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Chevron stock price near $166 after Venezuela license talk; Leviathan gas expansion also in view

Chevron stock price near $166 after Venezuela license talk; Leviathan gas expansion also in view

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 04:53 EST — Market closed. Chevron Corp (CVX) shares nudged up 0.1% to close at $166.26 on Friday after U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Reuters the U.S. is pushing “as fast as it can” to broaden Chevron’s Venezuela license. Wright explained the updated terms would shift payments to cash rather than crude, letting Chevron sell all the oil it produces there. Currently, the company pays royalties and taxes in oil and exports about half its output. Chevron did not immediately comment. (Reuters) U.S. stocks closed almost unchanged ahead of the long weekend, with markets
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Ashtead share price: Buyback update keeps Sunbelt Rentals owner in focus ahead of NYSE move

Ashtead share price: Buyback update keeps Sunbelt Rentals owner in focus ahead of NYSE move

London, Jan 18, 2026, 09:07 GMT — Market closed. Ashtead Group (AHT.L) shares ended Friday at 5,302 pence (£53.02), slipping roughly 0.4% on the day. With the London market closed Sunday, investors will be digesting the latest buyback update ahead of Monday’s open. (Investing.com) The timing is key. Ashtead plans to wrap up its current buyback by the end of February, then launch a fresh $1.5 billion programme starting March 2, syncing with its NYSE relisting. CEO Brendan Horgan highlighted that “mega project activity gained momentum,” despite softer conditions in local non-residential construction. (Investegate) For a lot of investors, this
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Singapore Airlines stock price: Air India pact in focus after C6L closes at S$6.35

Singapore Airlines stock price: Air India pact in focus after C6L closes at S$6.35

SINGAPORE, Jan 18, 2026, 15:33 (SGT) — The market has closed. Shares of Singapore Airlines Ltd (SGX:C6L) ended Friday at S$6.35, slipping 0.16%. The market remains closed Sunday. (Investing.com) The stock’s next direction might depend less on daily trading and more on whether a new partnership with Air India solidifies. Investors are keen to see if the airlines can expand their reach in India-Singapore travel and tap into higher-yield corporate customers without running afoul of regulations. On Jan. 16 in Mumbai, Air India and Singapore Airlines inked a commercial cooperation framework that could pave the way for joint business agreements,
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UOL share price in focus: SGX’s U14 closes at S$10.07 as Hougang Central deal stays in play

UOL share price in focus: SGX’s U14 closes at S$10.07 as Hougang Central deal stays in play

Singapore, Jan 18, 2026, 15:25 SGT — The market has closed. Shares of Singapore developer UOL Group Limited (SGX: U14) ended Friday at S$10.07, gaining 1% on the day as the stock pushed higher heading into the weekend. (MarketScreener) The timing is crucial as the shift is spilling over into wider discussions about Singapore developers — land prices, financing, and if buyers will continue to pay premiums for new launches. UOL’s name has surfaced in connection with a major suburban “integrated” site, a type of project that can rapidly influence market mood. It also carries a long timeline. Mixed-use developments
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Keppel share price hits S$10.90; Melbourne AI data centre “powerbank” deal in focus ahead of results

Keppel share price hits S$10.90; Melbourne AI data centre “powerbank” deal in focus ahead of results

Singapore, Jan 18, 2026, 15:21 SGT — Markets have closed for the day. Keppel Ltd shares ended at S$10.90, gaining 1.0%, hitting the upper limit of their 52-week range. The rally follows the company’s move to secure power for a new AI data centre campus in Australia. (StockAnalysis) The move matters because power is the bottleneck. In many markets, developers can secure land easily enough, but gaining grid access and cooling water often drags on—and that can determine who lands the customer. Keppel’s “powerbanking” strategy boils down to this: secure power, water, and fibre upfront, then attract tenants or long-term
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Seatrium share price in focus after U.S. court revives Empire Wind; Feb 28 delivery watched

Seatrium share price in focus after U.S. court revives Empire Wind; Feb 28 delivery watched

SINGAPORE, Jan 18, 2026, 15:06 SGT — Market closed Shares of Seatrium Limited slipped 2.2% to close at S$2.24 on Friday, ahead of the weekend shutdown of Singapore markets. The stock fluctuated between S$2.21 and S$2.27, with roughly 21.3 million shares traded. (Yahoo Finance) The stock’s next move may depend more on New York than Singapore. Seatrium is pushing to hand over a US$475 million wind turbine installation vessel by Feb. 28, linked to Equinor’s Empire Wind project. This follows a U.S. stop-work order and a legal battle. “The group remains focused on delivering the vessel to the customer by
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Mineral Resources share price: MIN stock in focus after Onslow Iron port upgrade — what to watch next week

