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Stock Market 15 January 2026

DBS stock nears a 52-week high as investors weigh AI gains and the next dividend call

DBS stock nears a 52-week high as investors weigh AI gains and the next dividend call

DBS shares rose 0.8% to S$58.80 Thursday, just below their 52-week high, as investors assessed dividend prospects ahead of February results. The bank reported S$1 billion in “economic value” from AI in 2025, up from S$750 million in 2024. Analysts remain split on valuation and dividend sustainability amid rate concerns. Full-year earnings are due Feb. 9.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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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  • SECURE Waste Infrastructure: Is It Still Attractive After 68% Share Price Surge?
    May 2, 2026, 4:38 PM EDT. SECURE Waste Infrastructure (TSX:SES) shares soared 68.5% over the past year, closing recently at C$22.48. Despite a 3.5% drop last week, the stock gained 5.9% in the past month and 28.8% year to date. The company operates in waste management and energy infrastructure, sectors drawing sustained investor interest. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis estimates SES's intrinsic value at C$61.75, implying the stock is 63.6% undervalued against the current price. Recent free cash flow projections underscore strong growth potential, reaching CA$618.9 million by 2035. Such valuation gaps highlight SES's potential resilience and market opportunity amid its industry peers.

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Eaton Stock Just Hit a Fresh High. Tuesday’s Earnings May Decide What Comes Next

Eaton Stock Just Hit a Fresh High. Tuesday’s Earnings May Decide What Comes Next

2 May 2026
Eaton shares fell 1.7% to $425.55 Friday after hitting a 52-week high of $435.43 during the session. The company reports first-quarter earnings before the NYSE opens on May 5. Investors are focused on whether AI data-center demand can offset weaker industrial and mobility markets. Eaton recently announced a $30 million investment in a new switchgear facility in Nebraska.
The Walt Disney Company’s ABC License Review Puts DIS Stock on Watch Before Earnings

The Walt Disney Company’s ABC License Review Puts DIS Stock on Watch Before Earnings

2 May 2026
The FCC has ordered Disney’s ABC to file early license renewals for eight major TV stations by May 28, citing possible violations of anti-discrimination rules. FCC Chair Brendan Carr denied White House involvement and said the review concerns diversity practices, not programming. The order comes days before Disney reports quarterly results. Disney shares closed Friday at $103.08.
Constellation Energy Stock Faces Calpine Test After Investors Reject DEI Report Bid

Constellation Energy Stock Faces Calpine Test After Investors Reject DEI Report Bid

2 May 2026
Constellation Energy shareholders rejected a proposal to review the financial risks and returns of its DEI initiatives by 251.5 million votes to 3.0 million, SEC filings show. Investors approved all management proposals, including board nominees and executive pay. The failed DEI measure was submitted by the National Center for Public Policy Research. Constellation shares last closed at $307.81, down 1.7%.
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