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Stock Market News 22 January 2026

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

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

SEOUL, Jan 22, 2026, 16:02 (KST) South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI topped 5,000 points for the first time on Thursday, rising as much as 2.2% to 5,019.54. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the move, while Hyundai Motor traded at a record. “The bullish market trend this time is a fundamentals-driven one based on earnings growth,” said Kim Jae-seung, an analyst at Hyundai Motor Securities. (The Star) The index is up about 19% so far this month after a 76% jump in 2025 — its biggest annual gain since 1999 — and the run has become a political and market marker
22 January 2026
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ST Engineering stock slips 1.7% in Singapore as Qatar services deal and $151B U.S. contract hit the tape

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

Singapore, Jan 22, 2026, 15:04 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd dipped Thursday afternoon, despite a slew of headlines highlighting fresh defence and infrastructure contracts. The decline is significant as investors search for new contract signals heading into the new year—sorting out what’s genuine, what’s optional, and what will hit earnings sooner rather than later. This week’s updates cover two market movers: defence services revenue, which usually stays steady when contract terms are clear, and large U.S. framework awards—those big figures that often take a while to convert into actual cash. ST Engineering slipped 1.67% to
22 January 2026
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UOB stock price jumps in Singapore afternoon trade as analysts flag a “catch-up” play

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

Singapore, Jan 22, 2026, 14:49 SGT — Regular session United Overseas Bank’s shares were up 2.0% at S$37.52 by 2:39 p.m. in Singapore on Thursday, extending gains that earlier took the stock close to its recent highs. (SG Investors) The move matters now because bank stocks are sliding into earnings season with investors trying to price a different rates backdrop. When funding costs stop rising, the lift from higher loan yields can fade fast. For UOB, the next test is whether it can defend net interest margin — the spread between what it earns on loans and what it pays
22 January 2026
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CapitaLand Investment (SGX:9CI) pops back above S$3, eyes 52-week high in Singapore trade

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

Singapore, Jan 22, 2026, 15:08 SGT — Regular session CapitaLand Investment gained 2.4% to close at S$3.01 on Thursday, recovering from yesterday’s drop and edging closer to its 52-week peak of S$3.03. Shares fluctuated between S$2.95 and S$3.03 during the session. (https://www.investing.com/equities/capitaland-investment) This matters as the stock nears the upper boundary of its one-year trading range, with investors eyeing upcoming data to recalibrate forecasts. CapitaLand Investment is set to release its full-year results on Feb. 11. (https://sginvestors.io/sgx/stock/9ci-capitalandinvest/stock-info) At these levels, even minor changes in sentiment can pack a punch. Traders zero in on management’s comments about fundraising and fee income
22 January 2026
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DBS share price today: DBS stock steadies near S$58 as Singapore bank earnings loom

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

Singapore, Jan 22, 2026, 14:49 SGT — Regular session Shares of DBS Group Holdings Ltd edged higher by 0.1% to S$58.08 early afternoon in Singapore, after slipping 0.2% on Wednesday. Trading volume stood at about 2.1 million shares, MarketScreener data showed. (MarketScreener) Singapore’s banks remain the driving force behind the local index, pushing the Straits Times Index up nearly 0.6% in early trade. This shift carries weight as traders hunt for an edge ahead of earnings season, with few fresh company updates to guide them. The Business Times reports on the move. (The Business Times) DBS isn’t fixated on today’s
22 January 2026
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OCBC stock rises as new securities-financing push puts fee income in focus

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

Singapore, Jan 22, 2026, 15:03 SGT — Regular session OCBC shares rose Thursday as investors showed fresh enthusiasm for the bank’s growing securities financing division, a key source of fee income and trading revenues. The stock nudged higher to S$20.56 from Wednesday’s close of S$20.44. (Investing.com) The move stands out as a straightforward bet on non-interest income, especially since bank stocks have mostly peaked. Investors are looking for evidence that growth isn’t just about lending, given how clients shift collateral amid market turbulence. Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped 0.4% in the last session, with the three local banks closing mixed,
22 January 2026
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Why Paladin Energy’s share price hit a fresh high — and what ASX:PDN investors watch next

