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Singtel stock in focus after NCS CEO exit plan — what investors watch next

Singtel stock in focus after NCS CEO exit plan — what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 16, 2026, 15:10 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd held steady at S$4.49 in mid-afternoon trading. The company’s tech services unit, NCS, announced that CEO Ng Kuo Pin will step down on April 1, with deputy CEO Sam Liew set to succeed him. (SG Investors) The leadership shift comes as Singtel pushes to focus more on faster-growing enterprise and tech services, moving beyond just mobile and broadband. Investors are particularly eyeing NCS for growth, and with the stock already reflecting more stable outcomes, execution becomes crucial. This arrives as major clients grow more selective with
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DBS stock hits a 52-week high in Singapore as traders look to Feb 9 earnings

DBS stock hits a 52-week high in Singapore as traders look to Feb 9 earnings

Singapore, Jan 16, 2026, 15:08 SGT — Regular session DBS Group Holdings Ltd (DBSM.SI) climbed roughly 0.4% to S$59.10 by Friday afternoon, having hit a 52-week peak at S$59.25 earlier in the session. The stock fluctuated between S$58.79 and S$59.25 during the day. (https://www.investing.com/equities/dbs-group-holdings-historical-data) The move comes after DBS closed at a record S$58.89 on Thursday, with the Singapore bank trio holding strong near the top of the local market, the Straits Times reported. Jonathan Koh, director of research at UOB Kay Hian, said, “Banks provide resilient earnings with growth in non-interest income, including wealth management, offsetting negative impact from
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OCBC share price ticks up after treasury-share use notice as Feb results come into view

OCBC share price ticks up after treasury-share use notice as Feb results come into view

Singapore, Jan 16, 2026, 15:09 SGT — Regular session. Shares of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd (OCBC) nudged up on Friday following the bank’s announcement of another treasury stock use for staff incentives. Investors have already started shifting focus to the results coming out next month. By 2:59 p.m., OCBC had edged up 0.15% to S$20.40, extending a streak that’s driven the stock to fresh highs in recent days. (SG Investors) The disclosure comes as Singapore bank stocks attract renewed interest from income-focused investors, while the market wrestles with how quickly falling rates will erode lending margins in 2026. OCBC will
16 January 2026
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Woodside Energy share price slides as oil cools; JERA winter LNG deal fails to lift stock

Woodside Energy share price slides as oil cools; JERA winter LNG deal fails to lift stock

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 17:33 AEDT — Market closed. Woodside Energy Group Ltd shares fell on Friday, weighed down by a drop in oil prices that eclipsed news of a new liquefied natural gas supply deal with Japan’s JERA. The stock finished down 1.42% at A$23.68. (Investing.com Australia) Woodside’s shift stood out since it acts as a stand-in for crude and LNG prices in Sydney, yet energy lagged despite gains across the broader market. The ASX 200 eked out a roughly 0.5% gain, but energy wrapped up at the foot of the leaderboard. (ABC) Oil set the tone heading into
16 January 2026
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NAB share price edges up as banks lift ASX into weekend; RBA and Q1 update in focus

NAB share price edges up as banks lift ASX into weekend; RBA and Q1 update in focus

SYDNEY, Jan 16, 2026, 17:24 AEDT — The market has closed. National Australia Bank Limited shares ended Friday 0.73% higher at A$42.67, capping off a stronger week for the stock. (MarketScreener UK) The S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.48% to 8,903.9, led by a 1% gain in financials, while the earlier momentum in materials stocks eased off near the close. (CommBank) Why it matters now: Big banks have driven much of the index’s recent gains, and shifting rate expectations are once again influencing their earnings and valuations. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate currently stands at 3.60%, with its next policy
16 January 2026
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Westpac share price jumps 1.8% — what investors are watching before the next ASX session

Westpac share price jumps 1.8% — what investors are watching before the next ASX session

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 17:27 AEDT — Market closed Westpac Banking Corp closed Friday’s session 1.82% higher at A$39.19, after swinging between A$38.35 and A$39.34. Around 3.81 million shares changed hands, data from Investing.com shows. (Investing.com) Since the Australian market is closed until Monday, attention now turns to rates. Bank stocks usually react to changes in interest-rate expectations, as these directly impact funding costs and mortgage pricing power. Westpac economists Ryan Wells and Illiana Jain reported that the January Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index dropped to 92.9, marking its lowest point in three months. “Westpac believes that the RBA does
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Wesfarmers share price ticks higher after ASX close — what could move ASX:WES next week

