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ASX:DMP News 12 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

Hunting passive income? These ASX dividend stocks just got fresh buy calls — and a warning about traps

Hunting passive income? These ASX dividend stocks just got fresh buy calls — and a warning about traps

Motley Fool Australia on Jan. 18 recommended L1 Long Short Fund and Washington H. Soul Pattinson as dividend picks amid renewed interest in ASX income stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday at its highest since October 2025. Morningstar’s Shaun Ler said the average ASX 200 yield is near 3.3%, raising questions about dividend sustainability. Rask Media warned high yields can signal underlying financial strain.
Australian stock market today: ASX 200 rises on spending jump as Light & Wonder leaps on Aristocrat deal

Australian stock market today: ASX 200 rises on spending jump as Light & Wonder leaps on Aristocrat deal

The ASX 200 closed up 0.48% at 8,759.4, led by gains in consumer and financial stocks. Light & Wonder surged nearly 18% after settling a lawsuit with Aristocrat for $127.5 million. Super Retail Group fell about 6% after warning first-half profits would miss last year’s results. Household spending rose 1% in November, official data showed.

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OCBC share price slips into weekend — here’s what to watch before the next SGX session

8 February 2026
Singapore, Feb 8, 2026, 14:50 SGT — Market closed. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (SGX:O39) shares last closed at S$21.23 on Friday, down 22 Singapore cents, or 1.03%, on the day. The stock traded between S$21.15 and S$21.35, with about 6.2 million shares changing hands. (ShareInvestor) The pullback leaves investors heading into the new week with one date circled: OCBC’s full-year 2025 results, due on Feb. 25. The update is set to land with Singapore banks near their recent highs and with traders still sensitive to any shift in dividend tone or capital plans. (OCBC) The results will also be an early
Lynas Rare Earths share price slides after ASX selloff — what to watch before Monday

Lynas Rare Earths share price slides after ASX selloff — what to watch before Monday

8 February 2026
Lynas Rare Earths closed Friday down 3.2% at A$14.27, extending losses after a 7.9% drop Thursday. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.0% to 8,708.80, pressuring miners. No new disclosures since Lynas’ January update, when it reported a 43% rise in quarterly sales revenue despite power outages. CEO Amanda Lacaze will retire at the end of the financial year.
ANZ share price: What to watch after Friday’s slide into next week

ANZ share price: What to watch after Friday’s slide into next week

8 February 2026
ANZ shares closed down 1.5% at A$37.01 on Friday as director Graham Hodges prepares to step down Sunday. The stock remains up nearly 20% over the past year. Investors await key updates from major Australian banks next week, with ANZ’s first-quarter trading update set for Feb. 12. The ASX 200 fell 2% Friday amid broader market jitters.
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