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ASX News News 10 January 2026 - 13 January 2026

DroneShield stock closes higher after new-share filing; what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield stock closes higher after new-share filing; what ASX:DRO investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:25 AEDT — Market closed. DroneShield Ltd has applied to list 500,000 new ordinary shares stemming from performance option exercises, according to an ASX filing. The shares were issued without any cash consideration, pushing the total ordinary shares on issue to 913,917,667. The stock closed 1.3% higher at A$3.90 on Tuesday. (Google) It’s a modest uptick percentage-wise, yet it strikes a familiar chord. In a stock sensitive to supply, even standard filings can sway trading, particularly since this change doesn’t inject new cash into the company. The market may be closed now, but the real test
13 January 2026
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Woodside Energy stock dips after Scarborough LNG milestone — what matters before the next ASX session

Woodside Energy stock dips after Scarborough LNG milestone — what matters before the next ASX session

Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:31 AEDT — Trading after hours. Woodside Energy Group Ltd shares slipped 1.7% to close at A$23.31 on Tuesday, following news that the floating production unit for its Scarborough gas project reached the offshore field near Western Australia. The stock fluctuated between A$23.96 and A$23.28, with roughly 4.67 million shares trading hands. (Investing.com) This update is crucial since Scarborough lies at the heart of Woodside’s upcoming LNG expansion. The market treats each milestone as a gauge of potential schedule delays. LNG projects run on tight delivery schedules; even a minor slip can trigger prolonged disputes over
13 January 2026
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CSL share price slips after ASX close: what investors watch next for ASX:CSL ahead of February results

CSL share price slips after ASX close: what investors watch next for ASX:CSL ahead of February results

Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:15 AEDT — After-hours CSL Ltd shares dipped 1.0% to finish at A$173.32 on Tuesday, erasing a 0.46% gain from Monday and underperforming the broader Australian market. The stock fluctuated between A$173.32 and A$175.86 after kicking off at A$175.01, with roughly 683,000 shares traded. (Investing.com) The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.56% higher, boosted by advances in gold, metals, mining, and materials shares, according to a market wrap from Investing.com. (Investing.com) The underperformance is pressing because investors are still grappling with last year’s reset: CSL cut its FY26 revenue and profit forecasts and postponed the spin-off of Seqirus,
13 January 2026
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PLS Group (ASX:PLS) stock climbs as China lithium prices hit limit-up — what to watch next

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) stock climbs as China lithium prices hit limit-up — what to watch next

SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 17:16 (AEDT) — After-hours Shares of PLS Group Ltd climbed 2.6%, ending Monday at A$4.77, after fluctuating between A$4.64 and A$4.82 during the session. (StockAnalysis) Daily swings in the stock now act as a shorthand for lithium prices, which is why this move is crucial. The sector’s challenge is turning this rebound into lasting strength, not just a fleeting short squeeze. China’s lithium market is leading the charge, with prices shifting quicker than company updates can keep up. Australian miners might see stronger lithium chemical benchmarks gradually boost their realized prices, even when dealing in spodumene
12 January 2026
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Woodside Energy Group Ltd stock rises on ASX as oil firms; traders eye Jan 28 report

Woodside Energy Group Ltd stock rises on ASX as oil firms; traders eye Jan 28 report

SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 10:59 AEDT — Regular session Shares of Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX) climbed 1.23% to close at A$23.88 on Monday, gaining A$0.29 from the previous session. The stock fluctuated between A$23.78 and A$24.08 throughout the day. (Investing.com) The rally followed a stronger oil market, with crude bouncing back late last week amid supply concerns sparked by unrest in Iran and attacks related to the Ukraine war. “The recent rebound in oil prices” has provided support, noted Milad Azar, a market analyst at XTB MENA. (Reuters) Energy stocks kicked off the day higher on the Australian market,
12 January 2026
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Northern Star stock rebounds as ASX traders eye Jan 22 costs update after guidance cut

Northern Star stock rebounds as ASX traders eye Jan 22 costs update after guidance cut

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 11:04 AEDT — Regular session Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) shares climbed 2.2% on Monday, clawing back some losses after a guidance cut rattled the Australian gold miner earlier this month. By 11:04 a.m. AEDT, the stock traded at A$25.26, up from Friday’s close of A$24.72. (Intelligent Investor) The bounce is crucial since the company hasn’t updated its cost projections for the year yet. Investors are weighing if the late-quarter issues were isolated or if they’ll continue to erode throughput and cash flow. The next update arrives Jan 22, with the miner set to release its December-quarter
12 January 2026
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DroneShield shares in focus after JPMorgan flags 5% stake — what ASX:DRO traders watch next

