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Stock Market News 13 January 2026

Compass Group stock: investors circle Feb. 5 update as CPG.L heads into London open

Compass Group stock: investors circle Feb. 5 update as CPG.L heads into London open

London, Jan 13, 2026, 07:52 GMT — Premarket Shares of Compass Group looked poised to open close to Monday’s finish after the company announced its first-quarter trading update would arrive on Feb. 5. Investors will get an early read on demand and pricing trends as 2026 unfolds. The stock closed Monday up 0.8% at 2,364 pence. (marketscreener.com) This update is crucial as it offers the first official glimpse into how Compass has kicked off its new financial year. Investors spent late 2025 wrestling with whether easing inflation would slow headline growth in contract catering. In this sector, “organic” growth—excluding currency
CapitaLand Investment (SGX:9CI) stock ticks up after S$150 million India data centre fund first close

CapitaLand Investment (SGX:9CI) stock ticks up after S$150 million India data centre fund first close

Singapore, Jan 13, 2026, 15:30 SGT — Regular session CapitaLand Investment Limited (SGX:9CI) shares inched up 0.3% to S$2.93 by mid-afternoon Tuesday, following a 1.0% gain the day before. The stock fluctuated between S$2.91 and S$2.95, with roughly 7.25 million shares traded. (Investing.com) The real asset manager announced it raised around S$150 million at the first close of its CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund. The round is anchored by a global institutional investor and includes a “GP commitment” from the sponsor. The fund aims to hit about S$300 million by final close. It plans to acquire 20.2% stakes in three
ST Engineering stock flirts with a 52-week high as investors look to Feb results and Singapore Airshow

ST Engineering stock flirts with a 52-week high as investors look to Feb results and Singapore Airshow

Singapore, Jan 13, 2026, 15:31 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) ticked up roughly 0.3% to S$9.24 by mid-afternoon Tuesday, fluctuating between S$9.15 and S$9.29 — hovering near a 52-week peak. The stock’s previous close stood at S$9.21. (Source: Investing.com) Singapore stocks have held firm, pushing the Straits Times Index about 2.1% higher so far this year. Analysts attribute the gain to portfolio rebalancing flows boosting the market early in 2026. “January optimism or pessimism often reflects investor confidence,” said Carmen Lee, OCBC’s head of equity research, in a note cited by The Business
Singapore Airlines stock slips as oil climbs on Iran fears; Feb 24 update looms

Singapore Airlines stock slips as oil climbs on Iran fears; Feb 24 update looms

Singapore, Jan 13, 2026, 15:33 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Airlines Ltd fell 0.5% to S$6.40 by Tuesday afternoon, pressured by rising oil prices weighing on airline margins. The stock started the day at S$6.45 and hit a low near S$6.38, after briefly touching S$6.45 earlier in the session. (Futunn) Fuel remains the key swing factor traders watch closely. Jet fuel typically follows crude prices but with a delay. Airlines often find it tough to immediately pass sharp cost increases onto fares, particularly on highly competitive routes. Singapore Airlines is set to release its third-quarter business update on
SGX stock rises after report flags new Asian bond futures — what to watch into Feb. 5 results

SGX stock rises after report flags new Asian bond futures — what to watch into Feb. 5 results

Singapore, Jan 13, 2026, 15:36 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd (S68.SI) climbed Tuesday following a Bloomberg report that the bourse is in talks with global banks about bond futures tied to Asian government debt. By 3:10 p.m. Singapore time, the stock had gained 1.1% to S$17.71. (StockAnalysis) This matters since SGX’s earnings hinge closely on trading volumes. Introducing new derivatives, particularly in rates, could expand the fee base past just equity turnover and bring more hedging activity into its clearing house. SGX plans to release its first-half FY2026 results before the market opens on Feb. 5,
Seatrium (SGX:5E2) stock climbs as oil firms, with Maersk wind-vessel handover in focus

Seatrium (SGX:5E2) stock climbs as oil firms, with Maersk wind-vessel handover in focus

Singapore, Jan 13, 2026, 15:25 (SGT) — Regular session Seatrium Ltd shares climbed 2.2% to S$2.29 by mid-afternoon Tuesday, pushing the stock’s year-to-date gain to roughly 6%. The counter had closed at S$2.24 on Monday, with around 13.6 million shares changing hands. (sginvestors.io) Oil prices edged higher in Asian trading, with Brent crude rising 0.4% to $64.11 a barrel. The gains came amid supply concerns sparked by unrest in Iran, alongside U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of a 25% tariff on nations trading with Tehran. (reuters.com) Investors are reshuffling early in the year, with Singapore’s benchmark climbing about 2.1% so
Macquarie stock closes flat after €117 million Polarise AI data-centre deal in Germany

