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ASX News News 27 January 2026 - 28 January 2026

DroneShield share price sinks after ASX cash-flow update; what to watch next for ASX:DRO

DroneShield share price sinks after ASX cash-flow update; what to watch next for ASX:DRO

DroneShield shares fell 5.5% to A$3.95 after the company posted quarterly cash receipts of A$63.5 million and positive operating cash flow of A$7.7 million. Investors weighed unaudited December-quarter figures and the timing of contract deliveries ahead of the full-year audit. The company ended the quarter with A$210.4 million in cash. Next reporting updates are scheduled for February 24.
28 January 2026
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BHP share price hits new high on ASX as gold tops $5,200 and RBA hike bets build

BHP share price hits new high on ASX as gold tops $5,200 and RBA hike bets build

BHP shares closed up 1.8% at A$50.64, reaching a 52-week high as core inflation in Australia jumped past forecasts, fueling bets on an RBA rate hike next week. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.1%, with gains in resource stocks offset by declines elsewhere. The Australian dollar hit a three-year high above 70 U.S. cents. Traders are watching BHP’s interim results and commodity price swings.
28 January 2026
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Telix Pharmaceuticals share price jumps 8% on ASX:TLX as JPMorgan crosses 5% — what to watch next

Telix Pharmaceuticals share price jumps 8% on ASX:TLX as JPMorgan crosses 5% — what to watch next

Telix Pharmaceuticals closed Tuesday up 8.3% at A$11.86 after a filing showed JPMorgan Chase & Co. now holds 5.54% voting power. Short interest remains high at 11.27%, fueling volatility. Around 3.65 million shares traded as the stock ranged between A$10.91 and A$11.94. Telix’s Nasdaq shares also rose 8.9% to $8.33.
27 January 2026
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Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price jumps as Australia inflation data looms

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price jumps as Australia inflation data looms

Macquarie Group shares rose 2.3% to A$215.19 on Tuesday, outperforming the broader ASX 200, which closed up 0.9%. Traders are bracing for Australia’s December-quarter CPI report on Wednesday and a Reserve Bank policy meeting next week. A NAB survey showed improved business conditions in December, intensifying debate over interest rates.
27 January 2026
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Sandfire Resources share price jumps 3% after Australia Day break; what ASX:SFR investors watch next

Sandfire Resources share price jumps 3% after Australia Day break; what ASX:SFR investors watch next

Sandfire Resources rose 3.4% to A$19.71 Tuesday, nearing its 52-week high as materials stocks led the ASX 200 up 0.9% after the holiday break. The company maintained its FY26 copper output forecast and reported $13 million net cash at year-end. Key events ahead include a Feb. 6 shareholder vote on its Kalkaroo acquisition and half-year results due Feb. 19.
27 January 2026
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CBA share price rises, but Commonwealth Bank loses ASX top spot to BHP as rate bets build

CBA share price rises, but Commonwealth Bank loses ASX top spot to BHP as rate bets build

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed up 0.5% at A$150.22, but lost its top spot to BHP after a surge in mining stocks. The ASX 200 rose 0.9% to its highest since October. Traders await Wednesday’s inflation data and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate decision on Feb. 3. CBA will report half-year results and announce an interim dividend on Feb. 11.
27 January 2026
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CSL share price jumps 2% after ASX break as investors zero in on February results

CSL share price jumps 2% after ASX break as investors zero in on February results

CSL shares closed 2.0% higher at A$183.20 in Sydney, after reaching A$184.62 intraday. Investors are repositioning ahead of half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11, focusing on plasma margins, immunoglobulin sales, and the new drug Andembry. Seqirus remains a concern after the company postponed its spin-off and cut growth forecasts in October.
27 January 2026
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Lynas share price slides 5% despite ASX rally as rare-earth policy bets churn

Lynas share price slides 5% despite ASX rally as rare-earth policy bets churn

Lynas Rare Earths fell 5.0% to A$16.01 at Tuesday’s close, underperforming a rising S&P/ASX 200, which gained 0.92%. Arafura dropped 6.9% and Iluka lost 4.6%. The declines came as investors weighed new U.S. government funding for rare earths and after Lynas reported a 30% drop in December-quarter NdPr output due to outages and maintenance.
27 January 2026
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Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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