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Investment Tips News 12 January 2026 - 14 January 2026

ANZ shares dip after surprise savings-rate hike — what to watch before the next ASX session

ANZ shares dip after surprise savings-rate hike — what to watch before the next ASX session

Sydney, Jan 14, 2026, 17:17 AEDT — Market closed ANZ Group Holdings shares slipped 0.27% to close at A$36.38 on Wednesday after the bank raised rates on its ANZ Plus Growth Saver account in an out-of-cycle adjustment, separate from any Reserve Bank of Australia announcement. Canstar reported the top ongoing rate climbed by 10 basis points to 4.25%, reversing a previous cut made in October. “ANZ’s move will be welcome news for its savers,” said Sally Tindall, Canstar’s data insights director. (Canstar) This tweak is crucial since savings rates affect a bank’s funding costs. If those costs climb, profits may
14 January 2026
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Mineral Resources stock hits fresh 52-week high as China iron ore data lands — what to watch next

Mineral Resources stock hits fresh 52-week high as China iron ore data lands — what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 14, 2026, 17:22 AEDT — After-hours Mineral Resources ended Wednesday up 1.4% at A$61.34, hitting a fresh 52-week high after a strong two-day run for the Australian miner and mining services provider. (Google) The move matters now because MinRes is tightly geared to bulk commodities and battery metals, where China demand signals can swing sentiment fast. Traders are also looking ahead to the company’s next quarterly update later this month. (Mineral Resources) China is the key customer for seaborne iron ore, and fresh customs data on Wednesday showed the world’s top steel producer imported a record 1.26 billion
14 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock rises after $1,087 price target — what to watch before earnings

GE Vernova stock rises after $1,087 price target — what to watch before earnings

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 21:30 ET — Market closed GE Vernova Inc (GEV) shares jumped 1.93% to close at $652.09 Tuesday, following GLJ Research’s boost of its price target to $1,087 from $805 a day earlier. GLJ analyst Austin Wang maintained his Buy rating but admitted growing caution over the near-term outlook, citing a lack of immediate catalysts and data-center headline risks. The stock edged down roughly 0.3% to $650.20 in late trading. (TipRanks) U.S. markets are closed today, shifting focus to GE Vernova’s Q4 and full-year 2025 results set for Jan. 28, released ahead of the opening bell.
14 January 2026
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Sandisk stock hits $398 then cools — what to watch before the Jan. 29 earnings report

Sandisk stock hits $398 then cools — what to watch before the Jan. 29 earnings report

New York, January 13, 2026, 17:38 EST — After-hours trading Shares of Sandisk Corp climbed to a new peak on Tuesday, touching $398.00 before slipping back to close up just 0.1% at $389.81. (StockAnalysis) Shares have surged roughly 63% so far this year, making the stock one of the strongest momentum plays. Sandisk went independent and started trading on Nasdaq in early 2025, following its split from Western Digital. (Yahoo Finance) The speed is crucial now as the coming weeks will test if pricing and margins truly keep up with the stock’s rapid climb. Much of the buying bets on
14 January 2026
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Zip shares drop nearly 8% on ASX — what to watch before Feb. 19 results

Zip shares drop nearly 8% on ASX — what to watch before Feb. 19 results

Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:26 AEDT — Market closed Zip Co Ltd shares tumbled 7.6% to close at A$3.28 on Tuesday, marking one of the S&P/ASX 200’s poorest showings, despite the benchmark index climbing 0.56%. (Investing.com) The selloff comes as the buy-now-pay-later lender sets a date for its next major report, leaving investors to weigh growth prospects against credit risks in a stock known for sharp moves on subtle sentiment shifts. Zip said it will report its half-year results for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025, on Feb. 19, with a conference call scheduled for that morning. “Zip … will
13 January 2026
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DroneShield stock closes higher after new-share filing; what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield stock closes higher after new-share filing; what ASX:DRO investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:25 AEDT — Market closed. DroneShield Ltd has applied to list 500,000 new ordinary shares stemming from performance option exercises, according to an ASX filing. The shares were issued without any cash consideration, pushing the total ordinary shares on issue to 913,917,667. The stock closed 1.3% higher at A$3.90 on Tuesday. (Google) It’s a modest uptick percentage-wise, yet it strikes a familiar chord. In a stock sensitive to supply, even standard filings can sway trading, particularly since this change doesn’t inject new cash into the company. The market may be closed now, but the real test
13 January 2026
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CSL share price slips after ASX close: what investors watch next for ASX:CSL ahead of February results

CSL share price slips after ASX close: what investors watch next for ASX:CSL ahead of February results

Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:15 AEDT — After-hours CSL Ltd shares dipped 1.0% to finish at A$173.32 on Tuesday, erasing a 0.46% gain from Monday and underperforming the broader Australian market. The stock fluctuated between A$173.32 and A$175.86 after kicking off at A$175.01, with roughly 683,000 shares traded. (Investing.com) The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.56% higher, boosted by advances in gold, metals, mining, and materials shares, according to a market wrap from Investing.com. (Investing.com) The underperformance is pressing because investors are still grappling with last year’s reset: CSL cut its FY26 revenue and profit forecasts and postponed the spin-off of Seqirus,
13 January 2026
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British American Tobacco shares rise on buyback update — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

British American Tobacco shares rise on buyback update — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

London, Jan 12, 2026, 09:25 GMT — Regular session. British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BATS.L) saw its shares tick up in early London trade Monday following an announcement of further share buybacks. The stock climbed roughly 1.2% to 4,110 pence by 0925 GMT, fluctuating between 4,094p and 4,134p ahead of that. (Investing.com) The filing matters now as BAT navigates a busy reporting period, with investors increasingly focused on cash returns to anchor major consumer stocks. Buybacks often prop up shares amid broader market volatility. A buyback occurs when a company purchases its own shares, reducing the total share count. This can
12 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths stock climbs on Australia’s critical minerals reserve focus; what to watch next week

Lynas Rare Earths stock climbs on Australia’s critical minerals reserve focus; what to watch next week

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:15 AEDT — The market has closed. Lynas Rare Earths Ltd shares ended Monday up 4.82% at A$14.78, having fluctuated between A$14.31 and A$15.01 during the session. Trading volume hit roughly 8.02 million shares, according to data from Investing.com. The buying surge occurs as U.S. officials urge allies to speed up securing supply chains for critical minerals before the G7 finance ministers meet in Washington. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that countries remain vulnerable due to China’s dominance in processing and refining. (Reuters) Australia announced it will focus on antimony, gallium, and rare earth elements
12 January 2026
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PLS Group (ASX:PLS) stock climbs as China lithium prices hit limit-up — what to watch next

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) stock climbs as China lithium prices hit limit-up — what to watch next

SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 17:16 (AEDT) — After-hours Shares of PLS Group Ltd climbed 2.6%, ending Monday at A$4.77, after fluctuating between A$4.64 and A$4.82 during the session. (StockAnalysis) Daily swings in the stock now act as a shorthand for lithium prices, which is why this move is crucial. The sector’s challenge is turning this rebound into lasting strength, not just a fleeting short squeeze. China’s lithium market is leading the charge, with prices shifting quicker than company updates can keep up. Australian miners might see stronger lithium chemical benchmarks gradually boost their realized prices, even when dealing in spodumene
12 January 2026
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IREN Limited stock: What to know before Monday as bitcoin holds near $91,000 and CPI looms

IREN Limited stock: What to know before Monday as bitcoin holds near $91,000 and CPI looms

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 19:14 (EST) — Market closed Nasdaq-listed IREN Limited edged up 0.7% to $46.03 on Friday and could face a new test when markets reopen on Monday, with bitcoin holding near $91,000 late Sunday. The timing matters because IREN has become a proxy for two trades that can turn fast: bitcoin and big-ticket AI infrastructure. Both are sensitive to shifts in rates, risk appetite and liquidity, and the calendar is packed. Top of that calendar is the U.S. consumer price index (CPI) report on Tuesday, the government’s main inflation gauge. Any surprise there can quickly reshape
12 January 2026
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American Airlines stock gets a fresh upgrade — what AAL investors watch as airline earnings kick off

American Airlines stock gets a fresh upgrade — what AAL investors watch as airline earnings kick off

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 18:51 EST — Market closed. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc are set to open higher Monday, building on gains from Friday following a more upbeat note from Susquehanna on the airline. This week marks the start of fourth-quarter earnings season for U.S. airlines, and investors want clear proof that ticket prices remain steady, premium demand stays strong, and costs aren’t picking up pace again. American has been pushing to narrow the profitability gap with larger competitors, but its stock remains highly reactive to broker reports and any signs of momentum heading into 2026. American
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Stock Market Today

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
NEW YORK, Feb 7, 2026, 03:07 (EST) Amazon.com shares fell on Friday after the company laid out a roughly $200 billion plan to ramp up artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, unsettling investors who have started to question the price tag of the AI race. Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta have now flagged more than $630 billion of capital expenditures, or capex — the money spent on property and equipment such as data centers, servers and chips — largely tied to AI build-outs. Morgan Stanley analysts said investors are “not forgiving” about big investments without a clear signal on return on invested
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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