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ASX News News 17 January 2026 - 24 January 2026

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price near 52-week high as China lithium firms; holiday week puts Jan 30 report in focus

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price near 52-week high as China lithium firms; holiday week puts Jan 30 report in focus

PLS shares closed Friday at A$5.08, up 0.8%, after touching a 52-week high of A$5.16. The ASX cash market will be closed Monday for Australia Day, with trading resuming Tuesday. Battery-grade lithium carbonate prices in China rose to 171,000 yuan per ton on Jan. 23. PLS will release its quarterly activities report and hold an investor webcast on Jan. 30.
24 January 2026
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DroneShield stock slips 5% after broker-led rally; what to watch after the ASX holiday

DroneShield stock slips 5% after broker-led rally; what to watch after the ASX holiday

Sydney, Jan 23, 2026, 17:44 AEDT — Market closed DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) slipped 5.5% to close at A$4.47 on Friday, pulling back from Thursday’s 9.5% jump to A$4.73. The share price fluctuated between A$4.43 and A$4.69, with roughly 15.3 million shares traded. (Investing.com) The pullback came just a day after Bell Potter upgraded its view on the counter-drone developer, raising the target price to A$5 and highlighting a possible surge in defense spending. The broker flagged a potential A$2.5 billion sales pipeline and predicted significant contracts could arrive within three to six months, also mentioning ASX peers EOS Electro Optic
23 January 2026
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CSL share price rises on ASX as U.S. vaccine policy shifts rattle the sector

CSL share price rises on ASX as U.S. vaccine policy shifts rattle the sector

Sydney, Jan 23, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — After-hours CSL Ltd shares (CSL.AX) closed Friday 0.7% higher at A$179.62, building on Thursday’s 1.3% rise. The stock fluctuated between A$179.33 and A$180.80 during the session, with roughly 1.01 million shares traded. (Investing.com) The upward drift follows increased scrutiny on vaccine makers after broad U.S. policy shifts under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., impacting inoculation schedules and guidelines, analysts and investors caution. “Vaccines will not be a growth area under the current administration,” said Stephen Farrelly, ING’s global pharma and healthcare lead. Jefferies analyst Michael Leuchten noted a “clearly consumer reaction” to
23 January 2026
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Why Paladin Energy’s share price hit a fresh high — and what ASX:PDN investors watch next

Why Paladin Energy’s share price hit a fresh high — and what ASX:PDN investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 22, 2026, 17:41 AEDT — After-hours Shares of Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) wrapped up Thursday’s session 1.4% higher at A$13.36, hitting their highest level in 52 weeks. The stock fluctuated between A$12.63 and A$13.36 throughout the day, with roughly 7.9 million shares changing hands. This followed a strong surge the previous day. (Investing.com Australia) This move is significant because Paladin’s stock has essentially turned into a bet on one question: can the Langer Heinrich restart keep boosting output without sending costs soaring? With prices sitting close to multi-month highs, even minor slip-ups get exposed quickly. The move comes
22 January 2026
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PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price jumps after lithium bid returns; what to watch next

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price jumps after lithium bid returns; what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 21, 2026, 17:25 AEDT — After-hours PLS Group Limited shares climbed 4.4% to A$4.95 in Sydney on Wednesday, recovering from early dips as buyers stepped back into lithium-related stocks. The price fluctuated between A$4.77 and A$4.95, compared to a previous close of A$4.74. (Intelligent Investor) This move is significant since PLS ranks as the ASX’s largest pure-play lithium producer by market value. Its quarterly results usually influence the entire sector’s mood. After weeks of jittery trading, investors are returning to battery metals, with PLS leading the charge. The move came as the broader market dipped, but resources managed
21 January 2026
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WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price drops 4% as tariff fears rattle tech — what matters next

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price drops 4% as tariff fears rattle tech — what matters next

Sydney, Jan 19, 2026, 17:27 AEDT — The market has closed. WiseTech Global Ltd (WTC.AX) slipped 4.4% on Monday, wrapping up at A$64.07 after hitting a low of A$63.25 in Sydney. The shares have ranged from A$61.49 to A$130.50 over the last 12 months. Monday’s close was A$2.95 down from Friday, on volume just shy of 1.02 million shares, per Investing.com. The advance outstripped a 0.33% decline in the ASX 200 and reflected a widespread selloff in growth stocks triggered by renewed geopolitical concerns. Accounting software company Xero slid 2.8%, and WiseTech has tumbled about 45% over the past six
19 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths share price jumps 5% on ASX as traders eye Wednesday’s quarterly update

Lynas Rare Earths share price jumps 5% on ASX as traders eye Wednesday’s quarterly update

