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Financial News News 18 January 2026

Westpac share price in focus after Friday’s bank-led ASX lift — what to watch next

Westpac share price in focus after Friday’s bank-led ASX lift — what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:31 AEDT — Market closed. Shares in Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) climbed 1.8% to A$39.19 on Friday, pushing the big banks higher as the S&P/ASX 200 finished up 0.48% at 8,903.9. Financials rose 0.99%, helping the benchmark close out the week with a 2.1% gain, just shy of October’s record range near 9,110-9,120, according to MarketIndex data. (Market Index) That’s crucial heading into Monday’s open, given that banks remain the market’s steering wheel. When they shift, the index typically follows suit. Rates are caught squarely in the middle. Banks profit from the spread between loan interest
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PLS Group share price: AustralianSuper trims stake, setting up a Monday test for ASX:PLS

PLS Group share price: AustralianSuper trims stake, setting up a Monday test for ASX:PLS

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:11 AEDT — The market has closed. PLS Group Ltd kicks off the week with a new big-holder update showing AustralianSuper has trimmed its stake in the lithium miner. On Friday, the shares closed 3.1% lower at A$4.68, bouncing between A$4.60 and A$4.89 during the session. (Yahoo Finance) The filing came after the market closed, posted at 04:41pm (AEST) on Friday. That means the real reaction will come Monday morning, as traders weigh if the smaller stake points to extra selling or merely routine portfolio adjustments. (Market Index) AustralianSuper reported that its voting stake slipped to
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Macquarie share price jumps as banks rally — what to watch before the ASX reopens

Macquarie share price jumps as banks rally — what to watch before the ASX reopens

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:09 AEDT — The market has closed. Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares closed Friday 2.6% higher at A$211.86, rallying alongside other Australian banks ahead of the weekend. The S&P/ASX 200 benchmark rose 0.48%, marking a 2.1% gain for the week. Westpac climbed 1.8%, but Macquarie stood out among the major lenders. (Market Index) Markets remain closed Sunday. The real test arrives Monday, as investors weigh if the bank-driven rally can hold or quickly falters on shaky conviction. Why it matters now: bank stocks have regained their role as the market’s steering wheel. At Macquarie, what really
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CSL Limited stock price: the Feb. 11 test ASX:CSL investors have circled

CSL Limited stock price: the Feb. 11 test ASX:CSL investors have circled

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:19 AEDT — Market closed. CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares last closed at A$175.53 on Friday, up A$0.25, or 0.14%, as the stock held its ground heading into a market-closed weekend. (Intelligent Investor) The next big move may not come from the tape. CSL has been trying to rebuild credibility since it cut its fiscal 2026 growth outlook in October and shelved plans to spin off its Seqirus vaccines unit, after a sharper-than-expected slide in U.S. influenza vaccinations. CEO Paul McKenzie said Seqirus had seen “a greater decline” in U.S. vaccination rates “than we expected.” (Reuters) With
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 18.01.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 18, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 18, 2026, 11:58 PM EST Sensex and Nifty 50 Close Higher Despite Asian Market Weakness January 18, 2026, 11:52 PM EST. The NSE Nifty gained 28.75 points, or 0.1%, closing at 25,694.35, while the BSE Sensex rose 187.64 points, or 0.2%, settling at 83,570.35. Both indices had risen up to 0.9% earlier in the session but trimmed gains by the close. Over the shortened trading week, the Nifty showed a marginal increase, whereas the Sensex ended slightly lower. The GIFT Nifty futures signal a negative start to the next session,
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FuboTV stock gets “top marks” in Q3 earnings screen — but FUBO is still stuck near $2.70

FuboTV stock gets “top marks” in Q3 earnings screen — but FUBO is still stuck near $2.70

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 21:24 (EST) FuboTV Inc shares ended Friday at $2.67, buoyed by a StockStory earnings screen that ranked the sports-centric streaming service among the best performers for the September-quarter reporting season. The call-out matters because Fubo beat revenue and profitability forecasts in that quarter, yet shares are still down about 29% since it reported. That disconnect has kept the stock in the “cheap, but why?” bucket for months. Debt plays a key role in the timing. Fubo faces convertible notes maturing in February—bonds that can convert into shares—and the company has acted early to prevent that
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Alibaba stock falls after 111% surge as BABA valuation calls clash

Alibaba stock falls after 111% surge as BABA valuation calls clash

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 21:25 EST Alibaba Group Holding’s U.S.-listed shares, traded as ADRs, fell 3.24% on Friday, ending at $165.40 after dipping to a low of $163.49. The stock swung between $163.49 and $169.85 during the session, with 18.60 million shares traded. (Investing.com) The pullback counts because Alibaba stood out as one of the cleaner “China tech is back” plays in U.S. markets. Its recent rebound sparked sharply divergent opinions on its true value. The gap is growing as investors weigh the prospects of accelerated cloud and AI expansion against the expenses of entering new markets, where competitors
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Rambus stock price climbs nearly 5% into the MLK market break — what to watch for RMBS next

Rambus stock price climbs nearly 5% into the MLK market break — what to watch for RMBS next

