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Stock Market News 31 January 2026

Lynas Rare Earths share price sinks as U.S. steps back from critical-minerals price floors

Lynas Rare Earths share price sinks as U.S. steps back from critical-minerals price floors

Lynas Rare Earths shares fell 4.5% to A$14.90 Friday, extending an 8% two-day slide after the U.S. signaled it may not support price guarantees for critical minerals. Australia’s government reaffirmed its A$1.2 billion strategic reserve plan but is still weighing price floor mechanisms. Lynas reported quarterly sales of A$201.9 million and output of 2,382 tonnes, citing power outages and maintenance. Markets await further policy signals next week.
31 January 2026
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Macquarie stock heads into next week with AirFinance sale in focus and RBA decision looming

Macquarie stock heads into next week with AirFinance sale in focus and RBA decision looming

Macquarie Group shares closed nearly flat at A$212.18 Friday as investors weighed reports of a narrowed field of bidders for its AirFinance unit. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.65%, pressured by a slide in commodity stocks. Traders are watching the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision due early February. Aviation Capital Group exited the AirFinance auction, with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise and others still in contention.
31 January 2026
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Northern Star Resources share price slips after gold’s shock fall; what ASX:NST investors watch next week

Northern Star Resources share price slips after gold’s shock fall; what ASX:NST investors watch next week

Northern Star Resources fell 1.87% to A$28.94 Friday, erasing much of Thursday’s gain as gold prices plunged 9.5% after a record high. Trading volume reached 13.15 million shares. The company’s half-year results are due Feb. 12. Northern Star recently cut its FY26 production forecast and raised cost estimates, citing lower sales and higher royalties.
31 January 2026
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CSL share price ends higher after Vanguard lifts stake — here’s what to watch next

CSL share price ends higher after Vanguard lifts stake — here’s what to watch next

CSL Limited closed up 1.13% at A$181.42 in Sydney, with shares moving on sector momentum and increased institutional ownership after Vanguard disclosed a 6% stake. No new trading update was issued. Investors await CSL’s half-year results and interim dividend announcement on Feb. 11. The stock remains volatile after an October profit downgrade and vaccine unit spin-off delay.
31 January 2026
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Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price drops 6% despite lithium guidance upgrade

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price drops 6% despite lithium guidance upgrade

Mineral Resources Ltd shares fell 6.3% to A$57.15 Friday after reporting a 29% jump in spodumene prices and raising lithium output forecasts. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.65%, with lithium stocks hit hard as prices slid 11% in Asia. Net debt fell to about A$4.9 billion, and cash liquidity topped A$1.4 billion. Broker ratings diverged, with Macquarie upgrading to outperform and Jarden warning on costs.
31 January 2026
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PLS Group share price: why ASX:PLS slid on its quarterly update — and what to watch next week

PLS Group share price: why ASX:PLS slid on its quarterly update — and what to watch next week

PLS Group shares fell 6.5% to A$4.29 Friday after a major shareholder, GFL International, sold 32.19 million shares in a block trade. The company posted a 49% revenue jump to A$373 million last quarter, with lithium prices surging but unit costs up 8%. The board will decide by March on restarting the Ngungaju plant, which could resume output within four months.
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 31.01.2026

IFCI Ltd. shares jumped over 9% to Rs 60.08 after the National Stock Exchange received a No-Objection-Certificate for its IPO, ending a decade-long wait. India’s stock markets will open on Sunday, February 1, for the Union Budget 2026. Sensex and Nifty have averaged modest gains on Budget days over the past 15 years. Invesco S&P US Dividend Aristocrats ESG Index ETF shows neutral technical signals.
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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

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.
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