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Stock Market News 20 January 2026

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock price slips: what’s moving SGX-listed BS6 today

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock price slips: what’s moving SGX-listed BS6 today

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 15:28 SGT — Regular session Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd (BS6.SI) shares slipped 0.6% to S$3.50 in Tuesday afternoon trade, after moving within a range of S$3.48 to S$3.53. The stock last closed at S$3.52 and has fluctuated between S$1.80 and S$3.75 over the past year. (Investing.com) The pullback hit as global markets grew cautious once more, triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump reigniting tariff threats linked to his bid to acquire Greenland. Investors had been shifting toward safe havens, with stocks and the dollar easing in Asian trading. (Reuters) Singapore’s market got a sharp jolt Monday,
SGX share price slips as Singapore Exchange pushes new Japan bond futures ahead of BOJ meeting

SGX share price slips as Singapore Exchange pushes new Japan bond futures ahead of BOJ meeting

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 15:08 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd fell Tuesday, down 1.1% to S$17.42 by 2:59 p.m. local time. (SG Investors) The drop came after the exchange revealed plans to introduce 20-year “mini” Japanese government bond futures, broadening its Japan rates lineup. Shares ended Monday down 0.5% at S$17.61 following the announcement. (The Business Times) The timing is no coincidence. The Bank of Japan is set to reveal its policy decisions on January 22-23, and traders are watching closely for hints on how quickly and how far interest rates might shift. (Reuters) This matters
OCBC stock price ticks up as Bank of Singapore names new CFO and investors eye Feb 25 results

OCBC stock price ticks up as Bank of Singapore names new CFO and investors eye Feb 25 results

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 15:12 SGT — Regular session Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp’s shares nudged higher Tuesday, bucking the downward trend among Singapore’s major banks. OCBC (O39.SGX) gained roughly 0.1%, trading at S$20.33 in the afternoon, up from Monday’s close of S$20.31. (Google) The real challenge won’t be today’s price action, but the update due next month. OCBC told the Singapore Exchange it plans to release its full-year 2025 financial results on Feb. 25, before the market opens. (SGX Links) Bank of Singapore, OCBC’s private-banking unit, named Collins Chin as its global chief financial officer, effective immediately. Chin was previously in
CapitaLand Investment share price edges up on SGX as Gulf push and Feb results near

CapitaLand Investment share price edges up on SGX as Gulf push and Feb results near

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 15:10 SGT — Regular session CapitaLand Investment Ltd (CLI) ticked up 0.34% to S$2.97 in Singapore on Tuesday, despite the Straits Times Index (STI) slipping 0.05%. The shares fluctuated between S$2.94 and S$2.99, with around 10.1 million shares changing hands by 2:48 p.m. Property-related stocks like CapitaLand Ascendas REIT and Mapletree Industrial Trust gained roughly 1%. (SG Investors) The small gain came after a stronger Monday, when CLI surged 1.4%, topping STI gainers even as the benchmark slipped 0.3% amid geopolitics-driven risk aversion. Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, likened the market mood to
United Overseas Bank share price today: UOB stock slips after fresh buyback filing

United Overseas Bank share price today: UOB stock slips after fresh buyback filing

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 15:01 SGT — Regular session Shares of United Overseas Bank Ltd slipped 0.3% to S$36.73 by 2:48 p.m. in Singapore on Tuesday, after fluctuating between S$36.48 and S$36.88 earlier in the session. Trading volume hit roughly 1.36 million shares. (SG Investors) Traders pay attention to the modest shift since UOB is smack in the middle of Singapore’s bank-heavy benchmark, where flows can shift rapidly on news. This follows the lender’s recent update on share repurchases. Risk appetite dipped across Asia as U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up efforts to seize control of Greenland and warned of
Singtel share price today rises as tariff jitters keep Singapore traders cautious

Singtel share price today rises as tariff jitters keep Singapore traders cautious

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 14:52 SGT — Regular session Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) climbed 1.34% to S$4.55 by mid-afternoon Tuesday, ending a streak of stagnant trading. The stock gained ground despite cautious sentiment in broader Asian markets. (SG Investors) Washington has set a wary tone. President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats against European nations, linked to his push to acquire Greenland, have sparked talk of a “Sell America” trade — with investors offloading U.S. stocks, the dollar, and Treasuries. Capital.com analyst Kyle Rodda noted markets were banking on tensions being “self-limiting,” but warned of a “potentially disruptive standoff” between the
Macquarie shares drop 1.8% as buyback update hits the tape; what to watch next

