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Stock Market News 17 January 2026

Seatrium stock slips into weekend as U.S. offshore wind court fights stay in focus

Seatrium stock slips into weekend as U.S. offshore wind court fights stay in focus

Seatrium shares fell 2.2% to S$2.24 on Friday, underperforming the Singapore market despite U.S. court rulings that allowed major offshore wind projects to resume. About 21.3 million shares traded. The company remains on track to deliver a US$475 million wind vessel to Maersk by Feb. 28. Legal uncertainty persists over the Trump administration’s broader halt on East Coast wind projects.
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

OCBC shares closed at S$20.44 on Friday, up 0.34%, with 5.2 million shares traded. The bank’s Sydney branch has applied to list A$1.2 billion in floating-rate bonds on the Singapore Exchange, set to start trading Jan. 16. Investors await OCBC’s full-year results on Feb. 25 for updates on dividends and margins. Singapore’s market is closed for the weekend.
17 January 2026
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

DBS shares closed at S$59.12 on Friday, up 0.39%, as Singapore bank stocks held steady ahead of the weekend. Analysts remain split on further upside, citing resilient dividends but warning that falling rates could pressure margins. Traders are watching for DBS’ Feb. 9 results and possible “significant risk transfer” deals as the next catalysts. OCBC ended at S$20.44 and UOB at S$36.74.
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

South32 shares closed at A$4.16 on Friday, up 0.48% after a sharp rise Thursday, with 22.1 million shares traded. Silver prices fell from record highs as retail investors crowded into ETFs, while copper sentiment remained volatile. South32’s December-quarter results are due January 22. The company will announce its interim dividend on February 12.

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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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