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Stock Market News 17 January 2026

OCBC share price ends higher above S$20; investors eye February results and dividend clues

OCBC share price ends higher above S$20; investors eye February results and dividend clues

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 14:56 SGT — Market closed OCBC shares ended Friday at S$20.44, up 0.34%, after fluctuating between S$20.33 and S$20.54 during the session. Roughly 5.2 million shares were traded. (SG Investors) Singapore’s market is closed for the weekend, shifting attention to Monday’s open. Investors will be watching dividends, rate forecasts, and any new signals on funding costs for clues on what might drive the stock. It matters because the recent rally in bank stocks has investors banking on steady payouts and reliable earnings. When those expectations falter, the gains can evaporate fast. OCBC’s Sydney branch has applied
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Singtel stock price holds at S$4.49 as NCS CEO exit and AI push shape the week ahead

Singtel stock price holds at S$4.49 as NCS CEO exit and AI push shape the week ahead

Singapore, January 17, 2026, 15:09 SGT — The market has closed. Shares of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel) (SGX: Z74) closed flat at S$4.49 on Friday as the market wrapped up for the weekend. NCS, the group’s IT services arm, announced that CEO Ng Kuo Pin will step down on April 1. Deputy CEO Sam Liew is set to take the helm. The stock fluctuated between S$4.46 and S$4.52, with roughly 14.7 million shares traded. (ShareInvestor) The leadership shift refocuses attention on execution over strategy. For Singtel, NCS remains a key lever to expand beyond the saturated consumer telecom market, where
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UOB share price ends higher at S$36.74 as buybacks continue — what to watch next

UOB share price ends higher at S$36.74 as buybacks continue — what to watch next

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 14:53 SGT — Market closed Shares of United Overseas Bank Limited closed Friday up 0.9% at S$36.74, mirroring gains across Singapore’s big three banks as the Straits Times Index ticked up 0.3% by the close. Interactive Brokers senior economist Jose Torres pointed to “bullish sentiment” returning on Wall Street following Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s earnings, which helped steady risk appetite heading into the weekend. (The Straits Times) This matters because UOB, DBS, and OCBC have a bigger influence on Singapore’s benchmark than most sectors. With the market closed until Monday, investors will use the break to assess
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DBS share price holds near highs as analysts debate dividend trade and rate risk

DBS share price holds near highs as analysts debate dividend trade and rate risk

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 14:53 SGT — Market closed Shares of DBS Group Holdings closed Friday at S$59.12, gaining S$0.23 or 0.39%, after fluctuating between S$58.79 and S$59.25. OCBC wrapped up at S$20.44, while UOB finished at S$36.74. (Investing.com) Singapore’s market is closed Saturday, yet trading in local banks presses on. DBS is once more the gauge for investor appetite, testing demand for big, liquid dividend stocks amid a sliding rate environment. The coming weeks pack a punch for bank stocks: rate expectations, chatter about capital management, and earnings guidance are all on the docket. Much of the positive outlook
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South32 share price holds near recent highs as silver frenzy cools — what to watch next week

South32 share price holds near recent highs as silver frenzy cools — what to watch next week

Sydney, January 17, 2026, 17:54 AEDT — Market closed South32 Ltd shares ended Friday at A$4.16, gaining 0.48% and building on Thursday’s strong jump as the Australian market wound down for the weekend. The stock fluctuated between A$4.10 and A$4.16, with roughly 22.1 million shares traded. (StockAnalysis) This shift is crucial as metals face sharp swings from profit-taking and changing risk moods, with precious metals rattled after hitting new peaks. “We’re seeing a broad pullback across commodities following weeks of strong rallies, driven partly by profit-taking,” Marex analyst Edward Meir said, noting that softer geopolitical tensions are pressuring gold and
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Mineral Resources share price slid Friday — what to watch before ASX trade resumes

Mineral Resources share price slid Friday — what to watch before ASX trade resumes

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:41 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of Mineral Resources Ltd dropped 2.4% on Friday, finishing at A$59.78 and capping off a weak week. (FNArena.com) As the ASX remains closed over the weekend, focus turns away from recent trades toward upcoming events. Mineral Resources (MIN.AX) plans to release its December-quarter report on Jan. 29, followed by its half-year results on Feb. 20, according to its investor calendar. (Mineral Resources) Iron ore futures in Dalian dropped on Friday, with the front-month May 2026 contract ending at 812 yuan a tonne, down 4 yuan, according to Xinhua.
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Woodside Energy share price: JERA winter LNG deal and oil swings set up the next ASX session

