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ASX News News 24 January 2026 - 26 January 2026

Ampol share price: what ASX:ALD investors watch after the Australia Day market shut

Ampol share price: what ASX:ALD investors watch after the Australia Day market shut

Sydney, January 26, 2026, 17:19 AEDT — Market closed Ampol Ltd (ALD.AX) kicks off the week with investors focused on a scheduled update to its Lytton refinery margin, set for Wednesday after the Australian market reopens. The stock last traded at A$30.30 on Jan. 23, down 1.0%. The margin print is crucial—it offers one of the fastest insights into how the Brisbane refinery is performing and can quickly shift earnings forecasts. Plus, it arrives just weeks ahead of Ampol’s full-year results, tightening the spotlight on dividend choices. Deal risk remains in the background. The competition regulator has escalated Ampol’s planned
26 January 2026
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Westpac share price on pause for Australia Day — here’s the CPI date that could jolt ASX:WBC

Westpac share price on pause for Australia Day — here’s the CPI date that could jolt ASX:WBC

Sydney, Jan 26, 2026, 16:55 AEDT — The market has closed. Westpac Banking Corp shares closed 0.4% lower at A$38.74 on Friday. Australia’s stock market was closed Monday for the Australia Day holiday. On Friday, the stock fluctuated between A$38.48 and A$39.00, with roughly 2.65 million shares traded. (Investing.com) The pause is significant as the next key event for bank stocks comes midweek. The Australian Bureau of Statistics will release the December-quarter consumer price index on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. AEDT. (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Rate bets have already begun to shift. Money markets now assign about a 60% probability
26 January 2026
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Coles share price stuck at A$21 as ASX shuts for Australia Day; CPI and results are next

Coles share price stuck at A$21 as ASX shuts for Australia Day; CPI and results are next

Sydney, Jan 26, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — Market closed Shares of Coles Group Ltd (COL.AX) closed at A$21.00, slipping 0.4% after fluctuating between A$20.96 and A$21.18 during the session. (Coles Group) The Australian Securities Exchange shut down on Monday in observance of the Australia Day public holiday. Investors must now wait until Tuesday when trading resumes to adjust their positions. (Australian Securities Exchange) All eyes are on the upcoming inflation figure: the Australian Bureau of Statistics is set to release the December consumer price index, a crucial measure of inflationary pressure, on Jan. 28 at 11:30 a.m. AEDT. (Australian Bureau
26 January 2026
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Evolution Mining share price jumps 5% as gold nears $5,000 — what to watch when the ASX reopens

Evolution Mining share price jumps 5% as gold nears $5,000 — what to watch when the ASX reopens

SYDNEY, Jan 25, 2026, 17:29 AEDT — Market closed Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) shares ended Friday at A$14.86, rising 5.32% for the day and 13.26% over the last five sessions. Volume was strong, with around 7.43 million shares changing hands. The stock closed above the average analyst target tracked by MarketScreener. (MarketScreener) The local cash market remains closed Sunday and will also be shut Monday for the Australia Day public holiday, extending the break until the following session. The ASX calendar marks Jan. 26 as an “ASX closed” day. (Australian Securities Exchange) Gold set the stage. Evolution’s website listed gold
25 January 2026
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South32 share price near a 52-week high: what to watch as Australia Day shuts ASX

South32 share price near a 52-week high: what to watch as Australia Day shuts ASX

Sydney, Jan 25, 2026, 17:42 AEDT — Market closed. South32 Ltd shares closed Friday at A$4.39, slipping 0.2% after hitting a 52-week high of A$4.46 earlier in the session. The stock also dipped to a low of A$4.355. (Investing.com) The miner faces a tight window to extend last week’s gains before its next big event. South32 announced Feb. 12 for its half-year results and interim dividend decision. The ex-dividend date on the ASX and LSE will be March 5, with the payout expected around April 2. (investegate.co.uk) Local trading halts first. The Australian Securities Exchange shuts Monday for the Australia
25 January 2026
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Lynas share price: what to watch after a late-Friday filing before ASX trade resumes

Lynas share price: what to watch after a late-Friday filing before ASX trade resumes

Sydney, Jan 25, 2026, 17:23 AEDT — Market closed Lynas Rare Earths Ltd shares (ASX:LYC) closed Friday at A$16.86, marking a 0.66% gain following a choppy session that saw prices fluctuate between A$17.79 and A$16.77. (Market Index) Timing is key. Australia’s primary exchange shuts Monday for Australia Day, extending the pause until the next session. Investors will have extra time to digest filings and sector updates ahead of trading. (Australian Securities Exchange) Late Friday, an exchange notice revealed a “change in substantial holding” for Lynas filed after the market closed. In Australia, a “substantial holder” typically means an investor owning
25 January 2026
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Evolution Mining share price rallies as gold hits $4,988 — what to watch when ASX reopens

