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ASX News 8 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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

Woodside shares closed up 2.8% at A$23.59 on Friday as oil prices rose amid supply concerns linked to Iran, Russia-Ukraine, and Venezuela. The company’s NYSE-listed shares ended at $15.86, up 1.1%. Woodside’s next quarterly report is due Jan. 28, with its annual report set for Feb. 24. Management transition and LNG project risks remain in focus.
Northern Star shares: ASX query puts NST costs and Super Pit repairs back in focus

Northern Star shares: ASX query puts NST costs and Super Pit repairs back in focus

Northern Star Resources said it cannot yet quantify the impact of weaker December-quarter gold sales on FY26 costs after a key crusher at its Kalgoorlie mine failed on Dec. 23 and was restored Jan. 5. Shares closed at A$24.72, up 0.49%. The company cut its FY26 production guidance last week and will update investors with quarterly results on Jan. 22.
DroneShield (ASX:DRO) stock jumps after Trump defense-budget push — what investors watch next

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) stock jumps after Trump defense-budget push — what investors watch next

DroneShield shares closed up 4.4% at A$4.02 Friday, with turnover more than doubling to 21.3 million shares. The rally followed U.S. President Trump’s call for higher military spending, which lifted defence stocks globally. Peers like Austal also gained in Australia. Investors await U.S. jobs data and further sector moves at Monday’s ASX open.
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