Stock Market News 12 January 2026

RELX share price in focus: buyback pace and February results loom

RELX closed Friday at 3,178 pence, up 0.95%, as its £250 million share buyback continues through early February. The company repurchased 305,052 shares on Jan. 9 and has bought nearly 1.9 million shares since Jan. 2. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 12 for updates on capital returns and guidance. UBS manages the buyback under a non-discretionary mandate.

12 January 2026

LSE:REL·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Lemon Tree Hotels stock jumps on Warburg Pincus-backed Fleur split as brokerages flag upside

Lemon Tree Hotels shares rose nearly 2% Monday after announcing a restructuring that brings Warburg Pincus into its property arm and splits the business into separate management and ownership entities. The plan, filed with the NCLT, will see Fleur Hotels spun off and listed within 12–15 months, expanding its portfolio to 41 hotels. Brokerages maintained “buy” ratings with targets up to 187 rupees.

12 January 2026

NSE:LEMONTREE·Stock Market

Yangzijiang Financial (YF8) stock ticks up in Singapore as U.S. CPI and Fed tensions loom

Yangzijiang Financial shares rose 1.3% to S$0.38 Monday, recovering some early-year losses amid strong trading volumes. The company saw heavy institutional outflows in early 2026, despite an overall positive market. Gold hit record highs and the dollar weakened after Fed Chair Powell said the Trump administration threatened him with indictment. Investors await U.S. December CPI data due Jan. 13.

12 January 2026

Federal Reserve·SGX:YF8·Stock Market

iFAST stock edges up in Singapore as investors size up Feb 12 results, Financial Alliance deal

iFAST shares rose 0.5% to S$9.57 by mid-afternoon Monday, with trading volume at 1.06 million shares. The company last week agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance Corporation for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Investors await iFAST’s full-year results, set for release after market close on Feb. 12.

12 January 2026

SGX:AIY·Stock Market

Singapore Airlines stock slips as oil edges up; traders eye Feb 24 update

Singapore Airlines shares slipped 0.2% to S$6.42 Monday afternoon, lagging the broader market as Brent crude rose to $63.39 a barrel on renewed supply concerns. Investors await the carrier’s third-quarter update, set for Feb. 24. Rising oil prices threaten margins as jet fuel remains a major cost.

12 January 2026

Airlines·Oil Prices·SGX:C6L·Stock Market

Sembcorp Industries stock rises in Singapore as Alinta vote nears and oil jitters return

Sembcorp Industries rose 0.5% to S$6.02 in Monday afternoon trading, ahead of a shareholder vote on its planned A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy acquisition set for late January. The company will release key documents by mid-month and has secured bridge financing for the deal. Brent crude edged up to $63.39 as Iran protests raised supply concerns. Singapore’s Straits Times Index gained about 0.6%.

12 January 2026

Energy Sector·SGX:U96·Stock Market

ST Engineering stock hits a 52-week high — here’s what traders are watching next

ST Engineering shares rose 2.45% to S$9.19 Monday, touching a 52-week high after surging 98% in the past year. The company reported a record S$32.6 billion order book and plans to propose an 11-cent dividend for FY2025. Investors await February results and details on dividends and buybacks. About 4.9 million shares traded by 3:10 p.m.

12 January 2026

SGX:S63·Singapore Stocks·Stock Market

Keppel Ltd stock edges higher in Singapore — here’s what traders are watching into Feb. 5 results

Keppel shares rose 0.67% to S$10.54 in Monday afternoon trading, near a 52-week high, with about 1 million shares changing hands. Investors are awaiting Keppel’s full-year results, due Feb. 5. The Straits Times Index also gained 0.67% by late morning. Markets abroad slipped after Fed Chair Powell said the Trump administration threatened him with indictment.

12 January 2026

Earnings Reports·SGX:KEP·Singapore Stocks·Stock Market

City Developments Limited stock nears 52-week high as Singapore rate-bottom calls lift property plays

City Developments shares rose 0.34% to S$8.90 Monday, nearing a 52-week high as 1.35 million shares traded. UOB said Singapore’s key interest-rate benchmark could bottom by Q2 2026. Institutions net bought City Developments in early January. Investors await U.S. inflation data and Singapore’s housing figures for further direction.

12 January 2026

Real Estate·SGX:C09·Stock Market

SGX stock edges up as Nasdaq dual-listing rules move to Feb 8 deadline; Singapore Exchange earnings next

Shares of Singapore Exchange rose 0.5% to S$17.59 by 3:10 p.m. Monday after regulators launched consultations on rule changes to simplify SGX-Nasdaq dual listings. MAS proposed allowing a single prospectus for simultaneous IPOs and earlier retail investor engagement. Securities turnover at SGX jumped 29% year-on-year in December to S$25.8 billion. Feedback on the proposed changes is due by Feb. 8.

12 January 2026

Earnings Reports·Nasdaq·SGX:S68·Stock Market

Singtel stock price today: shares edge up as Singapore’s STI hovers near a fresh high

Singtel shares rose 0.2% to S$4.47 Monday as the Straits Times Index neared a 52-week high. Turnover was light, with the stock trading between S$4.42 and S$4.49. Investors await Singtel’s Feb. 18 earnings after the company raised its fiscal 2026 EBIT outlook and set a S$2 billion buyback. UBS downgraded the stock in December, citing limited upside after recent gains.

12 January 2026

SGX:Z74·Stock Market

Hongkong Land stock rises after Ares doubles Central office space at Gloucester Tower

Hongkong Land shares rose 2.7% to US$7.94 in Singapore after Ares Management agreed to expand its office lease by 12,500 sq ft at Gloucester Tower in Central, starting March 2026. The move comes as investors watch for signs that premium office rents in Hong Kong may have stabilized.

