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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…
12 January 2026
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  • Crude Oil Hits One-Week High on Dollar Drop and Geopolitical Tensions
    January 25, 2026, 1:13 AM EST. Crude oil prices rallied sharply on Friday, with March WTI crude climbing 2.88% to a one-week high. The dollar index fell to a 3.5-month low, easing pressure on energy costs. Geopolitical risks intensified after Russia dismissed prospects for peace in Ukraine, maintaining supply restrictions. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump threatened military action against Iran amid protests and warned of curbs on dollar supply for Iraqi oil sales, further tightening market sentiment. Supply disruptions in Kazakhstan due to power outages and drone strikes also helped support prices. The International Energy Agency lowered its 2026 global crude surplus forecast, while U.S. production estimates rose slightly. These factors collectively underpin the bullish momentum in oil markets amid ongoing global uncertainties.
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