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Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock pops as banks rebound — what to watch before CBA earnings

Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock pops as banks rebound — what to watch before CBA earnings

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 11:02 AEDT — Regular session Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia climbed 0.9% to A$154.60 by late morning in Sydney, up from Friday’s close of A$153.22. So far on Monday, the stock has fluctuated between A$153.01 and A$154.67. This matters because CBA stands as Australia’s biggest listed lender and a key player in local indices, often shaping the financial sector’s mood. With a results-packed period ahead, even minor shifts in rate forecasts could quickly rattle bank valuations. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.7% in early trading, with more sectors joining the rally, MarketIndex reported. (Market Index) Rival
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Westpac share price rises in Sydney as big banks firm; bushfire relief and Feb 13 update ahead

Westpac share price rises in Sydney as big banks firm; bushfire relief and Feb 13 update ahead

SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 11:02 (AEDT) — Regular session underway Shares of Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) climbed 1.1% to A$38.30 by 11:02 a.m. Sydney time Monday, adding 40 Australian cents since Friday’s close. Over the last 52 weeks, the stock has fluctuated between A$28.44 and A$41.00. (Investing.com) Big lenders hold significant sway over Australian indices, so even minor tweaks to the interest-rate outlook can send them reeling. This week kicks off with investor attention zeroed in on funding costs and borrower health, despite no new earnings reports hitting the tape. Westpac will release its first-quarter results on Feb. 13, offering
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Northern Star stock rebounds as ASX traders eye Jan 22 costs update after guidance cut

Northern Star stock rebounds as ASX traders eye Jan 22 costs update after guidance cut

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 11:04 AEDT — Regular session Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) shares climbed 2.2% on Monday, clawing back some losses after a guidance cut rattled the Australian gold miner earlier this month. By 11:04 a.m. AEDT, the stock traded at A$25.26, up from Friday’s close of A$24.72. (Intelligent Investor) The bounce is crucial since the company hasn’t updated its cost projections for the year yet. Investors are weighing if the late-quarter issues were isolated or if they’ll continue to erode throughput and cash flow. The next update arrives Jan 22, with the miner set to release its December-quarter
12 January 2026
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DroneShield stock (ASX:DRO) slides as JPMorgan pops up as 5% holder — what investors watch next

DroneShield stock (ASX:DRO) slides as JPMorgan pops up as 5% holder — what investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 11:02 AEDT — Regular session Shares of DroneShield Ltd slipped on Monday after a filing revealed JPMorgan Chase & Co and its affiliates had taken a substantial stake in the counter-drone company. By 10:40 a.m. AEDT, the stock had dropped 3.7% to A$3.87, down from a prior close of A$4.02. Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 index rose roughly 0.7%. This filing matters because DroneShield has remained a high-beta stock on the Australian market, reacting sharply to contract announcements and governance updates. When a major holder appears — even through a global bank — it can shift the
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Apple stock eyes January 29 earnings after rare losing streak; Evercore lifts target, keeps “top pick”

Apple stock eyes January 29 earnings after rare losing streak; Evercore lifts target, keeps “top pick”

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 19:13 (EST) — Market closed. Apple shares ended Friday near $259.37, ticking up about 0.1% from the previous close. That slight gain follows a rough start to the year, with the stock recovering from a rare losing streak. (Yahoo Finance) Why this matters now: Apple approaches its late-January earnings report amid a tug-of-war. Some investors back the “services-and-buybacks” story, while others demand clear signs that iPhone sales remain strong. This pressure builds as memory prices climb and competitors ramp up AI capabilities. (MarketWatch) The stock’s drop on Friday caught attention on Wall Street as it
12 January 2026
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Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Sydney, 12 January 2026, 10:57 AEDT — Regular session Shares of Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) climbed up to 6.4%, hitting A$3.80 by 10:42 a.m. AEDT on Monday. The rise continued from an early jump at the open, with buy-now-pay-later stocks gaining ground in consumer finance. (Market Index) This matters because Zip’s stock reacts heavily to sentiment around U.S. consumer credit, not just its own performance. Changes in card lending rules or pricing can alter the borrower pool BNPL companies target, as well as how much it costs to fund them. This comes at a tricky time for investors assessing
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Fortescue stock drops today: FMG shares lag ASX ahead of Jan 22 production report

Fortescue stock drops today: FMG shares lag ASX ahead of Jan 22 production report