Evolution Mining share price rallies as gold hits $4,988 — what to watch when ASX reopens

Sydney, Jan 24, 2026, 17:29 AEDT — Market closed Evolution Mining Ltd (EVN.AX) shares closed Friday up 5.32% at A$14.86, lifted by a late-week rally in Australian gold stocks as bullion climbed further into record highs. The stock fluctuated between A$14.83 and A$15.29 during the session, according to market data. (Trading Economics) This is crucial now because miners’ cash flow shifts rapidly with gold prices, which have surged enough to pull in momentum traders—and boost the chance of a sharp reversal. Gold soared to a record $4,988 an ounce on Friday, while silver shot past $100. StoneX analyst Rhona O’Connell
24 January 2026
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ANZ share price dips after Suncorp job cuts row as rate bets build into CPI week

ANZ share price dips after Suncorp job cuts row as rate bets build into CPI week

Sydney, Jan 24, 2026, 17:29 AEDT — Market closed ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ANZ.AX) shares slipped 0.5% on Friday, closing at A$36.21 as investors digested news of a new dispute over job cuts linked to the Suncorp Bank integration. The Finance Sector Union of Australia reported that 197 roles were impacted, with 66 staff expected to lose their jobs, primarily in Brisbane. Union president Wendy Streets said the union has “not seen the evidence” supporting ANZ’s claim that it is honoring its commitments. ANZ, for its part, maintained it was “firmly committed” to the promises made when acquiring Suncorp’s banking
24 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths share price: ASX:LYC ends the week higher as price-floor talk returns — what to watch next

Lynas Rare Earths share price: ASX:LYC ends the week higher as price-floor talk returns — what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 24, 2026, 17:20 AEDT — Market closed. Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) ended Friday up 0.7% at A$16.86 and finished the week about 9% higher, after a sharp midweek run in the rare earths sector. The ASX is shut on Monday for Australia Day, pushing the next session to Tuesday. (Investing.com) The stock’s next move is getting tied up in policy again, not just production numbers. European governments stepped up their pitch for secure supply chains for critical raw materials, and the idea of a “price floor” is back in the headlines. (Reuters) A price floor is basically a
24 January 2026
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Xero share price jumps off 52-week low as ASX tech firms up ahead of holiday-shortened week

Xero share price jumps off 52-week low as ASX tech firms up ahead of holiday-shortened week

Sydney, Jan 24, 2026, 17:01 AEDT — Market closed Xero Limited shares climbed 3.54% on Friday, closing at A$101.22 and reclaiming the A$100 mark after hitting a 52-week low just the day before. The stock fluctuated between A$98.40 and A$102.99 during the session. It still sits roughly 48% below its 52-week peak of A$194.21 reached in June, with a market capitalization near A$17.2 billion. (Intelligent Investor) This shift is crucial, landing just before a long weekend and following a tough stretch for rate-sensitive growth stocks. Investors have been swift to trim and take on risk this month, with high-multiple software
24 January 2026
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CSL share price ends week higher at A$179.62 — what to watch before results and the next ASX session

CSL share price ends week higher at A$179.62 — what to watch before results and the next ASX session

Sydney, Jan 24, 2026, 17:07 AEDT — The market is now closed. CSL Limited (CSL.AX) closed Friday’s session 0.7% higher at A$179.62, having fluctuated between A$179.33 and A$180.80 during the day, according to market data. (Yahoo Finance) With the ASX closed over the weekend, investors are turning their attention to CSL’s half-year results and interim dividend announcement due on Feb. 11. The stock will go ex-dividend on March 10, so anyone buying after that won’t receive the payout. The record date is March 11, with payment scheduled for April 9. (CSL Limited) Timing matters here since CSL is a heavyweight
24 January 2026
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Northern Star share price rebounds after bruising selloff — what to watch before ASX reopens

Northern Star share price rebounds after bruising selloff — what to watch before ASX reopens

Sydney, Jan 24, 2026, 16:56 (AEDT) — Market closed. Northern Star Resources (NST.AX) shares rebounded on Friday, climbing 5.4% to A$27.60. The bounce followed a steep drop the previous day, after the gold miner warned of rising costs and increased growth investments. (Intelligent Investor) The stock is entering a long weekend in Australia, where the market will be closed Monday for the Australia Day public holiday. Trading resumes with the next cash equity session on Tuesday. (CommSec) That gap is significant. Investors get more time to determine if Northern Star’s recent quarterly miss stems from isolated plant and mine issues
24 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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