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Share Price Analysis News 18 January 2026 - 21 January 2026

Sembcorp Industries share price slides as Alinta vote nears — what to watch next

Sembcorp Industries share price slides as Alinta vote nears — what to watch next

Singapore, Jan 21, 2026, 15:06 SGT — Regular session Sembcorp Industries Ltd shares dropped 1.6% to S$5.98 in afternoon trading Wednesday, hitting a one-week low of S$5.95 earlier, according to market data. (MarketScreener) The timing is critical as an extraordinary general meeting — an EGM, called outside the regular annual schedule — approaches. This shareholder vote will determine if the company can move forward with its largest overseas acquisition in years. Investors are focusing on the details: the vote date, the financing of the deal, and the possibility that approvals could drag into midyear. The stock fell 1.3% in the
21 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths share price jumps after quarterly numbers; floor-price talk returns

Lynas Rare Earths share price jumps after quarterly numbers; floor-price talk returns

Sydney, Jan 21, 2026, 16:52 AEDT — Market closed. Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) shares jumped 6.7% Wednesday to close at A$16.27, boosted by a strong quarterly revenue surge driven by rising rare-earth prices. (Google) The rally comes amid a hot policy debate shaking the sector. “We don’t need governments to buy our product,” CEO Amanda Lacaze told analysts. This as Australia and others mull price supports to back non-Chinese supply chains. (Reuters) Rare earths power the magnets in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defense equipment. China remains the main player in refining and controls benchmark prices, meaning even
21 January 2026
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Ashtead share price drops again as AHT buyback update meets tariff-led selloff

Ashtead share price drops again as AHT buyback update meets tariff-led selloff

London, Jan 20, 2026, 09:46 GMT — Regular session Ashtead Group shares slid 3.1% to 4,952 pence by 0946 GMT, extending losses from a steep decline in the prior session amid renewed risk-off sentiment in European markets. So far Tuesday, the stock has fluctuated between 4,941.6 and 5,078.0 pence, down from Monday’s close of 5,110 pence. (Investing.com) The London-listed equipment rental company closed Monday 3.62% lower at 5,110 pence, hitting that level as its session low after starting the day at 5,252 pence, market data shows. Roughly 770,000 shares changed hands. (StockAnalysis) European shares hit their lowest point in nearly
20 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price slips today as defence rally cools — what traders watch next

BAE Systems share price slips today as defence rally cools — what traders watch next

London, Jan 20, 2026, 08:07 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares dipped 1.2% to about 2,060 pence on Tuesday, snapping a rally that had driven the defence giant to a 52-week peak. The stock fluctuated between 2,056 and 2,077 pence, after closing Monday at 2,086. (Investing.com) This shift is significant as BAE stands out in a crowded field pushing European defence stocks higher. The Financial Times notes the Stoxx Europe Aerospace and Defence index has surged almost 15% this month. Saab leads with a 32% gain, followed by Rheinmetall and BAE, both up roughly 22%. (Financial Times) Macro
20 January 2026
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Lloyds share price near 102p: what could move LLOY.L at the London open

Lloyds share price near 102p: what could move LLOY.L at the London open

London, January 20, 2026, 07:56 GMT — Premarket Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) ended Monday at 102.30 pence, up 0.2%, after swinging between 100.20p and that close. The stock sits close to recent peaks as Tuesday’s London session approaches. (Investing.com) The FTSE 100 slipped 0.4% on Monday, weighed down by President Donald Trump’s threat of new tariffs targeting Britain and seven other European countries. That move rattled risk appetite, dragging markets lower. (Reuters) In Europe, stocks took a hit across the board, reigniting fears about trade tensions. Andrew Kenningham, chief Europe economist at Capital Economics, expressed skepticism, saying, “We doubt that
20 January 2026
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Wesfarmers share price closes higher — here’s what’s driving WES.AX ahead of results

Wesfarmers share price closes higher — here’s what’s driving WES.AX ahead of results

SYDNEY, Jan 20, 2026, 17:42 AEDT — Market closed Wesfarmers Ltd shares ended Tuesday 0.8% higher at A$83.33, bucking the broader Australian market’s downward trend. (Yahoo Finance) The retailer set Feb. 19 as the date for its 2026 half-year results, marking the next key event for the stock after a solid start to the year. (Wesfarmers) The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.66% to 8,815.9, dragged down by banks and miners as investors pulled back from risk. (ABC) Global markets tensed up again as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs over a Greenland-related dispute, driving traders toward safer assets. (Reuters) Wesfarmers
20 January 2026
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Woodside Energy (WDS) share price slips after North West Shelf contract extension: what investors watch next

