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Financial News News 2 February 2026

Rio Tinto share price in focus before London open as copper slides and Glencore deadline nears

Rio Tinto share price in focus before London open as copper slides and Glencore deadline nears

Rio Tinto shares fell before Monday’s London open as copper prices dropped nearly 5% in Asia, tracking a broader selloff after reports of a possible change at the US Federal Reserve. The miner faces a Feb. 5 deadline to declare whether it will bid for Glencore, fueling takeover speculation. A new Form 8.3 filing disclosed stakes in both Rio Tinto and Glencore. Rio Tinto closed Friday at 6,738 pence, down 1.62%.
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Glencore share price: what traders watch as copper slumps and Rio Tinto deadline looms

Glencore share price: what traders watch as copper slumps and Rio Tinto deadline looms

Glencore shares fell 1.7% to 499.25 pence Friday as copper prices dropped nearly 5%, weighing on mining stocks. Rio Tinto faces a Feb. 5 deadline to make a takeover offer or withdraw, under UK rules. Mitsubishi UFJ disclosed a 27.3 million-share stake in Glencore amid the ongoing bid process. Markets reacted to Donald Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair and higher CME margin requirements.
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Jardine Matheson stock bucks a weak Singapore market as buybacks keep traders interested

Jardine Matheson stock bucks a weak Singapore market as buybacks keep traders interested

Jardine Matheson shares rose 1.6% to $73.94 in Singapore afternoon trading, bucking a 0.8% drop in the Straits Times Index. The gains followed news of a $250 million buyback program and director Lincoln Pan’s open-market purchases. The company bought back 60,000 shares at an average $73.14 each on Jan. 30. Investors await full-year results on March 10 and dividend details.
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UOB share price slips as risk-off hits Singapore banks ahead of Feb 24 results

UOB share price slips as risk-off hits Singapore banks ahead of Feb 24 results

United Overseas Bank shares fell 0.47% to S$38.09 by mid-afternoon in Singapore, tracking a broader market decline after gold and silver prices plunged across Asia. The Straits Times Index slipped 0.79% to 4,866.3, with major banks moving lower. UOB will report full-year results on Feb. 24. Investors are watching for signals on margins and credit costs.
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Bitcoin price slides near $75,000 as Donald Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed chair

Bitcoin price slides near $75,000 as Donald Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed chair

Bitcoin fell about 4% to $75,441, its lowest since mid-2025, while ether dropped nearly 10% to $2,191. Warsh’s nomination as U.S. central bank chief boosted the dollar and triggered a broad selloff in risk assets, including crypto and precious metals. Thin liquidity amplified price swings. Analysts flagged Bitcoin’s approach to the $73,000 support level as sentiment turned cautious.
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NAB share price slips after ASX ends 1% lower; RBA decision now the next test

NAB share price slips after ASX ends 1% lower; RBA decision now the next test

National Australia Bank fell 0.9% to A$42.96 as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 1% Monday, led by declines in miners and gold stocks. Markets price a 75% chance the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise rates to 3.85% at Tuesday’s meeting. The Australian dollar hit a one-week low amid metals weakness and Fed uncertainty. NAB’s first-quarter trading update is due February 18.
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Fortescue share price rebounds after a rough Friday — what could move FMG next

Fortescue share price rebounds after a rough Friday — what could move FMG next

Fortescue shares rose 0.7% to A$21.15 Monday, outperforming a 1% drop in the S&P/ASX 200 as BHP and Rio Tinto fell. The Australian dollar hit a one-week low at $0.6923 amid a sharp metals sell-off and margin calls. Traders await Tuesday’s Reserve Bank rate decision and Fortescue’s half-year results on Feb. 25.
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ASPEED stock price steadies near T$9,000 as broker lifts target to T$12,000 on AI server demand

ASPEED stock price steadies near T$9,000 as broker lifts target to T$12,000 on AI server demand

ASPEED Technology shares rose 0.23% to T$8,900 in early Taipei trading after a U.S. brokerage raised its 12-month target to T$12,000, citing stronger AI and server demand. The stock swung between T$8,720 and T$9,095. Traders are watching for the March 8 earnings report for signs of momentum in new server-management chips.
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Global Unichip stock price today: 3443.TW holds at NT$2,620 as margin worries linger

Global Unichip stock price today: 3443.TW holds at NT$2,620 as margin worries linger

Global Unichip shares held at NT$2,620 in Taipei after swinging between NT$2,570 and NT$2,745 early Monday. The company reported record Q4 net sales of NT$12.4 billion, but gross margin fell to 19% as turnkey revenue made up 83% of sales. Inventories rose to NT$10.15 billion, up from NT$2.79 billion a year earlier. An investor briefing is set for Feb. 3.
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Stock Market Today

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

7 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12 on Friday, bucking a 0.8% drop in Singapore’s benchmark index. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% jump in second-half distributable income, while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posted a 1.4% full-year rise. CapitaLand China Trust saw full-year DPU fall to 4.82 cents amid weaker yuan and occupancy. CLI reports FY2025 results on Feb. 11.
Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

7 February 2026
Keppel shares closed at S$11.64 on Friday, up 0.17%, after surging 6.1% the previous day on stronger FY2025 profit and a larger dividend plan. The company bought back 151,400 shares for about S$1.74 million. Keppel reported a 29% rise in full-year profit to S$1.02 billion and proposed a total distribution of 47 cents per share, including a special dividend partly paid in Keppel REIT units.
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