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Stock Market News 19 January 2026

Mineral Resources share price closes at A$60 as China data hits; ASX:MIN update in focus

Mineral Resources share price closes at A$60 as China data hits; ASX:MIN update in focus

Shares of Mineral Resources closed up 0.37% at A$60.00 Monday, holding steady despite volatile markets and weak Chinese economic data. China reported a 4.5% GDP rise for Q4, but retail sales and fixed-asset investment disappointed, while steel output hit a seven-year low. Investors await MinRes’ quarterly update next week.
19 January 2026
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Northern Star share price jumps as gold hits a record high — here’s what matters before Tuesday

Northern Star share price jumps as gold hits a record high — here’s what matters before Tuesday

Northern Star Resources rose 3.2% to A$27.68 as gold hit a record $4,689.39 an ounce, boosted by geopolitical tensions and new tariff threats. The stock neared its 52-week high ahead of its December-quarter update, with investors watching costs and production after the company cut its 2026 output forecast. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.33%, weighed by tech and consumer stocks, while gold miners outperformed.
19 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths share price jumps 5% on ASX as traders eye Wednesday’s quarterly update

Lynas Rare Earths share price jumps 5% on ASX as traders eye Wednesday’s quarterly update

Lynas Rare Earths rose 5.4% to A$16.32 at Monday’s close, bucking a weaker Australian market. The company will report quarterly results on Wednesday, with CEO Amanda Lacaze set to brief analysts at noon. Investors remain focused on leadership succession after Lacaze’s retirement announcement last week. Lynas is valued at about A$16.4 billion.
19 January 2026
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Xero share price slides after Trump tariff threat hits tech — ASX:XRO sinks to 12‑month low

Xero share price slides after Trump tariff threat hits tech — ASX:XRO sinks to 12‑month low

Xero Ltd fell 2.6% to A$100.89 in Sydney, touching a 12-month low of A$98.23 during Monday’s session. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.33%, pressured by losses in tech stocks after renewed U.S.-Europe tariff threats. Around 1.25 million Xero shares tied to its Melio acquisition became freely tradable last week. Traders are watching if Xero can hold above A$100 ahead of Tuesday’s open.
19 January 2026
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CSL share price rises after RBC upgrade, with Feb results now the next test

CSL share price rises after RBC upgrade, with Feb results now the next test

CSL shares closed up 0.55% at A$176.50 Monday after RBC Capital Markets upgraded the stock, defying a weaker S&P/ASX 200. RBC warned of a tough earnings season for healthcare, with most results likely to miss expectations. Investors now await Australia’s jobs data on Jan. 22 and CSL’s half-year results due Feb. 11. No new company filings were posted Monday.
19 January 2026
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South32 share price hits a 52-week high as silver jumps — what investors watch next

South32 share price hits a 52-week high as silver jumps — what investors watch next

South32 shares rose 1.4% to A$4.22, hitting a 52-week high, while the ASX 200 slipped 0.33% amid declines in tech and consumer stocks. Trading volume for South32 reached 20 million shares. Investors now await South32’s December-quarter report due Jan. 22. Precious metals surged, with spot silver hitting a record $94.08 an ounce.
19 January 2026
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BHP share price slips as iron ore hits two-week low; operational review due Tuesday

BHP share price slips as iron ore hits two-week low; operational review due Tuesday

BHP shares closed down 0.35% at A$48.82 after iron ore futures fell, with China’s latest data showing weaker steel demand and a 17.2% drop in property investment. Iron ore contracts hit two-week lows, and China’s crude steel output for 2025 fell 4.4% to its lowest since 2018. Investors await BHP’s Operational Review on Tuesday.
19 January 2026
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Fortescue share price slides as iron ore hits two-week low; JPMorgan downgrade turns focus to Thursday report

Fortescue share price slides as iron ore hits two-week low; JPMorgan downgrade turns focus to Thursday report

Fortescue shares fell 1.9% to A$22.39 as iron ore futures hit two-week lows, pressured by China’s property slowdown and rising port inventories. JPMorgan downgraded Fortescue to underweight and cut its target price to A$19.75. BHP slipped 0.35%, while Rio Tinto rose 0.9%. Fortescue’s quarterly production update is due Jan. 22.
19 January 2026
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Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) stock slides into MLK Day pause as chip earnings loom

Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) stock slides into MLK Day pause as chip earnings loom

Lattice Semiconductor shares dropped 2.4% to $83.22 Friday, underperforming as the semiconductor index rose 1.2%. Trading volume reached 2.7 million shares, with the stock ranging from $81.50 to $87.13. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Investors await Intel’s earnings report Thursday for sector direction.
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GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
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