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Financial News News 23 January 2026

Sembcorp share price edges up as Alinta vote nears — what SGX traders watch next

Sembcorp share price edges up as Alinta vote nears — what SGX traders watch next

Singapore, Jan 23, 2026, 15:40 SGT — Regular session Sembcorp Industries Ltd shares edged up on Friday, bucking the choppy Singapore market. Investors positioned themselves ahead of a shareholder vote on the group’s proposed Alinta Energy deal. The stock ticked up 0.34% to S$5.99, trading within a range of S$5.97 to S$6.05. (Tiger Brokers quote) The deal now moves into…
Paytm share price whipsaws after Investec starts coverage with ‘Buy’ and ₹1,550 target

Paytm share price whipsaws after Investec starts coverage with ‘Buy’ and ₹1,550 target

Mumbai, January 23, 2026, 12:36 IST Paytm shares reversed course on Friday, dropping nearly 4% by 11:50 a.m. after an initial jump of 3.48%, sparked by Investec kicking off coverage with a “Buy” rating and a 1,550 rupee target price. Investec described Paytm as a “payments toll-road operator with strong opex leverage,” projecting a 23% net revenue CAGR from FY26…
Singtel share price slips as Singapore market hits a record — what investors are watching next

Singtel share price slips as Singapore market hits a record — what investors are watching next

SINGAPORE, Jan 23, 2026, 15:03 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel) slipped 0.7% to S$4.43 Friday afternoon, extending a losing streak to three sessions. The stock had dropped 0.7% Thursday and 1.8% Wednesday. Volume hit roughly 9.7 million shares as the price moved between S$4.42 and S$4.48. (Investing) The weakness was notable against the backdrop of…
DBS share price ticks up as Singapore bank rally rolls on; what to watch next

DBS share price ticks up as Singapore bank rally rolls on; what to watch next

SINGAPORE, Jan 23, 2026, 15:01 SGT — Regular session DBS Group Holdings Ltd shares edged up 1.15% on Friday, closing at S$58.75 on a delayed quote. The stock fluctuated between S$57.90 and S$58.83 throughout the session, fueled by renewed interest in Singapore bank stocks. (Investing) These changes matter because major banks dominate Singapore’s benchmark, often steering the whole market. Investors…
Macquarie stock slips into Australia Day break as rate bets tighten — what to watch next

Macquarie stock slips into Australia Day break as rate bets tighten — what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 23, 2026, 17:47 AEDT — After-hours Macquarie Group shares slipped 0.22% to close at A$210.41 on Friday, giving back some of Thursday’s 2.44% gain. The stock drifted quietly as the weekend approached. (StockAnalysis) The steady finish is notable as rate expectations shift once more. Australia’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.1% in December, with employment increasing by roughly 65,000,…
UOB share price hits record high after Macquarie upgrade, buyback filing

UOB share price hits record high after Macquarie upgrade, buyback filing

Singapore, Jan 23, 2026, 14:49 SGT — Regular session. Shares of United Overseas Bank (UOB) climbed 4.3% to S$39.23 in mid-afternoon trading on Friday in Singapore, after hitting a fresh record peak at S$39.41 earlier in the session. (Google) The move pushed Singapore’s third-largest listed bank toward its best close ever, while the heavyweight Straits Times Index hovered near record…
Evolution Mining share price jumps 5% as EVN rides gold rally and record cash flow — what to watch next

Evolution Mining share price jumps 5% as EVN rides gold rally and record cash flow — what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 23, 2026, 17:27 AEDT — The market has closed. Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares climbed 5.3% on Friday, closing at A$14.86. The gold and copper producer saw a late boost following a volatile week for the sector. (Intelligent Investor) Gold-linked stocks gained traction as bullion climbed to new highs, attracting buying in producers closely tied to spot prices.…
Telstra share price flat at A$4.72 — CPI, RBA and February results are next

Telstra share price flat at A$4.72 — CPI, RBA and February results are next

SYDNEY, January 23, 2026, 17:19 AEDT — The market has closed. Telstra Group Ltd (TLS.AX) shares closed Friday flat at A$4.72, fluctuating narrowly between A$4.705 and A$4.76 during a quiet session for the Aussie telecom giant. Roughly 22.9 million shares traded hands. (Eoddata) Telstra’s lack of clear direction is significant since it’s frequently seen as a dividend play in Australia.…
PLS Group share price sticks near a 52-week high — what traders watch next week

PLS Group share price sticks near a 52-week high — what traders watch next week

Sydney, Jan 23, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — Market closed PLS Group Limited shares (ASX:PLS) closed Friday at A$5.08, up 0.8%, reaching an intraday high of A$5.16 — their highest level in 52 weeks. (Investing) The stock remains locked onto the lithium rally. Prices for this key battery metal have picked up, pulling investors back toward names that struggled through much…
Qualcomm stock price ticks up as QCOM lines up Feb. 4 earnings — what traders watch next

Qualcomm stock price ticks up as QCOM lines up Feb. 4 earnings — what traders watch next

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 20:58 ET — Market closed Qualcomm shares edged up 0.9%, finishing Thursday at $157.72, then held steady in after-hours trading on electronic platforms. (MarketBeat) The chip designer is back on the radar with a first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release set for Feb. 4, after the market closes. A conference call will follow. (Qualcomm Investor Relations)…
Amphenol stock slips as earnings near — what APH investors watch next week

Amphenol stock slips as earnings near — what APH investors watch next week

New York, January 22, 2026, 20:57 EST — The market has closed for the day. Amphenol Corp shares dipped 1.36% to close at $152.50 on Thursday, trailing both a rising Wall Street and some of its industrial-electronics rivals. The S&P 500 climbed 0.55%, the Dow added 0.63%, while TE Connectivity nudged up and Eaton slipped, per MarketWatch data. (MarketWatch) Amphenol…
SLB stock price jumps to a fresh 52-week high ahead of Friday earnings — what to watch next

SLB stock price jumps to a fresh 52-week high ahead of Friday earnings — what to watch next

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 21:42 EST — Market closed SLB (SLB.N) shares jumped roughly 1.6% to close at $49.32 on Thursday, hitting a new 52-week high just ahead of the oilfield services company’s earnings report Friday. The stock fluctuated between $48.08 and $49.68, with trading volume hitting around 22.8 million shares—well above its usual levels. (MarketWatch) Timing will be…

Stock Market Today

  • Oric Pharmaceuticals Shares Poised for 74% Upside as Biotech Innovation Draws Investor Attention
    January 23, 2026, 8:13 AM EST. Oric Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ORIC) is gaining investor interest with a potential 74% upside from its current $12.05 share price, backed by partnerships with Pfizer, Bayer, and Johnson & Johnson. The clinical-stage biotech focuses on therapies addressing cancer treatment resistance, advancing candidates like ORIC-114 and ORIC-944 through early-stage trials. Despite a $1.17 billion market cap, Oric reports a negative EPS of -1.71 and free cash flow of -$70.7 million, reflecting typical high-risk biotech dynamics. With no dividends and a neutral RSI, stock momentum shows cautious optimism. Analysts rate ORIC with 14 buys and project a $21 average target price, suggesting substantial growth for investors able to tolerate the sector's inherent uncertainties.
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