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Westpac share price dips after close as rate jitters return — what WBC investors watch next

Westpac share price dips after close as rate jitters return — what WBC investors watch next

Westpac shares closed down 0.6% at A$38.28 Wednesday, leading declines among Australia’s major banks despite a steady broader market. A Westpac-Melbourne Institute survey showed consumer sentiment fell 1.7% in January. The Reserve Bank of Australia has signaled its rate-cut cycle may be over, with some banks warning of a possible hike next month. The next RBA policy decision is set for Feb. 3.
14 January 2026
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UOB stock price today: U11 edges higher as investors line up for Feb earnings

UOB stock price today: U11 edges higher as investors line up for Feb earnings

UOB shares rose 0.4% to S$36.32 in afternoon trading Wednesday, outperforming DBS, which fell 0.5%, while OCBC was flat. UOB Asset Management shifted to a “slightly overweight” equities stance for Q1. Investors await UOB’s Feb. 19 earnings, with focus on net interest margin guidance after the bank warned of possible margin compression in 2026. About 1.07 million UOB shares changed hands.
14 January 2026
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Lakers’ surprise 10-day signing: Kobe Bufkin gets the call as LeBron’s sons stay in focus

Lakers’ surprise 10-day signing: Kobe Bufkin gets the call as LeBron’s sons stay in focus

The Los Angeles Lakers signed guard Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day contract Tuesday amid salary-cap constraints, the team announced. Bufkin, 22, has played for the South Bay Lakers and was the No. 15 pick in the 2023 draft. Coach JJ Redick said Bufkin may not play right away but will get a chance during the contract. The deal pays Bufkin $131,970 and matches that figure against the Lakers’ hard cap.
14 January 2026
South32 Ltd stock freezes at A$3.96 — what investors watch before its next update

South32 Ltd stock freezes at A$3.96 — what investors watch before its next update

South32 closed flat at A$3.96 in Sydney after trading between A$3.95 and A$4.03, with 18.6 million shares changing hands. The stock paused as traders weighed record Chinese steel exports and iron ore imports, plus news that Beijing will require export licenses for steel in 2026. South32’s quarterly report is due Jan. 22, with half-year results on Feb. 12. The S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.1% to 8,820.
14 January 2026
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NAB share price slips after a two-day run as rate jitters return — what to watch next

NAB share price slips after a two-day run as rate jitters return — what to watch next

National Australia Bank fell 1.1% to A$41.91 at Wednesday’s close, erasing some recent gains as investors weighed shifting expectations for a February Reserve Bank rate decision. Trading volume reached about 1.46 million shares. The S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.1%, lifted by energy and resources despite losses in financials. NAB’s next trading update is scheduled for Feb. 18.
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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