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Stock Market 15 January 2026

IRS tax filing season starts Jan. 26 — refunds, W-2 deadline and 2026 tax brackets: what to know

IRS tax filing season starts Jan. 26 — refunds, W-2 deadline and 2026 tax brackets: what to know

The IRS will begin accepting 2025 federal tax returns on Jan. 26, with an April 15 deadline. The agency is phasing out paper refund checks and urging taxpayers to set up online accounts. Staffing cuts and new tax laws may strain IRS services during the filing rush, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate. Employers must provide W-2s by Feb. 2 due to a calendar shift.
15 January 2026
BAE Systems stock: what to watch before London opens after Deutsche Bank downgrade, $184 mln Marine Corps order

BAE Systems stock: what to watch before London opens after Deutsche Bank downgrade, $184 mln Marine Corps order

BAE Systems shares fell 1.6% to 2,038 pence Wednesday after Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock to “hold” and cut its price target to 2,140p, citing weak Maritime margins. BAE announced a $184 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles and repurchased 99,750 shares at an average of 2,042.46 pence for cancellation.
15 January 2026
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Shell stock in focus: scrapped UK gas sale, sliding oil and buyback pace before London open

Shell stock in focus: scrapped UK gas sale, sliding oil and buyback pace before London open

Shell and Exxon Mobil canceled the sale of UK Southern North Sea gas assets to Viaro Energy, citing market conditions. Brent crude fell over 2% in early trading, with Shell shares closing Wednesday at 2,739 pence. Shell is midway through a $3.5 billion buyback, set to finish by Jan. 30. Climate activists and investors have filed resolutions demanding Shell clarify its energy transition plans.
15 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock: BHP Pilbara iron ore tie-up lands as Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto stock: BHP Pilbara iron ore tie-up lands as Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto and BHP agreed to study a Pilbara iron ore collaboration that could unlock up to 200 million tonnes of supply, linking Yandicoogina and Yandi operations. Rio shares closed at 6,355p, up 2.27%, near a year high. A major Australian shareholder questioned the value of any Glencore deal as copper prices remain high. Rio has until Feb. 5 to formalize a Glencore bid under UK rules.
15 January 2026
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DroneShield shares jump after LAND 156 panel nod — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield shares jump after LAND 156 panel nod — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield shares rose 2.8% to A$4.08 after the company announced it was selected for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 156 Line of Effort 3 panel in an after-market ASX release. The announcement came at 4:37 p.m. AEDT, after the cash session closed. Investors await further details or orders before DroneShield’s Feb. 24 results.
15 January 2026
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Glencore stock swings back into view as Rio deal doubts hit before London open

Glencore stock swings back into view as Rio deal doubts hit before London open

Glencore shares rose nearly 3% to 484.2 pence Wednesday as copper prices surged and merger speculation swirled. A major Australian investor warned Rio Tinto faces “a lot of questions” over any Glencore deal. Rio has until Feb. 5 to make a formal offer or withdraw under UK takeover rules. Talks remain preliminary, with valuation and shareholder approval in focus.
15 January 2026
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Woodside Energy stock edges up on JERA winter LNG deal as Scarborough update nears

Woodside Energy stock edges up on JERA winter LNG deal as Scarborough update nears

Woodside shares closed up 0.4% at A$24.02 after signing a five-year winter LNG supply deal with Japan’s JERA, starting in 2027 and covering three cargoes annually. The Scarborough project remains on track for first gas in the second half of 2026, with commissioning work underway. Energy stocks faced pressure as Brent crude fell and Australian peers Beach Energy and Santos dropped.
15 January 2026
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Macquarie stock dips despite ASX rally as Goldman upgrades MQG and Rio Tinto deal talk simmers

Macquarie stock dips despite ASX rally as Goldman upgrades MQG and Rio Tinto deal talk simmers

Macquarie Group shares closed down 0.3% at A$206.51 Thursday, underperforming as Australian stocks hit a two-month high. Goldman Sachs upgraded Macquarie to Neutral, raising its price target to A$208.73, while Morgan Stanley kept an equal-weight rating. Macquarie was tapped to advise Rio Tinto on a possible Glencore bid. Investors await the company’s operational briefing on Feb. 10.
15 January 2026
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NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

National Australia Bank shares rose 1.1% to A$42.36 on Thursday, rebounding after earlier losses among Australian banks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.5% at 8,861.70, its highest since November, as miners set a new record and financials gained. Investors await Australia’s December quarter CPI on Jan. 28 and the Reserve Bank’s policy meeting on Feb. 2–3. NAB’s first-quarter trading update is due Feb. 18.
15 January 2026
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Fortescue Ltd stock ends higher after Zitara deal — what FMG investors watch next week

Fortescue Ltd stock ends higher after Zitara deal — what FMG investors watch next week

Fortescue shares rose 0.4% to A$22.75 after announcing the acquisition of U.S. battery controls firm Zitara to expand its Elysia software unit. The deal adds on-site control systems for battery storage, with plans to deploy the technology in the Pilbara. The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.5% higher, led by miners. Fortescue’s earnings remain closely linked to iron ore prices amid record Chinese steel exports.
15 January 2026
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South32 stock hits 52-week high on ASX — what investors are watching into next week

South32 stock hits 52-week high on ASX — what investors are watching into next week

South32 shares closed Thursday up 4.55% at A$4.14, reaching a 52-week high after trading as high as A$4.165 on volume of 33.17 million shares. The rally followed strong demand for metals, with miners supporting the ASX materials sector. South32 faces a shutdown at its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique after power deal talks failed. Investors await the company’s quarterly update on Jan. 22 and half-year results on Feb. 12.
15 January 2026
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  • Scotia Capital Highlights Canadian Energy Stocks Amid Oil Price Uncertainty
    March 20, 2026, 6:19 PM EDT. Scotia Capital Markets analysts led by Kevin Fisk advise investors to focus on Canadian energy stocks with above-average yields amid uncertain oil and natural gas prices. Their list includes Cenovus Energy, Whitecap Resources, and Ovintin Inc. for oil, priced conservatively around US$71 per barrel compared to West Texas Intermediate's actual US$95 level. On the defensive side, Freehold Royalties and PrairieSky Royalty are favored. In natural gas, top picks are Topaz Energy, Spartan Delta, Peyto Exploration, and Expand Energy, each noted for strong margin profiles or growth potential. Vermilion Energy offers access to the European gas market, adding geographic diversity. Scotia's picks aim to balance upside potential and risk amid volatile commodity markets.
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