Woodside Energy share price: JERA winter LNG deal and oil swings set up the next ASX session

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:34 AEDT — Market closed Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX) shares ended Friday down 1.42%, closing at A$23.68. This pullback pared gains from the prior two sessions, leaving the stock roughly 0.4% higher for the week. (Investing.com) The pullback followed a steep drop in crude prices the previous day, with Brent and U.S. crude both falling roughly 4%. This came after U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks dampened concerns about Iran, coupled with U.S. inventory data revealing a significant build, according to a Reuters report. (Reuters) Woodside heads into next week’s session with oil prices still unsettled,
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Westpac share price jumps 1.8% into weekend — what to watch before ASX reopens

Westpac share price jumps 1.8% into weekend — what to watch before ASX reopens

SYDNEY, Jan 17, 2026, 17:23 AEDT — Market closed Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) shares closed Friday up 1.82% at A$39.19, after swinging between A$38.35 and A$39.34. Investors stepped back into Australia’s major banks ahead of the weekend. (Investing.com) It’s significant now because banks are once again carrying the local market, often steering the mood when traders get jittery over interest rates. The S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.48% on Friday and closed the week 2.1% higher, staying close to an 11-week peak. (CommBank) Westpac led the big four banks higher, outpacing its peers who each added roughly 0.5%. Macquarie Group surged 2.6%,
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Woolworths share price ends week at A$30.35 — what to watch before the ASX reopens

Woolworths share price ends week at A$30.35 — what to watch before the ASX reopens

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:25 AEDT — Market closed. Woolworths Group Ltd shares closed Friday 0.5% higher at A$30.35, having fluctuated between A$30.09 and A$30.41 during the session. (StockAnalysis) With the market closed over the weekend, all eyes turn to what might move stocks when trading picks up again Monday. Investors aren’t focused on just one big story; instead, they’re watching to see if supermarket earnings hold steady as shoppers hunt more aggressively for bargains. Woolworths offered investors a different kind of update—one that skips the usual profit-and-loss details. The retailer has refocused attention on supply-chain emissions just as the
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ANZ share price ends week firmer — here’s what could move it when ASX reopens

ANZ share price ends week firmer — here’s what could move it when ASX reopens

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:16 (AEDT) — The market has closed. ANZ Group Holdings Ltd shares closed Friday 0.5% higher at A$37.52, wrapping up the week on a positive note. Trading picks back up Monday on the Australian Securities Exchange. (Yahoo Finance) This shift is significant as bank stocks are once again heavily influenced by interest-rate expectations. Changes in investor sentiment about the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next steps usually hit the majors fast, affecting both bank margins and loan demand. ANZ offers a clear view of the domestic economy. If data shows households are still spending, bulls highlight credit
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NAB share price ends the week higher — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

NAB share price ends the week higher — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:18 AEDT — Market closed National Australia Bank shares closed Friday 0.7% higher at A$42.67, a slight gain that kept pace with the broader rally in Australian banks ahead of the weekend. (StockAnalysis) For NAB and its rivals, the immediate focus remains on interest rates — not only the current stance of the Reserve Bank of Australia but also the pace of its next moves. Bank profits often shift alongside rate forecasts, since higher interest can boost lending margins while squeezing borrowers. Mortgage pricing is stirring up debate. Commonwealth Bank bumped fixed home loan rates by
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CSL share price nudges up after fresh U.S. ADR filing — what to watch next week

CSL share price nudges up after fresh U.S. ADR filing — what to watch next week

SYDNEY, Jan 17, 2026, 16:55 AEDT — The market has closed. CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares nudged up 0.14% to close at A$175.53 on Friday, wrapping up the Australian trading week. The move came after a U.S. securities filing linked to the company’s American depositary share program caught investors’ eyes. (MarketScreener) The registration statement, filed on Form F-6, reveals Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas has registered up to 100 million American depositary shares for CSL. These American depositary shares, or ADSs, are U.S.-listed receipts representing ordinary shares held by a depositary bank. (StreetInsider.com) Mostly back-office plumbing, but it catches attention as
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Stock Market Today

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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