New York, January 17, 2026, 21:16 EST — The market has closed. Rambus Inc (RMBS) shares jumped 4.77% on Friday, closing at $107.99. This was a notable move for a stock that typically moves in line with the broader chip sector. The Nasdaq-listed stock traded between $104.20 and $108.39, with volume around 1.8 million shares. It remains about 6% shy of its 52-week peak at $114.55. (Rambus Investor) Chip stocks stood out ahead of the weekend, with a semiconductor index climbing 1.2% on Friday, while the broader market barely moved. Anthony Saglimbene, Ameriprise Financial’s chief market strategist, noted investors would
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Technoprobe stock hits the top of its range — what to watch when Milan reopens

Technoprobe stock hits the top of its range — what to watch when Milan reopens

Milan, Jan 18, 2026, 02:58 CET — The market has closed. Technoprobe SpA (TPRO.MI) shares ended Friday 2.6% higher at 15.55 euros, having hit 15.62 earlier—marking the peak of its 52-week range. The Milan-listed chip-testing firm has gained roughly 20% since January 2, boosted by a strong two-day rally late last week. (Investing.com) With the Italian market closed for the weekend, all eyes turn to Monday to see if buyers return or hold back. Technoprobe has emerged as a sharp gauge of risk appetite in semiconductors: when that trade heats up, it tends to move quickly. This is crucial now
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Rockchip Electronics stock: China margin curbs and GDP data loom after Friday close

Rockchip Electronics stock: China margin curbs and GDP data loom after Friday close

Shanghai, Jan 18, 2026, 10:05 (CST) — Market closed. Rockchip Electronics Co., Ltd. A-shares closed Friday up 0.42% at 192.50 yuan, with mainland markets closed Sunday. The chip designer’s shares fluctuated between 190.38 and 194.50 yuan. Its trailing price-to-earnings ratio hovers near 80, making it vulnerable to shifts in risk appetite. (StockAnalysis) The timing is crucial. Even a slight shift in the stock today raises a bigger issue for the next session: how much leverage remains in play, and how much macro uncertainty investors will tolerate before pulling back from high-valuation tech. China’s securities regulator signaled a crackdown late last
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Amkor stock drops as insider sale plan hits tape; what AMKR investors watch next

Amkor stock drops as insider sale plan hits tape; what AMKR investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 21:08 EST — Market closed. Amkor Technology (AMKR) slipped 2.4% on Friday, ending at $48, while the broader U.S. market stayed mostly flat. Despite the drop, the stock has gained roughly 25% in the last month. (Finviz) A Form 144 filing revealed an insider’s intent to sell 5,000 Amkor shares. Though a modest amount, the move caught eyes following the stock’s recent surge. (Stock Titan) Why it matters now: U.S. markets remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, putting the spotlight on Tuesday for the next sentiment gauge. Nasdaq has Amkor’s earnings report
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JCET stock price hits limit-up at 52-week high — what to watch when China markets reopen

JCET stock price hits limit-up at 52-week high — what to watch when China markets reopen

Shanghai, Jan 18, 2026, 09:45 CST — Market closed. JCET Group Co., Ltd. Class A shares (600584.SS) closed Friday at a 52-week peak, hitting the daily limit-up at 48.39 yuan. On the Shanghai exchange, the main board typically restricts single-session moves to 10%. (Futunn) The stock gained 17.5% over the past five sessions and has climbed roughly 31.6% year-to-date, according to MarketScreener data. This rally in early January has pushed JCET into one of the more heavily traded chip names for the upcoming week. (MarketScreener) Friday saw chip sectors rally despite a softer overall market. China’s “storage chip” segment jumped
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Stock Market Today

Rocket Lab stock rebounds 9% into the weekend as RKLB volatility stays high ahead of earnings

Rocket Lab stock rebounds 9% into the weekend as RKLB volatility stays high ahead of earnings

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 6, 2026, 9:04 PM ET — Market closed. Rocket Lab shares jumped 9.0% on Friday to close at $72.31, recouping some ground after sliding 9.3% a day earlier. The stock is still about 27% below a mid-January peak near $99.58, according to pricing data. (Investing.com) The two-day whipsaw leaves Rocket Lab heading into Monday with traders asking a simple question: is the selling in high-priced growth names done for now, or just pausing. Friday’s rebound came as Wall Street ripped higher, with the Nasdaq up 2.18% and the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time. “When
Cisco stock jumps 3% near $85 as UBS sticks with Buy ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

Cisco stock jumps 3% near $85 as UBS sticks with Buy ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

7 February 2026
Cisco shares rose 3% to $84.82 Friday, nearing $85 ahead of fiscal Q2 results due Feb. 11. UBS maintained a Buy rating and $90 target, citing strong product order growth and data-center demand. Investors are watching AI-related spending and U.S. economic data that could affect rates. Peers Fortinet, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks also gained.
Coherent stock whiplash: COHR jumps after earnings drop — what to watch next week

Coherent stock whiplash: COHR jumps after earnings drop — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Coherent Corp shares jumped 8.8% to $227.68 Friday, rebounding after a two-day slide following its quarterly results. The company reported December-quarter revenue of $1.69 billion and non-GAAP earnings of $1.29 a share, with datacenter and communications driving 72% of sales. Barclays, Stifel, and JPMorgan raised price targets to $235–$245. FMR LLC disclosed a 15% stake as of Dec. 31.
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