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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.

National Grid share price slips as GriffinLink UK-Germany wind link plan lands

National Grid share price slips as GriffinLink UK-Germany wind link plan lands

National Grid shares slipped 0.2% to 1,202 pence in early London trading after announcing studies with TenneT Germany for the proposed 2-gigawatt GriffinLink offshore wind interconnector. Traders cited funding conditions and a crowded grid project pipeline. Societe Generale will support a planned €500 million bond sale. Sea Link project hearings begin Jan. 27.
27 January 2026
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3i Group share price wobbles as RBC downgrade puts Action valuation back in the spotlight

3i Group share price wobbles as RBC downgrade puts Action valuation back in the spotlight

3i Group shares fell 0.5% to 3,114 pence Tuesday after RBC Capital Markets downgraded the stock to “underperform” and cut its price target to 3,000p, citing concerns over the valuation of key asset Action. The move follows a 4.9% drop Monday. Investors await 3i’s Q3 update on Jan. 29 for details on Action’s performance.
27 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price ticks up on buyback update after Monday slide — what to watch next

BAE Systems share price ticks up on buyback update after Monday slide — what to watch next

BAE Systems shares edged up 0.3% to £19.80 early Tuesday after the company disclosed repurchasing 106,953 shares for cancellation. The move followed a 2.66% drop on Monday, leaving the stock about 9% below its January peak. Investors are watching for full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on targets and cash flow.
27 January 2026
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Diageo share price slips as UK inflation gauge jumps and rate bets reset

Diageo share price slips as UK inflation gauge jumps and rate bets reset

Diageo shares fell 0.7% to 1,643.4 pence in early London trade Tuesday, after closing at 1,655 pence. The British Retail Consortium’s shop price index rose 1.5% in January, the fastest annual pace since February 2024, with food prices up 3.9%. A Reuters poll shows most economists expect the Bank of England to hold rates at 3.75% next week. Diageo reports interim results on Feb. 25.
27 January 2026
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Rio Tinto share price slips as Glencore deadline nears and HSBC turns cautious

Rio Tinto share price slips as Glencore deadline nears and HSBC turns cautious

Rio Tinto shares fell 0.8% to 6,622 pence in early London trading Tuesday after HSBC downgraded the stock to “hold.” The move comes as Rio faces a Feb. 5 deadline to announce its intentions in merger talks with Glencore. Iron ore futures slipped in Asia, adding pressure. Perpetual Limited disclosed a 2.03 million share stake in Rio as part of ongoing regulatory filings.
27 January 2026
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Experian share price skids near 52-week low after Citi trims target — what’s next for EXPN?

Experian share price skids near 52-week low after Citi trims target — what’s next for EXPN?

Experian shares fell 0.8% to 2,908p in early London trading Tuesday, hovering just above their 52-week low. Citi lowered its price target to 3,824p but kept a “buy” rating. The stock dropped 3.2% Monday, lagging the FTSE 100. Traders are watching for further selling near the 2,901p low and awaiting Experian’s full-year results on May 20.
27 January 2026
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British American Tobacco stock slips as Capital Group trims stake; buyback filing keeps BAT share price in focus

British American Tobacco stock slips as Capital Group trims stake; buyback filing keeps BAT share price in focus

British American Tobacco shares dipped 0.2% to 4,299p after The Capital Group Companies trimmed its voting stake to 18.87%. BAT bought back 101,395 shares on Jan. 23, planning to cancel them, leaving 2.18 billion shares outstanding. The company maintains a £1.3 billion buyback plan for 2026 amid subdued growth forecasts and regulatory pressures. Earnings are due Feb. 12.
27 January 2026
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Unilever stock price today: ULVR nudges up as Goldman trims target, results loom

Unilever stock price today: ULVR nudges up as Goldman trims target, results loom

Unilever shares rose 0.2% to 4,869 pence in early London trading Tuesday, despite Goldman Sachs cutting its price target to 5,135 pence while maintaining a Neutral rating. The FTSE 100 gained 0.38%. Investors are positioning ahead of Unilever’s full-year results on February 12, the first since its ice cream spin-off and share consolidation.
27 January 2026
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South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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