12 January 2026

Real Estate·SGX:H78·Stock Market

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock tests 52-week high as Singapore buying picks up

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares rose 1.1% to S$3.66 on Monday, reaching a 52-week high as Singapore’s STI gained. About 4.19 million shares changed hands. Institutional investors were net buyers of the stock in early 2026. The company’s next earnings report is scheduled for March 4.

12 January 2026

SGX:YZJ·Stock Market

CapitaLand Investment stock ticks up as rate-cut bets firm; Feb 11 results in view

CapitaLand Investment shares rose 0.7% to S$2.91 Monday afternoon, extending last week’s gains as institutional investors logged S$63 million in net inflows to Singapore stocks in early 2026. Market focus remains on borrowing costs, with UOB forecasting Singapore’s Sora rate may bottom in Q2 as U.S. rate cuts loom. CapitaLand Investment will release unaudited full-year results on Feb. 11.

12 January 2026

Earnings Reports·Real Estate·SGX:9CI·Stock Market

DBS stock edges up as IPO “best year ever” talk meets Fed-rate jitters

DBS shares rose about 0.5% Monday afternoon in Singapore, trading near S$57.90 and close to last week’s record. Investors are watching U.S. inflation data due Jan. 13 and DBS’s earnings report set for Feb. 9. A senior DBS executive said the 2026 IPO pipeline could be among Singapore’s strongest. OCBC and UOB also posted small gains.

12 January 2026

Federal Reserve·IPO News·SGX:D05·Stock Market

OCBC stock back above S$20 as dividend trade holds; eyes on Feb results

OCBC shares rose 1.1% to S$20.01 in Monday afternoon trade, nearing a 52-week high. DBS and UOB also gained, as investors focused on dividend yields and interest rate expectations. Markets await U.S. inflation data on Jan. 13 and OCBC’s full-year results on Feb. 25. OCBC analysts downplayed the impact of Venezuela headlines on Singapore equities.

12 January 2026

Dividends·SGX:O39·Stock Market

Woodside Energy shares hold near one-month peak as oil jitters keep traders on edge

Woodside Energy shares closed up 0.6% at A$23.72 Monday, touching their highest level in nearly a month as oil prices steadied on Iranian supply concerns and talk of Venezuelan barrels returning. Trading volume hit 2.23 million shares. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.5% to a four-week high. Investors are watching Woodside’s Jan. 28 quarterly update for production and outlook signals.

12 January 2026

ASX:WDS·Energy Sector·Oil Prices·Stock Market

Evolution Mining stock closes higher as gold breaks $4,600 — what EVN investors watch next

Evolution Mining shares rose 0.7% to A$12.91 in Sydney Monday as gold hit a record $4,600 an ounce. The stock closed just below its 52-week high, with gains driven by bullion prices rather than company news. Investors await Evolution’s December-quarter production and cost update on Jan. 21.

12 January 2026

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

Wesfarmers stock climbs on Australia spending data as rate-hike chatter returns

Wesfarmers shares rose 1.44% to close at A$82.23 in Sydney, with 1.08 million shares traded. Australian household spending increased 1.0% in November to A$79.4 billion. Investors await Australia’s December CPI on Jan 28 and Wesfarmers’ half-year results on Feb 19. Interest-rate swaps now price in a 25% chance of a February rate hike.

12 January 2026

ASX:WES·Interest Rates·Stock Market

NAB stock closes higher as Aussie spending data stirs rate-hike talk; RBA decision next

National Australia Bank shares rose 1.46% to A$41.62 Monday after data showed household spending climbed 1.0% in November to A$79.4 billion. Markets now see a 25% chance the Reserve Bank of Australia will hike rates at its Feb. 3 meeting. NAB will release its first-quarter trading update on Feb. 18.

12 January 2026

ASX:NAB·Interest Rates·Stock Market

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PepsiCo stock closes near $170 as Wall Street weighs snack price cuts, buyback and the week ahead

7 February 2026

PepsiCo shares closed up 1.8% at $170.49 Friday, capping a nearly 10% gain for the week. The company announced U.S. snack price cuts of up to 15%, a new $10 billion buyback, and raised its annual dividend to $5.92 per share. Analysts raised price targets following the moves. Coca-Cola reports earnings next week.

RBC stock heads into new week near C$233 after Canada jobs surprise

7 February 2026

Royal Bank of Canada shares closed Friday up 0.7% at C$232.72, trailing gains by other major Canadian banks. Canada’s main stock index surged 1.5% as metals rebounded. January jobs data showed a loss of 24,800 positions but a lower 6.5% unemployment rate. RBC’s Q1 earnings are due Feb. 26.

IHC stock price holds near 400 dirhams after Abu Dhabi group flags phishing emails

7 February 2026

International Holding Company PJSC warned investors of phishing scams using its name and logo, according to an ADX disclosure. IHC shares closed flat at 399.60 dirhams on Friday, trading in a narrow range with 237,109 shares changing hands. UAE equities ended the week slightly higher as traders watched Iran-U.S. talks and oil prices.

McDonald’s stock nears a 52-week high heading into earnings week: what to watch next

7 February 2026

McDonald’s shares closed up 1.1% at $327.16, near a 52-week high, ahead of its Feb. 11 earnings report. Analysts expect Q4 EPS of $3.04, with Mizuho raising its price target to $325 but keeping a neutral rating. Trading volume was below average. Investors await guidance and the U.S. January CPI data on Feb. 13.

Stock Market News 12 January 2026

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