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Stock Market News 21 January 2026

OCBC stock price edges up on new securities-financing unit as investors look to Feb results

OCBC stock price edges up on new securities-financing unit as investors look to Feb results

OCBC shares rose 0.25% to S$20.40 Wednesday after the bank launched a new securities financing unit aimed at institutional clients. The unit will lend equities and bonds from OCBC and its subsidiaries, led by Jansen Chua. OCBC also allocated 36,156 treasury shares for employee schemes on Jan. 20. About 2.38 million OCBC shares changed hands as the stock neared its 52-week high.
21 January 2026
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NAB share price drops as ASX banks slide again — what to watch before Thursday’s open

NAB share price drops as ASX banks slide again — what to watch before Thursday’s open

National Australia Bank fell 1.62% to A$41.18 Wednesday, with 2.94 million shares traded, extending a recent slide in major Australian banks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.37%, pulled lower by financial stocks, while gold surged past $4,800 an ounce. Wall Street’s sharp drop and renewed tariff risks pressured local markets. NAB announced plans to close its Knox data centre and appointed Mahya Knox as chief AI officer.
21 January 2026
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Paladin Energy shares hit a 52-week high after uranium output jump — here’s what’s next

Paladin Energy shares hit a 52-week high after uranium output jump — here’s what’s next

Paladin Energy shares surged 12.9% to A$13.14 after reporting a 16% jump in uranium output at its Langer Heinrich mine for the December quarter. The company sold 1.43 million pounds of uranium at an average price of $71.8 per pound and expects full-year production at the top end of guidance. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.37%. Paladin confirmed contracts for 23 million pounds through 2030.
21 January 2026
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PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price jumps after lithium bid returns; what to watch next

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price jumps after lithium bid returns; what to watch next

PLS Group shares rose 4.4% to A$4.95 in Sydney on Wednesday, rebounding from an early low of A$4.77 as lithium miners outperformed a weaker market. The ASX fell 0.37% while the materials index gained 2.35%. Investors are awaiting PLS’s December-quarter update, due Jan. 30. The company, formerly Pilbara Minerals, remains the ASX’s largest pure-play lithium producer.
21 January 2026
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Telix stock price slides 8% as investors digest FY25 revenue update and China Illuccix filing

Telix stock price slides 8% as investors digest FY25 revenue update and China Illuccix filing

Telix Pharmaceuticals shares fell 7.7% to A$10.61 at Wednesday’s close after the company reported unaudited FY2025 revenue in line with guidance and noted early momentum for Gozellix. China’s drug regulator accepted the Illuccix application, triggering a formal review. Investors weighed ongoing U.S. regulatory developments and recent clinical trial results.
21 January 2026
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BHP share price rebounds after China iron ore talks, potash cost jump rattles investors

BHP share price rebounds after China iron ore talks, potash cost jump rattles investors

BHP shares closed up 1.47% at A$48.48, rebounding after Tuesday’s drop. The company warned of price concessions in ongoing iron ore supply talks with China and raised its Jansen potash project cost estimate to $8.4 billion. Copper prices rose 32% year-on-year, and iron ore edged up 4%. Investors await BHP’s half-year results on Feb. 17.
21 January 2026
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CSL share price slips after close as RBC upgrade turns focus to Feb. 11 results

CSL share price slips after close as RBC upgrade turns focus to Feb. 11 results

CSL shares closed down 0.33% at A$176.11 on Wednesday, staying well below last year’s highs. RBC Capital upgraded CSL to “Outperform” and raised its price target to A$230, citing valuation upside despite weak U.S. flu vaccine demand. Investors are focused on CSL’s half-year results and interim dividend due Feb. 11. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.37% amid broader market volatility.
21 January 2026
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Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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