Wesfarmers share price ticks higher after ASX close — what could move ASX:WES next week

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 17:31 AEDT — After-hours Wesfarmers Ltd (WES.AX) shares closed Friday 0.3% higher at A$83.21. The stock fluctuated between A$82.21 and A$83.24, with around 1.5 million shares changing hands. (StockAnalysis) The move was modest. Investors are already eyeing the weekend ahead. Wesfarmers’ half-year results will be the next key gauge of demand across its major retail chains and the remaining pricing power. Wesfarmers, which owns Bunnings, Kmart Group, and Officeworks, also has interests in chemicals and fertilisers, industrial and safety, plus a health business. This diverse mix positions it as a key indicator for household spending and
16 January 2026
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Woolworths share price ends higher — what to watch next for ASX: WOW after Olive AI and methane-cut beef push

Woolworths share price ends higher — what to watch next for ASX: WOW after Olive AI and methane-cut beef push

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 17:35 AEDT — Market closed Woolworths Group Ltd shares edged up 0.5% to finish at A$30.35 on Friday, a modest gain that keeps the stock in the spotlight as next week approaches. (StockAnalysis) The market’s focus has shifted to sharper clues on household spending and pricing power in supermarkets, where volume remains stable but margins shift quickly. For Woolworths, the immediate concern isn’t flashy new ventures but whether customers continue trading down without triggering a sharper discount war. That’s why even small, concrete updates grab attention. Investors want to see how the retailer manages cost, service,
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ANZ share price ends higher as banks lift ASX; CPI and RBA meeting loom

ANZ share price ends higher as banks lift ASX; CPI and RBA meeting loom

Sydney, January 16, 2026, 17:25 AEDT — Markets have closed. ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:ANZ) closed Friday up 0.54% at A$37.52, with buyers stepping back into bank shares to wrap the week. The stock fluctuated between A$37.25 and A$37.64, ending 20 cents higher than the previous close. (Intelligent Investor) Timing is crucial since big banks continue to dominate the Australian market, and their shares often jump around as rate expectations shift. Traders are focused on figuring out how the gap between what banks earn on loans versus what they pay on deposits will evolve, especially now that inflation data and
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Macquarie share price jumps on rate jitters — what moves MQG next week

Macquarie share price jumps on rate jitters — what moves MQG next week

SYDNEY, January 16, 2026, 16:50 AEDT — After-hours Macquarie Group Ltd (MQG.AX) shares rose 2.6% on Friday to A$211.86, after swinging between A$206.41 and A$212.07. (investing.com) The move tracked a lift in Australian bank stocks after lenders pushed up fixed mortgage rates, a development traders often treat as a signal on funding costs and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate — its policy rate. Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, NAB and ANZ were also higher. (tradingview.com) Macquarie raised fixed home loan rates by 0.25 percentage point across all fixed terms, taking its lowest rate to 5.59% for a one-year term, Canstar
16 January 2026
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PLS Group share price falls after ASX close as lithium hits two-year highs; Jan 30 update looms

PLS Group share price falls after ASX close as lithium hits two-year highs; Jan 30 update looms

SYDNEY, Jan 16, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — The market has closed for the day. Shares of PLS Group Ltd slipped 3.1% to close at A$4.68 on Friday, placing the Australian lithium producer’s market cap near A$15.6 billion. Throughout the day, the stock fluctuated between A$4.60 and A$4.89. (Investing.com) PLS tumbled to become one of the biggest losers on the S&P/ASX 200, despite the index climbing 0.48% to 8,903.90. Lithium miner IGO Ltd also saw its shares slip during the session. (MarketScreener) Lithium markets are recalibrating as prices surge. Benchmark rates for battery-grade lithium chemicals have topped $20,000 per metric ton,
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CSL share price edges up as ASX climbs — what investors watch before February results

CSL share price edges up as ASX climbs — what investors watch before February results

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 16:50 AEDT — After-hours CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares ended Friday 0.14% higher, closing at A$175.53. The stock fluctuated between A$174.35 and A$176.03 during the session, with roughly 1.07 million shares traded. The S&P/ASX 200 finished the day up 0.48%, settling at 8,903.90. (Investing.com Australia) The move is significant since CSL is a key player in Australian healthcare portfolios, with its stock attempting to find footing before the upcoming earnings report. Investors remain alert for signs the company can bounce back after a tough second half in 2025. Despite gains this week, CSL’s shares are still well
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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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