NASDAQ:GPS News 26 January 2026

Australia stock market closed today: ASX 200 waits on CPI, Fed as gold hits record

Australian shares did not trade Monday as the ASX closed for Australia Day. On Friday, the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.13% to 8,860.1. Investors await Wednesday’s CPI data and the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting later this week. Gold hit a record $5,110.50 an ounce before easing to $5,089.78.

26 January 2026

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Lynas share price fell again — here’s what could move ASX:LYC next week

7 February 2026

Sydney, Feb 7, 2026, 17:27 AEDT — Market closed. Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX:LYC) ended Friday at A$14.27, down A$0.47, or 3.2%, and the stock has fallen about 8.5% over the past week, after a sharp Thursday selloff. Trading volume on Friday was about 6.0 million shares and the stock ranged between A$14.16 and A$14.74. (Intelligent Investor) The slide comes as policy headlines — not drill results — set the tempo for rare earths. Investors are trying to price what new government-backed stockpiles and “floor price” proposals could mean for producers, and how quickly any of it turns into contracts

Evolution Mining (EVN) share price: what to watch after a two-day slide and wild gold swings

7 February 2026

Evolution Mining shares closed at A$14.34 Friday, down 1.4%, after a 3.2% drop Thursday. Gold volatility prompted CME Group to raise margin requirements for futures, while spot gold fell over 13.5% from its Jan. 29 high. Evolution reports half-year results Feb. 11, with investors watching for cost and production updates.

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price slips after ASX rout, eyes turn to February results

7 February 2026

Woolworths closed Friday at A$31.45, down 0.5%, as the ASX 200 dropped 2% to 8,708.80 in a broad market selloff. Trading volumes were driven by global risk sentiment and commodity price weakness. No new price-sensitive announcements were released by Woolworths. Investors now await the company’s half-year results on Feb. 25.

Westpac share price slides after ASX rout; investors brace for next week’s WBC update

7 February 2026

Westpac shares fell 1.2% to A$39.43 Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 2% amid broad selling. The bank is set to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot to 35,000 staff after a pilot last year. Investors are watching for signs of loan growth and credit quality ahead of Westpac’s first-quarter update on Feb. 13. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 3.85% this week.

NASDAQ:GPS News 26 January 2026

Australia stock market closed today: ASX 200 waits on CPI, Fed as gold hits record

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Lynas share price fell again — here’s what could move ASX:LYC next week

Evolution Mining (EVN) share price: what to watch after a two-day slide and wild gold swings

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price slips after ASX rout, eyes turn to February results

Westpac share price slides after ASX rout; investors brace for next week’s WBC update