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BHP shares rise as iron ore firms; China talks and Jan 20 update in focus

SYDNEY, Jan 5, 2026, 19:38 AEDT — After-hours BHP Group shares ended Monday up 1.6% at A$46.48, lifted by firmer iron ore prices and a rally in big miners even as Australia’s benchmark index finished little changed. Investing The move

5 January 2026

Market Updates·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Standard Chartered shares rise after UBS, JPMAM hires—buyback update adds support

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:35 ET — Regular session Standard Chartered said it has expanded its Global Chief Investment Office team with two senior appointments as it invests in its affluent banking business. MarketScreener The bank’s London-listed shares were up

5 January 2026

Banking·Financial News

DroneShield share price slips as ASX closes; Q1 contract cash and Feb 24 report in focus

SYDNEY, Jan 5, 2026, 19:38 AEDT — Market closed DroneShield Ltd shares ended 0.6% lower on Monday at A$3.31, underperforming a flat broader market as investors headed into the new week looking for fresh confirmation that recent contract wins convert

5 January 2026

Company News·Financial Reports·Investment·Stock Market·Technology

HSBC stock today: Shares hover near a 52-week high as mortgage rate cuts land — what’s next

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:36 GMT — Regular session HSBC Holdings Plc shares edged higher in early London trading on Monday after the lender moved to cut mortgage rates across a wide range of products. London-listed HSBC (HSBA.L) was up

5 January 2026

Banking·Financial News·Investing·Market Trends·Stock Market

Rio Tinto share price rises toward a 52-week high as iron ore futures start 2026 firmer

LONDON, January 5, 2026, 08:33 GMT — Regular session Rio Tinto (RIO.L) shares rose 1.8% to 6,093 pence by 0833 GMT, after touching 6,106.7 pence, a new 52-week high, trading data showed. Google The move matters because Rio is one

5 January 2026

Commodities·Financial News·Investing·Mining·Stock Market

Glencore stock jumps near 52-week high as copper rallies; January production report in focus

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:32 GMT — Regular session Glencore (GLEN.L) shares rose about 2.6% in early London trade on Monday, taking the stock to 419.3 pence from a previous close of 408.8 pence. Investing The move puts one of

5 January 2026

Commodities·Market Analysis·Stocks

BAE Systems shares jump nearly 5% as Venezuela shock lifts European defense stocks

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:43 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares rose nearly 5% on Monday, tracking a rally in European defense stocks after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The stock was up 4.85% at

5 January 2026

Defense Industry·European Markets·Geopolitics·Market Movers·Stock News

BP stock dips in London as oil slides on Venezuela upheaval; what to watch next

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:34 GMT — Regular session BP (BP.L) shares eased on Monday as oil prices slipped, trimming early gains at the start of the week in London. The stock was down 0.26% at 436.75 pence, after touching

5 January 2026

Investing·Stocks

Lloyds stock slips as HSBC mortgage rate cuts rekindle UK price-war talk

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:45 GMT — Regular session Shares of Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) fell in early London trading on Monday, sliding 1.1% to 98.2 pence by 0830 GMT, after opening at 99.9 pence. Investing The move matters because

5 January 2026

Banking·Financial News·Mortgage Rates·Stock Market·UK Economy

Rolls-Royce stock rises in London after first buyback trades hit the tape

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:30 GMT — Regular session Rolls-Royce Holdings shares rose on Monday after the aero-engine maker disclosed its first share repurchases under a £200 million buyback programme. By 08:30 GMT, the stock was up 2.09% at 1,222.05

5 January 2026

Business News·Company Updates·Financial Analysis·Investing·Stock Market

Anglo American stock jumps 3% in London as metals rally; merger clock and Feb. 5 report in focus

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:43 GMT — Regular session Anglo American shares (AAL.L) rose 3.1% to 3,133 pence by 8:15 a.m. GMT, after ending Friday at 3,040 pence. The stock hit an intraday high of 3,143 pence and is up

5 January 2026

Earnings Reports·Market News·Stocks

Shell stock today: shares edge lower as oil slips on Venezuela turmoil; Q4 results in focus

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:31 GMT — Regular session Shell Plc shares edged lower in early London trading on Monday as oil prices slipped, with markets digesting fast-moving headlines out of Venezuela. Financial Times Markets The move matters because Shell’s

5 January 2026

Energy Industry·Stock Market