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Stock Market News 26 January 2026

OCBC stock slides as MAS policy call nears and Singapore dollar surges

OCBC stock slides as MAS policy call nears and Singapore dollar surges

OCBC shares fell 1.22% to S$21.03 in Monday afternoon trading as investors trimmed positions ahead of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s policy review on Thursday. The Singapore dollar hit its strongest level against the U.S. dollar since 2014, adding pressure to bank valuations. A Reuters poll showed most analysts expect MAS to hold policy steady this week. United Overseas Bank dropped over 3% after a JPMorgan downgrade.
26 January 2026
Telstra share price stalls at A$4.72 as Australia Day shuts ASX; focus turns to Feb results

Telstra share price stalls at A$4.72 as Australia Day shuts ASX; focus turns to Feb results

Telstra shares closed unchanged at A$4.72 on January 26, with the ASX shut for Australia Day and trading set to resume Tuesday. The stock has fallen about 2.1% over the past week. Investors await Telstra’s half-year results on February 19 and the company’s ex-dividend date on February 25. Regulatory developments on NBN access rules remain unresolved.
Woodside Energy share price: ASX shut for Australia Day, oil holds gains as WDS heads into Q4 update

Woodside Energy share price: ASX shut for Australia Day, oil holds gains as WDS heads into Q4 update

Woodside Energy shares closed down 0.5% at A$24.08 Friday ahead of the Australia Day market holiday. The company will release Q4 earnings Jan. 28, with investors watching production, sales, and capital spending amid volatile oil prices and global market jitters. U.S. trading in Woodside’s secondary listing continues during the ASX closure, but local price updates resume when trading reopens.
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

Ampol shares closed at A$30.30 Friday, down 1%, and will resume trading Tuesday after the Australia Day holiday. The company’s Lytton refinery margin update is set for Wednesday, ahead of full-year results on Feb. 23. The ACCC has escalated its review of Ampol’s planned $1.1 billion EG Australia acquisition, citing competition concerns at 115 sites. Oil prices held steady in Asia after last week’s rally.
26 January 2026
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

Fortescue shares closed at A$21.51 Friday and will resume trading Tuesday after the Australia Day holiday. The stock is down 5.7% for the week, pressured by a cost update and ongoing contract tensions between major miners and China’s state buyer. Fortescue reported hematite C1 unit costs up 5% to $19.10 per tonne and held $4.7 billion in cash at December’s end. Half-year results are due Feb. 25.

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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
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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