Sydney, Jan 19, 2026, 16:57 AEDT — Market closed. Lynas Rare Earths shares jumped 5.4% on Monday, closing at A$16.32. The rare earths miner stood out as one of the biggest large-cap gainers, despite a dip in Australia’s benchmark. (Investing.com) Now that the market’s closed, focus turns to what’s ahead instead of what just unfolded. The stock’s jump puts it on track for Tuesday, carrying momentum and a clear near-term catalyst lined up. Lynas will report its quarterly results for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025, on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Chief executive Amanda Lacaze is set to lead an analyst
19 January 2026
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CBA shares slide as ASX snaps winning run — what to watch before earnings

CBA shares slide as ASX snaps winning run — what to watch before earnings

Sydney, Jan 19, 2026, 17:23 AEDT — The market ended trading for the day. Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares dipped 0.7%, closing Monday at A$153.26, off Friday’s A$154.30 finish. (Investing.com Australia) The stock moved between A$152.96 and A$154.56 amid cautious trading after the S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.33%. (Investing.com Australia) The mood soured early in the session when new geopolitical and trade tensions triggered a rush to safe havens, with gold drawing strong interest and risk assets across Asia feeling the pressure. (Reuters) Australian shares slipped at the start of the week after a strong gain last week. The financial sector
19 January 2026
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Wesfarmers share price holds near A$83 — what to watch before the ASX opens Monday

Wesfarmers share price holds near A$83 — what to watch before the ASX opens Monday

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:41 AEDT — Market closed Wesfarmers Limited (WES.AX) shares ended Friday at A$83.21, edging up 0.27%. The stock saw no movement over the weekend since the Australian market remained closed. (Wesfarmers) Investors now turn their attention to Australia’s December consumer price index (CPI), set for release on Jan 28. As the key inflation indicator, CPI has the power to swiftly shift rate expectations. (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Company-specific updates are close at hand. The Perth-based owner of Bunnings, Kmart, and Officeworks is set to release half-year results on Feb 19. This will offer a fresh look
18 January 2026
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ANZ share price ends week higher — here’s what could move ASX:ANZ next

ANZ share price ends week higher — here’s what could move ASX:ANZ next

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:27 AEDT — The market has closed for the day. ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ANZ.AX) ended Friday’s session at A$37.52, gaining 0.54%. That pushed its weekly advance to around 5.8% and marks a roughly 3% increase for the stock year-to-date in 2026. (Investing.com) This shift is significant as the market returns to pricing Australian banks around the interest-rate outlook. A few crucial data releases this week could quickly reshape expectations for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next moves, which usually hits bank shares hard and fast. For lenders such as ANZ, the impact cuts both ways.
18 January 2026
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Northern Star share price: ASX gold miner’s next big test is Thursday’s quarterly update

Northern Star share price: ASX gold miner’s next big test is Thursday’s quarterly update

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:08 AEDT — The market has closed for the day. Northern Star Resources Ltd shares slipped ahead of the weekend as focus turns to the gold miner’s December-quarter report, set for release later this week. With the ASX closed Sunday, investors will shift focus from Friday’s move to the company’s updates on costs and mine performance. (MarketWatch) The pressing challenge is restoring confidence. Northern Star needs to prove it can stabilise processing and deliver consistent tonnes through the plant — what miners refer to as “throughput” — following a tough quarter that forced a guidance reset.
18 January 2026
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Mineral Resources share price slid Friday — what to watch before ASX trade resumes

Mineral Resources share price slid Friday — what to watch before ASX trade resumes

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:41 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of Mineral Resources Ltd dropped 2.4% on Friday, finishing at A$59.78 and capping off a weak week. (FNArena.com) As the ASX remains closed over the weekend, focus turns away from recent trades toward upcoming events. Mineral Resources (MIN.AX) plans to release its December-quarter report on Jan. 29, followed by its half-year results on Feb. 20, according to its investor calendar. (Mineral Resources) Iron ore futures in Dalian dropped on Friday, with the front-month May 2026 contract ending at 812 yuan a tonne, down 4 yuan, according to Xinhua.
17 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:16 AM EST CleanSpark (CLSK) Shares Show Volatility Amid Bitcoin Mining Growth Prospects February 7, 2026, 12:02 AM EST. CleanSpark (CLSK), a bitcoin mining firm, saw a sharp 21.96% rise in one day after a 35.26% decline over 90 days. The company posted $785 million in annual revenue but a net loss of $267 million. Despite recent share price volatility, analysts estimate a fair value of $23.16 per share, more than double the current $10.08 price, reflecting expectations of expansion in mining capacity and improved margins. The valuation
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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