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Financial News News 16 January 2026

Glencore share price: GLEN.L in focus as China hurdles shadow Rio Tinto deal talk

Glencore share price: GLEN.L in focus as China hurdles shadow Rio Tinto deal talk

London, January 16, 2026, 07:56 GMT — Premarket Glencore shares (GLEN.L) opened cautiously Friday after a Reuters report suggested any deal with Rio Tinto might hinge on selling assets to appease Chinese regulators, with copper and iron ore marketing flagged as key issues. Barrenjoey analyst Glyn Lawcock said Beijing would likely use the review to “squeeze out assets.” On Thursday, Glencore closed at 491.0 pence, up 6.8 pence, or roughly 1.4%. (Reuters) For investors, the China factor is crucial—it can influence both the timing and the price. Should regulators push for divestments, the deal moves beyond a simple scale play
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Seatrium share price slides 3% — why a U.S. Empire Wind ruling matters for SGX:5E2

Seatrium share price slides 3% — why a U.S. Empire Wind ruling matters for SGX:5E2

SINGAPORE, Jan 16, 2026, 15:10 SGT — Regular session Seatrium Limited shares dropped 3.1% to S$2.22 in Singapore by mid-afternoon on Friday. The stock fluctuated between S$2.21 and S$2.27 during the session. (StockAnalysis) The shift comes amid new legal developments in the U.S. offshore wind space, where delays in projects often translate into sudden changes in vessel demand. Seatrium is set to deliver a $475 million wind vessel to Maersk, originally intended for Equinor’s Empire Wind project off New York, The Business Times reported. This is key because the vessel anchors Seatrium’s most high-profile offshore wind stake. Back in December,
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Singtel stock in focus after NCS CEO exit plan — what investors watch next

Singtel stock in focus after NCS CEO exit plan — what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 16, 2026, 15:10 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd held steady at S$4.49 in mid-afternoon trading. The company’s tech services unit, NCS, announced that CEO Ng Kuo Pin will step down on April 1, with deputy CEO Sam Liew set to succeed him. (SG Investors) The leadership shift comes as Singtel pushes to focus more on faster-growing enterprise and tech services, moving beyond just mobile and broadband. Investors are particularly eyeing NCS for growth, and with the stock already reflecting more stable outcomes, execution becomes crucial. This arrives as major clients grow more selective with
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DBS stock hits a 52-week high in Singapore as traders look to Feb 9 earnings

DBS stock hits a 52-week high in Singapore as traders look to Feb 9 earnings

Singapore, Jan 16, 2026, 15:08 SGT — Regular session DBS Group Holdings Ltd (DBSM.SI) climbed roughly 0.4% to S$59.10 by Friday afternoon, having hit a 52-week peak at S$59.25 earlier in the session. The stock fluctuated between S$58.79 and S$59.25 during the day. (https://www.investing.com/equities/dbs-group-holdings-historical-data) The move comes after DBS closed at a record S$58.89 on Thursday, with the Singapore bank trio holding strong near the top of the local market, the Straits Times reported. Jonathan Koh, director of research at UOB Kay Hian, said, “Banks provide resilient earnings with growth in non-interest income, including wealth management, offsetting negative impact from
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OCBC share price ticks up after treasury-share use notice as Feb results come into view

OCBC share price ticks up after treasury-share use notice as Feb results come into view

Singapore, Jan 16, 2026, 15:09 SGT — Regular session. Shares of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd (OCBC) nudged up on Friday following the bank’s announcement of another treasury stock use for staff incentives. Investors have already started shifting focus to the results coming out next month. By 2:59 p.m., OCBC had edged up 0.15% to S$20.40, extending a streak that’s driven the stock to fresh highs in recent days. (SG Investors) The disclosure comes as Singapore bank stocks attract renewed interest from income-focused investors, while the market wrestles with how quickly falling rates will erode lending margins in 2026. OCBC will
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NAB share price edges up as banks lift ASX into weekend; RBA and Q1 update in focus

NAB share price edges up as banks lift ASX into weekend; RBA and Q1 update in focus

