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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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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.
11 January 2026
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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.
10 January 2026
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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.
9 January 2026
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DroneShield stock cools after JPMorgan drops below 5% stake — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield stock cools after JPMorgan drops below 5% stake — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield shares fell 0.77% to A$3.89 Wednesday after surging 18.43% the previous session, with trading volume dropping by nearly half. A filing showed JPMorgan Chase & Co. and affiliates dropped below the 5% substantial holder threshold on Jan. 2. The company extended its partnership with the Australian Defence Force Drone Racing Team and promoted Louis Gamarra to chief commercial officer.
7 January 2026
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South32 stock rises on the ASX as copper hits record highs — what investors watch next

South32 stock rises on the ASX as copper hits record highs — what investors watch next

South32 shares closed up 1.6% at A$3.84 in Sydney, trading A$86.6 million in value. The move followed copper prices hitting $13,000 a ton in London, with analysts warning of a global deficit. South32 disclosed new and lapsed employee share rights in a routine filing. The company plans to idle its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique by March, citing a failed power deal and a $60 million cost.
7 January 2026
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Transurban Group Ltd stock slides after ASX close as inflation test nears — what to know

Transurban Group Ltd stock slides after ASX close as inflation test nears — what to know

Transurban shares fell 2.4% to A$13.70 Tuesday as traders cut exposure to rate-sensitive stocks ahead of Australia’s November inflation data. The company disclosed it issued 50,561 unquoted performance awards under its long-term incentive plan. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.52%. Investors are watching Wednesday’s CPI release and Transurban’s February results.
6 January 2026
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  • Three New Stocks Hit Zacks Rank #5 Strong Sell List on May 22
    May 22, 2026, 8:35 AM EDT. AerSale Corporation (ASLE), Golden Ocean Group Limited (GOGL), and LCNB Corp. (LCNB) were added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 22. Zacks' analysts revised down ASLE's current year earnings estimate by 35.4%, GOGL's by 26.4%, and LCNB's by 9.1% over the past 60 days. The Zacks Rank #5 signals a bearish outlook, indicating expected underperformance relative to the market. Investors are encouraged to review Zacks' portfolio services, which have displayed strong gains in other stock picks this year. More details and reports on these stocks are available via Zacks Investment Research.

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China Closes Retail Access to Overseas Stocks

China Closes Retail Access to Overseas Stocks

22 May 2026
China’s securities regulator ordered Tiger Brokers, Futu Securities International, and Longbridge Securities to wind down unapproved cross-border trading for mainland clients, citing illegal operations. Shares of Futu and Tiger parent UP Fintech plunged over 30% in U.S. premarket trading. Existing clients have two years to sell assets and withdraw funds, but cannot make new trades. Authorities plan to confiscate illegal gains.
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