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ASX Updates News 11 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

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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Northern Star shares rise into ASX close as gold cools — what to watch before Jan 22 update

Northern Star shares rise into ASX close as gold cools — what to watch before Jan 22 update

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — Market closed. Northern Star Resources Ltd shares climbed 31 Australian cents, or 1.16%, to finish at A$27.04 on Thursday, after swinging between A$26.66 and A$27.43 during the session. (Investing.com) The stock now heads into a packed schedule of company reports, with Northern Star set to release its December-quarter update next week and the half-year results expected by mid-February. (NSR Limited) Gold, which fuels cash flow for Australian miners, dipped Thursday as traders cashed in following a record high the day before. “The bigger picture behind the metal’s rally isn’t fading,” said Ilya Spivak,
15 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths stock rises on CEO exit plan — what ASX:LYC investors watch next

Lynas Rare Earths stock rises on CEO exit plan — what ASX:LYC investors watch next

Melbourne, Jan 13, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — Market closed. Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) shares closed up 2.5% at A$15.15 on Tuesday after CEO Amanda Lacaze announced she plans to retire following 12 years in the role. The board has launched a search for her successor, with Lacaze set to remain until the end of the financial year. Chair John Humphrey highlighted that the company’s market value has surged from around A$400 million in 2014 to nearly A$15 billion. (Intelligent Investor) The timing is crucial because Lynas stands out as one of the few Western companies that can challenge
13 January 2026
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Northern Star stock jumps with gold at record highs — what ASX:NST investors watch next

Northern Star stock jumps with gold at record highs — what ASX:NST investors watch next

Sydney, January 12, 2026, 17:15 AEDT — After-hours Northern Star Resources Ltd shares closed 2.9% higher at A$25.43 on Monday, after swinging between A$24.83 and A$25.62. The surge came as record-high bullion prices lured buyers back into gold miners. (Investing.com) That’s crucial now, since gold prices can shift a miner’s margins quicker than anything they can adjust underground. A stronger bullion market also gives investors breathing room while they wait to see if a rough quarter was just a blip. Northern Star revealed earlier this month that weaker results in the December quarter forced it to lower its FY26 gold
12 January 2026
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Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Sydney, 12 January 2026, 10:57 AEDT — Regular session Shares of Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) climbed up to 6.4%, hitting A$3.80 by 10:42 a.m. AEDT on Monday. The rise continued from an early jump at the open, with buy-now-pay-later stocks gaining ground in consumer finance. (Market Index) This matters because Zip’s stock reacts heavily to sentiment around U.S. consumer credit, not just its own performance. Changes in card lending rules or pricing can alter the borrower pool BNPL companies target, as well as how much it costs to fund them. This comes at a tricky time for investors assessing
12 January 2026
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Fortescue share price: what to watch before the ASX reopens after Rio-Glencore talks

Fortescue share price: what to watch before the ASX reopens after Rio-Glencore talks

Sydney, Jan 11, 2026, 16:54 AEDT — Market closed. Fortescue Ltd shares open Monday with renewed focus on the major miners after Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore reignited merger speculation. The stock last closed at A$22.71 on Friday, slipping 0.18%. (MarketWatch) That’s significant for Fortescue, even though it’s not part of the discussions. In Australia, cash tends to flow through the sector as a group, with miners often pricing in the theme ahead of the actual results. The key issue at play is what investors are valuing: growth in copper, scale, and the flexibility to pursue deals. Fortescue remains largely
11 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
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