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BHP share price jumps on record copper — what to watch next for ASX:BHP

BHP share price jumps on record copper — what to watch next for ASX:BHP

BHP shares rose 2.1% to A$51.65 in Sydney, tracking record copper prices after LME copper hit $13,967 a ton. The move came as Australia’s annual inflation hit 3.8%, fueling rate-hike bets ahead of next week’s central bank meeting. BHP lifted its FY26 copper output forecast after record production at Escondida. The company also raised the cost estimate for its Jansen potash project in Canada to $8.4 billion.
29 January 2026
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WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price hits 52-week low as inflation shock fuels rate-hike bets

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price hits 52-week low as inflation shock fuels rate-hike bets

WiseTech Global shares fell 3.8% to A$60.70 in Sydney, hitting a 52-week low as traders braced for a possible Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike next week. Australia’s trimmed-mean CPI rose 3.4% year-on-year in the December quarter. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.09%, with tech stocks leading declines. WiseTech reports half-year results on Feb. 25.
28 January 2026
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South32 share price hits a 52-week high on ASX as rate bets shift and metals surge

South32 share price hits a 52-week high on ASX as rate bets shift and metals surge

South32 shares closed up 1.3% at A$4.56 in Sydney, hitting a 52-week high of A$4.59, with 15.35 million shares traded. Australian core inflation rose 0.9% for the quarter, prompting traders to price in a 73% chance of a rate hike by the RBA next week. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.09% to 8,933.9 after the inflation report. Spot gold surged past $5,200 an ounce as the U.S. dollar weakened.
28 January 2026
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Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price slips after inflation shock as quarterly report looms

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price slips after inflation shock as quarterly report looms

Mineral Resources fell 0.9% to A$63.41 in Sydney after touching a record A$65.08, ahead of its December-quarter results due Thursday. Rising core inflation pushed expectations for a Reserve Bank rate hike next week, pressuring risk assets. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.09%, led by declines in IT and healthcare. China’s record iron ore imports and volatile lithium prices remain key factors for the miner.
28 January 2026
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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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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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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

Ampol shares closed at A$30.30 Friday, down 1%, and will resume trading Tuesday after the Australia Day holiday. The company’s Lytton refinery margin update is set for Wednesday, ahead of full-year results on Feb. 23. The ACCC has escalated its review of Ampol’s planned $1.1 billion EG Australia acquisition, citing competition concerns at 115 sites. Oil prices held steady in Asia after last week’s rally.
26 January 2026
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    May 2, 2026, 4:53 AM EDT. D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) will hold its inaugural Investor Day on June 1, 2026, at the New York Stock Exchange and online. The event, themed "The D-Wave Difference," aims to showcase the company's dual-platform quantum computing technology, product roadmap, and growth strategy. D-Wave is the first commercial supplier offering both annealing and gate-model quantum systems, serving over 100 organizations globally through on-premises and cloud services. Investors will gain insights into D-Wave's leadership in quantum innovation and its approach to translating technology into commercial opportunities.

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