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Stock Market News 15 January 2026

Anglo American stock: Norges Bank tops 3% stake as copper surge keeps miners in play

Anglo American stock: Norges Bank tops 3% stake as copper surge keeps miners in play

London, Jan 15, 2026, 07:01 GMT — Premarket Ahead of Thursday’s London open, Anglo American stock (AAL.L) caught attention after a regulatory filing revealed Norges Bank boosted its stake above the 3% reporting threshold. The bank now holds 3.00352% of voting rights, or 35,383,000 shares, up from 2.99573%. According to the filing, the threshold was crossed on Jan. 9. (TradingView) The stake shift is minor. Yet it comes as major diversified miners juggle pressure from two fronts: fluctuating metals prices and a fresh drive toward greater scale. Anglo’s shares are clawing their way back toward recent highs. Coming up in
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

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 17:59 AEDT — After-hours Shares of DroneShield Ltd climbed on Thursday after the ASX-listed counter-drone equipment maker announced it had been selected for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 156 Line of Effort 3 (LoE 3) panel. The stock finished 2.77% higher at A$4.08, up from A$3.97 at the previous close, with the news coming at 4:37 p.m. local time. DroneShield is set to release its annual and preliminary results on Feb. 24, per its corporate calendar. (Intelligent Investor) The timing is crucial since the update came after the cash session closed, forcing traders to gear up
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

London, Jan 15, 2026, 06:53 GMT — Premarket action underway. Glencore (GLEN.L) shares drew renewed attention Thursday as a prominent Australian investor challenged the value of Rio Tinto’s stake in the miner-trader, raising fresh doubts about its valuation ahead of London’s market open. Timing is crucial here. Merger rumors have pushed Glencore’s shares around sharply, while Rio faces a strict deadline under the UK Takeover Code. The company must reveal by 5 p.m. London time on Feb. 5 whether it plans to launch an offer or walk away — essentially a “put up or shut up” moment. (Rio Tinto) The
Rolls-Royce stock set for London open after 2.3% dip as buybacks and broker target hikes stay in play

Rolls-Royce stock set for London open after 2.3% dip as buybacks and broker target hikes stay in play

London, Jan 15, 2026, 06:50 GMT — Premarket Shares of Rolls-Royce Holdings dropped 2.3% to 12.75 pounds on Wednesday, underperforming the stronger FTSE 100 after hitting a 52-week peak just the day before. (MarketWatch) This retreat shifts attention squarely onto the immediate catalysts: share buybacks, upgraded broker targets, and the upcoming earnings guidance from a company that investors have aggressively pursued. That mix is crucial now as the stock hovers near its highs and fresh company news remains scarce ahead of earnings season. Even minor updates—a broker note here, a buyback announcement there—are swaying sentiment. Rolls-Royce repurchased 428,382 ordinary shares
Woolworths stock edges up on Google Cloud Olive AI upgrade as investors eye results and inflation

Woolworths stock edges up on Google Cloud Olive AI upgrade as investors eye results and inflation

SYDNEY, Jan 15, 2026, 17:41 AEDT — Post-market Woolworths Group Ltd (WOW.AX) shares ended Thursday 0.27% higher at A$30.20, following the company’s announcement of an upgrade to its Olive chatbot powered by Google Cloud technology. The stock fluctuated between A$29.97 and A$30.38 during the session and remains roughly 10% shy of its 52-week peak, according to market data. (Intelligent Investor) Why it matters now: grocers are battling for a slice of online baskets just as shoppers increasingly rely on specials, loyalty deals, and planning tools. That’s where the data lives—and where margins can shift quickly. Woolworths is entering the busy
Mineral Resources shares jump after AustralianSuper lifts stake, with Q2 update next in focus

Mineral Resources shares jump after AustralianSuper lifts stake, with Q2 update next in focus

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 17:55 AEDT — After-hours Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX:MIN) shares ended 2.2% higher at A$62.67 on Thursday, as investors weighed a fresh increase in the register by superannuation giant AustralianSuper ahead of the miner’s next quarterly update later this month. The move matters now because money has been moving quickly across Australian materials names, and the next company report is close enough to shape positioning. MinRes sits in the messy overlap of iron ore and lithium, where sentiment can flip in a day on China data or policy noise. A bigger institutional stake does not change output,
Wesfarmers shares rise as fresh spending data keeps RBA rate talk in play

