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NASDAQ:LNW News 12 January 2026

Australian stock market today: ASX 200 rises on spending jump as Light & Wonder leaps on Aristocrat deal

Australian stock market today: ASX 200 rises on spending jump as Light & Wonder leaps on Aristocrat deal

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 21:57 (AEDT) — After-hours Australian shares climbed on Monday, driven by a boost in household spending that lifted banks and retailers. Gaming supplier Light & Wonder also jumped following a legal settlement. The S&P/ASX 200 finished 0.48% higher at 8,759.4. (The Economic Times) The move came after new data showed consumers continue to spend even as…

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  • Corn Futures Rise as Export Sales Hit Highest Since 1991
    January 25, 2026, 3:04 AM EST. Corn futures climbed 5 to 7 cents midday Friday following a strong U.S. Export Sales report. The USDA revealed corn bookings at 4.01 million metric tons, the biggest weekly total since 1991 when excluding China and prior shutdowns. This figure more than doubled last year's sales for the same week and exceeded estimates of 1.9 to 3.1 million metric tons. The national average cash corn price rose 6.75 cents to $3.94 1/2. March, May, and July corn futures all advanced, reflecting robust demand from international buyers taking advantage of last week's dip. The surge highlights renewed global appetite for U.S. corn amid tightening supplies.
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