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Stock Market News 2 February 2026

ALS share price drops 1.7% as metals slump rattles markets — what ALQ investors watch next

ALS share price drops 1.7% as metals slump rattles markets — what ALQ investors watch next

ALS Ltd (ALQ.AX) dropped 1.7% to A$24.23 Monday, with over 3 million shares traded—more than double its 10-day average. The ASX 200 slipped 1% as gold miners fell and metals prices plunged, with gold down 7.8% and silver off 14.4%. Traders shifted positions ahead of Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia rate decision. The Australian dollar hit a one-week low before stabilizing.
2 February 2026
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Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) share price slides 6.6% as bullion rout hits gold miners

Ramelius Resources (ASX:RMS) share price slides 6.6% as bullion rout hits gold miners

Ramelius Resources shares fell 6.57% to A$4.41 Monday as gold miners slumped on falling bullion prices and higher CME margin requirements. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped nearly 1%, led by losses in materials. Ramelius reported December quarter gold output of 45,610 ounces at an AISC of A$1,977/oz and flagged a A$250 million buyback. Traders await Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia rate decision.
2 February 2026
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Woodside Energy share price slides after oil tumbles; what to watch before Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy share price slides after oil tumbles; what to watch before Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy shares fell 1.8% to A$24.91 after Brent crude dropped 4.8% to $66.02 a barrel and WTI slid nearly 5% to $61.98, following signals of easing U.S.-Iran tensions and steady OPEC+ output. Investors await the 2025 annual report on Feb. 24, as the company prepares for a major Pluto LNG shutdown in Q2 and eyes 2026 production guidance.
2 February 2026
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Sandfire Resources share price slides 3.9% as metals rout deepens — what to watch next for ASX:SFR

Sandfire Resources share price slides 3.9% as metals rout deepens — what to watch next for ASX:SFR

Sandfire Resources shares fell 3.9% to A$19.07 on Monday, tracking a sharp sell-off in copper and other metals. The drop comes ahead of a Feb. 6 shareholder vote on the Kalkaroo deal and half-year results due Feb. 19. Copper prices slid roughly 5% on Feb. 2, while gold and silver plunged up to 7.5% and 14.2%, respectively. The S&P/ASX 200 closed about 1% lower, led by declines in mining stocks.
2 February 2026
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Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price slips as broker turns cautious, spotlight shifts to Feb 20 results

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price slips as broker turns cautious, spotlight shifts to Feb 20 results

Mineral Resources Ltd shares fell 1.45% to A$56.32 Monday, extending a five-day slide to nearly 12%. Ord Minnett downgraded the stock to Hold, while raising Pilbara Minerals to Accumulate. Shares swung between A$53.15 and A$56.84 during the session. The company’s planned lithium sale to POSCO remains pending, with half-year results due Feb. 20.
2 February 2026
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Evolution Mining Limited share price slides as gold rout deepens — what to watch next

Evolution Mining Limited share price slides as gold rout deepens — what to watch next

Evolution Mining shares fell 5.6% to A$13.88 after spot gold plunged 3.3% to $4,703 an ounce, triggering forced liquidations as CME Group raised futures margins. Northern Star Resources dropped 8%. The ASX benchmark lost 1%, with miners leading declines. Investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision Tuesday and Evolution’s half-year results next week.
2 February 2026
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Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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