Macquarie stock closes flat after €117 million Polarise AI data-centre deal in Germany

Sydney, Jan 13, 2026, 17:45 AEDT — Market closed. Shares of Macquarie Group Ltd (MQG.AX) ticked up modestly on Tuesday following the company’s support for a financing deal with German data-centre infrastructure startup Polarise. The stock wrapped the day at A$205.52, marking a 0.04% increase. (StockAnalysis) The announcement comes amid a market pouring cash into data centres and the infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence, where power and cooling are as crucial as the software itself. For Macquarie investors, transactions like this offer clues about the group’s view on loan demand — and the level of risk it’s prepared to take on.
UOB stock nudges higher after fresh buyback; US CPI and Fed loom

UOB stock nudges higher after fresh buyback; US CPI and Fed loom

Singapore, Jan 13, 2026, 14:57 SGT — Regular session United Overseas Bank (UOB) shares edged higher on Tuesday after the Singapore lender disclosed a fresh share buyback at the start of the week. UOB was up 0.22% at S$36.17 by 2:46 p.m. local time, while DBS Group rose 0.74% and OCBC gained 1.16%. (Google) A filing showed UOB bought back 38,000 shares on Jan 12 for S$1.37 million, paying between S$36.02 and S$36.18 a share, and cancelled the stock. The bank has repurchased 19.05 million shares since the mandate began in April 2025, about 1.14% of its issued shares, the
Singtel stock ticks up after Nxera’s Johor data centre gets 280MW power deal

Singtel stock ticks up after Nxera’s Johor data centre gets 280MW power deal

Singapore, Jan 13, 2026, 14:52 SGT — Regular session Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) shares climbed 0.9% to S$4.50 on Tuesday following updates that its regional data centre arm advanced plans for a new campus in southern Malaysia. (Investing.com) This deal is crucial since the real constraint for Southeast Asia’s data centres has shifted from physical space to electricity supply. As cloud and AI workloads soar, developers are rushing to secure long-term power contracts. (Datacenter Dynamics) Telekom Malaysia and Nxera’s joint venture, TM Nxera, inked a multi-year deal with Tenaga Nasional to lock in 280 megawatts for a campus in Iskandar Puteri,
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock pops nearly 2% as fresh money chases Singapore cyclicals

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock pops nearly 2% as fresh money chases Singapore cyclicals

Singapore, Jan 13, 2026, 14:59 SGT — Regular session Shares of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd climbed 1.9% to S$3.72 by 2:49 p.m. in Singapore on Tuesday, extending their gains for the year. (SG Investors) This shift is significant given the early-year momentum. Institutions net bought Singapore stocks during the first five trading days of 2026, with Yangzijiang Shipbuilding standing out as one of the top recipients of institutional inflows, The Business Times reported. (The Business Times) The local benchmark held steady as well. The Straits Times Index ended Monday 0.5% higher, buoyed by a widespread “sell America” move shaking global
Keppel Ltd stock jumps 3% after SGX filing as investors eye next catalyst

Keppel Ltd stock jumps 3% after SGX filing as investors eye next catalyst

Singapore, Jan 13, 2026, 14:58 SGT — Regular session Keppel Ltd shares climbed 3.1% to SG$10.82 by 2:48 p.m. Singapore time, on roughly 3.1 million shares changing hands. The movement followed the company’s announcement that it completed the member’s voluntary liquidation of its dormant unit, Keppel Technology and Innovation Pte. Ltd., though it did not specify any financial impact. (classic.shareinvestor.com) In a major Singapore blue chip, a move this big tends to trigger momentum trades, even if the underlying news is sparse. It hits right as investors begin positioning for February earnings and guidance. Singapore’s market kicked off 2026 on
Allegiant to buy Sun Country in $1.5B deal as budget airline stocks split

Allegiant to buy Sun Country in $1.5B deal as budget airline stocks split

NEW YORK, January 13, 2026, 01:13 (EST) Allegiant Travel Co (ALGT.O) is set to acquire Sun Country Airlines (SNCY.O) in a $1.5 billion deal involving both cash and stock, merging two U.S. airlines focused mainly on leisure travel routes. Shares of Sun Country jumped roughly 11% Monday, while Allegiant slipped about 6%. Investors seemed split, weighing the hefty premium against potential cost savings and expanded routes. https://www.investopedia.com/two-low-cost-airlines-plan-to-merge-wall-street-likes-the-deal-algt-scny-11883381 The timing isn’t a coincidence. Low-fare airlines have been chasing more stable profits as fuel, labor, and airport expenses remain stubbornly high, while pricing swings sharply whenever demand shifts. Allegiant pitched the merger

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ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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