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Financial News News 20 January 2026

HSBC share price in focus as top executive talks up a £300bn valuation

HSBC share price in focus as top executive talks up a £300bn valuation

London, Jan 20, 2026, 07:50 GMT — Premarket HSBC shares held steady before Tuesday’s London open, following comments from a senior executive projecting a valuation topping 300 billion pounds for the lender. The remark comes at a delicate moment for the stock. HSBC has surged beyond the 200 billion-pound threshold and hovers near all-time highs, leaving scant margin for error or unexpected setbacks. HSBC’s next major milestone arrives in just over a month, when it unveils its annual results and provides updates on capital returns and its push to simplify operations. This week, focus also lingers on the timeline for
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Hongkong Land share price pops on SGX after fresh buyback filing — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land share price pops on SGX after fresh buyback filing — what investors watch next

Singapore, January 20, 2026, 15:38 SGT — Regular session Shares of Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd climbed 2.6% to $8.40 in Singapore on Tuesday, after the company revealed another share buyback. The stock fluctuated between $8.21 and $8.43 during the session. (classic.shareinvestor.com) The buyback stands out now as one of the rare clear signals investors can factor in daily, while office landlords and developers navigate a shaky recovery in Asian commercial property. Essentially, a share buyback means the company purchases its own shares and cancels them, cutting the total number available. Hongkong Land is stepping up its capital returns as part
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock price slips: what’s moving SGX-listed BS6 today

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock price slips: what’s moving SGX-listed BS6 today

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 15:28 SGT — Regular session Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd (BS6.SI) shares slipped 0.6% to S$3.50 in Tuesday afternoon trade, after moving within a range of S$3.48 to S$3.53. The stock last closed at S$3.52 and has fluctuated between S$1.80 and S$3.75 over the past year. (Investing.com) The pullback hit as global markets grew cautious once more, triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump reigniting tariff threats linked to his bid to acquire Greenland. Investors had been shifting toward safe havens, with stocks and the dollar easing in Asian trading. (Reuters) Singapore’s market got a sharp jolt Monday,
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CapitaLand Investment share price edges up on SGX as Gulf push and Feb results near

CapitaLand Investment share price edges up on SGX as Gulf push and Feb results near

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 15:10 SGT — Regular session CapitaLand Investment Ltd (CLI) ticked up 0.34% to S$2.97 in Singapore on Tuesday, despite the Straits Times Index (STI) slipping 0.05%. The shares fluctuated between S$2.94 and S$2.99, with around 10.1 million shares changing hands by 2:48 p.m. Property-related stocks like CapitaLand Ascendas REIT and Mapletree Industrial Trust gained roughly 1%. (SG Investors) The small gain came after a stronger Monday, when CLI surged 1.4%, topping STI gainers even as the benchmark slipped 0.3% amid geopolitics-driven risk aversion. Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, likened the market mood to
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DBS share price dips after CGS downgrade, with Feb. 9 results the next test

DBS share price dips after CGS downgrade, with Feb. 9 results the next test

Singapore, January 20, 2026, 14:50 SGT — Regular session Shares of DBS Group Holdings Ltd fell 0.8% to S$58.26 by 2:50 p.m. in Singapore, pulling back from a session high just shy of its 52-week peak following a broker downgrade. The stock traded between S$58.13 and S$58.63 and still hovers close to its 52-week high of S$59.25. (Google) Timing is tough for investors in Singapore banks. Following a solid rally, expectations have shot up, and the next big focus is on earnings. For DBS, any sign of margin pressure might hit the stock harder than the actual profit numbers. CGS
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NAB share price drops again as trade jitters bite — what National Australia Bank investors watch next

NAB share price drops again as trade jitters bite — what National Australia Bank investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 20, 2026, 17:39 AEDT — Market closed Shares of National Australia Bank slipped 0.85% to close at A$41.86 on Tuesday, marking a drop for the second day running. The stock kicked off the session at A$42.11 and dipped to a low of A$41.525 during the day, with roughly 1.23 million shares traded. (Investing.com) This shift is significant as the next round of rate signals approaches, and banks react quickly when traders adjust their outlook on funding costs and loan demand. NAB’s recent corporate updates hit a market already on edge. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.66%, ending the day
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NTPC share price rises as a ₹380 buy call lands, but MarketsMojo sticks to ‘Sell’

