Today: 8 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.

Standard Chartered stock rises as buyback rolls on; eyes on next results

Standard Chartered stock rises as buyback rolls on; eyes on next results

Standard Chartered shares rose 0.9% to 1,853 pence in early London trading Thursday, tracking gains in other UK banks. The bank disclosed buybacks of over 1 million shares on Jan. 12 and 13, with total buyback spending surpassing $1.15 billion. UK GDP grew 0.3% in November, beating forecasts and influencing rate cut expectations. Standard Chartered’s earnings report is due Feb. 24.
15 January 2026
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UOL stock rises after S$1.5 billion Hougang Central land win — what investors watch next

UOL stock rises after S$1.5 billion Hougang Central land win — what investors watch next

UOL shares rose about 2% Thursday after a consortium including the firm won a S$1.50 billion government tender for a major mixed-use site in Singapore. By 3:59 p.m. SGT, UOL traded at S$9.92 with volume near 2.25 million shares. The 46,899.4 sq m site will link to an MRT station and bus interchange. UOL holds a 30% stake in the residential portion; CapitaLand Development owns 50%.
15 January 2026
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ST Engineering stock rises as DBS lifts target price to S$10.20, flags “clearer winners” in defence, MRO

ST Engineering stock rises as DBS lifts target price to S$10.20, flags “clearer winners” in defence, MRO

ST Engineering shares rose 1.4% to S$9.52 by 3:37 p.m. Thursday after DBS raised its target price to S$10.20 and reiterated a “buy” rating. DBS cited stable earnings from defence and aviation services amid strong demand for maintenance work. Trading volume reached about 3.6 million shares. Investors await updates tied to the Singapore Airshow and the company’s full-year results in February.
15 January 2026
Unilever stock in focus: UL nudges up after-hours as Saudi OMO export plan surfaces

Unilever stock in focus: UL nudges up after-hours as Saudi OMO export plan surfaces

Unilever shares rose about 1% in after-hours U.S. trading, reaching $65.33 after closing at $64.71. The company launched a new OMO liquid detergent line in Saudi Arabia, with over half of production set for export. Unilever’s expanded Jeddah facility was inaugurated Jan. 12. Investors await the Feb. 12 earnings report for updates on sales and margins.
15 January 2026
Hongkong Land stock holds near a 52-week high as buybacks keep ticking

Hongkong Land stock holds near a 52-week high as buybacks keep ticking

Hongkong Land shares traded at US$8.18 Thursday afternoon after touching a 52-week high of US$8.33. The company disclosed buybacks of 185,000 shares each on Jan. 13 and Jan. 12, both set for cancellation, reducing its share count to about 2.16 billion. Buybacks follow a US$200 million repurchase plan funded by property sales. The next earnings report is due March 5.
15 January 2026
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Stock market today: Nasdaq slides as bank earnings and credit-card cap talk hit Wall Street

Stock market today: Nasdaq slides as bank earnings and credit-card cap talk hit Wall Street

Nasdaq fell 1% Wednesday as tech and bank shares slid; S&P 500 lost 0.53% and the Dow slipped 0.09%. Wells Fargo dropped 4.6% after missing profit targets and reporting $612 million in severance charges. Visa and Mastercard tumbled after President Trump proposed a 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The Russell 2000 closed at a record high.
15 January 2026
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DBS stock nears a 52-week high as investors weigh AI gains and the next dividend call

DBS stock nears a 52-week high as investors weigh AI gains and the next dividend call

DBS shares rose 0.8% to S$58.80 Thursday, just below their 52-week high, as investors assessed dividend prospects ahead of February results. The bank reported S$1 billion in “economic value” from AI in 2025, up from S$750 million in 2024. Analysts remain split on valuation and dividend sustainability amid rate concerns. Full-year earnings are due Feb. 9.
15 January 2026
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U.S. House fintech bills ignite fresh fight over BNPL and earned wage access safeguards

U.S. House fintech bills ignite fresh fight over BNPL and earned wage access safeguards

House lawmakers reviewed four fintech draft bills Tuesday, focusing on buy-now-pay-later and earned wage access. Consumer advocates called for stronger protections, citing high costs and fees, while industry groups pushed for a unified federal framework. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported BNPL users rose to 53.6 million in 2023, with loan use and average amounts both up from 2022.
15 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Seatrium share price slips: what traders watch before SGX reopens Monday

Seatrium share price slips: what traders watch before SGX reopens Monday

8 February 2026
Seatrium shares closed down 1% at S$2.06 Friday ahead of full-year results due Feb. 26. The company marked a key offshore wind platform milestone with TenneT and GE Vernova this week. Investors are watching for updates on project progress, cash flow, and new orders as markets reopen Monday.
CapitaLand Investment share price jumps into earnings week as 9CI closes at S$3.12

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps into earnings week as 9CI closes at S$3.12

8 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares closed up 1.3% at S$3.12 on Friday, outperforming the STI, which fell 0.83%. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% rise in second-half distributable income to S$449 million and a 9.4% increase in distribution per unit. Full-year results for CapitaLand Investment are due Feb. 11. Markets are closed for the weekend.
Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) slides 4% despite fresh buyback as March results loom

Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) slides 4% despite fresh buyback as March results loom

8 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to $8.18 Friday, reversing earlier gains after hitting a decade high of $9.12 on Feb. 4. The company disclosed repurchases of 170,000 shares for cancellation at average prices above Friday’s close. Investors await March 5 annual results and details on an expanded $650 million buyback program. Trading volume stayed high.
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