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Investing News 24 January 2026

Lynas Rare Earths share price: ASX:LYC ends the week higher as price-floor talk returns — what to watch next

Lynas Rare Earths share price: ASX:LYC ends the week higher as price-floor talk returns — what to watch next

Lynas Rare Earths closed Friday up 0.7% at A$16.86, capping a 9% weekly gain after reporting a 43% jump in quarterly sales revenue on higher prices, despite output falling to 2,382 tons due to power outages at its Kalgoorlie plant. CEO Amanda Lacaze said policy support is helping, as governments discuss price floors for rare earths. The ASX reopens Tuesday after the Australia Day holiday.
24 January 2026
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Macquarie stock price slips into holiday week as filings flag stake shifts — here’s what matters next

Macquarie stock price slips into holiday week as filings flag stake shifts — here’s what matters next

Macquarie Group shares slipped 0.2% to A$210.41 at Friday’s close. Company filings showed Macquarie entities became a substantial holder in Beetaloo Energy, crossing the 5% mark, but fell below 5% in Pantoro Gold. Investors await Australia’s CPI data and the U.S. Fed’s decision on Jan. 28. The next ASX session follows a public holiday, narrowing reaction time to any market shocks.
24 January 2026
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Fortescue stock steadies after cost spike jolts FMG — what to watch after the long weekend

Fortescue stock steadies after cost spike jolts FMG — what to watch after the long weekend

Fortescue shares closed Friday at A$21.51, up 0.14%, after plunging 5.1% Thursday on rising unit costs and doubts over the Iron Bridge ramp-up. December-quarter shipments hit a record 50.5 million tonnes, but hematite C1 costs rose to US$19.10 per tonne. The ASX will stay closed Monday for Australia Day, reopening Tuesday.
24 January 2026
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CSL share price ends week higher at A$179.62 — what to watch before results and the next ASX session

CSL share price ends week higher at A$179.62 — what to watch before results and the next ASX session

CSL closed Friday 0.7% higher at A$179.62 after trading between A$179.33 and A$180.80. Investors are focused on CSL’s half-year results and interim dividend announcement set for Feb. 11. The ASX 200 edged up 0.13%, with healthcare steady. Rate hike bets and a key inflation report loom ahead of the Reserve Bank’s Feb. 3 meeting.
24 January 2026
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Northern Star share price rebounds after bruising selloff — what to watch before ASX reopens

Northern Star share price rebounds after bruising selloff — what to watch before ASX reopens

Northern Star Resources shares rose 5.4% to A$27.60 Friday after a sharp drop on cost warnings and a quarterly miss. The company sold 348,061 ounces of gold in the December quarter at an AISC of A$2,937 per ounce and posted negative free cash flow of A$328 million. The ASX 200 closed up 0.13%. Trading resumes Tuesday after the Australia Day holiday.
24 January 2026
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CBA share price slips into Australia Day break — the CPI and RBA dates that could move the stock next

CBA share price slips into Australia Day break — the CPI and RBA dates that could move the stock next

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed down 0.75% at A$149.48 on Friday. The S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.13% to 8,860, as banks weighed on the index. Investors are awaiting December inflation data due Jan. 28 and the Reserve Bank’s rate decision on Feb. 3. CBA will report half-year results and declare its interim dividend on Feb. 11.
24 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 24.01.2026

U.S. Gold (USAU) closed at $22.60, up 207% in a year, but a DCF analysis values it at $562.13, suggesting 96% undervaluation. MKS Instruments (MKSI) surged 30% to $217 this year, but DCF puts fair value at $129, indicating 68% overvaluation. Protean eGov shares fell 30% in three months as net income dropped 6.2% over five years. Jash Engineering’s stock rose 634% in five years, despite recent declines.
24 January 2026
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Texas Instruments stock price slips to $193 as Wall Street resets targets ahead of earnings

Texas Instruments stock price slips to $193 as Wall Street resets targets ahead of earnings

Texas Instruments shares fell 0.9% to $193.31 Friday, mirroring declines in chip sector peers ahead of next week’s earnings. Analysts issued mixed outlooks, with price targets ranging from $190 to $225 and warnings about margin pressure if factory utilization stays low. The company reports fourth-quarter results Tuesday, with investors watching for signs of industrial demand recovery and auto sector weakness.
24 January 2026
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Constellation Energy stock ends higher — what to watch before CEG’s next session

Constellation Energy stock ends higher — what to watch before CEG’s next session

Constellation Energy shares closed Friday up 0.6% at $288.95, rebounding after a 2.4% drop Thursday. PJM Interconnection expects a record winter power demand peak Jan. 27 as an Arctic front approaches. Traders are watching power prices and grid strain for impact on generator stocks. Constellation has lost about 15% since Jan. 15.
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Boston Scientific stock price: BSX ends higher as Fitch turns credit outlook positive ahead of key catalysts

Boston Scientific stock price: BSX ends higher as Fitch turns credit outlook positive ahead of key catalysts

Boston Scientific shares rose 1.3% to $92.51 Friday after Fitch upgraded its outlook to Positive, keeping A-/F1 ratings unchanged. The move follows Boston Scientific’s $14.5 billion Penumbra acquisition announcement. Trading volume topped recent averages. Investors await earnings and deal updates at the Feb. 4 call.
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Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Lloyds shares closed up 0.9% at 106.75 pence Friday after the bank announced fresh buybacks totaling 17 million shares over two days, all to be cancelled. The stock rebounded from a 5.6% drop Thursday as traders adjusted UK rate-cut bets. About 121 million Lloyds shares changed hands. Investors await the bank’s annual report on February 18 and the next Bank of England decision March 19.
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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