SYDNEY, Jan 16, 2026, 17:24 AEDT — The market has closed. National Australia Bank Limited shares ended Friday 0.73% higher at A$42.67, capping off a stronger week for the stock. (MarketScreener UK) The S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.48% to 8,903.9, led by a 1% gain in financials, while the earlier momentum in materials stocks eased off near the close. (CommBank) Why it matters now: Big banks have driven much of the index’s recent gains, and shifting rate expectations are once again influencing their earnings and valuations. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate currently stands at 3.60%, with its next policy
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Westpac share price jumps 1.8% — what investors are watching before the next ASX session

Westpac share price jumps 1.8% — what investors are watching before the next ASX session

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 17:27 AEDT — Market closed Westpac Banking Corp closed Friday’s session 1.82% higher at A$39.19, after swinging between A$38.35 and A$39.34. Around 3.81 million shares changed hands, data from Investing.com shows. (Investing.com) Since the Australian market is closed until Monday, attention now turns to rates. Bank stocks usually react to changes in interest-rate expectations, as these directly impact funding costs and mortgage pricing power. Westpac economists Ryan Wells and Illiana Jain reported that the January Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index dropped to 92.9, marking its lowest point in three months. “Westpac believes that the RBA does
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Macquarie share price jumps on rate jitters — what moves MQG next week

Macquarie share price jumps on rate jitters — what moves MQG next week

SYDNEY, January 16, 2026, 16:50 AEDT — After-hours Macquarie Group Ltd (MQG.AX) shares rose 2.6% on Friday to A$211.86, after swinging between A$206.41 and A$212.07. (investing.com) The move tracked a lift in Australian bank stocks after lenders pushed up fixed mortgage rates, a development traders often treat as a signal on funding costs and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate — its policy rate. Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, NAB and ANZ were also higher. (tradingview.com) Macquarie raised fixed home loan rates by 0.25 percentage point across all fixed terms, taking its lowest rate to 5.59% for a one-year term, Canstar
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CSL share price edges up as ASX climbs — what investors watch before February results

CSL share price edges up as ASX climbs — what investors watch before February results

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 16:50 AEDT — After-hours CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares ended Friday 0.14% higher, closing at A$175.53. The stock fluctuated between A$174.35 and A$176.03 during the session, with roughly 1.07 million shares traded. The S&P/ASX 200 finished the day up 0.48%, settling at 8,903.90. (Investing.com Australia) The move is significant since CSL is a key player in Australian healthcare portfolios, with its stock attempting to find footing before the upcoming earnings report. Investors remain alert for signs the company can bounce back after a tough second half in 2025. Despite gains this week, CSL’s shares are still well
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 16.01.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 16, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 16, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Hanover Insurance Group Valuation: THG Fair Value Near $200 Suggests Undervaluation at $169.96 January 16, 2026, 11:57 PM EST. Hanover Insurance Group (THG) trades near $169.96, with an indicated intrinsic discount of 56.7% to a fair value of $200.13 and a 17.7% gap to analyst targets. The stock's near-term momentum softened, yet the year-to-date return remains around -5.1%, while 1-year TSR 11.0% and 5-year TSR 63.3% reflect longer-term gains. Analysts assume revenue growth around 4.3% annually over the next three years, aided by a conservative
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Circle stock dives nearly 10% as Senate crypto bill hits snag — what CRCL traders watch next

Circle stock dives nearly 10% as Senate crypto bill hits snag — what CRCL traders watch next

New York, January 15, 2026, 9:29 PM (EST) — The market has closed. Shares of Circle Internet Group, Inc. dropped 9.7% on Thursday, ending the day at $76.60. The stock fluctuated between $84.74 and $76.22 during trading. The drop followed the U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s decision to postpone the “markup” session—where senators hash out amendments and vote on the bill text—for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. This came just hours after Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong publicly stated the exchange could not back the bill “in its current form.” Armstrong warned the draft would restrict rewards on dollar-pegged stablecoins, telling
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Capital One stock price ends higher as credit-card rate-cap debate collides with earnings week

Capital One stock price ends higher as credit-card rate-cap debate collides with earnings week

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 21:04 ET — Market closed Capital One Financial Corporation shares ended Thursday up 1.1% at $236.97, after trading between $234.41 and $239.83. The move comes with the stock still in the middle of a rough week for consumer lenders, as Washington debates a one-year cap on credit-card rates and investors try to pin down what it would mean for profits. Next week’s earnings are the next clean datapoint, and traders know it. President Donald Trump has called for a one-year cap of 10% on credit-card annual percentage rates (APR) starting Jan. 20, Reuters reported, a
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GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
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