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

Sydney, Jan 22, 2026, 17:41 AEDT — After-hours Shares of Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) wrapped up Thursday’s session 1.4% higher at A$13.36, hitting their highest level in 52 weeks. The stock fluctuated between A$12.63 and A$13.36 throughout the day, with roughly 7.9 million shares changing hands. This followed a strong surge the previous day. (Investing.com Australia) This move is significant because Paladin’s stock has essentially turned into a bet on one question: can the Langer Heinrich restart keep boosting output without sending costs soaring? With prices sitting close to multi-month highs, even minor slip-ups get exposed quickly. The move comes
22 January 2026
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ANZ share price edges up as Suncorp job-cut row flares; CPI and RBA meeting loom

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

Sydney, Jan 22, 2026, 17:49 AEDT — Market closed ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ANZ.AX) shares finished Thursday 0.6% higher at A$36.40, moving alongside gains in the wider banking sector despite mounting union backlash against planned layoffs at Suncorp Bank. (Investing.com) The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.8% at 8,849 points, boosted by gains in financial stocks after jobs data sparked fresh speculation about a rate hike in February. “The creation of more than 65,000 new jobs last month shows a much stronger labour market than any of us anticipated,” said KPMG chief economist Brendan Rynne. (ABC) For ANZ, the rate debate
22 January 2026
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Macquarie shares jump on jobs shock and buyback extension — what to watch before the RBA meeting

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

Sydney, Jan 22, 2026, 17:38 AEDT — Market closed. Macquarie Group shares ended a three-day losing streak on Thursday, climbing 2.4% to close at A$210.87. The uptick came as bank stocks gained ground following a better-than-expected jobs report. (StockAnalysis) The bounce is significant as MQG is back in play on the rate outlook. When investors bet on “higher rates for longer,” financial stocks typically get a boost, and Macquarie tends to follow suit. It’s a balancing act: rising rates boost a lender’s earnings potential but also push up funding costs and pressure asset values. For Macquarie, a hybrid of bank,
22 January 2026
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Woodside Energy share price jumps nearly 3% — here’s what moved WDS and what’s next

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

SYDNEY, Jan 22, 2026, 17:44 AEDT — Market closed Shares of Woodside Energy Group Ltd closed up roughly 2.9% at A$24.19 on Thursday, swinging between A$23.95 and A$24.24 during the session. (Yahoo Finance) The rise followed stronger oil prices and a wider rally in energy shares, with Brent crude climbing to about $65 a barrel in Asian trading. (Reuters) “A pact on Greenland would cut downside risks from a U.S.–Europe trade war,” said Mingyu Gao, chief researcher for energy and chemicals at China Futures, highlighting a key factor behind the change in sentiment. (Reuters) Oil traders factored in a supply
22 January 2026
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NAB (ASX:NAB) share price jumps 3% — what to watch next for National Australia Bank stock

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

Sydney, January 22, 2026, 17:20 AEDT — The market is now closed. National Australia Bank shares ended Thursday higher, buoyed by a rally in Australian banks following a better-than-expected jobs report and easing tensions in global markets. (IG) The move is significant now as rate expectations shift rapidly. Banks tend to track interest rate trends, influencing how investors assess lenders’ earnings on loans versus their costs for deposits and funding. Australia added 65,200 jobs in December, official data showed, sending the unemployment rate down to 4.1%. The surprise surge has economists scrambling and increased speculation about a potential rate hike
22 January 2026
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South32 share price jumps 5% after manganese rebound — what investors watch next

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

Sydney, Jan 22, 2026, 17:26 AEDT — Market closed. Shares of South32 Ltd climbed 5.26% to close at A$4.40 on Thursday, boosted by the miner’s recent production update that sent the stock soaring to new highs. (Investing.com) The stock hit a peak of A$4.44, marking its highest point since mid-April 2023. This came after the company posted stronger quarterly manganese production and kept its full-year outlook unchanged. (Investing.com) This move is significant as South32’s manganese operations recover from weather-related setbacks. Investors are keen to gauge how consistent volumes will translate into cash flow ahead of the February earnings report. South32
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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