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Financial News News 19 January 2026

ST Engineering share price nears S$9.70 as Singapore investors stay defensive

ST Engineering share price nears S$9.70 as Singapore investors stay defensive

Singapore, Jan 19, 2026, 15:09 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd edged up 0.7% to S$9.67 by 2:59 p.m. local time, just shy of the day’s peak at S$9.69, on a volume of roughly 2.43 million shares. (SG Investors) The move keeps the blue-chip industrial near the top of its recent range, following a sharp climb this month that pulled momentum money back into several of Singapore’s large caps. It also bucked the trend amid weaker local trading. The Straits Times Index slipped roughly 0.5% in delayed quotes. (ShareInvestor) Overseas, investors turned cautious. They’ve been cutting
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CapitaLand Investment stock jumps 1%+ as Gulf expansion talk hits Singapore trade — key dates ahead

CapitaLand Investment stock jumps 1%+ as Gulf expansion talk hits Singapore trade — key dates ahead

Singapore, Jan 19, 2026, 15:03 SGT — Regular session Shares of CapitaLand Investment Limited (9CI.SI) jumped 1.4% to S$2.96 around 3:02 p.m. in Singapore, moving within a S$2.92 to S$2.98 range earlier. The stock had closed at S$2.92 previously and is now testing the upper boundary of its 52-week range. (Google) This matters because CLI’s survival hinges on constantly raising and recycling capital, not just holding assets. The Gulf remains one of the rare spots where large sums can still shift quickly, even as other global property markets hold back. In an interview with The Business Times, group chief operating
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UOB stock price today: why it held up as DBS and OCBC slipped in Singapore trade

UOB stock price today: why it held up as DBS and OCBC slipped in Singapore trade

Singapore, Jan 19, 2026, 15:00 SGT — Regular session Shares of United Overseas Bank Ltd ticked up slightly on Monday afternoon, outpacing DBS Group and OCBC as Singapore’s main index fell. By 2:48 p.m. local time, UOB was trading 0.05% higher at S$36.76, within a range of S$36.38 to S$36.85. (SG Investors) The three lenders dominate the Straits Times Index and often amplify moves in risk appetite. When expectations for rates and growth shift, investors typically pivot to bank stocks first. Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped 0.5% by 1:50 p.m., according to local outlets. (The Straits Times) DBS fell 0.81%
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DBS stock slips after CGSI downgrade: what to know before Feb 9 earnings

DBS stock slips after CGSI downgrade: what to know before Feb 9 earnings

Singapore, Jan 19, 2026, 14:53 (SGT) — Regular session Shares of DBS Group Holdings (DBSM.SI) dropped roughly 0.8% Monday afternoon following a broker downgrade ahead of next month’s earnings. The stock traded at S$58.66, down S$0.46 from Friday’s close. OCBC slipped around 0.5%, while UOB inched up about 0.2%. (Investing.com) CGS International cut DBS to “hold” from “add,” keeping its target at S$60.50, citing concerns that “a lack of earnings growth could limit upside” amid record-high valuations. Analyst Tay Wee Kuang pointed to a seasonally weak Q4, which may weigh on flow-related income and trim net interest margin by around
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NAB share price slips as tariff jitters hit ASX banks; what investors watch next

NAB share price slips as tariff jitters hit ASX banks; what investors watch next

Sydney, January 19, 2026, 17:43 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd dropped 1.1% on Monday, ending the day at A$42.22 after bouncing between A$42.72 and A$42.00. (Investing.com) This shift is significant since big banks continue to steer the local index. Today’s rotation was clear-cut: funds flowed into perceived safe havens while leaving rate-sensitive cyclicals behind. For NAB holders, the focus isn’t just on today’s trading but on the upcoming data that could reshape rate expectations and loan growth forecasts. Australian shares slipped, with the S&P/ASX 200 finishing down 0.3% at 8,874.5, Reuters reported. Investors
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Macquarie shares slip as ‘Q’ AI launch lands into a risk-off ASX session

Macquarie shares slip as ‘Q’ AI launch lands into a risk-off ASX session

Sydney, Jan 19, 2026, 17:41 AEDT — Market closed. Macquarie Group Ltd (MQG.AX) shares ended Monday 0.5% lower at A$210.81, slipping from a range of A$208.41 to A$212.11 during the session. Roughly 316,000 shares traded hands, matching typical volume levels. (Investing.com Australia) Australian stocks ended a five-day winning streak as investors fled to “safe-haven” assets like gold, typically favored when risk spikes. The shift came after fresh U.S. tariff threats unsettled markets. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.3%, with banks dropping 0.6% and tech tumbling 2.5%, according to a Reuters report. (Indo Premier) Macro noise is hitting as local rate bets
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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