Sydney, January 12, 2026, 11:11 AEDT — Regular session Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) slipped 1.6%, hitting A$22.35 by 11:11 a.m. AEDT on Monday, down from Friday’s A$22.71 close. The stock swung between A$22.29 and A$22.80 today, inside its 52-week range of A$13.18 to A$23.38. Analysts followed by Investing.com put the 12-month target at about A$19.33, with six recommending sell and just one buy. (Investing.com) The broader S&P/ASX 200 edged up roughly 0.6% to 8,769.5, though miners showed a split performance; BHP Group slipped 2.7%. Fortescue, whose earnings lean heavily on iron ore, typically sees bigger swings than the overall market. (Investing.com)
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Compass stock heads into Monday after Anywhere merger closes and $1 billion convertibles hit

Compass stock heads into Monday after Anywhere merger closes and $1 billion convertibles hit

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 18:58 EST — The market has closed. Compass shares climbed 4.7% to close at $12.84 on Friday, following the completion of its all-stock merger with Anywhere Real Estate. Trading volume hit around 50 million shares, market data showed. Chairman and CEO Robert Reffkin said the combined company, operating as Compass International Holdings, is focused on becoming “the best in the world at empowering real estate professionals.” (Compass Investors) With U.S. markets closed over the weekend, Monday’s focus shifts from deal mechanics to what the merged entity can achieve with its scale. Investors will weigh the
12 January 2026
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Glencore share price jumps on Rio Tinto talks: what to know before Monday’s London open

Glencore share price jumps on Rio Tinto talks: what to know before Monday’s London open

London, Jan 11, 2026, 23:45 GMT — Market closed. Glencore’s stock surged 9.6% on Friday, hitting its highest mark since July 2024 after the miner confirmed talks with Rio Tinto over a potential merger. The news reignited interest in the deal-driven mining sector, according to Reuters data. (Reuters) The London-listed miner closed at 452.65 pence, gaining 39.65p for the day, after hitting a peak of 459.0p. Trading volume exceeded 118 million shares, according to London South East data. (shareprices.com) Why it matters now: copper is the hot commodity, pushing major miners to scale up or risk being left behind. “This
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SGX shares set for Monday spotlight as Nasdaq dual-listing rule push heads for Feb 8 deadline

SGX shares set for Monday spotlight as Nasdaq dual-listing rule push heads for Feb 8 deadline

Singapore, January 12, 2026, 07:55 SGT — Premarket update Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd are under the spotlight ahead of Monday’s open as Singapore’s central bank and SGX Regulation take steps to ease dual listings with Nasdaq. SGX stock ended the previous session up 1.16% at S$17.51. (The Business Times) The reason it matters now is simple. SGX depends entirely on listings and trading volume — new companies, turnover, clearing fees, everything. A regulatory pathway that simplifies listing in Singapore could expand the pipeline, not just improve market activity. Local equities are kicking off 2026 riding the wave of the
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S Chand share price set for Monday spotlight after S$1.5 million Singapore curriculum deal

S Chand share price set for Monday spotlight after S$1.5 million Singapore curriculum deal

BENGALURU, Jan 12, 2026, 05:13 IST — Premarket S Chand and Company shares will draw attention Monday after the Indian publisher announced its wholly owned subsidiary, New Saraswati House (India), is set to acquire 100% of CPD Singapore Education Services for S$1.5 million in cash. The payment will be made in two tranches. The company noted the deal brings international school curricula titles into its portfolio and expects completion by Feb. 28, with no regulatory approvals needed. (bsmedia.business-standard.com) The move is significant as S Chand aims to expand beyond the domestic school-book cycle, which is marked by uneven orders and
12 January 2026
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Sun Country stock in the spotlight after Allegiant’s $1.5 billion deal — what to watch Monday

Sun Country stock in the spotlight after Allegiant’s $1.5 billion deal — what to watch Monday

New York, January 11, 2026, 18:43 (ET) — The market has closed. Sun Country Airlines shares are set for close scrutiny when U.S. markets open Monday, following Allegiant Travel’s agreement to buy the carrier for roughly $1.5 billion, debt included. The deal values Sun Country at $18.89 per share, a roughly 19.8% premium over Friday’s closing price, the companies confirmed. (Reuters) The deal comes as smaller airlines grapple with revenue that fluctuates sharply with the leisure travel cycle. Allegiant and Sun Country present the merger as a way to create a larger, more agile carrier that can quickly adjust capacity
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GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
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