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Stock Market News 22 January 2026

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

Paladin Energy shares closed at a 52-week high of A$13.36 on Thursday, up 1.4%, after reporting a 16% quarterly jump in Langer Heinrich uranium output to 1.23 million pounds. The miner expects full-year production near the top of its 4.0–4.4 million pound guidance. JPMorgan downgraded the stock to underweight, citing valuation concerns. Investors await interim results in mid-February.
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

ANZ shares rose 0.6% to A$36.40 as banks led an ASX rebound after jobs data showed 65,000 new positions and unemployment at 4.1%. The Finance Sector Union criticized Suncorp Bank’s planned job cuts, urging government intervention. Money markets now see a 50% chance of a February rate hike. Investors await inflation data on January 28 and the RBA meeting in early February.
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

Macquarie Group shares rose 2.4% to A$210.87, ending a three-day slide as bank stocks rallied after Australia’s unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December. The company extended its share buyback deadline to Nov. 6, 2026, with A$1.013 billion repurchased so far. Traders are watching inflation data due Jan. 28 and the Reserve Bank’s Feb. 3 rate decision.
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

Woodside shares closed up 2.9% at A$24.19 on the ASX, lifted by higher oil prices and gains across energy stocks. Brent crude rose to about $65 a barrel as traders reacted to supply disruptions in Kazakhstan. Investors now await Woodside’s quarterly results due Jan. 28, with the ASX closed Monday for Australia Day.
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

NAB shares surged 3.04% to A$42.45 on Thursday after Australia reported a surprise gain of 65,200 jobs in December, sending the unemployment rate to 4.1%. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.8%. Investors shifted rate expectations ahead of next week’s CPI data and the RBA’s February decision. NAB also warned of rising investment scams using fake identities on social media.
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

South32 shares jumped 5.26% to A$4.40 after reporting a 16.7% rise in quarterly manganese output, matching analyst forecasts. The stock touched its highest level since April 2023. The miner reaffirmed full-year production guidance but flagged a review of its Brazil Aluminium outlook after weak volumes. Mozal smelter in Mozambique will enter care and maintenance in March 2026 due to power supply issues.
22 January 2026
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Ohio farmers eye $2 billion property-tax break as new caps start to bite

Ohio farmers eye $2 billion property-tax break as new caps start to bite

Ohio Farm Bureau projects more than $2 billion in property-tax relief for farmers over three years due to new state tax caps tied to inflation and property valuations. The changes, passed in late 2025, will phase in unevenly by county, with initial impacts showing on 2026 tax bills. School districts are monitoring for possible revenue losses as credits expand and some non-farm property tax breaks are phased out.
22 January 2026
Lynas share price jumps again after revenue surge — what traders watch next

Lynas share price jumps again after revenue surge — what traders watch next

Lynas Rare Earths shares rose 2.9% to A$16.75 Thursday after reporting a 43% jump in quarterly sales revenue to A$201.9 million, driven by higher rare earth prices. Production fell, with “ready for sale” oxide output down to 2,382 tonnes and NdPr output at 1,404 tonnes, due to maintenance and power outages. CEO Amanda Lacaze cited ongoing disruptions at Kalgoorlie and uncertainty over the Texas facility’s future.
22 January 2026
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Santos stock jumps 5% on Barossa LNG first cargo — what’s next for ASX:STO

Santos stock jumps 5% on Barossa LNG first cargo — what’s next for ASX:STO

Santos shares closed up 5.28% at A$6.38 after the first Darwin LNG cargo tied to Barossa began loading for Japan. The company reported Q4 revenue of $1.23 billion and forecasted 2026 production of 101–111 million barrels of oil equivalent. Investors are watching Barossa commissioning and Pikka’s progress ahead of full-year results on Feb. 18.
22 January 2026
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Fortescue shares sink after costs rise in quarterly report, putting Iron Bridge ramp-up back in focus

Fortescue shares sink after costs rise in quarterly report, putting Iron Bridge ramp-up back in focus

Fortescue shares dropped 5.1% to A$21.48 after the miner reported higher unit costs in its December-quarter update. Quarterly shipments reached 50.5 million tonnes, but hematite C1 costs rose to US$19.10 per wet metric tonne. The company maintained its full-year shipment forecast and reported US$4.7 billion in cash at year-end. Investors await half-year results on Feb. 25 for further margin details.
22 January 2026
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Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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