DroneShield shares in focus after JPMorgan flags 5% stake — what ASX:DRO traders watch next

Sydney, Jan 11, 2026, 17:23 AEDT — Market closed DroneShield (DRO.AX) heads into Monday’s ASX open with a new ownership disclosure after a filing showed JPMorgan Chase & Co and its affiliates crossed the 5% threshold in the counter-drone company. The move matters now because DroneShield has turned into a fast, flow-driven trade, and changes around big holders can move the stock even when there is no new contract headline. In Australia, a “substantial holder” is an investor with 5% or more of voting shares, which triggers disclosure. It also lands as investors look for a cleaner read on who
11 January 2026
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Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) stock: $1.5 billion buyback extension in focus ahead of Monday trade

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) stock: $1.5 billion buyback extension in focus ahead of Monday trade

Sydney, January 11, 2026, 17:24 AEDT — Market closed Aristocrat Leisure Ltd shares closed Friday 1.0% higher at A$57.22 following the company’s decision to extend its on-market share buyback. This development is expected to draw attention when Australian markets open Monday. (Stocks Down Under) For investors, the takeaway is straightforward: a bigger buyback pumps additional demand into the stock. When a company conducts an on-market buyback, it purchases its own shares on the exchange, gradually reducing the number of shares outstanding. The question resurfacing this year is familiar: how aggressively will companies prioritize cash returns while growth investments remain an
11 January 2026
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Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price holds near A$81 — three dates investors are circling this month

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price holds near A$81 — three dates investors are circling this month

Sydney, Jan 11, 2026, 17:29 AEDT — Market closed Wesfarmers Ltd (WES.AX) closed Friday at A$81.06, marking a modest gain of 0.12%, after fluctuating between A$80.73 and A$81.71 during the session, per Yahoo Finance. That modest shift carries weight as major retailers brace for changes in interest-rate forecasts. The Reserve Bank of Australia will announce its upcoming policy decision on Feb. 3, following a two-day meeting. (Reserve Bank of Australia) Australia’s inflation data for the December quarter arrives Jan. 28. This figure matters because it shows price trends over three months, not just one. (Australian Bureau of Statistics) The broader
11 January 2026
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Woodside Energy stock (ASX:WDS) ends higher as oil jumps — what to watch before Monday

Woodside Energy stock (ASX:WDS) ends higher as oil jumps — what to watch before Monday

Sydney, Jan 11, 2026, 16:55 AEDT — Market closed. Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX) shares finished Friday up 2.8% at A$23.59, from a prior close of A$22.95. With the Australian market shut on Sunday, traders head into the new week watching crude first, company news second. (Investing.com) Why it matters now is simple: Woodside is priced like an oil-and-gas name, and crude has started moving again on politics. The next local session will have to digest that, plus position for Woodside’s late-January update. Oil climbed on Friday as supply fears flared. Brent settled up $1.35 at $63.34 a barrel and
11 January 2026
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PLS Group Limited stock: What to watch before ASX reopens after Friday dip

PLS Group Limited stock: What to watch before ASX reopens after Friday dip

SYDNEY, Jan 11, 2026, 16:56 AEDT — Market closed. PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) shares ended Friday at A$4.65, down 3.1%, in the last session before the weekend break. (Intelligent Investor) That move comes as lithium pricing in China has been firming again, a pressure point for the whole complex. Platts assessed battery-grade lithium carbonate at 141,000 yuan a metric ton on a DDP (delivered duty paid) China basis on Jan. 9, while an S&P Global Energy CERA report forecast the global lithium chemicals market surplus would narrow in 2026 — though it still expects the market to remain in surplus.
11 January 2026
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DroneShield stock to watch after JPMorgan crosses 5% line; ASX:DRO ends week above A$4

DroneShield stock to watch after JPMorgan crosses 5% line; ASX:DRO ends week above A$4

Sydney, Jan 10, 2026, 17:48 AEDT — Market closed DroneShield Limited shares head into Monday’s trade in focus after a filing showed JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates had become a substantial holder in the Australian counter-drone systems maker. The U.S. bank group reported voting power of 5.09%, or about 46.5 million ordinary shares, after crossing the 5% threshold on Jan. 7, the notice dated Jan. 9 showed. The disclosure lands as DroneShield tries to rebuild trust after a late-2025 slide tied to executive share sales and governance questions. “Investors have lost confidence in the stock after the directors,
10 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

7 February 2026
Anglo American shares closed down 0.75% at 3,435 pence Friday after BofA Global Research downgraded the miner to “neutral” and raised its price target to 3,600 pence. Anglo cut its 2026 copper production guidance and warned of continued weakness at De Beers. The company expects $200 million in charges tied to its Chile copper operations in the second half of 2025.
Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
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