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ASX:ANN News 8 January 2026

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 closes higher as tech rebounds; BlueScope pushes back on $13.2b bid

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 closes higher as tech rebounds; BlueScope pushes back on $13.2b bid

Sydney, Jan 8, 2026, 21:54 AEDT — Market closed. Australian shares ended higher on Thursday, lifted by a second straight rise in tech and health stocks while miners eased. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.29% at 8,720.8, with information technology up 1.73% and healthcare up 1.64%, even as materials fell 1.23%. Market Index The rotation matters right now because investors…
8 January 2026
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  • Soybeans Rise Midday on Strong Export Sales Data
    January 26, 2026, 2:48 AM EST. Soybeans advanced 5 to 6 cents across most contracts on Friday, with the national average Cash Bean price up by 5.5 cents to $9.99 ½. Soymeal futures gained $2.50 to $3.30 per ton, and Soy Oil futures rose 30 to 35 points. Export Sales data showed a marketing year high for soybean sales at 2.45 million metric tons (MMT), exceeding trader estimates of 1.5 to 3 MMT for the week ending Jan. 15. This marked an 18.6% increase from last week and a 63.97% rise from the same week the previous year. Soybean meal and oil sales also trended within or near estimates, supporting commodity strength. March, May, and July soybean futures closed higher, reflecting growing demand amid bullish export figures.
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