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ASX Updates News 15 January 2026 - 21 January 2026

NAB share price drops as ASX banks slide again — what to watch before Thursday’s open

NAB share price drops as ASX banks slide again — what to watch before Thursday’s open

Sydney, January 21, 2026, 17:22 AEDT — The market has closed. National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) slipped 1.62% to close at A$41.18 on Wednesday, after bouncing between A$41.03 and A$41.57 during the session. Around 2.94 million shares changed hands, pushing the stock further down from Tuesday’s 0.85% decline. (Investing.com) This shift is significant given financials make up a large chunk of Australia’s benchmark index. The ASX financial sector dropped roughly 3.2% in the last three sessions, MarketIndex reported, as a risk-off sentiment capped gains in banks. (Market Index) Coming up, several key rate-sensitive updates will hit the market. Australia’s labour
21 January 2026
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Wesfarmers share price closes higher — here’s what’s driving WES.AX ahead of results

Wesfarmers share price closes higher — here’s what’s driving WES.AX ahead of results

SYDNEY, Jan 20, 2026, 17:42 AEDT — Market closed Wesfarmers Ltd shares ended Tuesday 0.8% higher at A$83.33, bucking the broader Australian market’s downward trend. (Yahoo Finance) The retailer set Feb. 19 as the date for its 2026 half-year results, marking the next key event for the stock after a solid start to the year. (Wesfarmers) The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.66% to 8,815.9, dragged down by banks and miners as investors pulled back from risk. (ABC) Global markets tensed up again as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs over a Greenland-related dispute, driving traders toward safer assets. (Reuters) Wesfarmers
20 January 2026
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Telstra share price steadies at $4.78 as ASX slides — what to watch into February results

Telstra share price steadies at $4.78 as ASX slides — what to watch into February results

Sydney, Jan 20, 2026, 17:43 AEDT — Market closed Telstra Group Ltd shares closed unchanged at A$4.78 on Tuesday, maintaining their ground even as Australia’s wider market dipped and investors favored defensive stocks. The price fluctuated between A$4.76 and A$4.81, with roughly 20.4 million shares traded. (Investing.com) The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.7% to 8,815.90, marking its biggest single-day drop in over a month, dragged down by financials and miners. Philip Pepe, senior equities analyst at Shaw and Partners, noted banks were “losing steam” amid renewed rate-hike bets and investor rotation. (The Business Times) The pullback has been attributed to souring
20 January 2026
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ANZ share price drops as Aussie banks slide; what to watch before Wednesday’s ASX open

ANZ share price drops as Aussie banks slide; what to watch before Wednesday’s ASX open

SYDNEY, Jan 20, 2026, 17:40 (AEDT) — Market closed ANZ Group Holdings shares dipped 1.15%, closing at A$36.94 on Tuesday. The decline followed a wider sell-off in Australian bank stocks, with investors reducing their financials holdings toward the session’s end. The stock fluctuated between A$36.81 and A$37.33. (Google) This move is crucial since big banks are at the heart of the interest-rate narrative. Even minor changes in expectations for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate — the key policy rate — can quickly impact funding costs, loan demand, and concerns over bad debt. Australia’s share market dropped again, with
20 January 2026
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Mineral Resources share price closes at A$60 as China data hits; ASX:MIN update in focus

Mineral Resources share price closes at A$60 as China data hits; ASX:MIN update in focus

Sydney, Jan 19, 2026, 17:25 (AEDT) — Market closed. Shares of Mineral Resources Ltd closed Monday up 0.37% at A$60.00, holding firm near the A$60 level following a volatile start to the week for riskier assets. (Investing.com Australia) The modest rise is notable since MinRes straddles two China-tied sectors — iron ore and lithium — as new China data shifts expectations on demand and policy backing. The stock also stands just before the company’s upcoming production and sales update, a key gauge for traders watching volumes, costs, and cash flow. China’s economy expanded 4.5% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, according
19 January 2026
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DroneShield stock jumps on Defence panel entry as ASX shut; what to watch next week

DroneShield stock jumps on Defence panel entry as ASX shut; what to watch next week

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:45 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of DroneShield Ltd (DRO.AX) jumped 7.84% to close at A$4.40 on Friday, continuing gains after the company revealed it was chosen for an Australian Department of Defence counter-drone supplier panel. (Investing.com) The choice is significant as it establishes an official gateway into Defence procurement just as militaries ramp up spending on drone detection and neutralization. Investors have already factored in the potential upside. Yet, the focus shifts to delivery: panels may open doors, but actual orders must still come through. Australia will allocate A$1.3 billion over the coming
18 January 2026
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PLS Group share price: AustralianSuper trims stake, setting up a Monday test for ASX:PLS

PLS Group share price: AustralianSuper trims stake, setting up a Monday test for ASX:PLS

