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Banking News 15 January 2026

HSBC stock rises on Singapore insurance sale talk — here’s what investors are watching next

HSBC stock rises on Singapore insurance sale talk — here’s what investors are watching next

London, January 15, 2026, 08:29 GMT — Regular session underway. HSBC shares ticked up Thursday following reports that the bank is considering selling its Singapore insurance unit, fueling chatter around CEO Georges Elhedery’s overhaul efforts. The London-listed stock rose 0.9%, hitting 1,223.8 pence by 08:28 GMT. (Google) This potential deal stands out as another step in HSBC’s drive to streamline…
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Standard Chartered stock rises as buyback rolls on; eyes on next results

Standard Chartered stock rises as buyback rolls on; eyes on next results

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:26 GMT — Regular session Standard Chartered (STAN.L) shares climbed 0.9% to 1,853 pence in early London trading Thursday, matching the rise seen in other UK banks. HSBC edged up roughly 0.9%, while NatWest gained around 1.2%. (Investing) The move arrives as investors balance the bank’s steady buyback pace against a changing backdrop of rates and…
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Barclays stock edges up after fresh buyback update — what investors watch next

Barclays stock edges up after fresh buyback update — what investors watch next

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:29 GMT — Regular session Shares of Barclays PLC (BARC.L) nudged up on Thursday following the bank’s announcement of an additional round of share buybacks, pushing further a programme that’s supported the stock’s momentum into 2026. At 0816 GMT, the price rose 0.6% to 482.7 pence. (Investors Chronicle) This update barely moved the day’s tape but…
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OCBC stock back above S$20: dividends, rates and what investors watch next

OCBC stock back above S$20: dividends, rates and what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 15:51 SGT — Regular session Shares of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) climbed 0.8% to S$20.30 by 3:48 p.m. in Singapore, pushing the stock further above the S$20 threshold where it has been holding steady in recent sessions. (SG Investors) This is crucial as Singapore’s major banks have turned into a crowded trade: reliable earnings, hefty…
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UOB stock dips as United Overseas Bank prices S$850 million perpetual capital securities, sets Feb 24 results date

UOB stock dips as United Overseas Bank prices S$850 million perpetual capital securities, sets Feb 24 results date

SINGAPORE, Jan 15, 2026, 15:50 SGT — Regular session Shares of United Overseas Bank dipped 0.4% to S$36.37 on Thursday following the announcement that the Singapore-based lender priced S$850 million in perpetual capital securities with a 3.00% coupon, callable first in 2033. (C2 Charts) Singapore’s benchmark Straits Times Index gained 0.2%, but focus on UOB has turned to near-term capital…
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DBS stock nears a 52-week high as investors weigh AI gains and the next dividend call

DBS stock nears a 52-week high as investors weigh AI gains and the next dividend call

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 15:50 SGT — Regular session. Shares of DBS Group Holdings Ltd edged up 0.8% to S$58.80 on Thursday afternoon, hovering just below their 52-week peak of S$58.82. The stock traded in a range from S$57.98 to S$58.82 throughout the session. (Investing) The move keeps DBS firmly in view as Singapore banks rally, with yield and perceived…
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CBA hikes fixed mortgage rates as analysts warn Commonwealth Bank shares face a tougher 2026

CBA hikes fixed mortgage rates as analysts warn Commonwealth Bank shares face a tougher 2026

SYDNEY, Jan 15, 2026, 17:42 (AEDT) Commonwealth Bank of Australia raised fixed home-loan rates by as much as 70 basis points on Thursday — remember, a basis point equals 0.01% — sending some three-year owner-occupier rates up to 6.19%. The hike comes as lenders prepare for more increases in official rates. CBA’s cheapest two-year fixed rate for package borrowers now…
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Macquarie stock dips despite ASX rally as Goldman upgrades MQG and Rio Tinto deal talk simmers

Macquarie stock dips despite ASX rally as Goldman upgrades MQG and Rio Tinto deal talk simmers

SYDNEY, Jan 15, 2026, 17:20 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of Macquarie Group slipped 0.3% to close at A$206.51 on Thursday, after fluctuating between A$204.42 and A$208.12 during the session. (StockAnalysis) The dip happened even though Australian stocks closed at their highest level in over two months, driven by miners benefiting from a surge in base and precious…
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Westpac (ASX:WBC) stock slips after share-rights filings and treasurer move — what investors watch next

Westpac (ASX:WBC) stock slips after share-rights filings and treasurer move — what investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 17:23 AEDT — Trading after hours. Shares of Westpac Banking Corp dipped 0.3% to A$38.17 on Thursday, after fluctuating between A$38.66 and A$38.09 during the session. The stock wrapped up the week mostly flat, as investors focused on regulatory filings and executive changes instead of fresh earnings updates. (Yahoo Finance) The timing is key as Australia’s…
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ANZ share price jumps as big banks lift ASX; what investors watch next for ANZ stock

ANZ share price jumps as big banks lift ASX; what investors watch next for ANZ stock

SYDNEY, Jan 15, 2026, 16:51 (AEDT) — The market has closed. Shares of ANZ Group Holdings Limited climbed 2.3% on Thursday, outpacing Australia’s big four banks as investors boosted their holdings heading into the weekend. The stock fluctuated between A$36.33 and A$37.32 throughout the day, according to pricing data. (Intelligentinvestor) This shift carries weight since ANZ and its rivals hold…
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CBA stock ticks up after fixed mortgage rate hike — here’s what markets watch next

CBA stock ticks up after fixed mortgage rate hike — here’s what markets watch next

Sydney, January 15, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — After-hours. Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares edged higher on Thursday after the lender moved to lift fixed mortgage rates and as investors looked to a run of rate-sensitive data in the next fortnight. The stock finished up 0.35% at A$153.42. (Intelligent Investor) The move matters now because bank stocks tend to swing on…
15 January 2026
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Capital One stock steadies after hours as investors price Trump’s credit-card cap threat, $425 mln settlement

Capital One stock steadies after hours as investors price Trump’s credit-card cap threat, $425 mln settlement

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 18:48 ET — After-hours Shares of Capital One Financial Corporation climbed 1.3% to $234.42 in after-hours trading Wednesday, bouncing back after a choppy start to the week for card issuers. Investors are weighing two new challenges: a proposed cap on credit-card interest rates that threatens to pinch one of the bank’s key profit sources, and…
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Stock Market Today

  • Willis Towers Watson Valuation Post-Move: Fair Value Around $369 vs $329 Close
    January 17, 2026, 1:17 PM EST. Willis Towers Watson (WTW) drew fresh attention after a recent price move. The stock closed at $329.41. The one-day gain was 0.28%, with a year-to-date return of 0.96% and five-year TSR of 70.38%, suggesting longer-term momentum. A fair-value view places WTW at about $369.16 per share, implying the stock is undervalued relative to current levels. The market trades at a P/E ratio of 14.9x, above the US Insurance sector 12.8x but below the peer average of 29.5x, signaling limited further upside if earnings slip. The case rests on growth in advisory demand, recurring fee streams, and higher earnings in the mid-term, supported by disciplined costs, divestitures, and investments in high-growth regions. Risks include tougher competition, integration costs, and margin pressures.
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