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Financial News News 22 January 2026

OCBC stock rises as new securities-financing push puts fee income in focus

OCBC stock rises as new securities-financing push puts fee income in focus

OCBC shares rose to S$20.56 in Singapore trading after the bank launched a securities financing unit targeting institutional clients. A filing showed 184,470 treasury shares were used for employee schemes, reducing the total to 10.8 million. The Straits Times Index slipped 0.4% as local banks closed mixed. OCBC will report full-year 2025 earnings on Feb. 25.
22 January 2026
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NAB (ASX:NAB) share price jumps 3% — what to watch next for National Australia Bank stock

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price jumps 3% — what to watch next for National Australia Bank stock

NAB shares surged 3.04% to A$42.45 on Thursday after Australia reported a surprise gain of 65,200 jobs in December, sending the unemployment rate to 4.1%. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.8%. Investors shifted rate expectations ahead of next week’s CPI data and the RBA’s February decision. NAB also warned of rising investment scams using fake identities on social media.
22 January 2026
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South32 share price jumps 5% after manganese rebound — what investors watch next

South32 share price jumps 5% after manganese rebound — what investors watch next

South32 shares jumped 5.26% to A$4.40 after reporting a 16.7% rise in quarterly manganese output, matching analyst forecasts. The stock touched its highest level since April 2023. The miner reaffirmed full-year production guidance but flagged a review of its Brazil Aluminium outlook after weak volumes. Mozal smelter in Mozambique will enter care and maintenance in March 2026 due to power supply issues.
22 January 2026
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Lynas share price jumps again after revenue surge — what traders watch next

Lynas share price jumps again after revenue surge — what traders watch next

Lynas Rare Earths shares rose 2.9% to A$16.75 Thursday after reporting a 43% jump in quarterly sales revenue to A$201.9 million, driven by higher rare earth prices. Production fell, with “ready for sale” oxide output down to 2,382 tonnes and NdPr output at 1,404 tonnes, due to maintenance and power outages. CEO Amanda Lacaze cited ongoing disruptions at Kalgoorlie and uncertainty over the Texas facility’s future.
22 January 2026
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CSL share price rises after ASX rally — what investors watch before Feb 11 results

CSL share price rises after ASX rally — what investors watch before Feb 11 results

CSL shares rose 0.9% to A$177.71 at Thursday’s close, trading between A$176.26 and A$179.71 on volume of about 537,000. The ASX 200 gained 0.8% to 8,849, with miners lagging. CSL’s half-year results webcast is set for Feb. 11. The company remains under scrutiny after downgrading outlooks and scrapping a Seqirus spinoff in October.
22 January 2026
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EPFO 3.0 is coming: PF withdrawals via UPI by April, Rs 25,000 cap and a new portal in the works

EPFO 3.0 is coming: PF withdrawals via UPI by April, Rs 25,000 cap and a new portal in the works

India’s EPFO plans to allow provident fund withdrawals via UPI through the BHIM app from April, capping transactions at Rs 25,000 each, officials told Indian Express. The move is part of a broader “EPFO 3.0” tech overhaul, including a new portal and core banking backend. The system is being built with C-DAC, NPCI, and SBI. A tender for the IT platform is in final vetting, with Wipro, Infosys, and TCS shortlisted.
22 January 2026
United Airlines (UAL) stock price rises after upbeat 2026 outlook, as investors size up what’s next

United Airlines (UAL) stock price rises after upbeat 2026 outlook, as investors size up what’s next

United Airlines shares rose 2.2% to $110.96 Wednesday after forecasting 2026 adjusted earnings of $12 to $14 per share and reporting fourth-quarter revenue up 4.8% to $15.4 billion. Premium and loyalty revenue climbed 9% and 10%, respectively. CEO Scott Kirby warned on Bloomberg TV that geopolitical tensions could disrupt growth. United plans to defend its gate position at Chicago O’Hare against American Airlines.
22 January 2026
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Capital One stock price ticks up ahead of earnings as 10% rate-cap talk shadows card lenders

Capital One stock price ticks up ahead of earnings as 10% rate-cap talk shadows card lenders

Capital One shares rose 1% to $231.01 Wednesday ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings report due after Thursday’s close. Investors remain focused on possible U.S. credit card rate caps, with President Trump pushing Congress for a 10% limit. HSBC cut its price target to $226, while Morgan Stanley raised its target to $300. The Discover merger and credit quality remain in focus as traders await management’s comments.
22 January 2026
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T-Mobile stock stalls near lows after Wall Street rebound — what traders are watching next

T-Mobile stock stalls near lows after Wall Street rebound — what traders are watching next

T-Mobile closed Wednesday at $183.60, down 0.03%, and stayed flat after hours. Shares remain about 34% below their 52-week high, lagging the broader market rebound. The company announced its T-Satellite service now reaches over 150,000 Americans daily. Investors await T-Mobile’s Feb. 11 earnings and capital markets update for new guidance.
22 January 2026
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Citigroup stock rebounds after 10% credit-card cap headlines — what could move C next

Citigroup stock rebounds after 10% credit-card cap headlines — what could move C next

Citigroup shares rose 0.94% to $113.86 Wednesday, then gained another 0.55% after hours as investors watched White House efforts to cap credit-card rates. President Trump called for a 10% cap, drawing pushback from bank CEOs and sending bank stocks lower Tuesday. The S&P 500 Banks Index rebounded 1.2% Wednesday as analysts doubted Congress would pass the cap. Most economists now expect the Fed to hold rates steady through Q1.
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South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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