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Stock Market 3 February 2026

Lynas Rare Earths share price jumps after Trump’s Project Vault shakes up rare earth supply talk

Lynas Rare Earths share price jumps after Trump’s Project Vault shakes up rare earth supply talk

Lynas Rare Earths shares climbed 3.3% on Tuesday, closing at A$15.25 after fluctuating between A$14.99 and A$15.56. The stock ended 48 Australian cents higher than the previous session. The move followed investor reactions to Donald Trump’s new “Project Vault” initiative—a critical mineral reserve supported by $10 billion in Export-Import Bank of the United States financing and $2 billion from private investors—and anticipation for further comments from Doug Burgum after the White House announcement.
3 February 2026
Westpac share price climbs as RBA hikes rates — what to watch before the Feb 13 update

Westpac share price climbs as RBA hikes rates — what to watch before the Feb 13 update

Westpac shares climbed 1.03% to close at A$39.32 on Tuesday, edging ahead of other major Australian banks following the central bank’s rate hike. The stock fluctuated between A$39.14 and A$39.65, with around 2.46 million shares changing hands. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.89%. Commonwealth Bank of Australia gained 1.06%, National Australia Bank added 0.19%, and ANZ Group Holdings was up 0.08%.
3 February 2026