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Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

RELX share price steadies near a 52-week low as buybacks roll on and results loom

RELX share price steadies near a 52-week low as buybacks roll on and results loom

RELX shares edged up 0.1% to 2,596.8p in early London trading after a sharp drop Thursday left the stock near a 52-week low. The company disclosed another share buyback and LexisNexis Risk launched a new AI-powered identity tool for U.S. insurers. Investors await annual results on Feb. 12 for signals on buybacks and dividends.
30 January 2026
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Reckitt share price edges up as special dividend deadline hits — what to know before Feb. 2

Reckitt share price edges up as special dividend deadline hits — what to know before Feb. 2

Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 0.3% to 6,012 pence in early London trading Friday. Investors face a 6 p.m. London cutoff to qualify for a 235 pence-per-share special dividend, with shares going ex-dividend Monday. The company continued share buybacks, purchasing 58,785 shares Thursday as part of its £1 billion programme. Shareholders approved the special dividend and a related share consolidation earlier this week.
30 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock price slips as Brazil aluminium deal lands and Glencore deadline nears

Rio Tinto stock price slips as Brazil aluminium deal lands and Glencore deadline nears

Rio Tinto shares fell 1.9% in early London trading after it agreed with China’s Chinalco to buy a 68.6% stake in Brazil’s CBA for $903.6 million. The move comes as investors await a possible Rio bid for Glencore before a Feb. 5 deadline. Copper prices surged above $14,000 a ton this week, adding volatility to mining stocks. The CBA deal may lead to a tender offer and CBA’s delisting from Brazil’s B3 exchange.
30 January 2026
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Georgia HOME Act would end homeowner property taxes by 2032 — here’s what Georgia lawmakers are pitching

Georgia HOME Act would end homeowner property taxes by 2032 — here’s what Georgia lawmakers are pitching

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns proposed ending property taxes on primary residences by 2032, pending a constitutional amendment. The plan would expand the homestead exemption and shift local funding to sales taxes and service fees. Senate Republicans back a rival bill capping annual increases in taxable home values. Local governments warn of a $5 billion yearly revenue shortfall if Burns’ plan passes.
30 January 2026
Gold price slides as Trump nears Fed chair pick, sending silver and Asia stocks lower

Gold price slides as Trump nears Fed chair pick, sending silver and Asia stocks lower

Gold fell as much as 5% in Asia Friday after Donald Trump said he will announce his pick for Federal Reserve chair on Friday, with Kevin Warsh seen as the frontrunner. Spot gold dropped 3% to $5,232.57 an ounce by 0520 GMT, after hitting a record $5,594.82 Thursday. Silver slid 3.6% to $111.99. U.S. Treasury yields rose and stocks slipped as traders reacted to the news.
30 January 2026
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Genting Singapore stock pops as brokers flag high-roller fight — eyes on Feb 24 results

Genting Singapore stock pops as brokers flag high-roller fight — eyes on Feb 24 results

Genting Singapore shares rose 1.4% to S$0.74 in Friday afternoon trading after broker reports, with about 17.3 million shares changing hands. CGS International maintained an “add” rating, while DBS kept its “hold” call, citing competition from Marina Bay Sands. Full-year results are due Feb. 24. Investors are watching for signs that recent upgrades are drawing more high-spending customers.
30 January 2026
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Frencken Group stock rises 2% in Singapore: what’s driving SGX:E28 and what to watch next

Frencken Group stock rises 2% in Singapore: what’s driving SGX:E28 and what to watch next

Frencken Group shares rose 2.44% to S$1.68 Friday, with volume more than doubling its three-month average. The move comes amid heightened interest in Singapore mid-caps and strong sector flows tied to global chip demand. Frencken has not issued recent business updates, leaving price action driven by market sentiment. Traders are watching for its Feb. 26 earnings report.
30 January 2026
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City Developments stock flat at S$9.34 as MAS flags inflation risks; Feb 27 results in focus

City Developments stock flat at S$9.34 as MAS flags inflation risks; Feb 27 results in focus

City Developments shares traded at S$9.34 as of 3:18 p.m. Friday, steady after earlier volatility. Singapore’s central bank left its policy unchanged, warning of upside risks to growth and inflation. CDL will announce FY2025 results before market open on Feb. 27, with a briefing at 10 a.m. Investors are watching for updates on sales, funding costs, and 2026 outlook.
30 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
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