AustralianSuper boosts Lynas Rare Earths stake — what it could signal for LYC stock before the next catalyst

AustralianSuper boosts Lynas Rare Earths stake — what it could signal for LYC stock before the next catalyst

Sydney, January 10, 2026, 17:10 AEDT — Market closed AustralianSuper increased its stake in Lynas Rare Earths Limited, raising its voting power to 9.37% from 8.36%, according to a substantial holder notice dated Jan. 9. Lynas shares fell 1.0% to close at A$14.10 on Friday, after swinging between A$14.02 and A$14.78 during the session. The stock has gained roughly 13% year-to-date, trading within a 52-week range of A$6.16 to A$21.96. (Investing.com) The timing is crucial as policymakers turn their focus back to rare-earths—markets usually move quickly when China’s involved. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Australia and other nations have
PLS Group (ASX: PLS) stock slips from fresh high — lithium prices jump, Jan 30 update looms

PLS Group (ASX: PLS) stock slips from fresh high — lithium prices jump, Jan 30 update looms

Sydney, January 10, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — Market closed PLS Group Limited (PLS.AX) shares closed down 3.1% at A$4.65 on Friday, backing away from a 52-week top of A$4.89 hit a session earlier. They traded between A$4.61 and A$4.80 on the day, with about 24.35 million shares changing hands, according to market data. (Investing.com Australia) That pullback matters now because the stock is one of Australia’s cleanest lithium proxies, and the pricing tape in China has been moving fast again. Platts assessed battery‑grade lithium carbonate — a key battery chemical — at 141,000 yuan a metric ton delivered, duty‑paid in
Macquarie stock slips into the weekend — what investors watch next for ASX:MQG

Macquarie stock slips into the weekend — what investors watch next for ASX:MQG

Sydney, Jan 10, 2026, 17:09 AEDT — Market closed. Macquarie Group shares ended Friday down 1.25% at A$206.08, leaving the stock up 2.8% so far this year after the first full week of trading. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.33% to 8,717.8. That matters now because Macquarie tends to trade on a mix of rate expectations and risk appetite. When investors get jumpy about inflation, bond yields and credit spreads, the market often marks down the parts of the business most tied to trading conditions and deal flow. One new talking point sits in its asset-management arm. PitchBook reported Macquarie Asset
Westpac shares (ASX:WBC) in focus after bushfire relief package as rate outlook shifts

Westpac shares (ASX:WBC) in focus after bushfire relief package as rate outlook shifts

Sydney, Jan 10, 2026, 17:14 AEDT — Market closed Westpac Banking Corp said on Saturday it would roll out a disaster relief package for customers affected by Victorian bushfires, days after its shares slipped with the broader bank sector. (Mirage News) The move lands as fires burn across parts of Victoria and force evacuations, lifting scrutiny on household cash flow, small-business closures and the risk that missed payments turn into bigger losses for lenders. (The Guardian) Rates are the other live wire. Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said inflation was “still too high,” reinforcing that the next
Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock: CBA shares slip as Feb 11 results loom

Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock: CBA shares slip as Feb 11 results loom

Sydney, Jan 10, 2026, 17:00 AEDT — Market closed Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares ended Friday at A$153.22, slipping 0.1% as the stock continues a retreat that has shaved about 4.5% off its value in 2026. The stock still trades within a 52-week band between roughly A$140 and A$192. Rates are back in focus. The Australian Bureau of Statistics will release its Monthly Household Spending Indicator on Jan 12, followed by the consumer price index (CPI) on Jan 28. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of Australia is set to announce its next policy decision on Feb 3. Those dates are
Fortescue stock slips into weekend as Rio-Glencore talks jolt miners; Jan 22 update next

Fortescue stock slips into weekend as Rio-Glencore talks jolt miners; Jan 22 update next

SYDNEY, Jan 10, 2026, 16:52 AEDT — Market closed Fortescue Ltd (FMG.AX) shares closed Friday just off, down 0.18% at A$22.71, following a turbulent start to the week for resource stocks. The Australian market is closed over the weekend, giving investors a pause before Monday brings iron ore news and deal developments back into focus. (Market Index) Rio Tinto revealed it’s in early discussions to acquire Glencore, potentially creating a mining giant through an all-share deal covering “some or all” of Glencore. The news hit Rio’s Australian shares hard, which fell 6.3%, while BHP’s stock nudged up 0.8%. Hugh Dive
Northern Star shares: ASX query puts NST costs and Super Pit repairs back in focus

Northern Star shares: ASX query puts NST costs and Super Pit repairs back in focus

