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ASX:BHP News 8 January 2026 - 22 January 2026

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips again as banks drag; Rio, gold stocks soften the blow

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips again as banks drag; Rio, gold stocks soften the blow

Australia’s ASX 200 fell 0.37% to 8,782.9, its third straight drop, as financial and real estate stocks slid 1.6%. Rio Tinto rose 2.6% after Pilbara shipments beat forecasts, while BHP shares dipped 2% on cost overruns and price concessions. Gold miners rallied, with Evolution Mining up 9.18% after strong output. Wall Street’s sharp fall and new US tariff threats hit risk appetite.
BHP share price rebounds after China iron ore talks, potash cost jump rattles investors

BHP share price rebounds after China iron ore talks, potash cost jump rattles investors

BHP shares closed up 1.47% at A$48.48, rebounding after Tuesday’s drop. The company warned of price concessions in ongoing iron ore supply talks with China and raised its Jansen potash project cost estimate to $8.4 billion. Copper prices rose 32% year-on-year, and iron ore edged up 4%. Investors await BHP’s half-year results on Feb. 17.
ASX slides as Trump Greenland tariff threat sparks ‘sell America’ trade — gold hits record

ASX slides as Trump Greenland tariff threat sparks ‘sell America’ trade — gold hits record

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.4% by mid-morning Wednesday, led by declines in tech and banks, while miners rose on record gold prices near $4,762 an ounce. U.S. President Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries after their troops arrived in Greenland, escalating trade tensions. Lynas Rare Earths jumped on a 43% revenue surge. Rio Tinto reported record quarterly iron ore shipments.
BHP share price slides after Jansen potash cost jump and China iron ore discounts

BHP share price slides after Jansen potash cost jump and China iron ore discounts

BHP shares closed down 2% at A$47.78 after the company warned of weaker realised iron ore prices and raised its Jansen Stage 1 potash project cost estimate to $8.4 billion. The miner kept its full-year iron ore forecast but lifted its copper outlook. BHP confirmed price cuts on some iron ore shipments amid contract talks with China. Iron ore futures in Asia also fell, with Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares declining.
20 January 2026
ASX 200 hits 11-week high as banks rebound and tech rallies in Australia stock market

ASX 200 hits 11-week high as banks rebound and tech rallies in Australia stock market

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.48% at 8,903.9, its highest since October, led by gains in banks and tech. Westpac rose 1.8% to A$39.19, Macquarie climbed 2.6% to A$211.86. Energy and lithium stocks fell as oil and China lithium futures dropped. Investors now await key jobs data due Jan. 22.
BHP share price slips after Pilbara tie-up with Rio Tinto as China iron ore signals stay mixed

BHP share price slips after Pilbara tie-up with Rio Tinto as China iron ore signals stay mixed

BHP shares fell 1.1% to A$48.85 in Sydney, reversing gains from the previous session. Rio Tinto and BHP announced a partnership to develop Pilbara iron ore deposits, targeting up to 200 million tonnes. Iron ore prices stayed volatile as China’s December imports hit a record 119.65 million tons. BHP’s operational review is scheduled for Jan. 20, with half-year earnings due Feb. 17.
Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends at two-month high as oil and copper lift miners, banks slide

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends at two-month high as oil and copper lift miners, banks slide

ASX 200 rose 0.14% to 8,820.6, its highest close since November, as energy and mining stocks advanced on record oil and copper prices. Major banks fell, with Commonwealth Bank down 1.3%, amid ongoing concerns over rising interest rates. Neuren Pharmaceuticals surged 6% after strong DAYBUE sales projections. Gold and silver miners rallied as bullion hit record highs.
Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends higher as miners, banks climb; Endeavour and GQG slide

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends higher as miners, banks climb; Endeavour and GQG slide

Australian shares closed up 0.56% at 8,808.50, led by gains in miners and banks, while energy stocks fell. BHP rose 2.3%, Rio Tinto 2.2%, and Endeavour Group dropped 2.9% on margin pressure. GQG Partners slid 8.6% after reporting US$2.1 billion in December net outflows. Investors await U.S. inflation data due Wednesday.

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Applied Materials stock jumps 6% into a packed week — what matters before Monday

Applied Materials stock jumps 6% into a packed week — what matters before Monday

7 February 2026
New York, February 7, 2026, 15:51 (EST) — Market closed. Applied Materials (AMAT) shares rose 6.1% on Friday to close at $322.51, extending a two-day rebound as U.S. equities snapped back from a tech-led slide. The stock finished the week about 6% below its 52-week high and traded heavier than its 50-day average. (MarketWatch) With U.S. markets shut for the weekend, the move leaves traders staring at the next catalyst rather than the last tick. Applied sits in the middle of the chipmaking supply chain, and its comments can reset expectations for equipment demand in a hurry. Friday’s bid came
RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

7 February 2026
RTX closed at $198.66 Friday, up 1.4%, after declaring a 68-cent quarterly dividend payable March 19. The Pentagon is expected to name defense contractors early next week that could face limits on dividends and buybacks under a Trump order. RTX’s Raytheon unit has been singled out as “least responsive.” Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans.
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