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ASX:IGO News 5 December 2025 - 16 January 2026

PLS Group share price falls after ASX close as lithium hits two-year highs; Jan 30 update looms

PLS Group share price falls after ASX close as lithium hits two-year highs; Jan 30 update looms

SYDNEY, Jan 16, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — The market has closed for the day. Shares of PLS Group Ltd slipped 3.1% to close at A$4.68 on Friday, placing the Australian lithium producer’s market cap near A$15.6 billion. Throughout the day, the stock fluctuated between A$4.60 and A$4.89. (Investing.com) PLS tumbled to become one of the biggest losers on the S&P/ASX 200, despite the index climbing 0.48% to 8,903.90. Lithium miner IGO Ltd also saw its shares slip during the session. (MarketScreener) Lithium markets are recalibrating as prices surge. Benchmark rates for battery-grade lithium chemicals have topped $20,000 per metric ton,
Best ASX Stocks to Buy Today (8 December 2025): Top Broker Picks, Lithium Winners and AI Plays

Best ASX Stocks to Buy Today (8 December 2025): Top Broker Picks, Lithium Winners and AI Plays

Australia’s share market is taking a breather today, but behind the modest index move there’s a lot happening in individual ASX stocks. On Monday, 8 December 2025, the S&P/ASX 200 slipped about 0.1% to around 8,624 points as investors stayed cautious ahead of tomorrow’s Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decision and key jobs data later in the week. Miners led the declines, while financials, real estate and some technology names eked out gains.mint+1 Within the index, lithium and data‑centre stocks are standing out, while a number of high‑quality healthcare and software names continue to attract buy ratings from brokers.Market Index+1
Best ASX Stocks to Buy Now (5 December 2025): Top Australian Shares for AI, Resources and Dividends

Best ASX Stocks to Buy Now (5 December 2025): Top Australian Shares for AI, Resources and Dividends

This article is general information only and is not personal financial advice. Always do your own research or speak with a licensed adviser before investing. 1. What’s happening on the Australian stock market today? The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.19% at 8,634.60 on 5 December 2025, with gains led by materials, financials and technology, while consumer discretionary and energy lagged. Big movers included BHP, Fortescue, lithium stocks like IGO and Mineral Resources, and tech names such as Life360 and NextDC. News.com.au Intraday commentary from Market Index shows the index effectively finishing the week flat, as strong resource stocks were offset by renewed interest‑rate worries. The

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:02 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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