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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding share price drops 2.2% — what to watch before Monday on SGX

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding share price drops 2.2% — what to watch before Monday on SGX

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 15:03 SGT — Market closed. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd shares closed down 2.2% on Friday at S$3.59, after about 15.7 million shares changed hands, price data showed. The stock is still up about 3.2% so far this year and has risen more than 50% over the past six months. (MarketScreener) The drop put Yangzijiang among the weakest names on Singapore’s Straits Times Index, which ended up 0.3% at 4,849.10 and finished the week 2.1% higher. “Bullish sentiment was revived on Wall Street,” Interactive Brokers senior economist Jose Torres said, pointing to Taiwan Semiconductor’s earnings, while local
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OCBC share price ends higher above S$20; investors eye February results and dividend clues

OCBC share price ends higher above S$20; investors eye February results and dividend clues

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 14:56 SGT — Market closed OCBC shares ended Friday at S$20.44, up 0.34%, after fluctuating between S$20.33 and S$20.54 during the session. Roughly 5.2 million shares were traded. (SG Investors) Singapore’s market is closed for the weekend, shifting attention to Monday’s open. Investors will be watching dividends, rate forecasts, and any new signals on funding costs for clues on what might drive the stock. It matters because the recent rally in bank stocks has investors banking on steady payouts and reliable earnings. When those expectations falter, the gains can evaporate fast. OCBC’s Sydney branch has applied
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Singtel stock price holds at S$4.49 as NCS CEO exit and AI push shape the week ahead

Singtel stock price holds at S$4.49 as NCS CEO exit and AI push shape the week ahead

Singapore, January 17, 2026, 15:09 SGT — The market has closed. Shares of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel) (SGX: Z74) closed flat at S$4.49 on Friday as the market wrapped up for the weekend. NCS, the group’s IT services arm, announced that CEO Ng Kuo Pin will step down on April 1. Deputy CEO Sam Liew is set to take the helm. The stock fluctuated between S$4.46 and S$4.52, with roughly 14.7 million shares traded. (ShareInvestor) The leadership shift refocuses attention on execution over strategy. For Singtel, NCS remains a key lever to expand beyond the saturated consumer telecom market, where
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UOB share price ends higher at S$36.74 as buybacks continue — what to watch next

UOB share price ends higher at S$36.74 as buybacks continue — what to watch next

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 14:53 SGT — Market closed Shares of United Overseas Bank Limited closed Friday up 0.9% at S$36.74, mirroring gains across Singapore’s big three banks as the Straits Times Index ticked up 0.3% by the close. Interactive Brokers senior economist Jose Torres pointed to “bullish sentiment” returning on Wall Street following Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s earnings, which helped steady risk appetite heading into the weekend. (The Straits Times) This matters because UOB, DBS, and OCBC have a bigger influence on Singapore’s benchmark than most sectors. With the market closed until Monday, investors will use the break to assess
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DBS share price holds near highs as analysts debate dividend trade and rate risk

DBS share price holds near highs as analysts debate dividend trade and rate risk

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 14:53 SGT — Market closed Shares of DBS Group Holdings closed Friday at S$59.12, gaining S$0.23 or 0.39%, after fluctuating between S$58.79 and S$59.25. OCBC wrapped up at S$20.44, while UOB finished at S$36.74. (Investing.com) Singapore’s market is closed Saturday, yet trading in local banks presses on. DBS is once more the gauge for investor appetite, testing demand for big, liquid dividend stocks amid a sliding rate environment. The coming weeks pack a punch for bank stocks: rate expectations, chatter about capital management, and earnings guidance are all on the docket. Much of the positive outlook
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South32 share price holds near recent highs as silver frenzy cools — what to watch next week

South32 share price holds near recent highs as silver frenzy cools — what to watch next week

Sydney, January 17, 2026, 17:54 AEDT — Market closed South32 Ltd shares ended Friday at A$4.16, gaining 0.48% and building on Thursday’s strong jump as the Australian market wound down for the weekend. The stock fluctuated between A$4.10 and A$4.16, with roughly 22.1 million shares traded. (StockAnalysis) This shift is crucial as metals face sharp swings from profit-taking and changing risk moods, with precious metals rattled after hitting new peaks. “We’re seeing a broad pullback across commodities following weeks of strong rallies, driven partly by profit-taking,” Marex analyst Edward Meir said, noting that softer geopolitical tensions are pressuring gold and
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Mineral Resources share price slid Friday — what to watch before ASX trade resumes

