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Stock Market News 18 January 2026

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock in focus before the RBA call and February earnings

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock in focus before the RBA call and February earnings

Commonwealth Bank shares closed 0.52% higher at A$154.30 Friday, ending a strong week for Australian banks as the S&P/ASX 200 hit an 11-week high. CBA and Macquarie hiked fixed mortgage rates, drawing investor focus to the RBA’s February 3 cash-rate decision and CBA’s half-year results on February 11. Australia’s 10-year bond yield rose to 4.71% this week.
Transport Canada warns of fire risk as Ford recall hits 332,000 vehicles in Canada — here’s what’s affected

Transport Canada warns of fire risk as Ford recall hits 332,000 vehicles in Canada — here’s what’s affected

Transport Canada has recalled 332,410 Ford and Lincoln vehicles due to a defect in plug-in engine block heaters that may leak coolant and cause a short circuit. Owners are told to stop using the heaters until dealers install replacements. The recalls cover models from 2013 to 2024, including Escape, Focus, Explorer, Ranger, Bronco, Maverick, MKC, and Corsair. Ford will notify owners and provide repairs at dealerships.
18 January 2026
Northern Star share price: ASX gold miner’s next big test is Thursday’s quarterly update

Northern Star share price: ASX gold miner’s next big test is Thursday’s quarterly update

Northern Star Resources closed Friday at A$26.83, down 1%. The miner will report December-quarter results on Jan. 22 after lowering its annual gold sales forecast due to equipment failures. Gold prices slipped 0.5% to $4,592.29 an ounce after hitting a record earlier in the week. Investors await updated cost guidance and mine performance details.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 18.01.2026

The BSE Sensex rose 187.64 points to close at 83,570.35 and the NSE Nifty gained 28.75 points to end at 25,694.35 on January 18, trimming earlier gains as Asian markets fell. GIFT Nifty futures signal a weak start for the next session. Foreign investors sold shares worth Rs 4,346 crore, while domestic investors bought Rs 3,935 crore. Markets reacted to U.S. tariff threats and global trade concerns.
18 January 2026

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Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Lucid Group shares jumped 14% to $10.86 at Friday’s close, recovering from an 8% drop the previous day. The move followed a broad Wall Street rally that lifted high-volatility stocks. Lucid reported fourth-quarter deliveries of 5,345 vehicles and full-year deliveries of 15,841. Investors await Lucid’s Feb. 24 results for updates on cash and demand.
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