Stock Market News 14 January 2026

ST Engineering stock jumps 1.3% in Singapore trade, near S$9.40 high as brokers turn upbeat

ST Engineering shares rose 1.3% to S$9.37 Wednesday, touching S$9.40 on volume of 3.32 million shares. The stock is up about 11% over the past month as defence-linked counters draw renewed interest. CLSA raised its price target to S$10.30. The company reports earnings on Feb 26.

14 January 2026

SGX:S63·Singapore Stocks·Stock Market

UOB stock price today: U11 edges higher as investors line up for Feb earnings

UOB shares rose 0.4% to S$36.32 in afternoon trading Wednesday, outperforming DBS, which fell 0.5%, while OCBC was flat. UOB Asset Management shifted to a “slightly overweight” equities stance for Q1. Investors await UOB’s Feb. 19 earnings, with focus on net interest margin guidance after the bank warned of possible margin compression in 2026. About 1.07 million UOB shares changed hands.

14 January 2026

Earnings Reports·SGX:U11·Stock Market

Lakers’ surprise 10-day signing: Kobe Bufkin gets the call as LeBron’s sons stay in focus

The Los Angeles Lakers signed guard Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day contract Tuesday amid salary-cap constraints, the team announced. Bufkin, 22, has played for the South Bay Lakers and was the No. 15 pick in the 2023 draft. Coach JJ Redick said Bufkin may not play right away but will get a chance during the contract. The deal pays Bufkin $131,970 and matches that figure against the Lakers’ hard cap.

14 January 2026

Stock Market

South32 Ltd stock freezes at A$3.96 — what investors watch before its next update

South32 closed flat at A$3.96 in Sydney after trading between A$3.95 and A$4.03, with 18.6 million shares changing hands. The stock paused as traders weighed record Chinese steel exports and iron ore imports, plus news that Beijing will require export licenses for steel in 2026. South32’s quarterly report is due Jan. 22, with half-year results on Feb. 12. The S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.1% to 8,820.

14 January 2026

ASX:S32.AX·Stock Market

NAB share price slips after a two-day run as rate jitters return — what to watch next

National Australia Bank fell 1.1% to A$41.91 at Wednesday’s close, erasing some recent gains as investors weighed shifting expectations for a February Reserve Bank rate decision. Trading volume reached about 1.46 million shares. The S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.1%, lifted by energy and resources despite losses in financials. NAB’s next trading update is scheduled for Feb. 18.

14 January 2026

ASX:NAB.AX·Interest Rates·Stock Market

PLS Group stock closes near a 52-week high as China tax tweak jolts lithium prices

PLS Group shares closed up 0.2% at A$4.87 in Sydney after touching A$4.94, near a 52-week high, as lithium prices in China surged on news of battery export tax rebate cuts. Trading volume was below average. Investors are awaiting PLS’s December-quarter update on Jan. 30.

14 January 2026

ASX:PLS·China Economy·Stock Market

ANZ shares dip after surprise savings-rate hike — what to watch before the next ASX session

ANZ shares closed down 0.27% at A$36.38 after the bank raised its ANZ Plus savings rate to 4.25%. An ASX filing showed 6,621 unquoted ANZAA options lapsed, with ordinary shares unchanged. Key economic data and the next RBA meeting are scheduled for late January and early February.

14 January 2026

ASX:ANZ·Interest Rates·Stock Market

Fortescue share price closes higher after China’s record iron ore imports — what to watch next

Fortescue shares closed up 0.35% at A$22.65 in Sydney on Wednesday, tracking record Chinese iron ore imports and steel exports in December. Analysts warn rising global supply could pressure prices in 2026. Investors await Fortescue’s December-quarter production report on Jan. 22. Iron ore futures were mixed in Dalian and Singapore.

14 January 2026

ASX:FMG.AX·China Economy·Stock Market

Woodside Energy stock climbs after Scarborough milestone — what investors watch next for WDS

Woodside shares rose 2.6% to A$23.92 after announcing its Scarborough floating production unit arrived at the field off Karratha, marking the project over 91% complete. The company targets first LNG in late 2026. Woodside issued 2.37 million new shares tied to its employee plan for the quarter ending Dec. 31. Oil prices slipped, with Brent crude at $65.27 a barrel.

14 January 2026

ASX:WDS·Energy Sector·Stock Market

Mineral Resources stock hits fresh 52-week high as China iron ore data lands — what to watch next

Mineral Resources closed at A$61.34, up 1.4% and reaching a new 52-week high after China reported record 2025 iron ore imports. Benchmark iron ore held near $107.90 a ton. An analyst warned that rising global supply could pressure prices. Investors await MinRes’ quarterly update on Jan. 29.

