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Stock Market News 19 January 2026

Glencore share price rises as China scrutiny hangs over Rio Tinto merger talks

Glencore share price rises as China scrutiny hangs over Rio Tinto merger talks

Glencore shares rose 0.5% to 481.15 pence in early London trading Monday, recovering some ground after Friday’s drop. The UK Takeover Panel set a Feb. 5 deadline for Rio Tinto to make a firm offer or walk away. Investors remain focused on Chinese antitrust risks and the potential for required asset sales if a Rio-Glencore merger proceeds. Glencore’s full-year production report is due Jan. 29.
Hongkong Land stock slides in Singapore as China rate decision nears, buybacks in view

Hongkong Land stock slides in Singapore as China rate decision nears, buybacks in view

Shares of Hongkong Land Holdings fell 1.2% to $8.16 in Singapore by mid-afternoon, retreating from a 17% rally this month. The drop followed weak China property data and investor focus on Beijing’s loan prime rate decision due Tuesday. Trading volume reached about 1.45 million shares. Hongkong Land repurchased 180,000 shares last week for cancellation.
UOL Group stock price edges up as Singapore property rally keeps investors on alert

UOL Group stock price edges up as Singapore property rally keeps investors on alert

UOL Group shares rose 0.3% to S$10.10 in afternoon trading Monday, with 1.27 million shares traded. The FTSE ST All-Share Real Estate Investment and Services Index is up nearly 14% in January, its best start since 2012, Bloomberg reported. Investors are watching UOL’s Hougang Central project and upcoming earnings for signals on capital returns. Institutions poured S$208 million into Singapore equities last week, led by property stocks.
19 January 2026
Keppel stock price hovers near 52-week high as Feb 5 results near

Keppel stock price hovers near 52-week high as Feb 5 results near

Keppel Ltd shares rose 0.18% to S$10.92 in Singapore Monday, near a 52-week high after climbing 60% over the past year. The company will report full-year results on Feb. 5, following updates from its REITs starting Jan. 30. Keppel recently secured leasing rights for a 123-hectare site in Victoria, Australia, boosting its data centre pipeline above 1 gigawatt. The Straits Times Index traded in a narrow range.
Genting Singapore stock slips as RWS CEO warns turnaround “takes time”

Genting Singapore stock slips as RWS CEO warns turnaround “takes time”

Genting Singapore shares fell 0.7% to S$0.725 by mid-afternoon Monday after its casino licence was renewed for two years following an “unsatisfactory” tourism assessment. The Straits Times Index dropped 0.5% as regional equities slid. Resorts World Sentosa’s CEO said major renovations are done, with a S$6.8 billion expansion set for completion in 2030. About 27.5 million Genting shares traded between S$0.72 and S$0.73.
19 January 2026
CapitaLand Investment stock jumps 1%+ as Gulf expansion talk hits Singapore trade — key dates ahead

CapitaLand Investment stock jumps 1%+ as Gulf expansion talk hits Singapore trade — key dates ahead

CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.4% to S$2.96 in Singapore afternoon trading, nearing a 52-week high. The move follows renewed attention on the firm’s Gulf expansion and focus on logistics and hospitality after a recent executive interview. Investors are watching for central bank policy signals due late January and the company’s earnings report on Feb. 11. Institutions bought a net S$208 million in Singapore stocks last week, with CapitaLand among the top inflow recipients.
19 January 2026

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Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company forecast 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion, up more than 50% from 2025. The drop came as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales up 14% to $213.4 billion and operating income at $25 billion. Trading in Amazon was volatile, with 179 million shares changing hands.
Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
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