NTPC share price rises as a ₹380 buy call lands, but MarketsMojo sticks to ‘Sell’

Mumbai, January 20, 2026, 11:39 IST Shares of NTPC Ltd nudged up in early Tuesday trading, hovering around Rs 345.05 by 11:24 a.m. IST, marking a roughly 0.5% gain for the day. The stock had earlier touched Rs 347.30, according to a live update from The Economic Times. By that time, roughly 3.39 million shares changed hands, and the price-to-earnings ratio stood at 14.15. NTPC’s shifts carry weight, as it ranks among India’s largest listed utilities and is a staple in many portfolios for its defensive, dividend-driven appeal. When investors pivot to more stable large caps, stocks like this often
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Northern Star share price climbs after FY26 cost hike — what investors watch next

Northern Star share price climbs after FY26 cost hike — what investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 20, 2026, 17:06 AEDT — The market has closed. Northern Star Resources ended Tuesday up 1.08%, closing at A$27.98. The Australian gold miner had lifted its full-year cost guidance. Shares fluctuated between A$27.47 and A$28.08 during the session. (StockAnalysis) The clock is ticking. The cost reset comes after a production downgrade revealed by softer December-quarter gold sales, giving investors little time before the next data release. (TipRanks) Northern Star has raised its FY26 all-in sustaining cost (AISC) guidance to A$2,600–A$2,800 an ounce, up from the previous range of A$2,300–A$2,700, according to a statement filed with the ASX. The
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CBA share price drops 1.8% as trade jitters hit Australian banks — what to watch next

CBA share price drops 1.8% as trade jitters hit Australian banks — what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 20, 2026, 17:06 AEDT — After-hours Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX) slipped A$2.78, or 1.81%, closing at A$150.48 on Tuesday. The stock traded in a range from A$150.10 to A$152.98 during the session. (Intelligent Investor) This matters because CBA is a major player in Australian portfolios and the index. When risk appetite shifts or rate expectations fluctuate, it often pulls the entire financial sector along. For lenders, the crucial factor is the net interest margin — the difference between earnings on loans and costs on deposits. Markets usually factor in that spread well ahead of the
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 20.01.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 20, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 20, 2026, 11:58 PM EST Bond market volatility leads to weak opening for Indian stocks; Nifty down 0.36% January 20, 2026, 11:48 PM EST. Indian stock markets opened lower on Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 falling 0.36% and the Sensex down 0.47%. The declines reflect rising bond yields and global geopolitical tensions, including uncertainty around US trade policies. Experts cite stress in global bond markets, notably Japan's government bonds hitting record yield highs, as a key factor driving volatility. Sector losses were broad, with Auto, FMCG, IT, and PSU banks
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Winbond Electronics stock price swings again as 2344.TW drops 5% in Taipei trade

Winbond Electronics stock price swings again as 2344.TW drops 5% in Taipei trade

TAIPEI, Jan 20, 2026, 10:24 (GMT+8) — Regular session Shares of Winbond Electronics dropped 5.1% by 10:24 a.m. in Taipei, hitting NT$110.5 after an opening price of NT$105.5 and an intraday peak at NT$113.5, according to exchange data. Memory rival Macronix also slid roughly 3% during the session. (mis.twse.com.tw) After a sharp surge Monday, Winbond pulled back. The stock closed at NT$116.5 then, climbing 9.4% on volume near 55 million shares, MarketScreener data shows. Investors are gearing up for the company’s fourth-quarter results, expected around Feb. 11, the same source noted. (MarketScreener) The Taiwan Stock Exchange has added Winbond to
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LONGi stock slides as China solar giant flags another annual loss; what investors watch next

LONGi stock slides as China solar giant flags another annual loss; what investors watch next

SHANGHAI, Jan 20, 2026, 10:22 (GMT+8) — Regular session LONGi Green Energy Technology Co Ltd (601012.SS) saw its shares drop in Shanghai morning trade Tuesday, following the company’s announcement of another full-year loss. The A-share slipped 1.8% to 17.99 yuan by 9:45 a.m., following an 18.23 yuan open and a 18.32 yuan close on Monday, according to StockAnalysis.com data. (StockAnalysis) The warning is significant as investors search for a bottom in China’s solar manufacturing sector, which has seen margins erode for months amid intense capacity and price cuts. LONGi stands out as a major player in the sector, and its
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Stock Market Today

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, 12:31 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
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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