Fortescue share price: what to watch before the ASX reopens after Rio-Glencore talks
Sydney, Jan 11, 2026, 16:54 AEDT — Market closed. Fortescue Ltd shares open Monday with renewed focus on the major miners after Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore reignited merger speculation. The stock last closed at A$22.71 on Friday, slipping 0.18%. (MarketWatch) That’s significant for Fortescue, even though it’s not part of the discussions. In Australia, cash tends to flow through the sector as a group, with miners often pricing in the theme ahead of the actual results. The key issue at play is what investors are valuing: growth in copper, scale, and the flexibility to pursue deals. Fortescue remains largely