Windows 11 printer alert: Microsoft tightens the screws on legacy V3/V4 drivers in 2026

Windows 11 printer alert: Microsoft tightens the screws on legacy V3/V4 drivers in 2026

Microsoft has blocked most new legacy Windows printer driver submissions, requiring manual review and justification from print partners as it phases out the V3 and V4 driver pipeline. No new third-party printer drivers will be published to Windows Update for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 or later after January 15, 2026. Existing drivers remain installable, with security fixes continuing for supported OS versions.
8 February 2026
LSEG share price heads into Monday after AI jitters hit London Stock Exchange Group stock

LSEG share price heads into Monday after AI jitters hit London Stock Exchange Group stock

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.1% to 7,502p Friday, closing out a third straight weekly decline and an 8% drop for the week. The selloff followed renewed concerns over AI disruption after a new Claude plug-in from Anthropic and caution over Big Tech’s AI spending. LSEG bought back 256,419 shares on Feb. 5. Investors await Monday’s open and LSEG’s FY25 results webcast on Feb. 26.
Anglo American share price slips after BofA downgrade as De Beers review looms

Anglo American share price slips after BofA downgrade as De Beers review looms

Anglo American shares closed at 3,435 pence on Friday, down 0.75%, after BofA Global Research downgraded the miner to “neutral” over valuation and execution risks. The bank raised its price target to 3,600 pence but flagged a long wait for Teck synergies and uncertainty around De Beers. Investors await full-year results and updates on deals and disposals on Feb. 20.
Shell share price in focus after Kazakhstan investment pause and PwC audit switch

Shell share price in focus after Kazakhstan investment pause and PwC audit switch

Shell will pause new investments in Kazakhstan amid ongoing legal disputes over $16.5 billion in contested costs at major oilfields, CEO Wael Sawan said. Shell shares closed at 2,774.5 pence on Friday. The company repurchased 1.64 million shares on Feb. 6 as part of its ongoing buyback. Shell named PwC as auditor from 2027, replacing EY, which is under investigation by UK regulators.
Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.10 pence Friday after Rio Tinto ended merger talks, issuing a “no intention to bid” statement. Glencore’s board rejected the proposed deal terms, citing concerns over valuation and governance. Attention now turns to possible asset sales, including its $5 billion Kazzinc stake, ahead of Glencore’s annual results on Feb. 18.
iFAST stock slides into a big week: earnings date, Singapore budget and what traders watch next

iFAST stock slides into a big week: earnings date, Singapore budget and what traders watch next

8 February 2026
iFAST shares closed down 3.2% at S$9.64 Friday ahead of its full-year results due Feb. 12. About 2.6 million shares changed hands as the company heads into a week packed with earnings and Singapore’s Budget 2026 announcement. The Straits Times Index fell 0.8% to 4,934.41. DBS and other major financials report next week, heightening market volatility.
CapitaLand Investment share price jumps into earnings week as 9CI closes at S$3.12

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps into earnings week as 9CI closes at S$3.12

CapitaLand Investment shares closed up 1.3% at S$3.12 on Friday, outperforming the STI, which fell 0.83%. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% rise in second-half distributable income to S$449 million and a 9.4% increase in distribution per unit. Full-year results for CapitaLand Investment are due Feb. 11. Markets are closed for the weekend.
Keppel stock price in focus as broker lifts target and dividend clock ticks

Keppel stock price in focus as broker lifts target and dividend clock ticks

8 February 2026
Keppel shares closed at S$11.64 on Friday, up 0.17%, outperforming the Straits Times Index. UOB Kay Hian raised its target price to S$13.23 after Keppel announced a 38% higher FY2025 dividend, with key dates set for April. The M1 sale remains delayed pending regulatory approval. Investors await updates on asset sales and dividend plans when trading resumes Monday.
Evolution Mining share price in focus: EVN heads into results week as gold volatility bites

Evolution Mining share price in focus: EVN heads into results week as gold volatility bites

Evolution Mining shares fell 1.38% to A$14.34 Friday as gold prices swung sharply and CME Group raised margin requirements for gold futures. The company will release half-year results and hold an investor call Wednesday, with costs and output in focus. The ASX 200 dropped about 2% Friday, led by miners and banks.
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