14 January 2026

ASX:MIN·China Economy·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Northern Star stock rises as gold flirts with record highs; the Jan 22 update looms

Northern Star Resources shares closed up 1.4% at A$26.73 after gold prices neared record highs on weaker U.S. inflation data. The company will release December-quarter results and updated cost guidance on Jan. 22, following a recent production downgrade and operational setbacks. Investors remain focused on cost outlook amid volatile output.

14 January 2026

ASX:NST·Gold Prices·Mining Industry·Stock Market

CSL Limited stock ends flat-ish near A$173 as February results loom

CSL Ltd closed up 0.1% at A$173.49 after a volatile session, hovering near its 52-week low. The stock has fallen about 37% in the past year. Investors are watching for CSL’s half-year results webcast set for Feb. 11. Trading volume reached roughly 1.11 million shares.

14 January 2026

ASX:CSL·Earnings Reports·Stock Market

Lynas Rare Earths stock jumps after CEO retirement plan as rare-earth supply talks heat up

Lynas Rare Earths shares rose 3.3% to A$15.56 Wednesday, extending a three-day rally after CEO Amanda Lacaze announced plans to retire after 12 years. Lacaze will remain until the end of the financial year while the board seeks a replacement. The leadership change comes as Australia unveils a A$1.2 billion strategic reserve for critical minerals and G7 finance ministers discuss reducing reliance on Chinese rare earths.

14 January 2026

ASX:LYC.AX·Mining Industry·Stock Market

BHP stock ends higher as China’s iron ore surge meets merger talk — what’s next for ASX:BHP

BHP shares closed up 1.1% at A$48.12 in Sydney, near a 52-week high, after China reported record December iron ore imports and steel exports. Rio Tinto has hired advisers for a possible Glencore bid, but sources say BHP is not pursuing Glencore. Investors await BHP’s operational review on Jan. 20.

14 January 2026

ASX:BHP·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock slides as banks lag ASX; RBA call and Feb results loom

Commonwealth Bank of Australia fell 1.3% to A$152.88 on Wednesday, underperforming as the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.14%. All four major banks closed lower, with financials down 0.7%. Morgan Stanley cited CBA’s 45% valuation premium and fading fund flows as risks. Investors await the bank’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and the RBA’s rate decision on Feb. 3.

14 January 2026

ASX:CBA.AX·Stock Market

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 14.01.2026

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile closed at $83.18, up 2.7% on the day, with DCF fair value at $88.76 and narrative value at $61.44. Newmont Corp. ended at $114.15 after a 180.6% one-year rally, with DCF value at $163.02 per share. NVHE.U:CA issued a buy signal near 11.67 with a stop at 11.61 and no short plan.

14 January 2026

NYSE:NEM·NYSE:SQM·Stock Market

PepsiCo stock beats market drop as sugar-tax pressure returns; earnings next test

PepsiCo shares rose 1.5% to $143.48 Tuesday, outperforming a falling U.S. market. The World Health Organization renewed calls for higher sugary drink taxes, raising policy risks for soda makers. PepsiCo will report earnings on Feb. 3. The company plans to close three U.S. plants and cut nearly 20% of its domestic SKUs.

14 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:PEP·Stock Market

Freeport-McMoRan stock tags new high as Wall Street lifts targets on copper, with earnings next

Freeport-McMoRan shares closed up 1.1% at $59.34 Tuesday after hitting a new 52-week high, with about 22 million shares traded. Wells Fargo and Citi raised their price targets on FCX, citing copper supply trends and operational outlooks. Investors are watching the Jan. 15 dividend record date and the Jan. 22 Q4 earnings call. Copper prices on the LME remain near monthly highs despite a slight dip.

14 January 2026

Commodities·Earnings Reports·NYSE:FCX·Stock Market

BitMine (BMNR) stock barely budges after $5.2 billion quarterly loss as share-vote deadline nears

BitMine Immersion Technologies reported a $5.2 billion quarterly net loss, mainly from a $5.25 billion unrealized loss on digital assets. Shares closed up 0.1% at $31.15 and traded at $31.22 after hours. Investors are focused on the Jan. 14 proxy vote on raising authorized shares ahead of the Jan. 15 annual meeting in Las Vegas.

14 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:BMNR·Stock Market

Coca-Cola stock rises as KO sets Feb. 10 earnings date; what investors watch next

Coca-Cola shares closed Tuesday up 1% at $71.24, outperforming a broader U.S. stock decline. The company set Feb. 10 for its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings release, with CEO-elect Henrique Braun and CFO John Murphy to speak at CAGNY on Feb. 17. Regulatory scrutiny on sugary drinks intensified this week as the WHO called for higher taxes.

14 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:KO·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.