment, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman also declined. Kratos raised $1.17 billion in a February share offering.

Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

26 April 2026

Wisconsin sued Robinhood and several rivals over sports event contracts, alleging illegal sports betting through prediction markets. The lawsuit comes days before Robinhood reports first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Robinhood shares closed at $84.71 Friday, down from $91.28 on Monday. The company said its event contracts are federally regulated and it will defend itself.

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