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Share Market News 31 January 2026 - 6 February 2026

Evolution Mining (EVN) share price slides again as metals whipsaw; eyes turn to Feb 11 results

Evolution Mining (EVN) share price slides again as metals whipsaw; eyes turn to Feb 11 results

Evolution Mining shares fell 1.4% to A$14.34 in Sydney Friday, capping a volatile week for gold miners as precious metals swung sharply and investors cut positions. Trading volume reached 8.6 million shares. CME Group raised margin requirements for gold and silver futures after wild price moves. Evolution’s half-year results are due Feb. 11.
6 February 2026
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Macquarie share price drops as ASX selloff bites; APRA relief and Feb 10 briefing in focus

Macquarie share price drops as ASX selloff bites; APRA relief and Feb 10 briefing in focus

Macquarie Group shares fell 2.1% to A$208.02 Friday as Australian stocks slid, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 2.2% in afternoon trade. The drop followed APRA’s move to ease extra liquidity requirements on Macquarie Bank after improvements in risk controls. Macquarie’s A$500 million operational-risk capital overlay remains in place. Investors await next week’s operational briefing for trading updates.
6 February 2026
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CSL Limited share price rises 2% on ASX — what to know ahead of Feb 11 results

CSL Limited share price rises 2% on ASX — what to know ahead of Feb 11 results

CSL shares rose 2.0% to A$181.70 on Wednesday, outperforming a flat health care sector as the ASX 200 gained 0.8%. Investors await CSL’s half-year results and interim dividend announcement on Feb. 11. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates to 3.85% this week, with another hike expected in May. CSL last cut its FY26 forecasts in October, citing weaker U.S. flu vaccination rates.
4 February 2026
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South32 share price (ASX:S32) rebounds 2% after Monday drop, with results day looming

South32 share price (ASX:S32) rebounds 2% after Monday drop, with results day looming

South32 shares closed up 2.0% at A$4.51 in Sydney, rebounding from a 4.3% drop the previous day. The move comes ahead of the miner’s half-year results and interim dividend announcement set for Feb. 12. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates to 3.85%, lifting the Australian dollar above 70 U.S. cents. Silver prices remain volatile after a record high and steep drop last week.
3 February 2026
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price edges up after RBA hike as CBA earnings loom

Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price edges up after RBA hike as CBA earnings loom

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed up 0.7% at A$152.57 after the Reserve Bank raised its cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85%. CBA reported a A$5.12 billion cash net profit after tax for the half year and set aside A$68 million for extra customer payments. The ASX 200 ended 0.9% higher. CBA’s full half-year results are due Feb. 11.
3 February 2026
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Evolution Mining share price snaps back — what traders watch before Feb 11 results

Evolution Mining share price snaps back — what traders watch before Feb 11 results

Evolution Mining shares rose 4.2% to A$14.46 Tuesday, rebounding after a sharp drop, with 6.36 million shares traded. Gold climbed 3% in Asia to about $4,820 an ounce, while the Australian dollar strengthened past 70 U.S. cents after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 3.85%. The ASX 200 closed up 0.9%. Evolution’s half-year results are due Feb. 11.
3 February 2026
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Woolworths share price barely budges after $300m property sale report — what ASX:WOW investors watch next

Woolworths share price barely budges after $300m property sale report — what ASX:WOW investors watch next

Woolworths shares slipped 0.1% to A$30.91 after reports of a possible A$300 million sale of shopping-centre assets to Forest Endeavour, linked to Shayher Group. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1% as investors awaited Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia decision. Woolworths is reviewing which assets could be sold over the next year. The company reports earnings Feb. 25.
2 February 2026
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Macquarie Group share price slips as new director filing lands, RBA decision looms

Macquarie Group share price slips as new director filing lands, RBA decision looms

Macquarie Group shares slipped 0.19% to A$211.77 Monday, trading between A$210.35 and A$214.48. Newly appointed director William Vereker held no Macquarie securities at the time of his appointment, according to an ASX filing. Traders are focused on Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia rate decision and Macquarie’s operational briefing next week.
2 February 2026
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Wesfarmers share price: two dates that could move ASX:WES next week

Wesfarmers share price: two dates that could move ASX:WES next week

Wesfarmers shares closed up 0.3% at A$83.36 on Friday, outperforming a 0.65% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Attention turns to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Feb. 3 rate decision, with major banks tipping a hike after strong inflation data. Mortgage-stress groups warn household budgets are under pressure. Wesfarmers will report half-year results on Feb. 19.
31 January 2026
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Evolution Mining share price slides 6% on gold pullback — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

Evolution Mining share price slides 6% on gold pullback — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

Evolution Mining shares fell 6.4% to A$14.71 Friday as gold prices dropped 4.7% to $5,143.40 an ounce and mining stocks slid across the ASX. The company will release its half-year results and hold a conference call on Feb. 11. Evolution reaffirmed full-year gold and copper guidance. Investors await earnings season and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision next week.
31 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:26 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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