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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.
18 January 2026
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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
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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.
18 January 2026
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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
Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Stock Hit With ‘Overvalued’ Tag After Rally, Putting AI-Fiber Hopes on Trial

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Stock Hit With ‘Overvalued’ Tag After Rally, Putting AI-Fiber Hopes on Trial

Lumen Technologies shares closed at $8.45 Friday, about 20% above Simply Wall St’s fair value estimate of $7.23. Bank of America kept a sell rating and raised its target to $7, while a separate forecast model projects $5.62 by end-2026. The stock fell 2.3% on the day. Lumen recently agreed to sell its consumer fiber business to AT&T for $5.75 billion.
18 January 2026
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FuboTV stock gets “top marks” in Q3 earnings screen — but FUBO is still stuck near $2.70

FuboTV stock gets “top marks” in Q3 earnings screen — but FUBO is still stuck near $2.70

FuboTV shares closed at $2.67 Friday after StockStory named it the top media stock for Q3, citing forecast beats. Shares remain down 29% since results, with investors watching February’s $4.5 million convertible note maturity. Fubo repurchased $140.2 million of notes at full value, funded by a $145 million loan tied to its Hulu + Live TV deal.
18 January 2026
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Alibaba stock falls after 111% surge as BABA valuation calls clash

Alibaba stock falls after 111% surge as BABA valuation calls clash

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.24% Friday to $165.40, with 18.6 million shares traded. The stock sits about 14.5% below its 52-week high and has a market cap near $397.2 billion. Analyst price targets vary widely, with estimates ranging from $83.38 to $281.17 per share. Heavy spending on subsidies for quick commerce has pressured earnings despite accelerating cloud revenue growth.
18 January 2026
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Technoprobe stock hits the top of its range — what to watch when Milan reopens

Technoprobe stock hits the top of its range — what to watch when Milan reopens

Technoprobe SpA shares closed up 2.6% at 15.55 euros in Milan Friday, touching a 52-week high of 15.62. The chip-testing firm has surged about 20% since January 2, lifted by a rally and optimism over chip sector investment. Broader European markets eased, with analysts citing caution after a strong start to the year. Technoprobe’s board will review 2025 financials on March 18.
18 January 2026
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Rockchip Electronics stock: China margin curbs and GDP data loom after Friday close

Rockchip Electronics stock: China margin curbs and GDP data loom after Friday close

Rockchip Electronics A-shares closed Friday up 0.42% at 192.50 yuan, with turnover reaching 19.49 billion yuan. China’s securities regulator will raise minimum margin requirements for new loans to 100% starting Jan. 19. Traders are watching for Monday’s national economic data and developments in the AI-chip sector. Mainland markets remain closed Sunday.
18 January 2026
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China Resources Microelectronics (688396) stock jumps 13% near 52-week high as China chip trade heats up

China Resources Microelectronics (688396) stock jumps 13% near 52-week high as China chip trade heats up

China Resources Microelectronics A-shares closed up 13.04% at 68.20 yuan in Shanghai Friday, with 58.24 million shares traded and turnover of 3.79 billion yuan. The surge followed shareholder approval of a 2026 related-party transaction plan and changes to governance rules. A storage-chip index hit a record high, while DRAM and NAND prices are forecast to jump sharply in Q1 2026.
18 January 2026
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics stock price holds near 52-week high as earnings and U.S. chip tariff loom

Samsung Electro-Mechanics stock price holds near 52-week high as earnings and U.S. chip tariff loom

Samsung Electro-Mechanics closed Friday flat at 289,500 won, just below its 52-week high. The Kospi hit a record 4,840.74, up 0.9% for an 11th straight gain. New U.S. tariffs on advanced AI chips have raised industry uncertainty ahead of Samsung’s Q4 earnings report due Jan. 23. Trading volume in Samsung Electro-Mechanics reached 609,718 shares, with 173.95 billion won changing hands.
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  • Elsight Q1 2026 Results and Contested Boardroom Vote Stir Investor Debate
    May 2, 2026, 12:40 PM EDT. Elsight Limited (ASX:ELS) faces heightened investor scrutiny following its Q1 2026 earnings call and shareholder activist Stephen Mayne's bid for a board seat. The company has urged shareholders to oppose Mayne's nomination ahead of the 29 May AGM. Despite recent profitability after years of losses, Elsight must sustain rapid revenue growth and manage rising operating costs to meet 2028 targets of A$71.8 million in revenue and A$22.5 million earnings. Market valuations vary widely, reflecting uncertainty about the impact of governance tensions alongside business execution risks. Investors weigh the contested board election's effect on governance against Elsight's immediate challenges in contract wins, cost control, and capital strength. Forecasts suggest fair value estimates range from A$1.99, implying a 71% downside, to A$11.65, indicating significant upside potential.

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