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Stock Market News 26 January 2026

Why Wesfarmers share price is on watch after the ASX holiday: CPI and February earnings ahead

Why Wesfarmers share price is on watch after the ASX holiday: CPI and February earnings ahead

Sydney, Jan 26, 2026, 17:09 AEDT — The market has closed. Wesfarmers shares reopen Tuesday, weighed by a familiar cocktail: a holiday lull in trading, a major macroeconomic report, and an approaching earnings date. Inflation remains the immediate concern. The upcoming consumer price index in Australia could swiftly shift rate forecasts, hitting consumer-facing stocks hard. This hits Wesfarmers where it…
26 January 2026
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Ampol share price: what ASX:ALD investors watch after the Australia Day market shut

Ampol share price: what ASX:ALD investors watch after the Australia Day market shut

Sydney, January 26, 2026, 17:19 AEDT — Market closed Ampol Ltd (ALD.AX) kicks off the week with investors focused on a scheduled update to its Lytton refinery margin, set for Wednesday after the Australian market reopens. The stock last traded at A$30.30 on Jan. 23, down 1.0%. The margin print is crucial—it offers one of the fastest insights into how…
26 January 2026
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Fortescue stock: Australia Day pause leaves FMG investors watching China iron ore talks

Fortescue stock: Australia Day pause leaves FMG investors watching China iron ore talks

Sydney, Jan 26, 2026, 17:22 AEDT — The market has closed. Fortescue Ltd shares will see their next trading update on Tuesday, following the Australia Day holiday shutdown on Monday. The stock ended Friday’s session at A$21.51. (Australian Securities Exchange) The pause counts because offshore iron ore trading hasn’t stopped, and China’s state buyer is clamping down harder in supply…
26 January 2026
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Woolworths share price: WOW stock heads into CPI week after a Friday dip

Woolworths share price: WOW stock heads into CPI week after a Friday dip

Sydney, January 26, 2026, 16:57 AEDT — The market has shut down for the day. Woolworths Group Ltd shares (WOW.AX) dipped 1.24%, ending Friday at A$30.38. Investors face a shortened trading week, eyeing an upcoming inflation report that could disrupt rate expectations. (Yahoo Finance) The Australian Securities Exchange will be closed Monday in observance of Australia Day, then reopen Tuesday…
26 January 2026
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CBA share price: Australia Day closure tees up CPI and February earnings test for Commonwealth Bank stock

CBA share price: Australia Day closure tees up CPI and February earnings test for Commonwealth Bank stock

Sydney, January 26, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — Trading has wrapped up for the day. Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares will not trade on Monday, with the ASX cash market shut for the Australia Day holiday. Investors won’t get a fresh look at the stock until trading resumes Tuesday. The week ahead is short, but inflation and interest rate forecasts remain…
26 January 2026
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ANZ share price frozen by Australia Day market shutdown as CPI looms for banks

ANZ share price frozen by Australia Day market shutdown as CPI looms for banks

Sydney, January 26, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — Markets have closed. ANZ Group Holdings Ltd shares ended Friday at A$36.21, slipping 19 cents or roughly 0.5% from Thursday’s finish, on volume near 3.9 million shares. The ASX was closed Monday for Australia Day, leaving the stock down about 3.5% over the week. (Intelligent Investor) This is crucial since the next major…
26 January 2026
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QBE share price: ASX:QBE in focus as Australia Day shuts markets, CPI looms

QBE share price: ASX:QBE in focus as Australia Day shuts markets, CPI looms

Sydney, Jan 26, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of QBE Insurance Group Ltd last changed hands at A$19.61, down roughly 1.8% from the previous close, as Australian markets remained closed Monday for the Australia Day holiday. (Investing) The break is significant since the upcoming local session comes just before a crucial inflation report that might alter…
26 January 2026
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Coles share price stuck at A$21 as ASX shuts for Australia Day; CPI and results are next

Coles share price stuck at A$21 as ASX shuts for Australia Day; CPI and results are next

Sydney, Jan 26, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — Market closed Shares of Coles Group Ltd (COL.AX) closed at A$21.00, slipping 0.4% after fluctuating between A$20.96 and A$21.18 during the session. (Coles Group) The Australian Securities Exchange shut down on Monday in observance of the Australia Day public holiday. Investors must now wait until Tuesday when trading resumes to adjust their positions.…
26 January 2026
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BHP share price in focus: China iron ore curbs and Chile strike set up next ASX session

BHP share price in focus: China iron ore curbs and Chile strike set up next ASX session

Sydney, Jan 26, 2026, 16:48 AEDT — Markets have closed for the day. BHP Group Ltd shares enter Tuesday’s session facing a fresh twist in a familiar battle: offloading iron ore while its biggest customer resists. Australia’s cash market will be shut on Monday for the Australia Day public holiday, so miners will have to digest offshore news until local…
26 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 26.01.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 26, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 26, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Believe S.A. (BLV.PA) Pre-Market at €17.20 Eyes Oversold Bounce on EURONEXT January 26, 2026, 11:41 PM EST. Believe S.A. (BLV.PA) trades at €17.20 in EURONEXT pre-market, with volume near average at 19,984 shares. The stock shows a negative EPS of -0.03 and a price-to-earnings (P/E)…
26 January 2026
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Semtech (SMTC) stock holds near highs after insider sale filing — what to watch this week

Semtech (SMTC) stock holds near highs after insider sale filing — what to watch this week

NEW YORK, Jan 25, 2026, 21:43 EST — Market closed Semtech Corp shares ended Friday up 0.5% at $80.52, closing in on the stock’s 52-week high of $83.80. Throughout the day, the price fluctuated between $78.61 and $81.76. In after-hours trading, the stock rose 1.3% to $81.57, with roughly 1.4 million shares changing hands. A recent regulatory filing revealed director…
26 January 2026
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Silan Microelectronics stock slides in Shanghai as chip trade turns choppy — what investors watch next

Silan Microelectronics stock slides in Shanghai as chip trade turns choppy — what investors watch next

SHANGHAI, Jan 26, 2026, 10:37 CST — Regular session Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics’ A shares on the Shanghai exchange (600460.SS) slipped 2.8% to 30.78 yuan Monday morning, erasing gains from last week’s rally in China’s chip sector. The stock fluctuated between 30.72 yuan and 31.58 yuan, while the company’s market cap hovered around 51.35 billion yuan, according to Investing. This shift…
26 January 2026
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  • SoundHound AI Stock Poised for Strong Growth in 2026 Amid Market Dip
    February 2, 2026, 6:14 AM EST. SoundHound AI (SOUN) shares have fallen to their lowest level in over a year, presenting a potential buying opportunity in the small-cap AI application space valued at $3.6 billion. The company develops software that integrates generative AI with audio recognition, targeting sectors like restaurant drive-thrus and vehicle assistants. Q3 revenue rose 68%, supported by new contracts including a French insurer and major financial institutions. Despite promising growth forecasts of 37% revenue increase in 2026, the stock's upside hinges on consumer acceptance of AI-powered customer service agents, a factor outside the company's control. Trading at 27 times sales, the stock is not cheap but remains attractive relative to its historical valuations.
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