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Investment Tips News 2 February 2026 - 4 February 2026

Santos share price jumps 3% as oil rises — what ASX:STO investors watch next

Santos share price jumps 3% as oil rises — what ASX:STO investors watch next

Santos closed up 3.4% at A$7.04 on Wednesday, with trading volume topping 14 million shares amid rising oil prices after U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The ASX 200 gained 0.8%, led by energy stocks. No new Santos filings appeared; the last update was its first Barossa LNG cargo in late January. Santos’ next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 18.
4 February 2026
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BHP stock jumps nearly 5% as miners snap back — what investors watch before Feb. 17 results

BHP stock jumps nearly 5% as miners snap back — what investors watch before Feb. 17 results

BHP’s U.S. shares surged 4.8% to close near $72.74 Tuesday, with 5.1 million shares traded amid a broad rally in mining stocks. Rio Tinto and Vale also advanced, as commodities swung sharply on a stronger dollar and higher futures margin requirements. Investors await BHP’s half-year results due February 17. No new ASX updates from BHP since January 29.
4 February 2026
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Shell stock price slides with oil — what to watch before Feb 5 earnings

Shell stock price slides with oil — what to watch before Feb 5 earnings

Shell’s U.S. shares fell 1.7% to $75.73 on Monday as oil prices slid over 4% following signs of easing U.S.-Iran tensions. Brent crude settled at $66.30 a barrel. Investors are focused on Shell’s fourth-quarter results and dividend announcement due Feb. 5. Analysts expect major European oil firms to cut shareholder returns, mainly by reducing buybacks.
3 February 2026
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DBS stock price ticks up in Singapore — what to watch ahead of Feb 9 results

DBS stock price ticks up in Singapore — what to watch ahead of Feb 9 results

DBS shares rose 0.6% to S$59.23 in Singapore Tuesday, recovering some ground after Monday’s drop. The move comes ahead of the bank’s full-year results due Feb. 9, with investors focused on margins and dividends. Global markets steadied after sharp swings in gold and silver triggered by expectations of a more hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve. OCBC gained 0.8%, while UOB was little changed.
3 February 2026
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Westpac share price climbs as RBA hikes rates — what to watch before the Feb 13 update

Westpac share price climbs as RBA hikes rates — what to watch before the Feb 13 update

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85% on Tuesday, citing rising inflation and strong demand. Westpac shares closed up 1.03% at A$39.32, outperforming other major banks. Investors now await Westpac’s first-quarter update on February 13 as attention shifts to mortgage repricing and potential credit stress.
3 February 2026
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Woodside Energy share price slides after oil tumbles; what to watch before Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy share price slides after oil tumbles; what to watch before Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy shares fell 1.8% to A$24.91 after Brent crude dropped 4.8% to $66.02 a barrel and WTI slid nearly 5% to $61.98, following signals of easing U.S.-Iran tensions and steady OPEC+ output. Investors await the 2025 annual report on Feb. 24, as the company prepares for a major Pluto LNG shutdown in Q2 and eyes 2026 production guidance.
2 February 2026
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Sandfire Resources share price slides 3.9% as metals rout deepens — what to watch next for ASX:SFR

Sandfire Resources share price slides 3.9% as metals rout deepens — what to watch next for ASX:SFR

Sandfire Resources shares fell 3.9% to A$19.07 on Monday, tracking a sharp sell-off in copper and other metals. The drop comes ahead of a Feb. 6 shareholder vote on the Kalkaroo deal and half-year results due Feb. 19. Copper prices slid roughly 5% on Feb. 2, while gold and silver plunged up to 7.5% and 14.2%, respectively. The S&P/ASX 200 closed about 1% lower, led by declines in mining stocks.
2 February 2026
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Northern Star share price skids 8% as gold rout rattles ASX miners — what to watch next

Northern Star share price skids 8% as gold rout rattles ASX miners — what to watch next

Northern Star Resources shares fell 8.1% to A$26.60 on Monday, with about A$308 million traded, after gold prices slumped and margin requirements rose. The company had already cut its FY26 production and cost guidance in January, citing outages and weak grades. Newmont and Evolution Mining also declined. Investors now await Northern Star’s half-year results on February 12.
2 February 2026
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South32 share price slides nearly 5% as metals meltdown hits miners — what to watch before results

South32 share price slides nearly 5% as metals meltdown hits miners — what to watch before results

South32 shares fell 4.5% to A$4.41 Monday as gold dropped 4.7% and silver plunged over 9%, triggering sharp selling in mining stocks. The ASX 200 slipped about 1%. Margin calls and a stronger U.S. dollar fueled the selloff. Investors are watching for South32’s half-year results on Feb. 12 and the Reserve Bank’s rate decision Tuesday.
2 February 2026
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OmniVision Integrated Circuits Group Class A stock price: what to watch before Shanghai opens after China PMI slip

OmniVision Integrated Circuits Group Class A stock price: what to watch before Shanghai opens after China PMI slip

OmniVision Integrated Circuits Group shares fell 1.37% to 121.20 yuan in Shanghai on Jan. 30, with year-to-date losses at 3.73%. China’s official factory PMI dropped to 49.3 in January, signaling contraction; the private-sector PMI is due Feb. 2. Investors are watching AI chip supply and central bank meetings. OmniVision recently raised HK$4.8 billion in Hong Kong for R&D.
2 February 2026
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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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