Mineral Resources share price: MIN stock in focus after Onslow Iron port upgrade — what to watch next week

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:48 AEDT — Market closed. Shares in Mineral Resources Ltd are set to draw attention when the ASX opens Monday, following the company’s announcement of new efficiencies at its Port of Ashburton marine facility—an essential part of its Onslow Iron export route. The stock closed Friday at A$59.78, down 2.4%. (StockAnalysis) Timing is key as investors brace for a busy earnings period for Australian miners, with costs, shipping rates, and commodity prices all in flux. For MinRes, the immediate challenge is proving that its updated iron ore logistics will deliver steadier volumes and improved operating results.
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DroneShield stock jumps on Defence panel entry as ASX shut; what to watch next week

DroneShield stock jumps on Defence panel entry as ASX shut; what to watch next week

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:45 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of DroneShield Ltd (DRO.AX) jumped 7.84% to close at A$4.40 on Friday, continuing gains after the company revealed it was chosen for an Australian Department of Defence counter-drone supplier panel. (Investing.com) The choice is significant as it establishes an official gateway into Defence procurement just as militaries ramp up spending on drone detection and neutralization. Investors have already factored in the potential upside. Yet, the focus shifts to delivery: panels may open doors, but actual orders must still come through. Australia will allocate A$1.3 billion over the coming
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Fortescue share price steadies into Monday as Pilbara renewables push meets iron ore jitters

Fortescue share price steadies into Monday as Pilbara renewables push meets iron ore jitters

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:09 AEDT — The market has closed. Fortescue Ltd shares closed Friday 0.3% higher at A$22.82, following an update on renewable energy initiatives aimed at reducing diesel and gas consumption at its Pilbara iron ore sites. (Investor Centre) Timing is crucial. Fortescue faces a pivotal week as it prepares to release its December-quarter production report—a snapshot of shipments and costs that often shapes sentiment for iron ore stocks once markets resume. It highlights just how heavily Fortescue is committing to its “real zero” plan this year—and what that commitment is costing—at a time when iron ore
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Lattice Semiconductor stock price slides before MLK break as TD Cowen lifts target; Feb. 9 earnings loom

Lattice Semiconductor stock price slides before MLK break as TD Cowen lifts target; Feb. 9 earnings loom

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 21:13 EST — Market closed. Lattice Semiconductor Corp (LSCC.O) shares dropped 2.4% on Friday, closing at $83.22. The stock fluctuated between $81.52 and $87.13 during the session, with volume easing to roughly 2.7 million shares ahead of the holiday break. It’s significant since U.S. stock markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, shifting the next session to Tuesday and squeezing the week’s key events into a shorter timeframe. (New York Stock Exchange) As the calendar fills up, investors are relying more heavily on earnings season to guide the market’s path. “It
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Winbond stock jumps as AI-memory squeeze talk meets Taiwan trading curbs

Winbond stock jumps as AI-memory squeeze talk meets Taiwan trading curbs

Taipei, Jan 18, 2026, 09:21 GMT+8 — Market closed Winbond Electronics Corp shares closed Friday at NT$106.50, up 7.36%, with traders gearing up for potentially choppy trading when Taiwan markets open Monday. The stock hit a high of NT$108.00 during the session, nearing its 52-week peak, according to Investing.com data. (Investing.com) The rally comes as Morgan Stanley turns its focus from compute to memory in artificial intelligence, a major force behind chip stocks heading into 2026. Analyst Shawn Kim noted that “memory sits in a capacity-constrained cycle with unusually long order visibility driven by AI inference,” adding that for 2026,
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MACOM (MTSI) stock in focus as Stifel lifts target and proxy lays out March shareholder vote

MACOM (MTSI) stock in focus as Stifel lifts target and proxy lays out March shareholder vote

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 20:14 EST — The market has closed. Shares of MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc ended Friday up 0.8% at $220.68 and climbed another 1.9% to $224.89 in after-hours trading. The chipmaker drew attention following fresh analyst coverage and the release of a new proxy filing. (MarketWatch) Timing plays a role here. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so trading resumes Tuesday. That gives investors extra time to digest fresh research notes and corporate filings. (Nasdaq) Stifel bumped its price target on MACOM up to $215 from $185 and kept
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South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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