Wesfarmers shares rise as fresh spending data keeps RBA rate talk in play

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 17:39 AEDT — The market has closed. Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) closed Thursday up around 0.9%, finishing at A$82.99 compared to Wednesday’s A$82.29. The stock swung between A$82.18 and A$83.15 during the session, with roughly 1.03 million shares traded. (eoddata.com) The update followed fresh data showing Australian consumer spending remained solid at year-end—a crucial factor for Wesfarmers’ retail-focused earnings. Household spending increased 0.7% in December and climbed 6.3% over the year, according to de-identified payments data analysed by Commonwealth Bank, reported by Capital Brief. Belinda Allen, the bank’s head of Australian economics, described the figures as “more
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

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 17:27 (AEDT) — After-hours Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX:WDS) shares rose 0.4% to end at A$24.02 on Thursday, after trading between A$23.77 and A$24.25. Japan’s largest power generator JERA said it signed a five-year winter LNG supply agreement with Woodside from 2027, covering three cargoes a year. (Investing.com) The timing matters because Woodside is selling into a market that is still short of winter flexibility. LNG — liquefied natural gas — is often bought years ahead, and winter cargoes can command a premium when demand spikes. For investors, a contract like this is not a big
TSMC Q4 earnings beat forecasts on AI demand — the numbers driving TSM stock

TSMC Q4 earnings beat forecasts on AI demand — the numbers driving TSM stock

TAIPEI, Jan 15, 2026, 14:23 (GMT+8) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co reported a record profit for the fourth quarter on Thursday, driven by strong demand for AI chips. The company’s net profit soared 35% year-on-year to T$505.7 billion ($16.01 billion), surpassing analyst expectations. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/tsmc-q4-profit-jumps-35-record-beats-expectations-2026-01-15/ This result is significant since TSMC is at the heart of the AI boom, providing cutting-edge chips to major U.S. tech players like Nvidia and Apple. Any shift in its margins sends ripples through much of the supply chain. The timing is shaky for the sector. Investors wrestle with whether AI demand will hold up through 2026
Aristocrat stock slips after buyback update hits tape as ALL heads into February AGM

Aristocrat stock slips after buyback update hits tape as ALL heads into February AGM

Sydney, January 15, 2026, 17:18 AEDT — Market closed. Aristocrat Leisure shares slipped 0.4% to close at A$57.66 on Thursday, lagging behind a stronger Australian market. Investors digested new capital management updates from the gaming machine company. (MarketScreener) The company repurchased 176,451 shares on Wednesday, spending A$10.17 million at prices ranging from A$56.36 to A$57.89. This brings the total buyback to 11.06 million shares for A$723.7 million so far. The filing confirmed the on-market buyback program, which allows the company to buy its own stock on the exchange, will continue until March 5, 2027, with a total cap of A$1.5
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

SYDNEY, Jan 15, 2026, 17:20 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of Macquarie Group slipped 0.3% to close at A$206.51 on Thursday, after fluctuating between A$204.42 and A$208.12 during the session. (StockAnalysis) The dip happened even though Australian stocks closed at their highest level in over two months, driven by miners benefiting from a surge in base and precious metals prices. “Valuation fatigue in banks and strong tailwinds for miners are prompting a rotational positioning into the latter,” said Marc Jocum, senior product and investment strategist at Global X ETFs Australia. Broker opinions shifted toward a more positive tone.
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

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 17:16 AEDT — After-hours Shares of National Australia Bank climbed 1.1% on Thursday, closing at A$42.36, recovering after a weak stretch for Australian bank stocks earlier this week. (MarketScreener Australia) Movements in NAB and its counterparts remain crucial, with the “big four” banks still carrying much of the weight in local portfolios. This holds true even as investors pile into miners amid a metals rally and weigh the chances of another Australian rate hike. Policy remains the key near-term driver. Traders are closely eyeing inflation data alongside the Reserve Bank of Australia’s upcoming move. The market

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CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

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CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12 on Friday, bucking a 0.8% drop in Singapore’s benchmark index. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% jump in second-half distributable income, while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posted a 1.4% full-year rise. CapitaLand China Trust saw full-year DPU fall to 4.82 cents amid weaker yuan and occupancy. CLI reports FY2025 results on Feb. 11.
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