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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.

St James’s Place Plc share price slips as Trump tariff threat dents risk appetite in London

St James’s Place Plc share price slips as Trump tariff threat dents risk appetite in London

St. James’s Place shares fell 1.6% to 1,491 pence in London as UK stocks retreated after U.S. President Trump threatened tariffs on Britain and others. Early trading saw 233,000 shares change hands. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.6%, tracking a wider European selloff. Investors await St. James’s Place’s business update on Jan. 29 and earnings report on Feb. 25.
19 January 2026
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TBC Bank shares slide in London trade even as buyback ticks over

TBC Bank shares slide in London trade even as buyback ticks over

TBC Bank Group shares fell 1.1% to 3,945 pence in London trading after the company announced a modest share buyback, with repurchased shares to be cancelled. The decline tracked a broader sell-off in UK equities as new U.S. tariff threats unsettled markets. TBC bought 3,000 shares on January 16 at an average 3,872.98 pence. Peer Lion Finance Group also slipped 0.9%.
19 January 2026
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Ocado share price slides about 7% as Trump tariff threat drags UK mid-caps

Ocado share price slides about 7% as Trump tariff threat drags UK mid-caps

Ocado Group shares fell 7% to 262 pence in London trading Monday, nearing session lows as volume hit 1.4 million. The drop followed U.S. President Trump’s tariff threats against Britain and other European countries, which sent the FTSE 250 down 0.9%. A regulatory filing Friday showed Ocado executives bought shares via an employee plan. Investors await Ocado’s FY25 results on Feb. 26, with focus on cash flow.
19 January 2026
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Polar Capital share price slips despite Deutsche Bank target hike as £15m buyback kicks off

Polar Capital share price slips despite Deutsche Bank target hike as £15m buyback kicks off

Polar Capital shares fell 0.96% to 619 pence in London on Monday, even as the company began a £15 million buyback after reporting a 6% quarterly rise in assets under management to £28.4 billion. Deutsche Bank Research raised its price target to 750 pence and maintained a “buy” rating. The buyback, managed by Deutsche Numis, will run through July 19 using existing cash reserves.
19 January 2026
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Schroders PLC share price slips as Goldman lifts target but sticks to “sell” on tariff jitters

Schroders PLC share price slips as Goldman lifts target but sticks to “sell” on tariff jitters

Schroders shares fell 1.7% to 459.2p in London by 13:35 GMT after Goldman Sachs raised its price target to 395p but kept a “sell” rating. The move followed a recent rally sparked by a strong trading update. Investors weighed the impact of U.S. tariff threats and awaited Schroders’ full-year results due February 12. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.6% earlier on tariff concerns.
19 January 2026
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QinetiQ share price rises on £205m Typhoon contract extension as BlackRock crosses 5%

QinetiQ share price rises on £205m Typhoon contract extension as BlackRock crosses 5%

QinetiQ shares rose 2.6% to 529p Monday after winning a £205 million, five-year contract extension to support RAF Typhoon jets. The UK defence ministry said the deal secures 250 jobs and includes investment in AI and digital engineering. BlackRock disclosed it has crossed the 5% ownership threshold in QinetiQ. Traders await further updates from the company on Tuesday.
19 January 2026
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Davos economist warns even a ‘good’ AI bubble can bite in 2026

Davos economist warns even a ‘good’ AI bubble can bite in 2026

Barclays economist Christian Keller warned at Davos that the AI-driven market surge may be a “good bubble,” but rising debt for data centers increases risks if it bursts. He said tariff-driven price hikes could hit U.S. core goods in 2026 as inventories fall. KPMG’s Diane Swonk also cautioned that heavy reliance on AI investments could leave the economy exposed to market corrections.
19 January 2026
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XP Power share price jumps nearly 12% as RF exit plan and stronger orders lift stock

XP Power share price jumps nearly 12% as RF exit plan and stronger orders lift stock

