Stock Market News 22 January 2026

SGX share price ticks up as investors eye record derivatives, China ETF push and Feb 5 results

Singapore Exchange shares rose 0.35% to S$17.37 Thursday, trading near recent highs as volume reached 1.18 million shares. The bourse reported record 2025 derivatives volume and a 29% jump in December securities turnover. SGX listed a new China-focused ETF this week, raising S$46.8 million. Investors await first-half FY2026 results on Feb. 5.

22 January 2026

ETFs·SGX:S68·Stock Market

Wilmar stock rises in Singapore as palm oil firms — what investors are watching next

Wilmar International shares rose 1.6% to S$3.23 in Singapore, outpacing the Straits Times Index as palm oil futures hit a seven-week high and Malaysia’s exports climbed. About 5.2 million Wilmar shares changed hands. Traders are watching for Wilmar’s full-year results, set for release after market close on Feb. 26.

22 January 2026

SGX:F34·Stock Market

City Developments stock jumps 2.6% as brokers tout asset recycling, Newport launch

City Developments shares rose 2.65% to S$9.30 in Singapore trading after UOB Kay Hian raised its target price to S$11.50, citing capital recycling and lower funding costs. Sales bookings for Newport Residences, seen as a key catalyst, open Jan 31. DBS maintained its “buy” call, expecting strong margins and a boost to RNAV. The stock traded between S$9.19 and S$9.35 during the session.

22 January 2026

Real Estate·SGX:C09·Stock Market

Singtel share price slips to S$4.46 in Singapore — what investors are watching next

Singtel shares fell 0.7% to S$4.46 in afternoon trading Thursday, extending a two-day slide as investors watched bond-yield swings and awaited the Feb. 18 earnings release. The Straits Times Index rose 0.4% to about 4,830 points, rebounding from Wednesday’s drop. Japan’s 30-year bond yield jumped 40 basis points in two days, topping 3.8%.

22 January 2026

SGX:Z74·Stock Market

KOSPI Breaks 5,000 as Samsung, SK Hynix Jump and Trump’s Greenland Retreat Eases Jitters

South Korea’s KOSPI index broke above 5,000 for the first time Thursday, reaching 5,019.54 in early trade. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led gains as investors bet on strong AI-driven demand. The rally came despite data showing South Korea’s GDP shrank 0.3% in the fourth quarter. Regional markets steadied after President Trump withdrew a tariff threat linked to Greenland.

22 January 2026

KRX:000660·KRX:005380·KRX:005930·Stock Market

ST Engineering stock slips 1.7% in Singapore as Qatar services deal and $151B U.S. contract hit the tape

ST Engineering shares fell 1.7% to S$9.41 Thursday afternoon, despite new contract announcements. Barzan Holdings of Qatar signed a QAR 1.5 billion services deal with the group at DIMDEX 2026. ST Engineering’s iDirect Government unit won a U.S. Missile Defense Agency framework contract with a $151 billion ceiling. Trading volume rose, with shares moving between S$9.35 and S$9.65.

22 January 2026

SGX:S63·Stock Market

UOB stock price jumps in Singapore afternoon trade as analysts flag a “catch-up” play

UOB shares rose 2.0% to S$37.52 by mid-afternoon Thursday in Singapore after a broker upgrade and a S$1.4 million share buyback. Macquarie lifted its rating to “outperform” and raised its target price to S$41. UOB also priced A$2 billion in new notes via its Sydney branch. The bank reports full-year results on Feb. 24.

22 January 2026

SGX:U11·Stock Market

CapitaLand Investment (SGX:9CI) pops back above S$3, eyes 52-week high in Singapore trade

CapitaLand Investment shares rose 2.4% to S$3.01 in Singapore on Thursday, nearing a 52-week high after fluctuating between S$2.95 and S$3.03. Turnover reached about S$27.19 million with 9.08 million shares traded. Investors are focused on full-year results due Feb. 11. The company recently expanded into logistics with a S$260 million commitment in Singapore.

22 January 2026

SGX:9CI·Singapore Stocks·Stock Market

DBS share price today: DBS stock steadies near S$58 as Singapore bank earnings loom

DBS shares edged up 0.1% to S$58.08 in afternoon trade Thursday, with volume at 2.1 million. UOB jumped 2.2% after a broker upgrade, while OCBC gained 0.6%. The Straits Times Index rose nearly 0.6%, led by banks. DBS will report full-year results on Feb 9.

22 January 2026

SGX:D05·Stock Market

OCBC stock rises as new securities-financing push puts fee income in focus

OCBC shares rose to S$20.56 in Singapore trading after the bank launched a securities financing unit targeting institutional clients. A filing showed 184,470 treasury shares were used for employee schemes, reducing the total to 10.8 million. The Straits Times Index slipped 0.4% as local banks closed mixed. OCBC will report full-year 2025 earnings on Feb. 25.

22 January 2026

SGX:O39·Stock Market

Why Paladin Energy’s share price hit a fresh high — and what ASX:PDN investors watch next

Paladin Energy shares closed at a 52-week high of A$13.36 on Thursday, up 1.4%, after reporting a 16% quarterly jump in Langer Heinrich uranium output to 1.23 million pounds. The miner expects full-year production near the top of its 4.0–4.4 million pound guidance. JPMorgan downgraded the stock to underweight, citing valuation concerns. Investors await interim results in mid-February.