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:11 AEDT — The market has closed. PLS Group Ltd kicks off the week with a new big-holder update showing AustralianSuper has trimmed its stake in the lithium miner. On Friday, the shares closed 3.1% lower at A$4.68, bouncing between A$4.60 and A$4.89 during the session. (Yahoo Finance) The filing came after the market closed, posted at 04:41pm (AEST) on Friday. That means the real reaction will come Monday morning, as traders weigh if the smaller stake points to extra selling or merely routine portfolio adjustments. (Market Index) AustralianSuper reported that its voting stake slipped to
18 January 2026
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Westpac share price jumps 1.8% into weekend — what to watch before ASX reopens

Westpac share price jumps 1.8% into weekend — what to watch before ASX reopens

SYDNEY, Jan 17, 2026, 17:23 AEDT — Market closed Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) shares closed Friday up 1.82% at A$39.19, after swinging between A$38.35 and A$39.34. Investors stepped back into Australia’s major banks ahead of the weekend. (Investing.com) It’s significant now because banks are once again carrying the local market, often steering the mood when traders get jittery over interest rates. The S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.48% on Friday and closed the week 2.1% higher, staying close to an 11-week peak. (CommBank) Westpac led the big four banks higher, outpacing its peers who each added roughly 0.5%. Macquarie Group surged 2.6%,
17 January 2026
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PLS share price slides after AustralianSuper trims stake — what to watch before ASX reopens

PLS share price slides after AustralianSuper trims stake — what to watch before ASX reopens

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 16:56 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of PLS Group Limited fell 3.1% to A$4.68 on Friday after a late-session update revealed AustralianSuper had reduced its holding in the Australian lithium producer. (Yahoo Finance) This matters since AustralianSuper holds a significant stake in a stock often seen as a high-beta play on the lithium bounce. When large funds start selling, it can shift sentiment rapidly—especially heading into a weekend when liquidity dries up. The timing is tough for bulls: lithium prices have swung wildly, leaving the market uncertain if the recent spike in the battery
17 January 2026
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Wesfarmers share price ticks higher after ASX close — what could move ASX:WES next week

Wesfarmers share price ticks higher after ASX close — what could move ASX:WES next week

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 17:31 AEDT — After-hours Wesfarmers Ltd (WES.AX) shares closed Friday 0.3% higher at A$83.21. The stock fluctuated between A$82.21 and A$83.24, with around 1.5 million shares changing hands. (StockAnalysis) The move was modest. Investors are already eyeing the weekend ahead. Wesfarmers’ half-year results will be the next key gauge of demand across its major retail chains and the remaining pricing power. Wesfarmers, which owns Bunnings, Kmart Group, and Officeworks, also has interests in chemicals and fertilisers, industrial and safety, plus a health business. This diverse mix positions it as a key indicator for household spending and
16 January 2026
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Northern Star share price slips as gold cools, with ASX:NST in focus ahead of next week’s update

Northern Star share price slips as gold cools, with ASX:NST in focus ahead of next week’s update

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 16:48 AEDT — Market closed. Northern Star Resources Ltd shares dropped 1.0% on Friday, closing at A$26.83, after trading between A$26.57 and A$27.66, according to data from Investing.com. Volume hit around 5.5 million shares. (Investing.com) The pullback saw the Australian gold miner underperform the stronger local market, as investors continue to view the stock as a swift gauge on bullion prices and short-term operational momentum. (Investing.com) Gold slid further on Friday following stronger-than-forecast U.S. economic data, which dampened hopes for early Federal Reserve rate cuts and weakened demand for safe-haven assets. This dynamic can hurt gold
16 January 2026
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NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 17:16 AEDT — After-hours Shares of National Australia Bank climbed 1.1% on Thursday, closing at A$42.36, recovering after a weak stretch for Australian bank stocks earlier this week. (MarketScreener Australia) Movements in NAB and its counterparts remain crucial, with the “big four” banks still carrying much of the weight in local portfolios. This holds true even as investors pile into miners amid a metals rally and weigh the chances of another Australian rate hike. Policy remains the key near-term driver. Traders are closely eyeing inflation data alongside the Reserve Bank of Australia’s upcoming move. The market
15 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:49 AM EST CSL Faces Growth Uncertainty Amid Seqirus Spin-off Pause and Flu Vaccine Demand Drop February 7, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. CSL (ASX:CSL) confronts near-term challenges after delaying its Seqirus vaccine unit spin-off due to weaker U.S. flu vaccination uptake, impacting its fiscal 2026 growth outlook. Regulatory scrutiny in Europe over its Tavneos kidney therapy data, plus intensifying U.S. competition for its Vifor iron products, heighten concerns over product credibility and pricing pressure. Despite these headwinds, CSL's diversified portfolio in plasma, vaccines, and kidney therapies underpins its
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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