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Stock Market 30 January 2026

DroneShield share price slides 7.5% as ASX filing flags possible employee selling

DroneShield share price slides 7.5% as ASX filing flags possible employee selling

DroneShield shares fell 7.5% to A$3.32 after the company filed to list 4.565 million new shares from exercised performance options. The new stock, issued to employees with no sale restrictions, raised concerns about near-term selling pressure ahead of the late-February earnings report. CEO Oleg Vornik said he sold shares to cover tax on vested options. Short seller Plato Long Short Fund flagged insider selling as a governance concern.
BHP share price drops 2% as copper whipsaws and rate bets build — what to watch next

BHP share price drops 2% as copper whipsaws and rate bets build — what to watch next

BHP shares fell 2.0% to A$50.46 on Friday, ending a two-day rally as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.65%. Copper surged to a record $14,527.50 a tonne on Thursday before retreating, driven by speculative trading in China. Australian core inflation rose 0.9% last quarter, raising odds of a February rate hike to 73%. BHP made no new announcements last week ahead of its mid-February earnings release.
30 January 2026
NAB share price rises as rate-hike bets build — what investors watch next week

NAB share price rises as rate-hike bets build — what investors watch next week

NAB shares rose 0.7% to A$43.34 Friday, bucking a 0.7% drop in the S&P/ASX 200 after inflation data raised expectations of a Reserve Bank rate hike on Feb. 3. Markets now price in a 73% chance of a move. NAB’s first-quarter trading update is set for Feb. 18. The bank also plans to shift 110 digital messaging jobs to India, offering affected Australian staff alternative roles.
Lynas Rare Earths stock slides after U.S. price-floor rethink — what to watch next for ASX:LYC

Lynas Rare Earths stock slides after U.S. price-floor rethink — what to watch next for ASX:LYC

Lynas Rare Earths shares fell 4.5% to A$14.90 Friday, extending a sector-wide slump after reports the U.S. may drop plans for minimum price guarantees on critical minerals. Australia’s government pledged continued support, with a A$1.2 billion strategic reserve still planned. U.S.-listed rare-earth stocks also declined. The U.S. Energy Department denied it is abandoning price floors.
30 January 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 30.01.2026

Barclays shares rose 68% in the past year, closing at £4.86 after reporting £26 billion revenue and £5.9 billion net income. The National Stock Exchange of India and Bombay Stock Exchange will stay open all weekdays in February, with live trading on Sunday, Feb. 1 for the Union Budget. McEwen Mining posted US$166.5 million revenue but a US$12 million net loss, with shares trading near fair value at US$24.15.
30 January 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Markets End Lower Amid Oil Surge; Jones Act Waiver Considered; Target Cuts Prices
    March 13, 2026, 5:17 PM EDT. U.S. stock indexes-the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq-closed lower for a third consecutive week, pressured by soaring oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict. Brent crude remains significantly elevated despite a recent retreat from $100 per barrel. The Trump administration is mulling a 30-day waiver of the Jones Act, a century-old law requiring domestic shipping. This waiver would temporarily allow foreign vessels to transport fuel between U.S. ports to ease supply chain disruptions caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure. Experts remain skeptical about its impact on oil prices. Meanwhile, Target announced major price cuts on over 3,000 items to regain market share from discount rivals, aiming to attract value-conscious shoppers under new CEO Michael Fiddelke.
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