22 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:PDN·Energy Sector·Stock Market

ANZ share price edges up as Suncorp job-cut row flares; CPI and RBA meeting loom

ANZ shares rose 0.6% to A$36.40 as banks led an ASX rebound after jobs data showed 65,000 new positions and unemployment at 4.1%. The Finance Sector Union criticized Suncorp Bank’s planned job cuts, urging government intervention. Money markets now see a 50% chance of a February rate hike. Investors await inflation data on January 28 and the RBA meeting in early February.

22 January 2026

ASX:ANZ.AX·Stock Market

Macquarie shares jump on jobs shock and buyback extension — what to watch before the RBA meeting

Macquarie Group shares rose 2.4% to A$210.87, ending a three-day slide as bank stocks rallied after Australia’s unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December. The company extended its share buyback deadline to Nov. 6, 2026, with A$1.013 billion repurchased so far. Traders are watching inflation data due Jan. 28 and the Reserve Bank’s Feb. 3 rate decision.

22 January 2026

ASX:MQG·Stock Market

Woodside Energy share price jumps nearly 3% — here’s what moved WDS and what’s next

Woodside shares closed up 2.9% at A$24.19 on the ASX, lifted by higher oil prices and gains across energy stocks. Brent crude rose to about $65 a barrel as traders reacted to supply disruptions in Kazakhstan. Investors now await Woodside’s quarterly results due Jan. 28, with the ASX closed Monday for Australia Day.

22 January 2026

ASX:WDS·Energy Sector·Stock Market

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price jumps 3% — what to watch next for National Australia Bank stock

NAB shares surged 3.04% to A$42.45 on Thursday after Australia reported a surprise gain of 65,200 jobs in December, sending the unemployment rate to 4.1%. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.8%. Investors shifted rate expectations ahead of next week’s CPI data and the RBA’s February decision. NAB also warned of rising investment scams using fake identities on social media.

22 January 2026

ASX:NAB·Stock Market

South32 share price jumps 5% after manganese rebound — what investors watch next

South32 shares jumped 5.26% to A$4.40 after reporting a 16.7% rise in quarterly manganese output, matching analyst forecasts. The stock touched its highest level since April 2023. The miner reaffirmed full-year production guidance but flagged a review of its Brazil Aluminium outlook after weak volumes. Mozal smelter in Mozambique will enter care and maintenance in March 2026 due to power supply issues.

22 January 2026

ASX:S32·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Ohio farmers eye $2 billion property-tax break as new caps start to bite

Ohio Farm Bureau projects more than $2 billion in property-tax relief for farmers over three years due to new state tax caps tied to inflation and property valuations. The changes, passed in late 2025, will phase in unevenly by county, with initial impacts showing on 2026 tax bills. School districts are monitoring for possible revenue losses as credits expand and some non-farm property tax breaks are phased out.

22 January 2026

Stock Market

Lynas share price jumps again after revenue surge — what traders watch next

Lynas Rare Earths shares rose 2.9% to A$16.75 Thursday after reporting a 43% jump in quarterly sales revenue to A$201.9 million, driven by higher rare earth prices. Production fell, with “ready for sale” oxide output down to 2,382 tonnes and NdPr output at 1,404 tonnes, due to maintenance and power outages. CEO Amanda Lacaze cited ongoing disruptions at Kalgoorlie and uncertainty over the Texas facility’s future.

22 January 2026

ASX:LYC·Stock Market

BHP share price falls again as China iron ore talks and Jansen potash costs hang over the stock

BHP shares fell 0.7% to A$48.14 on Thursday, erasing part of Wednesday’s 1.5% gain. Investors focused on iron ore pricing talks with China’s CMRG and rising costs at the Jansen potash project, now estimated at $8.4 billion. The company’s half-year results are due Feb. 17.

22 January 2026

ASX:BHP·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Santos stock jumps 5% on Barossa LNG first cargo — what’s next for ASX:STO

Santos shares closed up 5.28% at A$6.38 after the first Darwin LNG cargo tied to Barossa began loading for Japan. The company reported Q4 revenue of $1.23 billion and forecasted 2026 production of 101–111 million barrels of oil equivalent. Investors are watching Barossa commissioning and Pikka’s progress ahead of full-year results on Feb. 18.

22 January 2026

ASX Updates·ASX:STO·Energy Sector·Stock Market

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Industrial stocks surge, pushing XLI near a 52-week high after Dow cracks 50,000

7 February 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time Friday, led by a 7.1% jump in Caterpillar shares. The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) surged 2.9% to a record $173.18. Traders await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week for signals on interest rates.

Healthcare stocks in focus: Molina shock, FDA “copycat” warning and XLV set up Monday’s trade

7 February 2026

Molina Healthcare plunged 25.5% after forecasting 2026 profit far below estimates and announcing a 2027 exit from Medicare Part D. Centene guided profit above expectations but dropped 3.7%, while Cigna rose 2.6% on a strong quarter but flagged a softer 2026 outlook. XLV gained 1.8%. Hims fell 10% after the FDA warned against mass-marketing compounded obesity drugs.

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

7 February 2026

U.S. energy stocks rose Friday, with the S&P 500 energy sector up 1.88% and Exxon Mobil gaining 2.03%. Brent crude settled at $68.05 a barrel after Iran threatened U.S. bases if attacked. Saudi Aramco cut March Arab Light crude prices to a five-year low for Asia. Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports may drop 35% this month due to Tengiz oilfield disruptions.

Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

U.S. financial stocks rose Friday, with the XLF fund up 1.8% and the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 2.47%. Goldman Sachs jumped 4.3%, JPMorgan 3.9%, and Citigroup 6.0%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signaled possible cuts this year. Investors await January jobs and inflation data next week.

Stock Market News 22 January 2026

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