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Gold price near record after Iran strikes; what to watch when markets reopen

Gold price near record after Iran strikes; what to watch when markets reopen

Spot gold closed Friday up 1.7% at $5,277 an ounce, just below January’s record, as U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and surging oil prices spurred haven demand. Physical bullion flows through Dubai are expected to slow due to flight cancellations. Brent crude traded near $80 a barrel in OTC weekend deals, up about 10%. Traders anticipate a volatile gold open when markets resume.
1 March 2026
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OCBC stock price edges up on new securities-financing unit as investors look to Feb results

OCBC stock price edges up on new securities-financing unit as investors look to Feb results

OCBC shares rose 0.25% to S$20.40 Wednesday after the bank launched a new securities financing unit aimed at institutional clients. The unit will lend equities and bonds from OCBC and its subsidiaries, led by Jansen Chua. OCBC also allocated 36,156 treasury shares for employee schemes on Jan. 20. About 2.38 million OCBC shares changed hands as the stock neared its 52-week high.
21 January 2026
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OCBC Stock Surges to Fresh Highs: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec 20, 2025

OCBC Stock Surges to Fresh Highs: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec 20, 2025

OCBC shares closed at S$19.55 on Dec 19 after opening at a record S$19.69, capping a strong week for Singapore’s second-largest bank. The stock is up about 17% in 2025, driven by rising wealth-management income and analyst upgrades. OCBC reported S$1.98 billion in third-quarter net profit, with record non-interest income. UOB lagged behind, while DBS also hit record highs.
20 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Outlook: 10 Things to Know Before the STI Opens on Thursday, 4 December 2025

Singapore Stock Market Outlook: 10 Things to Know Before the STI Opens on Thursday, 4 December 2025

Singapore’s Straits Times Index closed Wednesday at 4,554.52, its sixth straight gain, led by record highs in OCBC and strength in local banks. Market breadth was narrow, with decliners outpacing gainers. Wall Street’s overnight rally, with the Dow up 416 points, provided a positive lead. Traders are watching if banks can sustain momentum as US rate cut bets rise.
3 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Asia Stocks Fall as Tech Sector Drag; KOSPI Down on Samsung Union Strike Plans
    May 19, 2026, 11:47 PM EDT. Asian stock markets fell sharply, driven by losses in the technology sector. South Korea's KOSPI index led declines as Samsung Electronics faces a planned strike by its union, raising concerns over potential disruptions. Investors remain wary as labor unrest affects a key global tech supplier, intensifying pressure on regional equities.

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Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

20 May 2026
U.S. stock ETFs remained lower late Tuesday after Wall Street’s main indexes fell for a third straight session, pressured by rising Treasury yields and caution ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7% to $733.73. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.687%, its highest since January 2025, before easing. Nvidia shares slipped 0.7% after hours, with traders bracing for a major move post-earnings.
Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

20 May 2026
Viavi Solutions shares dropped 7.1% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company announced a $500 million public stock offering aimed at repaying debt. The offering, unveiled just after the Nasdaq close, could add roughly 10.1 million new shares. Viavi plans to use proceeds to pay down a $450 million loan. Total debt would fall to $650 million, according to a preliminary SEC filing.
Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

20 May 2026
Analog Devices agreed to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash, sending ADI shares up 1.36% to $419.95 in after-hours trading after closing down 1.02%. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory review. Empower CEO Tim Phillips will continue to lead integrated voltage regulator work after the merger.
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