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Vodafone stock rises above 100p as buyback disclosure sharpens focus on Feb 5 update

London, January 6, 2026, 08:36 GMT — Regular session Vodafone (VOD.L) shares rose about 1.1% to 100.85 pence by 0837 GMT, hovering near the day’s high after the telecoms group disclosed fresh share repurchases. The buyback matters because Vodafone’s stock

6 January 2026

Financial News·Investment·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Experian (EXPN.L) stock slips after Ascend upgrade adds UK business data — here’s what investors watch next

London, Jan 6, 2026, 08:36 GMT — Regular session Experian PLC (EXPN.L) shares fell 0.7% to 3,403 pence by 08:28 GMT on Tuesday, down 24 pence from the prior close. The stock traded between 3,401 and 3,431 pence and has

6 January 2026

Business News·Financial Analysis·Investing·Stock Market·UK Economy

Lloyds Banking Group share price rises to 1-year high as mortgage cuts and BoE data sharpen results focus

London, January 6, 2026, 08:35 (GMT) — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) shares rose 1.6% to 101.51 pence by 0835 GMT, after touching 101.70 pence — the top of their 52-week range. Investing The move puts the spotlight back

6 January 2026

Banking·Financial News·Investments·Stock Market·UK Economy

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