Stock Market News 1 February 2026

Sandfire Resources share price: why ASX:SFR slid Friday and what to watch next week

Sandfire Resources shares fell 6.85% to A$19.85 Friday after copper prices retreated and miners sold off, with the ASX 200 down 0.6%. Sandfire reported December-half copper-equivalent output of 72,100 tonnes and ended the period with $13 million net cash. Investors await a Feb. 6 vote on the Havilah deal and half-year results on Feb. 19.

1 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:SFR·Mining Industry·Stock Market

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price at a one-year low as tech stocks slide — what to watch next

WiseTech Global shares fell 2.4% to A$58.00 Friday, their lowest in a year, after three days of declines and a 15% slide since January. The company faces regulatory pressure to divest Expedient following an ACCC ruling tied to its e2open acquisition. Half-year results are due Feb. 25, with the stock trading ex-dividend on March 13. The ASX tech sector also hit a two-year low Friday.

1 February 2026

ASX:WTC.AX·Stock Market·Technology

DBS share price slips ahead of Feb 9 results as Singapore banks face margin questions

DBS shares closed down 0.99% at S$59.20 on Friday, tracking a broader drop in Singapore stocks. About 5.7 million shares changed hands as the Straits Times Index fell 0.5%. Investors are now focused on DBS’s fourth-quarter and full-year results due Feb. 9. Analysts expect margin pressure and weaker non-interest income as rates ease.

1 February 2026

SGX:D05·Stock Market

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price lifts into the weekend — here’s what to watch next

Woolworths shares rose 1.1% to A$30.94 Friday, outperforming a falling market as 3.1 million shares traded. Coles also gained 1.1% to A$21.28. Investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate decision Tuesday and Woolworths’ half-year results on Feb. 25. Woolworths faces a class action in South Australia over alleged underpayments, with a potential charge of up to A$330 million.

1 February 2026

ASX Updates·ASX:COL·ASX:WOW·Stock Market

Wesfarmers share price: ASX:WES heads into Monday after bucking market drop, RBA decision looms

Wesfarmers shares closed up 0.29% at A$83.36 on Friday, while the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.65%. About 1.5 million Wesfarmers shares changed hands as the stock swung between A$82.75 and A$83.98. The Reserve Bank of Australia meets Monday, with a rate decision due Tuesday. Wesfarmers will report half-year results on Feb. 19.

1 February 2026

ASX Updates·ASX:WES·Stock Market

South32 share price slides on metals rout — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

South32 shares fell 1.28% to A$4.62 Friday as metals prices slumped, though the stock gained about 30% in January. Around 27.6 million shares changed hands. The company will report half-year results and decide on an interim dividend on Feb. 12. The Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique faces a $60 million charge as it prepares for shutdown by March.

1 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:S32·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Telstra shares brace for Monday as iPhone call glitch drags 000 reliability back into the spotlight

Telstra shares closed Friday at A$4.88, up 0.6%, after an Apple iOS update disrupted service for some users and blocked emergency calls. The outage triggered renewed calls for stricter regulation of telcos. Apple and Telstra said they are working on a fix. Telstra’s half-year results are due Feb. 19.

1 February 2026

ASX:TLS·Stock Market·Technology

Santos stock jumps into the weekend — here’s what could move ASX:STO next week

Santos Limited shares closed Friday up 2.5% at A$7.01, outperforming a 0.65% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Oil prices hovered near six-month highs, with traders watching Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate decision is due Tuesday. Santos will report full-year results on Feb. 18.

1 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:STO·Energy Sector·Stock Market

Westpac share price: WBC rises into RBA week — the dates that could move the stock

Westpac shares closed up 0.83% at A$38.82 Friday, ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Feb. 2-3 meeting. A Reuters poll showed most economists expect a 25 basis point rate hike to 3.85%. Traders have priced in a 75% chance of a move. Westpac will report first-quarter results on Feb. 13.

1 February 2026

ASX:WBC·Stock Market

Why Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) share price slid — and what could move the stock next week

Lynas Rare Earths closed Friday down 4.5% at A$14.90 after a sharp sell-off in rare earth miners, with volume at 11.6 million shares. The drop followed reports that U.S. officials are backing away from price floor guarantees for critical minerals, though the Department of Energy denied the claims. Australia’s Resources Minister said Canberra will proceed with its A$1.2 billion critical minerals reserve regardless of U.S. policy shifts.

1 February 2026

ASX:LYC·Stock Market

Fortescue share price: China PMI slips, iron ore futures ease as key February dates loom

Fortescue shares closed down 2.7% at A$21.00 Friday after China’s official manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.3 in January, signaling contraction. Benchmark iron ore futures slipped to $105.62 a tonne. Traders are watching China’s private PMI on Feb. 2, the RBA decision Feb. 3, and Fortescue’s half-year results on Feb. 25.

