Market Overview - ASX 200 futures indicate a potential advance of 47 points, approximately +0.5%, despite Wall Street's mixed performance [1] - The Nasdaq experienced a decline due to a software selloff, while other markets, including London and Japan, showed positive movement [2] Company News - Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) is expected to announce the sale of its national radio network, including stations 2GB, 3AW, and 4BC [4] - Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) faces pressure from U.K. shareholders to merge with Glencore, with discussions about potentially scrapping its FTSE listing [4] - Twiggy Forrest's green hydrogen project at Fortescue (ASX:FMG) has reportedly cost Australian taxpayers up to $80 million before being abandoned [5] - Barkly Rare Earths is set to debut on the ASX under ticker code "BAK," aiming to raise $8 million at an offered price of 20 cents per share [6] - Wiluna, a $400 million gold miner, is preparing for a return to the ASX after being placed in receivership in CY22 [6] Commodity Prices - The Australian dollar is trading at US 70 cents [8] - Iron Ore prices increased by +1.5%, currently at $104.60 per tonne in Singapore [8] - Brent Crude oil rose by +3.2%, now priced at $70.64 per barrel [8] - Gold is trading at $5,401 per ounce [8] - US natural gas futures increased by +4.2%, reaching $3.89 per gigajoule [8]
Market Open: Oz traders looking for buy button again after Thursday’s sell-down | Jan 30
The Market Online·2026-01-29 21:25