Sydney, Jan 19, 2026, 17:18 AEDT — After-hours Australia’s Northern Star Resources Ltd (NST.AX) gained 3.2%, closing at A$27.68 on Monday. It stood out in a mixed Sydney market, fluctuating between A$26.74 and A$27.85 before settling close to its 52-week peak. (Investing.com) This is significant as Northern Star approaches a crucial update. The miner will publish its December-quarter results on Jan. 22, following a cut in its fiscal 2026 production guidance. The revised forecast now sits between 1.6 million and 1.7 million ounces, down from the previous range of 1.7 million to 1.85 million. Gold led the way, with spot
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Xero share price slides after Trump tariff threat hits tech — ASX:XRO sinks to 12‑month low

Xero share price slides after Trump tariff threat hits tech — ASX:XRO sinks to 12‑month low

SYDNEY, Jan 19, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — The market has closed. Cloud accounting software provider Xero Ltd (XRO.AX) slipped 2.6% to close at A$100.89 on Monday, hitting a 12-month low of A$98.23 earlier in the session. The stock started the day at A$103.25 and peaked at A$103.35. Since January, shares have dropped roughly 10%, with around 889,000 shares traded, according to market data. (Investing.com) The drop followed investor retreat from risk after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on several European countries over Greenland, raising fears of a trade war. “Markets are pricing in increased political risk premia on the
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Rockchip Electronics stock slips in Shanghai as new margin curbs bite; Apr 15 earnings on deck

Rockchip Electronics stock slips in Shanghai as new margin curbs bite; Apr 15 earnings on deck

Shanghai, Jan 19, 2026, 10:23 GMT+8 — Market open for regular trading. Rockchip Electronics Co., Ltd.’s Shanghai-listed Class A shares slipped 0.9% to 190.79 yuan Monday morning. The stock fluctuated between 188.73 and 193.50 yuan on volume of 3.04 million shares. Investors are eyeing the company’s upcoming earnings report, scheduled for April 15. (Investing.com) China is clamping down on leveraged stock buying following a rapid surge in onshore equities. The country’s securities regulator announced plans to boost oversight and target “excessive speculation.” At the same time, exchanges raised the minimum margin requirement for new loans from 80% to 100%, starting
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Global Unichip (3443) stock slips after record high — what investors are watching next

Global Unichip (3443) stock slips after record high — what investors are watching next

Taipei, Jan 19, 2026, 10:45 GMT+8 — Regular session Shares of Global Unichip Corp fell on Monday, giving back some of the gains from last week’s surge that pushed the Taiwan chip designer to a record high in the prior session. At 10:17 a.m., Global Unichip slipped 0.2% to T$2,505. The stock had started the day higher, fluctuating between T$2,465 and T$2,530, according to Yahoo Finance data. (Yahoo Finance) The pullback is significant as the stock has surged ahead of year-end figures showing increased demand for custom chips. Now, the trade feels more balanced—momentum buyers pushing up prices against investors
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Rambus stock price near $108 after chip rally — what RMBS investors watch into Tuesday’s open

Rambus stock price near $108 after chip rally — what RMBS investors watch into Tuesday’s open

NEW YORK, January 18, 2026, 21:21 EST — The market has closed. Rambus shares jumped 4.8% to close at $107.99 on Friday, pushing higher after a strong session earlier in January for the chip-and-IP firm. (investor.rambus.com) U.S. stock markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, delaying the next momentum check until Tuesday. (New York Stock Exchange) Rambus plans a conference call on Feb. 2 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time to go over its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results. The company specializes in memory-related chips and licenses “silicon IP,” which are the foundational designs chipmakers
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Biren Tech (06082.HK) stock price rises as Shanghai Biren Class H shares buck weak Hang Seng

Biren Tech (06082.HK) stock price rises as Shanghai Biren Class H shares buck weak Hang Seng

Shanghai, Jan 19, 2026, 10:19 GMT+8 — Regular session Shanghai Biren Technology Co., Ltd.’s Class H shares climbed 1.8% to HK$38.82 Monday, after fluctuating between HK$37.50 and HK$39.40 during the session, according to market data. (Tiger Brokers) The broader Hang Seng index slipped roughly 0.6%, prompting investors to pick their spots amid a risk-off session. (Investing.com) Biren, the AI chip designer that debuted on the Hong Kong market on Jan. 2, has almost doubled its IPO price of HK$19.60 despite some initial volatility. The company secured HK$5.58 billion in the offering, according to Reuters. (Reuters) Chip supply and policy news
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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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