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Unilever stock slips again in London as defensives lag record Europe rally

London, Jan 6, 2026, 08:30 GMT — Regular session Unilever (ULVR.L) was down 29 pence, or 0.6%, at 4,670 pence by 0815 GMT, after opening at 4,681. The stock traded between 4,658 and 4,682 pence, extending Monday’s 2.6% fall to

6 January 2026

Consumer Goods·European Markets·Financial News·Investing·Stock Market

Rio Tinto stock jumps as copper cracks $13,000 — what to know before Wall Street opens

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 03:41 EST — Market closed Rio Tinto plc stock ended Monday’s U.S. session up 2.17% at $83.21, according to Markets Insider data, with the ADRs—U.S.-listed certificates that trade like shares—printing a $83.24 52-week high. Businessinsider

6 January 2026

Financial News·Investing·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Glencore stock rises with copper at record highs as GLEN.L nears 52-week peak

London, Jan 6, 2026, 08:31 GMT — Regular session Glencore plc shares rose 1.3% to 424.9 pence by around 0830 GMT, as a fresh record in copper prices lifted mining stocks early in London trading. Investing The move matters now

6 January 2026

Commodities·Investing·Market News·Mining·Stocks

UK rail disruption: Whitehaven replacement buses suspended as Blackburn points failure delays Northern trains

Manchester, England, Jan 6, 2026, 08:09 GMT Rail replacement buses between Corkickle and Whitehaven were suspended on Tuesday because of severe weather, Northern said, leaving passengers without the usual road alternative on a Cumbrian Coast stretch closed for urgent repairs.

6 January 2026

UK News

HSBC stock holds steady as mortgage-rate cuts heat up UK lending fight — what investors watch next

London, Jan 6, 2026, 08:11 GMT — Regular session HSBC Holdings Plc shares were unchanged in early London trading on Tuesday after the lender cut mortgage rates across a wide set of UK products, stepping up competition at the start

6 January 2026

Banking·Investing Tips·Stock Market·UK Economy

Shell stock in focus after buyback update as oil slips ahead of Jan. 8 quarterly release

NEW YORK, Jan 6, 2026, 03:16 (EST) — Market closed Shell Plc said it bought back about 1.5 million shares on Jan. 5 in London and Amsterdam, paying between £27.22 and £27.94 in London and €31.445 to €32.185 in Amsterdam.

6 January 2026

Corporate News·Earnings Reports·Investment Analysis·Stock Market

Rolls-Royce (RR.L) hits new 52-week high after fresh buyback disclosure — what investors watch next

London, January 6, 2026, 08:08 GMT — Regular session Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.L) rose 1.2% to 1,246 pence in early London trade on Tuesday, touching a new 52-week high after the company disclosed further purchases under its £200 million share buyback.

6 January 2026

Company News·Financial Analysis·Investing·Market Trends·Stock Market

Anglo American stock rallies toward a fresh 52-week high as copper tops $13,000 — what to watch next

London, January 6, 2026, 08:04 GMT — Regular session Anglo American plc shares rose in early London trade on Tuesday as copper extended its run to record highs, lifting mining stocks. The stock was up 1.7% at 3,196 pence by

6 January 2026

Commodity Prices·Financial News·Investment Trends·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Compass Group PLC stock slips at London open as investors eye Feb update and Jan dividend date

London, Jan 6, 2026, 08:02 GMT — Regular session Compass Group PLC shares slipped in early London trade on Tuesday, down 0.6% at 2,302 pence by 0802 GMT, leaving the stock just above a 52-week low of 2,286 pence. Investing

6 January 2026

Dividend Updates·Financial Reports·Investment News·Stock Market

Barclays stock edges higher after buyback update, with BoE and results in focus

LONDON, Jan 6, 2026, 08:16 GMT — Regular session Barclays shares rose 0.6% to 489.6 pence in early London trading on Tuesday, lifting the UK lender toward the top of its 52-week range. Peers Lloyds and NatWest were also higher

6 January 2026

Banking·Financial News·Investment·Stock Market

BAE Systems stock jumps 5.5% as defence rally lifts FTSE heavyweight — what to watch next

London, Jan 6, 2026, 07:58 GMT — Premarket BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares closed up 5.53% on Monday at 1,851 pence (£18.51), putting the UK defence group in focus ahead of Tuesday’s London open. The stock traded between 1,796 and 1,851

6 January 2026

Defence Industry·FTSE 100·Investing·Market Analysis·Stock Market

BP stock watch: Tiber contract, buyback and oil slide put BP PLC shares in focus

London, Jan 6, 2026, 07:53 GMT — Premarket BP shares (BP.L) will be in focus at the London open on Tuesday after TechnipFMC said it won a $600 million-$800 million iEPCI contract — a bundled design-to-install offshore package — from

6 January 2026

Company News·Financial Analysis·Investment·Oil Industry·Stock Market