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Stock Market News 20 January 2026

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
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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
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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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NTPC share price rises as a ₹380 buy call lands, but MarketsMojo sticks to ‘Sell’

NTPC share price rises as a ₹380 buy call lands, but MarketsMojo sticks to ‘Sell’

Mumbai, January 20, 2026, 11:39 IST Shares of NTPC Ltd nudged up in early Tuesday trading, hovering around Rs 345.05 by 11:24 a.m. IST, marking a roughly 0.5% gain for the day. The stock had earlier touched Rs 347.30, according to a live update from The Economic Times. By that time, roughly 3.39 million shares changed hands, and the price-to-earnings ratio stood at 14.15. NTPC’s shifts carry weight, as it ranks among India’s largest listed utilities and is a staple in many portfolios for its defensive, dividend-driven appeal. When investors pivot to more stable large caps, stocks like this often
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Woodside Energy (WDS) share price slips after North West Shelf contract extension: what investors watch next

Woodside Energy (WDS) share price slips after North West Shelf contract extension: what investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 20, 2026, 17:39 AEDT — Market closed Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX) dipped Tuesday after engineering company Wood announced it secured a contract extension to upgrade Woodside’s North West Shelf gas and LNG facilities. Woodside shares fell 1.05%, ending at A$23.50, erasing Monday’s 0.30% rise. The ASX 200 fell by 0.66%. U.S. crude futures slipped about 0.4%. (Investing.com Australia) This shift comes as investors brace for Woodside’s disclosures next week, after a rocky start to January for energy stocks still vulnerable to commodity price swings. The spotlight now turns back to Woodside’s aging cash cows, which must keep
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Northern Star share price climbs after FY26 cost hike — what investors watch next

Northern Star share price climbs after FY26 cost hike — what investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 20, 2026, 17:06 AEDT — The market has closed. Northern Star Resources ended Tuesday up 1.08%, closing at A$27.98. The Australian gold miner had lifted its full-year cost guidance. Shares fluctuated between A$27.47 and A$28.08 during the session. (StockAnalysis) The clock is ticking. The cost reset comes after a production downgrade revealed by softer December-quarter gold sales, giving investors little time before the next data release. (TipRanks) Northern Star has raised its FY26 all-in sustaining cost (AISC) guidance to A$2,600–A$2,800 an ounce, up from the previous range of A$2,300–A$2,700, according to a statement filed with the ASX. The
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Lynas Rare Earths share price sinks 6% — what investors watch before the Jan. 21 update

Lynas Rare Earths share price sinks 6% — what investors watch before the Jan. 21 update

Sydney, Jan 20, 2026, 17:06 (AEDT) — Market closed Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (LYC.AX) dropped 6.3% to close at A$15.25 on Tuesday, marking one of the sharpest declines among actively traded Australian shares. The stock saw over A$100 million in value traded during the session. (Australian Securities Exchange) The decline sets the stage for Wednesday’s crucial update: Lynas plans to unveil its quarterly results for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025, ahead of a midday investor briefing led by CEO Amanda Lacaze. (Market Index Data API) Timing is crucial. Rare earths — metals essential for making high-strength permanent magnets used
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CSL share price edges up after RBC upgrade as investors eye February results

CSL share price edges up after RBC upgrade as investors eye February results

Sydney, January 20, 2026, 17:06 AEDT — After-hours CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares nudged up 0.1% to A$176.70 on Tuesday, defying a softer local market following an upgrade from RBC Capital Markets. (Investing.com) The timing is crucial. CSL heads into a packed February reporting season while investors remain on edge, searching for evidence that last year’s earnings reset has run its course and that guidance won’t face further cuts. The stock has dropped roughly 36% in the last year, marking a steep decline for one of Australia’s largest healthcare companies. This pullback has investors divided—some see it as a bargain, others
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CBA share price drops 1.8% as trade jitters hit Australian banks — what to watch next

CBA share price drops 1.8% as trade jitters hit Australian banks — what to watch next

Sydney, Jan 20, 2026, 17:06 AEDT — After-hours Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX) slipped A$2.78, or 1.81%, closing at A$150.48 on Tuesday. The stock traded in a range from A$150.10 to A$152.98 during the session. (Intelligent Investor) This matters because CBA is a major player in Australian portfolios and the index. When risk appetite shifts or rate expectations fluctuate, it often pulls the entire financial sector along. For lenders, the crucial factor is the net interest margin — the difference between earnings on loans and costs on deposits. Markets usually factor in that spread well ahead of the
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SEBI listing-rule revamp sparks MSEI unlisted share rally and a hiring rush at NSE, BSE

SEBI listing-rule revamp sparks MSEI unlisted share rally and a hiring rush at NSE, BSE

Mumbai, January 20, 2026, 11:39 IST India’s market watchdog, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has kicked off a review of its Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR), sources told Business Standard late Sunday. This has put the Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSEI) back under the spotlight, with its unlisted shares more than doubling recently amid chatter about a third exchange and a broader boost linked to the National Stock Exchange’s upcoming IPO. (Business Standard) LODR serves as the primary guideline for disclosures and corporate governance among listed companies, detailing what information must be disclosed and when.
20 January 2026
BHP share price slides after Jansen potash cost jump and China iron ore discounts

BHP share price slides after Jansen potash cost jump and China iron ore discounts

Sydney, January 20, 2026, 17:06 AEDT — Market closed BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares finished Tuesday down 2%, slipping to A$47.78. The miner cited pricing pressure linked to ongoing iron ore contract negotiations in China and announced an increased budget for its Jansen Stage 1 potash project in Canada. (BHP) The timing feels off. Iron ore remains the backbone of BHP’s cash flow, even as the company pushes to expand its potash and copper earnings. All this, while trying to keep costs in check. China finds itself at the heart of both trends. Its crude steel production dropped to
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 20.01.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 20, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 20, 2026, 11:58 PM EST Bond market volatility leads to weak opening for Indian stocks; Nifty down 0.36% January 20, 2026, 11:48 PM EST. Indian stock markets opened lower on Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 falling 0.36% and the Sensex down 0.47%. The declines reflect rising bond yields and global geopolitical tensions, including uncertainty around US trade policies. Experts cite stress in global bond markets, notably Japan's government bonds hitting record yield highs, as a key factor driving volatility. Sector losses were broad, with Auto, FMCG, IT, and PSU banks
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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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