Today: 7 February 2026
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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.

Shell share price today: Shell stock nudges up in London as buybacks roll on, oil slips

Shell share price today: Shell stock nudges up in London as buybacks roll on, oil slips

Shell shares rose 0.2% to 2,740 pence in early London trading Thursday after announcing the repurchase of 1.32 million shares for cancellation. The company confirmed Projects and Technology President Robin Mooldijk will depart Feb. 28 as Shell integrates technical functions into business units. Brent crude slipped 0.43% to $64.96 a barrel. Shell’s next earnings are due Feb. 5.
22 January 2026
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British Land’s leasing jump fuels UK dividend hunt as Legal & General’s 8% yield grabs attention

British Land’s leasing jump fuels UK dividend hunt as Legal & General’s 8% yield grabs attention

British Land signed 882,000 sq ft of leases in the third quarter, 8.5% above estimated rental value, and kept its earnings forecast. The company reported 1.8 million sq ft under offer and said retail park occupancy stands at 99%. UK inflation rose in December, but analysts expect the Bank of England to cut rates three times this year. Investors remain cautious about dividend risks despite British Land’s 5.5% yield.
22 January 2026
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Glencore share price slips as Chevron Singapore sale talks and Rio Tinto bid clock keep GLEN.L in focus

Glencore share price slips as Chevron Singapore sale talks and Rio Tinto bid clock keep GLEN.L in focus

Glencore shares fell 0.9% to 495.48 pence in early London trading after Reuters reported the company and Eneos are in final talks to buy Chevron’s Singapore downstream assets, a deal that could exceed $1 billion. Attention is fixed on Rio Tinto’s Feb. 5 deadline to make a takeover offer for Glencore or walk away under UK rules.
22 January 2026
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Barclays share price jumps as Paris HQ shift plan hits tape, buyback keeps focus on Feb results

Barclays share price jumps as Paris HQ shift plan hits tape, buyback keeps focus on Feb results

Barclays shares rose nearly 2% in early London trading Thursday after the bank announced plans to move its European headquarters from Dublin to Paris by 2027, pending regulatory approval. The bank also repurchased over 2.5 million shares on Jan. 21. JPMorgan raised its price target for Barclays to 570 pence ahead of fourth-quarter results. Barclays will report full-year 2025 results on Feb. 10.
22 January 2026
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Seatrium Limited share price slips as DolWin 5 arbitration clouds the next leg for SGX:5E2

Seatrium Limited share price slips as DolWin 5 arbitration clouds the next leg for SGX:5E2

Seatrium shares fell 0.5% to S$2.12 after the company disclosed arbitration with partner Aibel over the DolWin 5 converter platform project. Seatrium is seeking about €180 million from Aibel and faces counterclaims near €130 million. The dispute concerns cost, revenue sharing, and project scope under a 2019 consortium agreement. Project delivery is now delayed to 2026.
22 January 2026
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Jardine Matheson share price ticks up on J36 as buybacks, CEO share purchase hit the tape

Jardine Matheson share price ticks up on J36 as buybacks, CEO share purchase hit the tape

Jardine Matheson shares rose 0.9% to $74.69 in Singapore Thursday after the company repurchased 170,300 shares over two days and director Lincoln Pan bought 13,600 shares for $1 million. The group completed its buyout and delisting of Mandarin Oriental, with shareholders receiving £2.05 per share. Voting rights for Allan & Gill Gray Foundation and Orbis fell below 5%. The stock is up 9% year to date.
22 January 2026
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Keppel Ltd stock price rises as Australia $10 billion AI data centre plan takes shape

Keppel Ltd stock price rises as Australia $10 billion AI data centre plan takes shape

Keppel shares rose 1.4% to S$10.88 in Singapore afternoon trading Thursday, following news of a planned 720MW, $10 billion data centre project near Morwell, Australia. The company secured rights to a 123-hectare site last week and is in talks with major cloud providers. Local officials support the project but flagged planning and water concerns. Keppel’s full-year earnings report is due February 5.
22 January 2026
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City Developments stock jumps 2.6% as brokers tout asset recycling, Newport launch

City Developments stock jumps 2.6% as brokers tout asset recycling, Newport launch

City Developments shares rose 2.65% to S$9.30 in Singapore trading after UOB Kay Hian raised its target price to S$11.50, citing capital recycling and lower funding costs. Sales bookings for Newport Residences, seen as a key catalyst, open Jan 31. DBS maintained its “buy” call, expecting strong margins and a boost to RNAV. The stock traded between S$9.19 and S$9.35 during the session.
22 January 2026
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KOSPI Breaks 5,000 as Samsung, SK Hynix Jump and Trump’s Greenland Retreat Eases Jitters

KOSPI Breaks 5,000 as Samsung, SK Hynix Jump and Trump’s Greenland Retreat Eases Jitters

South Korea’s KOSPI index broke above 5,000 for the first time Thursday, reaching 5,019.54 in early trade. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led gains as investors bet on strong AI-driven demand. The rally came despite data showing South Korea’s GDP shrank 0.3% in the fourth quarter. Regional markets steadied after President Trump withdrew a tariff threat linked to Greenland.
22 January 2026
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Gold slips from record highs as Trump cools Greenland threats; Kuwait gold rates stay near peaks

Gold slips from record highs as Trump cools Greenland threats; Kuwait gold rates stay near peaks

Gold fell 0.8% to $4,796.75 an ounce Thursday after hitting a record $4,887.82, as eased geopolitical tensions cut demand. Kuwait’s 24-carat retail gold rate held at 47.92 dinars per gram. Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 gold forecast to $5,400 an ounce. In India, dealers charged up to $112 an ounce premium amid supply concerns and speculation over higher import duties.
22 January 2026
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AUSTRAC orders money-laundering audit of Airwallex as $8 billion fintech expands in Asia

AUSTRAC orders money-laundering audit of Airwallex as $8 billion fintech expands in Asia

AUSTRAC has ordered Airwallex to appoint an external auditor over suspected breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. The review covers transactions from January 2024 and focuses on monitoring, customer checks, and suspicious activity reports. Airwallex must submit the audit within 180 days. The move follows Airwallex’s acquisition of South Korea’s Paynuri.
22 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
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