Mineral Resources share price slid Friday — what to watch before ASX trade resumes

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:41 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of Mineral Resources Ltd dropped 2.4% on Friday, finishing at A$59.78 and capping off a weak week. (FNArena.com) As the ASX remains closed over the weekend, focus turns away from recent trades toward upcoming events. Mineral Resources (MIN.AX) plans to release its December-quarter report on Jan. 29, followed by its half-year results on Feb. 20, according to its investor calendar. (Mineral Resources) Iron ore futures in Dalian dropped on Friday, with the front-month May 2026 contract ending at 812 yuan a tonne, down 4 yuan, according to Xinhua.
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DroneShield share price jumps on Defence LAND 156 panel news — what to know before Monday

DroneShield share price jumps on Defence LAND 156 panel news — what to know before Monday

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:50 AEDT — Market closed DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) shares jumped 7.8% on Friday, closing at A$4.40. The counter-drone specialist revealed it had been chosen for Australia’s Defence Department Project LAND 156 Line of Effort 3 panel. This panel offers Defence a streamlined route to buy counter-drone services for roughly 150 bases and installations through selective tenders, the company noted. (Intelligent Investor) The timing is key as Canberra has marked counter-drone spending a high-priority, fast-moving area. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy revealed the government has allocated A$1.3 billion toward counter-drone capabilities across the next decade. That’s why
17 January 2026
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Woodside Energy share price: JERA winter LNG deal and oil swings set up the next ASX session

Woodside Energy share price: JERA winter LNG deal and oil swings set up the next ASX session

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:34 AEDT — Market closed Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX) shares ended Friday down 1.42%, closing at A$23.68. This pullback pared gains from the prior two sessions, leaving the stock roughly 0.4% higher for the week. (Investing.com) The pullback followed a steep drop in crude prices the previous day, with Brent and U.S. crude both falling roughly 4%. This came after U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks dampened concerns about Iran, coupled with U.S. inventory data revealing a significant build, according to a Reuters report. (Reuters) Woodside heads into next week’s session with oil prices still unsettled,
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Wesfarmers share price edges up into weekend — what ASX investors watch next for WES

Wesfarmers share price edges up into weekend — what ASX investors watch next for WES

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:32 (AEDT) — Market closed. Wesfarmers Ltd (WES.AX) closed Friday up 0.27% at A$83.21, as Australia’s stock market wrapped up for the weekend. The shares oscillated between A$82.21 and A$83.24 during the session. (Investing.com) That modest bump counts—it sets the stage as the calendar fills up. Wesfarmers has gained roughly 2.8% over the past week, tightening the margin for any disappointing demand or cost figures in its upcoming report. (Intelligent Investor) The Perth-based group spans both household-focused retail and industrial sectors, covering Bunnings, Kmart Group, Officeworks, as well as chemicals, fertilisers, and a lithium joint venture.
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Westpac share price jumps 1.8% into weekend — what to watch before ASX reopens

Westpac share price jumps 1.8% into weekend — what to watch before ASX reopens

SYDNEY, Jan 17, 2026, 17:23 AEDT — Market closed Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) shares closed Friday up 1.82% at A$39.19, after swinging between A$38.35 and A$39.34. Investors stepped back into Australia’s major banks ahead of the weekend. (Investing.com) It’s significant now because banks are once again carrying the local market, often steering the mood when traders get jittery over interest rates. The S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.48% on Friday and closed the week 2.1% higher, staying close to an 11-week peak. (CommBank) Westpac led the big four banks higher, outpacing its peers who each added roughly 0.5%. Macquarie Group surged 2.6%,
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Woolworths share price ends week at A$30.35 — what to watch before the ASX reopens

Woolworths share price ends week at A$30.35 — what to watch before the ASX reopens

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:25 AEDT — Market closed. Woolworths Group Ltd shares closed Friday 0.5% higher at A$30.35, having fluctuated between A$30.09 and A$30.41 during the session. (StockAnalysis) With the market closed over the weekend, all eyes turn to what might move stocks when trading picks up again Monday. Investors aren’t focused on just one big story; instead, they’re watching to see if supermarket earnings hold steady as shoppers hunt more aggressively for bargains. Woolworths offered investors a different kind of update—one that skips the usual profit-and-loss details. The retailer has refocused attention on supply-chain emissions just as the
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Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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