NAB (ASX:NAB) share price jumps 3% — what to watch next for National Australia Bank stock

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price jumps 3% — what to watch next for National Australia Bank stock

NAB shares surged 3.04% to A$42.45 on Thursday after Australia reported a surprise gain of 65,200 jobs in December, sending the unemployment rate to 4.1%. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.8%. Investors shifted rate expectations ahead of next week’s CPI data and the RBA’s February decision. NAB also warned of rising investment scams using fake identities on social media.
22 January 2026
South32 share price jumps 5% after manganese rebound — what investors watch next

South32 share price jumps 5% after manganese rebound — what investors watch next

South32 shares jumped 5.26% to A$4.40 after reporting a 16.7% rise in quarterly manganese output, matching analyst forecasts. The stock touched its highest level since April 2023. The miner reaffirmed full-year production guidance but flagged a review of its Brazil Aluminium outlook after weak volumes. Mozal smelter in Mozambique will enter care and maintenance in March 2026 due to power supply issues.
Ohio farmers eye $2 billion property-tax break as new caps start to bite

Ohio farmers eye $2 billion property-tax break as new caps start to bite

Ohio Farm Bureau projects more than $2 billion in property-tax relief for farmers over three years due to new state tax caps tied to inflation and property valuations. The changes, passed in late 2025, will phase in unevenly by county, with initial impacts showing on 2026 tax bills. School districts are monitoring for possible revenue losses as credits expand and some non-farm property tax breaks are phased out.
22 January 2026
Nadella’s Davos warning: AI may lose “social permission” as power costs decide the raceDavos,

Nadella’s Davos warning: AI may lose “social permission” as power costs decide the raceDavos,

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told the World Economic Forum that affordable, reliable electricity will decide which countries can scale AI, warning of a bubble if benefits stay limited to big tech and wealthy markets. He cited rural Indian farmers already using AI as evidence of broader adoption. Nadella urged companies to focus on useful results and rethink workflows, not just add chatbots.
Lynas share price jumps again after revenue surge — what traders watch next

Lynas share price jumps again after revenue surge — what traders watch next

Lynas Rare Earths shares rose 2.9% to A$16.75 Thursday after reporting a 43% jump in quarterly sales revenue to A$201.9 million, driven by higher rare earth prices. Production fell, with “ready for sale” oxide output down to 2,382 tonnes and NdPr output at 1,404 tonnes, due to maintenance and power outages. CEO Amanda Lacaze cited ongoing disruptions at Kalgoorlie and uncertainty over the Texas facility’s future.
22 January 2026
Fortescue shares sink after costs rise in quarterly report, putting Iron Bridge ramp-up back in focus

Fortescue shares sink after costs rise in quarterly report, putting Iron Bridge ramp-up back in focus

Fortescue shares dropped 5.1% to A$21.48 after the miner reported higher unit costs in its December-quarter update. Quarterly shipments reached 50.5 million tonnes, but hematite C1 costs rose to US$19.10 per wet metric tonne. The company maintained its full-year shipment forecast and reported US$4.7 billion in cash at year-end. Investors await half-year results on Feb. 25 for further margin details.

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BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

7 February 2026
BigBear.ai Holdings shares surged 15.7% Friday to $4.72 ahead of a key shareholder vote on doubling authorized shares to 1 billion. Options trading was heavy, with a put/call ratio of 0.19. The company recently announced deals in AI customs technology and a partnership with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group. The special meeting is set for Feb. 18, with online voting open until late Feb. 17.
American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
American Airlines shares jumped 7.6% to $15.24 Friday, rebounding with a broad rally that sent the Dow past 50,000 for the first time. Investors are watching the carrier’s battle with United at Chicago O’Hare, where a summer capacity surge could trigger a fare war. American also announced new Philadelphia–Porto service for 2027 and launched a centennial inflight menu.
Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026
Apple closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. The S&P 500 jumped 1.97% and the Nasdaq rose 2.18% as chipmakers rallied, while Amazon fell 5.6% on higher capex guidance. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13. Apple’s next dividend is $0.26 per share, payable Feb. 12.
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