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ASX News 11 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

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

Northern Star Resources closed Friday at A$26.83, down 1%. The miner will report December-quarter results on Jan. 22 after lowering its annual gold sales forecast due to equipment failures. Gold prices slipped 0.5% to $4,592.29 an ounce after hitting a record earlier in the week. Investors await updated cost guidance and mine performance details.
18 January 2026
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PLS Group share price falls after ASX close as lithium hits two-year highs; Jan 30 update looms

PLS Group share price falls after ASX close as lithium hits two-year highs; Jan 30 update looms

PLS Group shares fell 3.1% to A$4.68 Friday, making it one of the biggest losers on the ASX 200, while the index rose 0.48%. Lithium prices hit multi-year highs, with battery-grade chemicals topping $20,000 per ton. PLS will release its December-quarter report and hold an investor briefing on Jan. 30. U.S. lawmakers proposed a $2.5 billion critical minerals stockpile bill.
16 January 2026
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DroneShield shares jump after LAND 156 panel nod — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield shares jump after LAND 156 panel nod — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield shares rose 2.8% to A$4.08 after the company announced it was selected for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 156 Line of Effort 3 panel in an after-market ASX release. The announcement came at 4:37 p.m. AEDT, after the cash session closed. Investors await further details or orders before DroneShield’s Feb. 24 results.
15 January 2026
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South32 stock hits 52-week high on ASX — what investors are watching into next week

South32 stock hits 52-week high on ASX — what investors are watching into next week

South32 shares closed Thursday up 4.55% at A$4.14, reaching a 52-week high after trading as high as A$4.165 on volume of 33.17 million shares. The rally followed strong demand for metals, with miners supporting the ASX materials sector. South32 faces a shutdown at its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique after power deal talks failed. Investors await the company’s quarterly update on Jan. 22 and half-year results on Feb. 12.
15 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

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

JPMorgan Chase & Co and affiliates disclosed a 5.09% stake in DroneShield, crossing Australia’s “substantial holder” threshold, according to a Form 603 notice. DroneShield closed at A$4.02 Friday, up 4.42%, with shares up 21% since Jan. 5. The filing showed most of JPMorgan’s position is tied to securities lending and prime-brokerage arrangements. Investors await a late-January cash flow update.
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

Aristocrat Leisure shares closed up 1.0% at A$57.22 Friday after the board raised its on-market buyback capacity to A$1.5 billion and extended the program to March 2027. Citi lifted earnings-per-share forecasts by up to 1% through 2028, maintaining a “buy” rating. Investors are watching for buyback pace and new guidance ahead of the February AGM. The stock remains about 27% below its 12-month high.
11 January 2026
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  • WEX Inc. Shares Rise 3.43% on Strategic Partnerships and Strong Q4 Performance
    March 20, 2026, 5:32 PM EDT. WEX Inc. stock surged 3.43% amid renewed investor confidence driven by strategic partnership announcements and robust Q4 2025 results. The company posted an EBIT margin of 20.2% and EBITDA margin of 33%, highlighting solid operational efficiency and profitability. Despite a dip to $148.90, shares rebounded to $156.89. WEX's strong cash position of $1.68 billion and significant debt reduction of over $10.56 billion demonstrate financial stability. Analysts note the company's reasonable valuation, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.52 and manageable debt servicing ability. Technical indicators point to a support level near $150, suggesting potential upside if sector momentum continues. WEX's steady revenue growth and above-average returns reinforce its competitive stance in the finance sector.
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