Woodside Energy (WDS) share price slips after North West Shelf contract extension: what investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 20, 2026, 17:39 AEDT — Market closed Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX) dipped Tuesday after engineering company Wood announced it secured a contract extension to upgrade Woodside’s North West Shelf gas and LNG facilities. Woodside shares fell 1.05%, ending at A$23.50, erasing Monday’s 0.30% rise. The ASX 200 fell by 0.66%. U.S. crude futures slipped about 0.4%. (Investing.com Australia) This shift comes as investors brace for Woodside’s disclosures next week, after a rocky start to January for energy stocks still vulnerable to commodity price swings. The spotlight now turns back to Woodside’s aging cash cows, which must keep
20 January 2026
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Reliance share price slides 3% after profit miss; what to watch before the next session

Reliance share price slides 3% after profit miss; what to watch before the next session

Mumbai, Jan 20, 2026, 02:59 IST — The market has closed. Reliance Industries Ltd slipped 3.04% to close at 1,413.60 rupees on the NSE Monday, putting the stock under pressure before Tuesday’s session. The stock fluctuated between 1,403.30 and 1,450.60 intraday, with roughly 20.4 million shares changing hands, according to Groww data. (Groww) Reliance’s drop hit India’s key indices hard, dragging the broader market down with it. The Nifty 50 closed around 0.4% lower at 25,585.5, while the Sensex slipped to 83,246.18. Reliance and ICICI Bank emerged as major weight on the indices, according to Reuters. “It has been a
19 January 2026
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Sembcorp share price today: U96 edges up as Alinta vote countdown sharpens

Sembcorp share price today: U96 edges up as Alinta vote countdown sharpens

SINGAPORE, Jan 19, 2026, 15:30 SGT — Regular session Sembcorp Industries shares inched up Monday, staying near the session high as investors eyed the company’s next steps on the Alinta Energy deal. By 3:30 p.m., the stock climbed 3 Singapore cents, about 0.5%, to S$6.15 from Friday’s close of S$6.12. Intraday, the price fluctuated between S$6.09 and S$6.18. (Google) The gain stood out on a day when risk assets generally faltered. Singapore’s Straits Times Index dropped about 0.5% earlier, dragging Asian stocks lower after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs targeting several European countries, The Straits Times reported. Sembcorp
19 January 2026
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Northern Star share price jumps as gold hits a record high — here’s what matters before Tuesday

Northern Star share price jumps as gold hits a record high — here’s what matters before Tuesday

Sydney, Jan 19, 2026, 17:18 AEDT — After-hours Australia’s Northern Star Resources Ltd (NST.AX) gained 3.2%, closing at A$27.68 on Monday. It stood out in a mixed Sydney market, fluctuating between A$26.74 and A$27.85 before settling close to its 52-week peak. (Investing.com) This is significant as Northern Star approaches a crucial update. The miner will publish its December-quarter results on Jan. 22, following a cut in its fiscal 2026 production guidance. The revised forecast now sits between 1.6 million and 1.7 million ounces, down from the previous range of 1.7 million to 1.85 million. Gold led the way, with spot
19 January 2026
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South32 share price hits a 52-week high as silver jumps — what investors watch next

South32 share price hits a 52-week high as silver jumps — what investors watch next

SYDNEY, Jan 19, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of South32 Ltd ended Monday up 1.4%, closing at A$4.22 after reaching a 52-week peak of A$4.255. This came despite a weaker overall market. Trading volume hit roughly 20 million shares, data showed. (Investing.com) The ASX is closed today, shifting focus to South32’s December-quarter report set for Jan. 22. Investors will be eyeing production figures, cost details, and the miner’s progress heading into H2. (South32) The stock gained as precious metals pushed higher. Spot silver soared to a record $94.08 an ounce. StoneX senior analyst Matt Simpson noted
19 January 2026
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Vodafone share price holds near £1 after buyback update as Feb. 5 trading statement looms

Vodafone share price holds near £1 after buyback update as Feb. 5 trading statement looms

London, Jan 18, 2026, 09:06 GMT — Markets have closed. Shares of Vodafone Group (VOD.L) closed Friday almost flat, following the company’s announcement of another share buyback. The stock remained near the £1 mark as the new week began. It matters now since fresh company news is scarce, and the next significant update on operational momentum won’t arrive for weeks. For now, the buyback serves as a slow-moving bid beneath the shares — not a fix-all, but enough to shift the tape’s tone. Vodafone repurchased 2,908,415 ordinary shares on Jan. 15 from Merrill Lynch International at a volume-weighted average price
18 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

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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