Macquarie shares drop 1.8% as buyback update hits the tape; what to watch next

SYDNEY, Jan 20, 2026, 17:58 AEDT — After-hours Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) shares dropped 1.82%, ending Tuesday at A$206.97. The stock underperformed the broader market as bank shares dipped late in the session. (Australian Securities Exchange) Macquarie’s shift counts as a key signal for Australian financials, known for its liquidity. Tuesday’s trading carried that familiar jittery, risk-averse tone. While the company’s buyback aims to steadily prop up the market, it hasn’t deterred investors from pulling back amid growing macro worries. The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.66% lower, dragged down mainly by financials and materials. Financial stocks fell 1.08%, according to the market
DBS share price dips after CGS downgrade, with Feb. 9 results the next test

DBS share price dips after CGS downgrade, with Feb. 9 results the next test

Singapore, January 20, 2026, 14:50 SGT — Regular session Shares of DBS Group Holdings Ltd fell 0.8% to S$58.26 by 2:50 p.m. in Singapore, pulling back from a session high just shy of its 52-week peak following a broker downgrade. The stock traded between S$58.13 and S$58.63 and still hovers close to its 52-week high of S$59.25. (Google) Timing is tough for investors in Singapore banks. Following a solid rally, expectations have shot up, and the next big focus is on earnings. For DBS, any sign of margin pressure might hit the stock harder than the actual profit numbers. CGS
Wesfarmers share price closes higher — here’s what’s driving WES.AX ahead of results

Wesfarmers share price closes higher — here’s what’s driving WES.AX ahead of results

SYDNEY, Jan 20, 2026, 17:42 AEDT — Market closed Wesfarmers Ltd shares ended Tuesday 0.8% higher at A$83.33, bucking the broader Australian market’s downward trend. (Yahoo Finance) The retailer set Feb. 19 as the date for its 2026 half-year results, marking the next key event for the stock after a solid start to the year. (Wesfarmers) The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.66% to 8,815.9, dragged down by banks and miners as investors pulled back from risk. (ABC) Global markets tensed up again as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs over a Greenland-related dispute, driving traders toward safer assets. (Reuters) Wesfarmers
NAB share price drops again as trade jitters bite — what National Australia Bank investors watch next

NAB share price drops again as trade jitters bite — what National Australia Bank investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 20, 2026, 17:39 AEDT — Market closed Shares of National Australia Bank slipped 0.85% to close at A$41.86 on Tuesday, marking a drop for the second day running. The stock kicked off the session at A$42.11 and dipped to a low of A$41.525 during the day, with roughly 1.23 million shares traded. (Investing.com) This shift is significant as the next round of rate signals approaches, and banks react quickly when traders adjust their outlook on funding costs and loan demand. NAB’s recent corporate updates hit a market already on edge. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.66%, ending the day
Telstra share price steadies at $4.78 as ASX slides — what to watch into February results

Telstra share price steadies at $4.78 as ASX slides — what to watch into February results

Sydney, Jan 20, 2026, 17:43 AEDT — Market closed Telstra Group Ltd shares closed unchanged at A$4.78 on Tuesday, maintaining their ground even as Australia’s wider market dipped and investors favored defensive stocks. The price fluctuated between A$4.76 and A$4.81, with roughly 20.4 million shares traded. (Investing.com) The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.7% to 8,815.90, marking its biggest single-day drop in over a month, dragged down by financials and miners. Philip Pepe, senior equities analyst at Shaw and Partners, noted banks were “losing steam” amid renewed rate-hike bets and investor rotation. (The Business Times) The pullback has been attributed to souring
ANZ share price drops as Aussie banks slide; what to watch before Wednesday’s ASX open

ANZ share price drops as Aussie banks slide; what to watch before Wednesday’s ASX open

SYDNEY, Jan 20, 2026, 17:40 (AEDT) — Market closed ANZ Group Holdings shares dipped 1.15%, closing at A$36.94 on Tuesday. The decline followed a wider sell-off in Australian bank stocks, with investors reducing their financials holdings toward the session’s end. The stock fluctuated between A$36.81 and A$37.33. (Google) This move is crucial since big banks are at the heart of the interest-rate narrative. Even minor changes in expectations for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate — the key policy rate — can quickly impact funding costs, loan demand, and concerns over bad debt. Australia’s share market dropped again, with

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Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

7 February 2026
Carvana shares rose 5.21% Friday to $403.67, rebounding after recent volatility sparked by a short-seller report from Gotham City Research. The company denied allegations of overstated earnings and undisclosed ties to DriveTime. Carvana will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results after markets close on Feb. 18. The January U.S. CPI report is scheduled for Feb. 13.
Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Confluent shares closed at $30.57 Friday, 43 cents below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, ahead of key events next week. The company will report earnings Feb. 11 without a call or outlook, and shareholders vote on the merger Feb. 12. Confluent disclosed 17 demand letters and two lawsuits over proxy disclosures but denies wrongdoing. The IBM deal values Confluent at $11 billion.
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