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ASX:PRU.AX News 19 January 2026

Northern Star share price jumps as gold hits a record high — here’s what matters before Tuesday

Northern Star share price jumps as gold hits a record high — here’s what matters before Tuesday

Northern Star Resources rose 3.2% to A$27.68 as gold hit a record $4,689.39 an ounce, boosted by geopolitical tensions and new tariff threats. The stock neared its 52-week high ahead of its December-quarter update, with investors watching costs and production after the company cut its 2026 output forecast. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.33%, weighed by tech and consumer stocks, while gold miners outperformed.
19 January 2026
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Xero share price (ASX:XRO) ends lower as tech rout grinds on; what investors watch next week

Xero share price (ASX:XRO) ends lower as tech rout grinds on; what investors watch next week

8 February 2026
Xero closed Friday down 0.4% at A$81.76, near last week’s low, as software stocks slumped. The S&P/ASX 200 Tech Index was set to end the week down about 12%, hitting levels last seen in December 2023. Global tech shares also fell, with nearly $1 trillion in value erased from U.S. software stocks since Jan. 28. Investors await fresh rate and inflation signals next week.
Huntington Bank taps ex-BNY risk boss Senthil Kumar as new chief risk officer

Huntington Bank taps ex-BNY risk boss Senthil Kumar as new chief risk officer

8 February 2026
Huntington Bank named Senthil Kumar chief risk officer, effective Feb. 16, as it enters a stricter regulatory category after closing its Cadence Bank merger on Feb. 2. Kumar replaces Helga Houston, who becomes senior executive adviser March 1. The merger brings Huntington’s assets to about $279 billion, triggering tougher oversight. No branch closures are planned before a mid-2026 systems conversion.
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