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ASX News News 10 January 2026 - 13 January 2026

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

Woodside shares fell 1.7% to A$23.31 after the company warned on a key Scarborough project milestone, despite its floating production unit arriving at the offshore site. The project is now over 91% complete, with first LNG cargo still slated for the second half of 2026. Traders are watching oil prices and Woodside’s Jan. 28 update for further direction.
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

CSL Ltd shares fell 1.0% to A$173.32 Tuesday, underperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which rose 0.56%. The drop follows last year’s cut to CSL’s FY26 forecasts and a delay to the Seqirus spin-off after a sharp decline in U.S. flu vaccinations. No new company updates were released Tuesday. CSL’s next scheduled disclosure is its half-year results on Feb. 11.
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

PLS Group shares rose 2.6% to A$4.77 Monday, tracking a sharp jump in China’s lithium carbonate prices, which climbed about 12,000 yuan to 148,000–156,000 yuan per ton. Liontown and Mineral Resources also advanced on the ASX. PLS will release its quarterly update in late January. Australia announced a A$1.2 billion critical minerals reserve, excluding lithium.
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

Northern Star shares rose 2.2% to A$25.26 by 11:04 a.m. AEDT Monday, recovering some ground after a guidance cut earlier this month. The miner flagged equipment failures and lower grades that reduced December-quarter sales by about 16,000 ounces. Investors await updated cost guidance with the December-quarter report due Jan 22. The stock remains down 5.5% since Jan 2.
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

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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