XP Power shares rose 11.8% to 1,012 pence in London after the company said 2025 profit and EPS should meet forecasts and announced a three-year wind-down of its RF business. Order intake for 2025 jumped 24% to £225.9 million, but revenue fell 7% to £229.7 million. The company’s new Malaysia plant will open in 2026, while its Kunshan, China, facility has closed. Full-year results are due March 3.
19 January 2026
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Skip LAX: JSX eyes Silicon Valley–Santa Monica flights as its new turboprops push into short-runway airports

Skip LAX: JSX eyes Silicon Valley–Santa Monica flights as its new turboprops push into short-runway airports

JSX will launch flights between San Jose and Santa Monica using ATR 42-600 turboprops, with Scottsdale service starting Jan. 22 and more Las Vegas flights planned. Santa Monica officials confirmed the airport remains set to close by the end of 2028 under a federal consent decree. The carrier received a three-year lease for commercial operations through Nov. 30, 2028. Space limits at San Jose may push the Bay Area route to Oakland.
19 January 2026
Pan African Resources share price rises as gold hits fresh records — what traders watch next

Pan African Resources share price rises as gold hits fresh records — what traders watch next

Pan African Resources shares rose 0.8% to 125.6 pence in London as gold prices jumped 1.5% to a record $4,689.39 an ounce amid renewed U.S. tariff threats over Greenland. Other London-listed precious-metal miners also advanced, while the FTSE 100 slipped 0.6%. No new company updates appeared on Pan African’s RNS feed. Investors await the firm’s interim results on Feb. 18.
19 January 2026
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Diploma PLC stock price drops 3.5% as Trump tariff threat jars FTSE 100 mood

Diploma PLC stock price drops 3.5% as Trump tariff threat jars FTSE 100 mood

Diploma PLC shares fell 3.5% to 5,488 pence by midday in London, retreating from last week’s record, as U.S. tariff threats rattled markets. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.6% after President Trump warned of new tariffs on Britain and Europe starting Feb. 1. European stocks also declined, with the STOXX 600 down about 1%. Diploma, which earns nearly half its revenue in the U.S., gave no new company updates.
19 January 2026
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Halma share price drops 2% as Trump tariff threat rattles London stocks

Halma share price drops 2% as Trump tariff threat rattles London stocks

Halma shares fell 2.1% to 3,619 pence by 1308 GMT in London, underperforming the FTSE 100 after U.S. President Trump threatened new tariffs on Britain and other European countries. Deutsche Bank raised Halma’s price target to 3,980 pence but kept its “hold” rating. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.6% by late morning. Investors await Halma’s trading update on March 12.
19 January 2026
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4imprint share price dips as tariff jitters hit UK stocks; FOUR.L update due Tuesday

4imprint share price dips as tariff jitters hit UK stocks; FOUR.L update due Tuesday

Shares of 4imprint Group fell 1.8% to 4,350p by midday in London, underperforming the FTSE 250’s 0.9% drop. The decline comes ahead of the company’s trading update and final-results schedule set for Jan. 20. Broader European markets slid after U.S. President Trump threatened tariffs unless the U.S. can buy Greenland. Volatility spiked across euro zone equities.
19 January 2026
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Chemring share price slips as Trump tariff threat jars London — what CHG investors watch next

Chemring share price slips as Trump tariff threat jars London — what CHG investors watch next

Chemring shares slipped 0.2% to 545 pence in mid-session trading Monday, underperforming as London equities fell after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on Britain and seven other European countries. The FTSE 100 lost 0.6%, while the UK aerospace and defence sector edged up 0.4%. Chemring traded about 672,000 shares. Investors await the Feb. 1 tariff start and Chemring’s annual meeting on Feb. 20.
19 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

8 February 2026
Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.
Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

8 February 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.
Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

8 February 2026
Vodafone (VOD.L) bought 27.1 million shares this week as its new buyback began, with the stock closing Friday up 1.47% at 110.6p after a sharp drop the day before. Investors remain focused on Germany’s service-revenue growth and the pace of buybacks ahead of Monday’s open. The company maintained full-year guidance after reporting 5.4% group service revenue growth in Q3, with Germany up 0.7%.
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