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UOB stock nudges higher as dividend hunt and rate outlook keep Singapore banks in play

UOB stock nudges higher as dividend hunt and rate outlook keep Singapore banks in play

Singapore, January 12, 2026, 15:03 SGT — Regular session Shares of United Overseas Bank Limited (U11) rose 0.14 Singapore dollars, or about 0.4%, to S$36.16 in Monday afternoon trade. DBS Group and OCBC were also firmer, up 0.5% and 1.1% respectively, Google Finance data showed. (Google) The move comes as Singapore bank stocks start 2026 on the front foot, with investors leaning back into dividend names as interest rates are expected to ease. Morningstar’s Lorraine Tan said UOB “stands out as the most attractive pick” at current valuations, with a projected dividend yield of 5.8% based on its Jan. 5
12 January 2026
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DBS stock edges up as IPO “best year ever” talk meets Fed-rate jitters

DBS stock edges up as IPO “best year ever” talk meets Fed-rate jitters

Singapore, Jan 12, 2026, 14:49 (SGT) — Regular session Shares of DBS Group Holdings crept up Monday, keeping pace as Singapore’s major banks hovered near their recent peaks. By 2:30 p.m. local time, the stock traded around S$57.90, bouncing within a S$57.77 to S$58.28 band. OCBC added roughly 1.0%, while UOB inched up about 0.4%. (Google) This shift is crucial since DBS and its two local rivals have shouldered much of the burden for Singapore equities, attracting income-seeking investors. Dividend yield — the yearly cash payout relative to a stock’s price — has emerged as the main draw, with yields
12 January 2026
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OCBC stock back above S$20 as dividend trade holds; eyes on Feb results

OCBC stock back above S$20 as dividend trade holds; eyes on Feb results

Singapore, Jan 12, 2026, 14:49 SGT — Regular session. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) shares climbed 1.1% to S$20.01 on Monday, lifting the SGX:O39 stock back above the round-number S$20 level in afternoon trade. The stock touched S$20.02 and is not far from its 52-week high of S$20.25. (Futunn) The move keeps the bank in the spotlight after a strong first week for Singapore equities, with investors leaning into lenders for income. With interest rates expected to ease further in 2026, dividend yields above 5% have helped banking stocks, The Straits Times reported, while Morningstar’s Lorraine Tan called UOB “the
12 January 2026
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Woodside Energy shares hold near one-month peak as oil jitters keep traders on edge

Woodside Energy shares hold near one-month peak as oil jitters keep traders on edge

Sydney, January 12, 2026, 17:46 AEDT — Post-market update Shares of Woodside Energy Group Ltd closed Monday up 0.6% at A$23.72, having earlier hit A$24.08—their best price in roughly four weeks. Trading volume reached 2.23 million shares, according to data. (Investing.com) The move is significant since Woodside is right in the thick of daily crude price swings: supply concerns can send energy stocks soaring, only for any relief to pull them back just as swiftly. For investors, this directly impacts near-term cash flow forecasts for a company dealing in oil and liquefied natural gas. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.5% to
12 January 2026
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Evolution Mining stock closes higher as gold breaks $4,600 — what EVN investors watch next

Evolution Mining stock closes higher as gold breaks $4,600 — what EVN investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:44 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of Evolution Mining Limited (EVN.AX) rose 0.7% to close at A$12.91 on Monday, hitting an intraday peak of A$13.28. The stock finished just below its 52-week high of A$13.30. (Investing.com) This shift is significant since the tape has simplified once more. When gold hits fresh highs, miners with consistent production usually see a rapid re-rating, only to lose those gains just as swiftly when bullion slips. For Evolution, the key now is whether operations can match the stock’s rally. Investors are eyeing the December-quarter production and cost update
12 January 2026
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Wesfarmers stock climbs on Australia spending data as rate-hike chatter returns

Wesfarmers stock climbs on Australia spending data as rate-hike chatter returns

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:42 AEDT — Market closed. Wesfarmers Limited shares climbed 1.44%, closing Monday at A$82.23. The stock fluctuated between A$81.23 and A$82.40 during the session, after kicking off at A$81.24. Roughly 1.08 million shares traded hands. (Investing.com) This shift is significant since the next phase for major retailers hinges more on data from Canberra than on store updates. A recent boost in household spending fuels the “soft landing” narrative, despite persistent inflation pressures. For Wesfarmers, increased consumer spending signals a boost for sales across its retail-focused portfolio. Yet, the same figures also bolster arguments for raising interest
12 January 2026
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NAB stock closes higher as Aussie spending data stirs rate-hike talk; RBA decision next

