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ASX Updates 16 January 2026 - 31 January 2026

PLS Group share price: why ASX:PLS slid on its quarterly update — and what to watch next week

PLS Group share price: why ASX:PLS slid on its quarterly update — and what to watch next week

PLS Group shares fell 6.5% to A$4.29 Friday after a major shareholder, GFL International, sold 32.19 million shares in a block trade. The company posted a 49% revenue jump to A$373 million last quarter, with lithium prices surging but unit costs up 8%. The board will decide by March on restarting the Ngungaju plant, which could resume output within four months.
31 January 2026
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Northern Star share price jumps 3% as gold hits record highs — what to watch next for ASX:NST

Northern Star share price jumps 3% as gold hits record highs — what to watch next for ASX:NST

Northern Star shares rose 3.1% to A$29.49 Thursday, outperforming a flat market as gold hit record highs and spot bullion settled up 2.6% at $5,538.69 an ounce. The miner, which recently cut FY26 output guidance and raised cost forecasts, reported December-quarter gold sales of 348,061 ounces at an AISC of A$2,937 per ounce. Investors await half-year results on Feb. 12 for updates on costs and production.
29 January 2026
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Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price slips as Australia inflation shocks rate bets — what investors watch next

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price slips as Australia inflation shocks rate bets — what investors watch next

Macquarie Group shares fell 1.1% to A$212.84 on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected inflation data raised market bets on a Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike next week. The trimmed mean CPI rose 0.9% in the December quarter, lifting the annual rate to 3.4%. The ASX 200 slipped 0.09%, while the Australian dollar hovered just below 70 U.S. cents. Macquarie made no new disclosures to the market.
28 January 2026
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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

National Australia Bank fell 1.62% to A$41.18 Wednesday, with 2.94 million shares traded, extending a recent slide in major Australian banks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.37%, pulled lower by financial stocks, while gold surged past $4,800 an ounce. Wall Street’s sharp drop and renewed tariff risks pressured local markets. NAB announced plans to close its Knox data centre and appointed Mahya Knox as chief AI officer.
21 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

Telstra shares closed flat at A$4.78 Tuesday, with 20.4 million shares traded, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.7% to 8,815.90—its sharpest drop in over a month. Banks and miners led declines amid renewed rate-hike bets. Telstra’s half-year results are due Feb. 19, with the ex-dividend date set for Feb. 25. Investors are watching macro data and rate moves for further direction.
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

ANZ fell 1.15% to A$36.94, leading losses among major Australian banks as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.66% to 8,815.9. Investors shifted focus to upcoming jobs data on Jan. 22 and inflation figures on Jan. 28, ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Feb. 3 policy decision. Trade tensions weighed on sentiment, with BHP also hit. The Australian dollar traded at 67.37 US cents.
20 January 2026
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  • Intel Stock Surges to 5-Year High on Musk's Terafab Partnership
    April 9, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT. Intel Corporation (INTC) shares surged 11.4% on Wednesday, closing at $58.95, their highest level in nearly five years, driven by optimism around Elon Musk's Terafab semiconductor project. The initiative aims to build a $20-$25 billion AI chip manufacturing facility in Texas, integrating Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI under one hardware hub. Intel's expertise in chip fabrication positions it as a key player in the project, promising sustained demand for its foundry services and long-term revenue growth. Intel's stock has gained 58.9% year-to-date and is trading above key technical averages, signaling a strong uptrend. Additionally, Intel's recent buyback of its 49% stake in its Ireland Fab 34 facility highlights financial strength and improves margin retention. Market watchers weigh if the rally has fully priced in these developments or if further gains lie ahead.

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Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

9 April 2026
Oil prices rebounded Thursday as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz stayed below 10% of normal, with just seven ships passing in 24 hours. Brent crude rose 1% to $95.65 a barrel, while U.S. WTI climbed 3.2% to $97.39. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $146.43. Major shippers and banks warned supply disruptions could persist for weeks despite the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

9 April 2026
European natural gas prices hovered near 44 euros per megawatt hour Thursday after a 15% drop in the Dutch TTF benchmark. Brussels reported no immediate supply risk from the Iran crisis, but ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained below 10% of normal. QatarEnergy restarted some LNG production, though full recovery depends on shipping. Goldman Sachs cut its TTF price forecast, citing possible volatility if disruptions persist.
Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.37% After Five-Week Climb (Freddie Mac)

Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.37% After Five-Week Climb (Freddie Mac)

9 April 2026
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.37% from 6.46%, Freddie Mac said Thursday. Purchase mortgage applications rose 1% last week but remained 7% lower than a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Refinance activity dropped 3%. Mortgage News Daily’s index showed the 30-year fixed at 6.38%, with the 10-year Treasury near 4.27%.
Bitcoin Price Today: Why BTC Is Stuck Between Ceasefire Relief and ETF Doubts

Bitcoin Price Today: Why BTC Is Stuck Between Ceasefire Relief and ETF Doubts

9 April 2026
Bitcoin traded near $72,000 Thursday, up 0.3%, after earlier slipping on renewed Middle East tensions. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $471.4 million in inflows April 6 but $93.9 million in outflows April 8, as Morgan Stanley’s new MSBT fund debuted with $30.6 million. Ether fell 0.9% to $2,210.56. Bitcoin remains 43% below its October 2025 record high.
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