Stock Market News 10 January 2026

Aristocrat Leisure stock rises on A$750 million buyback extension as investors eye next AGM

Aristocrat Leisure raised its on-market share buyback cap by A$750 million to A$1.5 billion through March 2027. Shares closed Friday up 1.0% at A$57.22. The company has repurchased A$701.1 million since February 2025. Focus turns to buyback activity and the Feb. 19 AGM for further updates.

10 January 2026

ASX:ALL·Share Buyback·Stock Market

Tunbridge Wells taps wobble again: South East Water targets Jan 13 fix as MPs press for answers

South East Water expects to restore full water supplies in Tunbridge Wells by Jan. 13 after burst pipes and Storm Goretti left some customers with intermittent service. MPs are pressing the company for clarity over its handling of last month’s longer outage, warning against misleading statements. The company says current water is safe and the latest disruption is unrelated to the previous boil notice.

10 January 2026

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BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) stock pinned at A$30 after AustralianSuper backs takeover snub

BlueScope Steel closed at A$30.00, up 2%, after AustralianSuper increased its stake to 13.52% and backed the board’s rejection of a A$30-a-share takeover bid from SGH and Steel Dynamics. The board cited undervaluation and tough deal terms, while some investors said the offer was too low.

10 January 2026

ASX:BSL·Stock Market

South32 stock near a 2026 high as dividend dates land; traders eye Feb 12 results

South32 shares closed up 1.1% at A$3.85, just below their 2026 high, after the miner released its 2026 calendar and set Feb. 12 for half-year results. The company confirmed a March 5 ex-dividend date and flagged a $60 million cost for the Mozal smelter shutdown in Mozambique. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.03% as Rio Tinto fell 6.2%. Glencore shares surged over 10% on takeover talks with Rio Tinto.

10 January 2026

ASX:S32·Dividends·Earnings Reports·Stock Market

Wesfarmers stock (ASX:WES) ends at A$81 — the next dates investors are circling

Wesfarmers closed at A$81.06 on Friday, up 0.12%, as the ASX 200 finished nearly flat at 8,716. Rio Tinto dropped 6.2%, dragging materials lower, while energy stocks gained. About 1.04 million Wesfarmers shares traded in a range of A$80.73 to A$81.71. Key inflation data is due Jan 28, with Wesfarmers’ half-year results set for Feb 19.

10 January 2026

ASX:WES·Stock Market

Zip Co stock ends week up 4% as traders turn to Feb results and US growth

Zip Co shares closed at A$3.56 on Friday, up 4.1%, after a 7.2% jump Thursday despite no new company news. About 18 million shares traded between A$3.425 and A$3.62. The buy-now, pay-later firm’s next results are due Feb. 19. Its last ASX filing was a substantial holding notice on Jan. 2.

10 January 2026

ASX:ZIP·Earnings Reports·Fintech·Stock Market·US Economy

Telstra stock edges up on ASX:TLS — what matters now ahead of Feb 19 results and dividend dates

Telstra shares closed Friday up 0.6% at A$4.83, snapping a four-day losing streak. A cable cut in north Queensland disrupted phone and internet services overnight; crews are working to restore connections. Telstra’s half-year earnings report is set for Feb. 19, with the interim dividend schedule later that month.

10 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:TLS·Dividends·Earnings Reports·Stock Market

Woolworths share price jumps 1.8%: why WOW.AX rose and what to watch next

Woolworths Group shares closed up 1.79% at A$30.08 Friday, marking a third consecutive gain on volume of 2.77 million shares. The move tracked a 1.02% rise in Australia’s consumer staples sector, while the S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.03%. No new company announcements were issued. Woolworths remains about 11% below its 52-week high.

10 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:WOW.AX·Stock Market

NAB share price slips as rate bets shift; key dates ahead for National Australia Bank stock

National Australia Bank shares closed 0.2% lower at A$41.02 Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 slipped 3 points to 8,717.80. November inflation slowed to 3.4% but stayed above target, with traders pricing a 33% chance of a February rate hike. NAB is down 2.77% in 2026 and sits below its 50-day moving average. The next key data is December CPI on Jan. 28.

10 January 2026

ASX:NAB·Stock Market

AustralianSuper boosts Lynas Rare Earths stake — what it could signal for LYC stock before the next catalyst

AustralianSuper raised its stake in Lynas Rare Earths to 9.37%, up from 8.36%, according to a Jan. 9 filing. Lynas shares fell 1.0% to A$14.10 Friday after a volatile week. Investors are watching for Lynas’ quarterly results on Jan. 21 and policy signals from a G7 minerals meeting in Washington on Monday.

10 January 2026

ASX:LYC·NYSE:MP·Stock Market

PLS Group (ASX: PLS) stock slips from fresh high — lithium prices jump, Jan 30 update looms

PLS Group shares fell 3.1% to A$4.65 in Sydney on Friday, retreating from a 52-week high of A$4.89 set the previous session. Around 24.35 million shares changed hands. Spot spodumene prices delivered to China rose to $1,950 a tonne on Jan. 9, up 6.85% in a day. PLS will release its December-quarter report on Jan. 30.

10 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:PLS·Stock Market

Macquarie stock slips into the weekend — what investors watch next for ASX:MQG

Macquarie Group shares closed down 1.25% at A$206.08 on Friday, as Australian financials posted their weakest week in seven. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.33% to 8,717.8. Macquarie Asset Management is seeking about $1 billion for its first U.S. direct lending fund, according to PitchBook. The next scheduled company update is set for February 9.

10 January 2026

ASX News·ASX:MQG·Stock Market

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Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026

New York, Feb 7, 2026, 08:51 EST — Market closed. Apple shares ended Friday higher, closing up 0.8% at $278.12. The stock eased 0.3% after hours to $277.25 ahead of Monday’s reopening. (Investing.com) The move capped a choppy week for megacap tech as traders tried to work out whether the latest bout of nerves over artificial intelligence spending is a speed bump or something stickier. That matters for Apple because it sits in both camps — a heavyweight in the Dow and a bellwether growth stock — just as the next set of U.S. data may reset bets on interest-rate

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026

Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.

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.

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Stock Market News 10 January 2026

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