1 February 2026

ASX:FMG.AX·China Economy·Stock Market

CBA share price: two dates that could move Commonwealth Bank stock next

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed up 0.47% at A$149.36 Friday, with 2.32 million shares traded. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.7% to 8,869.10 as miners and gold stocks dropped, but financials edged higher. Money markets now see a 75% chance the Reserve Bank of Australia will hike rates at its Feb. 3 meeting. CBA will report half-year results on Feb. 11.

1 February 2026

ASX:CBA.AX·Stock Market

Northern Star share price slips after gold’s sharp reversal — what to watch next for NST stock

Northern Star Resources closed Friday down 1.9% at A$28.94 after gold plunged 4.7% to $5,143.40 an ounce and silver dropped 11%. CME Group raised margin requirements for gold and silver futures, effective Feb. 2, following sharp swings. Northern Star’s FY26 half-year results are due Feb. 12.

1 February 2026

ASX:NST·Gold Prices·Stock Market

BHP share price slides as metals sell off; what to watch before ASX opens

BHP shares closed down 1.8% at A$50.57 in Sydney Friday, while its U.S. ADR slid 4.8% to $68.73 after metals prices retreated from record highs. Gold, silver, and copper all fell as the U.S. dollar strengthened following Donald Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.65%, with materials down 3.36%. BHP’s half-year results are due Feb. 17.

1 February 2026

ASX:BHP·NYSE:BHP·Stock Market

CSL share price: Two dates now loom after Friday’s lift

CSL shares closed Friday at A$181.42, up 1.13%, as investors await half-year results and an interim dividend announcement on Feb 11. The RBA meets Feb 2–3, with its decision expected to influence rate expectations and market sentiment. The ASX 200 fell 0.7%, pressured by mining stocks, while healthcare outperformed.

1 February 2026

ASX:CSL·Stock Market

NAB share price: What to watch before ASX reopens as the RBA rate call looms

NAB shares closed up 0.7% at A$43.37 on Friday, ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate decision due Tuesday. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.7%, dragged by miners, while major banks gained. Investors are watching for signals on interest rates and NAB’s Q1 update on Feb. 18. Markets are pricing in a 75% chance of a quarter-point RBA hike.

1 February 2026

ASX:NAB·Interest Rates·Stock Market

ANZ share price ends higher into RBA week — what investors watch next

ANZ Group Holdings closed Friday at A$36.70, up 0.7%. Major banks expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise rates by 25 basis points at its Feb. 3 meeting, following higher-than-expected inflation data. Markets were closed Sunday. Investors await the central bank’s decision and guidance.

1 February 2026

ASX:ANZ.AX·Stock Market

PLS Group shares slide after quarterly update; Ngungaju restart call now in focus

PLS shares fell 6.5% Friday to A$4.29, extending a five-day slide to 16% after the company flagged a possible restart of its Ngungaju plant and reported December-quarter revenue of A$373 million, up 49%. GFL International sold 32.19 million shares in a block trade, dropping below the substantial holder threshold. The board will consider the plant restart in the March quarter.

1 February 2026

ASX:PLS·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 01.02.2026

Bitcoin tumbled below $80,000 on Saturday, erasing $800 billion in value since October and dropping out of the global top 10 assets. The selloff followed U.S.-Iran tensions and a stronger dollar, with gold and silver also falling. Middle Eastern dividend stocks offered yields up to 8.15% as regional markets declined. India’s Sensex and Nifty 50 are set to open higher after a post-budget slide.

1 February 2026

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Shanghai Biren Technology Class H shares: HK$34.80 close sets up Monday “greenshoe” test for 06082.HK

Biren’s Class H shares closed down 1.14% at HK$34.80 in Hong Kong on Friday. Shares from the company’s fully exercised over-allotment option begin trading Monday. Hong Kong’s IPO calendar remains crowded, with Eastroc Beverage, Montage Technology, and Axera Semiconductor all set for launches next week. Biren reported 2024 revenue of HK$337 million and a net loss of HK$1.54 billion.

1 February 2026

HKG:06082.HK·Stock Market·Technology

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Exxon Mobil stock price hits a fresh 52-week high near $149 — what could move XOM next week

7 February 2026

Exxon Mobil shares climbed 2.03% to close at $149.05 Friday, hitting a new 52-week high as oil prices rose and Wall Street rallied. Brent crude settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Exxon’s dividend record date is Feb. 12.

Why Tencent stock fell: an OpenClaw AI warning, chip shortages — and what’s next for 0700.HK

7 February 2026

Tencent shares fell 2% to HK$547.50 in Hong Kong on Friday, tracking a 1.1% drop in the Hang Seng TECH index. China warned of security risks tied to the OpenClaw AI agent, which Tencent Cloud offers, while Intel and AMD flagged longer waits and higher prices for server CPUs in China.

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026

Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.

Visa stock price closes higher as $100 million small-business push hits tape — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Visa shares closed up 0.74% at $331.58 Friday, trading between $327.10 and $335.13. The company launched “Visa & Main,” a small-business platform with a $100 million working-capital facility through Lendistry. Mastercard fell 0.6%, while American Express and PayPal each rose about 1.3%. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.