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ASX:SFR News 23 January 2026 - 2 February 2026

Sandfire Resources share price slides 3.9% as metals rout deepens — what to watch next for ASX:SFR

Sandfire Resources share price slides 3.9% as metals rout deepens — what to watch next for ASX:SFR

Sandfire Resources shares fell 3.9% to A$19.07 on Monday, tracking a sharp sell-off in copper and other metals. The drop comes ahead of a Feb. 6 shareholder vote on the Kalkaroo deal and half-year results due Feb. 19. Copper prices slid roughly 5% on Feb. 2, while gold and silver plunged up to 7.5% and 14.2%, respectively. The S&P/ASX 200 closed about 1% lower, led by declines in mining stocks.
2 February 2026
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Sandfire Resources share price: why ASX:SFR slid Friday and what to watch next week

Sandfire Resources share price: why ASX:SFR slid Friday and what to watch next week

Sandfire Resources shares fell 6.85% to A$19.85 Friday after copper prices retreated and miners sold off, with the ASX 200 down 0.6%. Sandfire reported December-half copper-equivalent output of 72,100 tonnes and ended the period with $13 million net cash. Investors await a Feb. 6 vote on the Havilah deal and half-year results on Feb. 19.
1 February 2026
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Sandfire Resources share price drops nearly 7% as copper cools — what to watch before the ASX reopens

Sandfire Resources share price drops nearly 7% as copper cools — what to watch before the ASX reopens

Sandfire Resources fell 6.85% to close at A$19.85 in Sydney, with about 4.7 million shares traded. The company will release December-half results and hold an investor call on Feb. 19. Copper prices retreated from record highs, pressuring commodity-linked stocks. Sandfire reported first-half copper-equivalent output of 72.1 kilotonnes and held $13 million net cash at year-end.
31 January 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as rare earths tumble, RBA rate call looms

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as rare earths tumble, RBA rate call looms

The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.07% at 8,927.5 after higher-than-expected inflation data pushed traders to adjust rate hike bets ahead of the RBA’s meeting next week. Tech and rare earth stocks fell, with Iluka dropping nearly 14% after flagging A$565 million in charges. Miners and energy shares gained on strong commodity prices. The Australian dollar hit a three-year high before easing.
29 January 2026
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Sandfire Resources stock jumps 3% near fresh highs as copper jitters ahead of Fed call

Sandfire Resources stock jumps 3% near fresh highs as copper jitters ahead of Fed call

Sandfire Resources closed 2.7% higher at A$20.25, near its 52-week peak, as copper prices slipped 1.2% on the LME to $13,038 a ton. The company reported first-half copper-equivalent output of 72,100 tonnes and swung to $13 million net cash at year-end. Investors await half-year results on Feb. 19 for signs of a second-half rebound.
28 January 2026
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Sandfire Resources share price jumps 3% after Australia Day break; what ASX:SFR investors watch next

Sandfire Resources share price jumps 3% after Australia Day break; what ASX:SFR investors watch next

Sandfire Resources rose 3.4% to A$19.71 Tuesday, nearing its 52-week high as materials stocks led the ASX 200 up 0.9% after the holiday break. The company maintained its FY26 copper output forecast and reported $13 million net cash at year-end. Key events ahead include a Feb. 6 shareholder vote on its Kalkaroo acquisition and half-year results due Feb. 19.
27 January 2026
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Macquarie stock slips into Australia Day break as rate bets tighten — what to watch next

Macquarie stock slips into Australia Day break as rate bets tighten — what to watch next

Macquarie Group shares slipped 0.22% to A$210.41 Friday, trailing the ASX 200’s 11-point gain. Australia’s unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December, pushing market odds of a February rate hike to 54%. Macquarie disclosed it no longer holds a substantial stake in Pantoro Gold. The ASX closes Monday for Australia Day; December CPI data is due Jan 28.
23 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:03 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.
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