SYDNEY, Jan 10, 2026, 16:58 AEDT — Market closed. Northern Star Resources said it still cannot quantify the impact of weaker December-quarter gold sales on its annual cost guidance, in a letter to the Australian Securities Exchange dated Jan. 8 and signed by CEO Stuart Tonkin. The miner also detailed the timing of a key plant breakdown at its Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) operation, saying the primary crusher failed completely on Dec. 23 and was recommissioned on Jan. 5 after running below target throughput for weeks. Northern Star shares (ASX:NST) last closed at A$24.72 on Friday, up A$0.12, after
ANZ stock slips into weekend as rate nerves linger; CPI and RBA set next test

ANZ stock slips into weekend as rate nerves linger; CPI and RBA set next test

SYDNEY, Jan 10, 2026, 16:54 AEDT — Market closed ANZ Group Holdings Ltd shares slipped 0.6% to close at A$35.45 on Friday, edging down as the weekend approached. (MarketScreener) The pullback is significant now as bank stocks have once again become an interest-rate play. Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said inflation “above 3%” remains “too high” and flagged that the board will monitor fourth-quarter CPI data due later this month to guide policy decisions. (Reuters) Friday saw investors remain cautious among the big four banks, with Westpac, NAB, and Commonwealth Bank all closing lower. “There’s no clear
Woodside Energy stock jumps on oil rebound — what to watch next for WDS.AX

Woodside Energy stock jumps on oil rebound — what to watch next for WDS.AX

Sydney, Jan 10, 2026, 16:53 (AEDT) — Market closed Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX) closed up 2.8% on Friday at A$23.59, as firmer oil prices lifted energy stocks on the Australian market. The stock traded between A$23.28 and A$23.68; on the chart it has held above about A$22.80 this month and has struggled to clear A$24 — “support” is where buying tends to show up, “resistance” is where selling often caps a rise. Oil did much of the work. Brent settled up $2.03, or 3.4%, at $61.99 a barrel on Thursday after two sessions of declines, as traders assessed fast-moving
CSL stock steadies near A$174 — here’s what investors are watching before Feb. 11 results

CSL stock steadies near A$174 — here’s what investors are watching before Feb. 11 results

Sydney, Jan 10, 2026, 16:52 AEDT — Market closed CSL Limited shares slipped 0.09% to close at A$174.29 on Friday, following a 2.62% gain the previous day. This month, the stock has fluctuated between A$168.29 and A$175.60. (Investing.com) This matters since CSL has been a tricky stock, sliding sharply and now trailing the broader ASX 200 by roughly 44 percentage points over the last year, per Market Index data. (Market Index) CSL’s financial calendar pins down a key date: the company will release its half-year results and declare an interim dividend on Feb. 11. Shares are due to go ex-dividend
BHP share price rises as Rio-Glencore merger talks put mining giants back in play

BHP share price rises as Rio-Glencore merger talks put mining giants back in play

SYDNEY, Jan 10, 2026, 16:52 AEDT — Market closed BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares ended Friday up 0.8% at A$47.72, steadying after a choppy start to the year as miners took in talk of a Rio Tinto-Glencore tie-up. (Yahoo Finance) The deal chatter matters for BHP because it goes straight to scale and copper. Rio and Glencore said they are in talks about a takeover that could create a mining group bigger than BHP, and some investors say it could force rivals to weigh their own options. (Reuters) BHP has its own near-term catalyst. It is due to publish
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 10, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 10, 2026, 11:58 PM EST ROHM valuation under scrutiny after year of strong shareholder returns (TSE:6963) January 10, 2026, 11:58 PM EST. ROHM (TSE:6963) has drawn fresh attention after a strong run. The stock rose 3.5% today, 7.4% over the week and 10.8% over the month, lifting the 12-month total shareholder return to 66.9%. Year-to-date, the price is up 4.7%. With the price at ¥2,385, it sits above a central fair value of ¥2,204.55. Analysts' targets diverge: a consensus around ¥1,966.364, with extremes from ¥1,300 to ¥2,550. The market prices

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CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

7 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12 on Friday, bucking a 0.8% drop in Singapore’s benchmark index. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% jump in second-half distributable income, while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posted a 1.4% full-year rise. CapitaLand China Trust saw full-year DPU fall to 4.82 cents amid weaker yuan and occupancy. CLI reports FY2025 results on Feb. 11.
Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

7 February 2026
Keppel shares closed at S$11.64 on Friday, up 0.17%, after surging 6.1% the previous day on stronger FY2025 profit and a larger dividend plan. The company bought back 151,400 shares for about S$1.74 million. Keppel reported a 29% rise in full-year profit to S$1.02 billion and proposed a total distribution of 47 cents per share, including a special dividend partly paid in Keppel REIT units.
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