Stock Market News 1 February 2026

Westpac share price: WBC rises into RBA week — the dates that could move the stock

Westpac shares closed up 0.83% at A$38.82 Friday, ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Feb. 2-3 meeting. A Reuters poll showed most economists expect a 25 basis point rate hike to 3.85%. Traders have priced in a 75% chance of a move. Westpac will report first-quarter results on Feb. 13.

1 February 2026

ASX:WBC·Stock Market

Why Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) share price slid — and what could move the stock next week

Lynas Rare Earths closed Friday down 4.5% at A$14.90 after a sharp sell-off in rare earth miners, with volume at 11.6 million shares. The drop followed reports that U.S. officials are backing away from price floor guarantees for critical minerals, though the Department of Energy denied the claims. Australia’s Resources Minister said Canberra will proceed with its A$1.2 billion critical minerals reserve regardless of U.S. policy shifts.

1 February 2026

ASX:LYC·Stock Market

Fortescue share price: China PMI slips, iron ore futures ease as key February dates loom

Fortescue shares closed down 2.7% at A$21.00 Friday after China’s official manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.3 in January, signaling contraction. Benchmark iron ore futures slipped to $105.62 a tonne. Traders are watching China’s private PMI on Feb. 2, the RBA decision Feb. 3, and Fortescue’s half-year results on Feb. 25.

1 February 2026

ASX:FMG.AX·China Economy·Stock Market

CBA share price: two dates that could move Commonwealth Bank stock next

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed up 0.47% at A$149.36 Friday, with 2.32 million shares traded. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.7% to 8,869.10 as miners and gold stocks dropped, but financials edged higher. Money markets now see a 75% chance the Reserve Bank of Australia will hike rates at its Feb. 3 meeting. CBA will report half-year results on Feb. 11.

1 February 2026

ASX:CBA.AX·Stock Market

Northern Star share price slips after gold’s sharp reversal — what to watch next for NST stock

Northern Star Resources closed Friday down 1.9% at A$28.94 after gold plunged 4.7% to $5,143.40 an ounce and silver dropped 11%. CME Group raised margin requirements for gold and silver futures, effective Feb. 2, following sharp swings. Northern Star’s FY26 half-year results are due Feb. 12.

1 February 2026

ASX:NST·Gold Prices·Stock Market

BHP share price slides as metals sell off; what to watch before ASX opens

BHP shares closed down 1.8% at A$50.57 in Sydney Friday, while its U.S. ADR slid 4.8% to $68.73 after metals prices retreated from record highs. Gold, silver, and copper all fell as the U.S. dollar strengthened following Donald Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.65%, with materials down 3.36%. BHP’s half-year results are due Feb. 17.

1 February 2026

ASX:BHP·NYSE:BHP·Stock Market

CSL share price: Two dates now loom after Friday’s lift

CSL shares closed Friday at A$181.42, up 1.13%, as investors await half-year results and an interim dividend announcement on Feb 11. The RBA meets Feb 2–3, with its decision expected to influence rate expectations and market sentiment. The ASX 200 fell 0.7%, pressured by mining stocks, while healthcare outperformed.

1 February 2026

ASX:CSL·Stock Market

NAB share price: What to watch before ASX reopens as the RBA rate call looms

NAB shares closed up 0.7% at A$43.37 on Friday, ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate decision due Tuesday. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.7%, dragged by miners, while major banks gained. Investors are watching for signals on interest rates and NAB’s Q1 update on Feb. 18. Markets are pricing in a 75% chance of a quarter-point RBA hike.

1 February 2026

ASX:NAB·Interest Rates·Stock Market

ANZ share price ends higher into RBA week — what investors watch next

ANZ Group Holdings closed Friday at A$36.70, up 0.7%. Major banks expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise rates by 25 basis points at its Feb. 3 meeting, following higher-than-expected inflation data. Markets were closed Sunday. Investors await the central bank’s decision and guidance.

1 February 2026

ASX:ANZ.AX·Stock Market

PLS Group shares slide after quarterly update; Ngungaju restart call now in focus

PLS shares fell 6.5% Friday to A$4.29, extending a five-day slide to 16% after the company flagged a possible restart of its Ngungaju plant and reported December-quarter revenue of A$373 million, up 49%. GFL International sold 32.19 million shares in a block trade, dropping below the substantial holder threshold. The board will consider the plant restart in the March quarter.

1 February 2026

ASX:PLS·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 01.02.2026

Bitcoin tumbled below $80,000 on Saturday, erasing $800 billion in value since October and dropping out of the global top 10 assets. The selloff followed U.S.-Iran tensions and a stronger dollar, with gold and silver also falling. Middle Eastern dividend stocks offered yields up to 8.15% as regional markets declined. India’s Sensex and Nifty 50 are set to open higher after a post-budget slide.

1 February 2026

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Shanghai Biren Technology Class H shares: HK$34.80 close sets up Monday “greenshoe” test for 06082.HK

Biren’s Class H shares closed down 1.14% at HK$34.80 in Hong Kong on Friday. Shares from the company’s fully exercised over-allotment option begin trading Monday. Hong Kong’s IPO calendar remains crowded, with Eastroc Beverage, Montage Technology, and Axera Semiconductor all set for launches next week. Biren reported 2024 revenue of HK$337 million and a net loss of HK$1.54 billion.

1 February 2026

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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026

The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Palantir stock price rebounds to $135.90 on Cognizant AI deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Palantir shares closed Friday at $135.90, up 4.5% after Cognizant’s TriZetto unit announced plans to deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP in healthcare and business-process operations. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week may shift rate expectations for high-growth software stocks.

SoFi stock pops on back-to-back insider buys as jobs, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026

SoFi shares jumped 7.2% to $20.86 Friday after heavy trading and insider stock purchases by two executives, SEC filings show. The moves come ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week, which could impact rate-sensitive lenders.