NAB stock closes higher as Aussie spending data stirs rate-hike talk; RBA decision next

SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 17:40 AEDT — The market has closed for the day. Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB.AX) climbed on Monday following data that revealed Australian households continued spending through November, fueling speculation about interest rate moves. The stock finished up 1.46% at A$41.62, swinging between A$40.89 and A$41.87 during the session. (Investing.com) Australian household spending climbed 1.0% in November to A$79.4 billion, after a revised 1.4% rise in October, government figures revealed. The annual growth rate accelerated to 6.3%. “The undeniable strength in household consumption will likely set the alarm bells off for the RBA,” said
12 January 2026
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CSL share price ticks higher — but the real test is Feb 11

CSL share price ticks higher — but the real test is Feb 11

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:26 AEDT — Market closed. CSL Ltd (CSL.AX) shares closed up 0.46% at A$175.10 on Monday, adding 81 Australian cents from Friday’s close, according to market data. About 376,000 shares traded. The move was not big, but it lands with a date looming. CSL is scheduled to report half-year results and announce an interim dividend on Feb. 11, the company’s calendar shows. (CSL Limited) That update will get combed for signs the group’s core plasma business is steadying and that Seqirus, its vaccines arm, is no longer the swing factor it has been. Traders will also
12 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths stock climbs on Australia’s critical minerals reserve focus; what to watch next week

Lynas Rare Earths stock climbs on Australia’s critical minerals reserve focus; what to watch next week

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:15 AEDT — The market has closed. Lynas Rare Earths Ltd shares ended Monday up 4.82% at A$14.78, having fluctuated between A$14.31 and A$15.01 during the session. Trading volume hit roughly 8.02 million shares, according to data from Investing.com. The buying surge occurs as U.S. officials urge allies to speed up securing supply chains for critical minerals before the G7 finance ministers meet in Washington. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that countries remain vulnerable due to China’s dominance in processing and refining. (Reuters) Australia announced it will focus on antimony, gallium, and rare earth elements
12 January 2026
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Westpac stock edges up as Aussie banks lift the market; two February dates loom for WBC

Westpac stock edges up as Aussie banks lift the market; two February dates loom for WBC

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:16 AEDT — After-hours Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) shares rose 0.5% to close at A$38.08 on Monday, having fluctuated between A$37.72 and A$38.41 during the session. The stock remains roughly 2% lower year to date in 2026. (Investing.com) The shift was minor, but the timing is crucial. Australian bank stocks now serve as a fast gauge for rates, funding expenses, and the intensity of competition among lenders for home loans. Investors watching Westpac are fixated on just two issues. Will the net interest margin—the difference between what the bank earns on loans versus what it pays
12 January 2026
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ANZ share price rises after chairman share buy and Australian Open deal; what to watch next

ANZ share price rises after chairman share buy and Australian Open deal; what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:16 AEDT — Market closed. ANZ Group Holdings (ASX:ANZ) shares climbed 1.2% to A$35.89 on Monday, topping the gains among Australia’s big four banks as the market hit its highest level since Christmas Eve. The S&P/ASX 200 benchmark added 0.48%, with NAB up 1.5%, CBA rising 0.6%, and Westpac gaining 0.5%. Sentiment was boosted by a stronger Wall Street, while Interactive Brokers senior economist Jose Torres noted that the U.S. jobs data suggested the cycle “has legs.” The key factor for bank investors is the local rate outlook. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed
12 January 2026
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PLS Group (ASX:PLS) stock climbs as China lithium prices hit limit-up — what to watch next

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) stock climbs as China lithium prices hit limit-up — what to watch next

SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 17:16 (AEDT) — After-hours Shares of PLS Group Ltd climbed 2.6%, ending Monday at A$4.77, after fluctuating between A$4.64 and A$4.82 during the session. (StockAnalysis) Daily swings in the stock now act as a shorthand for lithium prices, which is why this move is crucial. The sector’s challenge is turning this rebound into lasting strength, not just a fleeting short squeeze. China’s lithium market is leading the charge, with prices shifting quicker than company updates can keep up. Australian miners might see stronger lithium chemical benchmarks gradually boost their realized prices, even when dealing in spodumene
12 January 2026
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SGX share price dips at week’s end after record profit; what investors watch next

SGX share price dips at week’s end after record profit; what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Singapore Exchange shares closed 0.4% lower at S$17.57 on Friday, despite reporting record half-year results and a higher dividend earlier in the week. Broker targets diverged after the update, with Maybank and DBS raising targets while Citi stayed bearish. Investors are watching for signs of momentum from derivatives and equity-market reforms as the next session opens Monday.
South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
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