Today: 28 April 2026

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.

Shell share price ticks up in London after exec change, but oil slide keeps traders cautious

Shell share price ticks up in London after exec change, but oil slide keeps traders cautious

Shell shares rose 0.3% to 2,729 pence in early London trading after announcing executive committee changes, with senior director Robin Mooldijk set to step down Feb. 28. Oil prices fell about 1.5%, pressuring energy stocks. Shell also repurchased over 1.3 million shares across London and Amsterdam for cancellation under its buyback program. BP shares gained 0.6%.
21 January 2026
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HSBC share price slips in London as trade jitters weigh on banks, UK inflation in focus

HSBC share price slips in London as trade jitters weigh on banks, UK inflation in focus

HSBC shares fell 0.8% to 1,221 pence in early London trading, tracking declines across European banks after renewed U.S.-Europe trade tensions. The STOXX 600 slipped 0.1% and the Europe-wide banks index dropped 0.6%. UK inflation rose to 3.4% in December, adding pressure on rate forecasts. HSBC also announced a pilot with Harvey AI for its Global Legal division.
21 January 2026
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Glencore stock rises as Rio output beat keeps merger spotlight on miners

Glencore stock rises as Rio output beat keeps merger spotlight on miners

Glencore shares rose 1.7% to 490.25 pence in early London trading, outperforming a broader market decline. Rio Tinto’s stronger-than-expected iron ore and copper output fueled renewed merger speculation, with a Feb. 5 deadline looming for Rio to clarify its intentions. Glencore’s production report is due Jan. 29. Around 2.7 million Glencore shares changed hands during the session.
21 January 2026
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Mortgage rates just jumped again — and Greenland tariffs are suddenly in the mix for U.S. homebuyers

Mortgage rates just jumped again — and Greenland tariffs are suddenly in the mix for U.S. homebuyers

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate jumped 14 basis points to 6.21% Tuesday, reversing recent declines. The move followed tariff threats tied to President Trump’s push to buy Greenland, which sent bond yields to a four-month high. The White House’s $200 billion mortgage-bond buying plan faces new pressure as rates climb. Treasury yields rose to 4.275%, their highest since September.
21 January 2026
Davos 2026: PwC CEO survey flags 5-year low in revenue confidence as India jumps to No.2 investment pick

Davos 2026: PwC CEO survey flags 5-year low in revenue confidence as India jumps to No.2 investment pick

Just 30% of CEOs expect revenue growth in the next year, the lowest confidence in five years, PwC reported at Davos. Over half say AI investments have not produced significant financial returns. India now ties the UK and Germany as the second most popular destination for cross-border investment, behind the U.S. One in five CEOs worldwide cite high vulnerability to trade tariffs.
21 January 2026
Russia’s new crypto crackdown: $128,000 fines proposed for illegal mining in banned regions

Russia’s new crypto crackdown: $128,000 fines proposed for illegal mining in banned regions

Russian lawmakers have introduced a bill imposing new fines and equipment seizures for illegal cryptocurrency mining, targeting operations in regions with government bans. Repeat corporate offenders could face penalties up to 10 million roubles and suspension of activities. The draft also tightens reporting rules and penalizes miners exceeding electricity limits. Mining was legalized in 2024 but faces new regional restrictions.
21 January 2026
Russia moves to slap illegal crypto miners with fines up to 10 million rubles

Russia moves to slap illegal crypto miners with fines up to 10 million rubles

Russian lawmakers submitted a bill imposing fines up to 10 million rubles and equipment seizure for illegal cryptocurrency mining, targeting unregistered operations in banned regions. The draft follows government efforts to curb power grid strain and recover billions in lost tax revenue. The bill has government backing and is set for parliamentary debate this spring.
21 January 2026
Jardine Matheson share price today: J36 slips as buybacks and Mandarin Oriental delisting land

Jardine Matheson share price today: J36 slips as buybacks and Mandarin Oriental delisting land

Jardine Matheson shares fell 0.6% to US$74.46 in Singapore Wednesday after regulatory filings showed continued share buybacks and a completed cash acquisition of the remaining Mandarin Oriental stake. The company repurchased and cancelled over 100,000 shares this week, reducing issued capital. Allan & Gill Gray Foundation’s voting rights dipped just below 5%. Broader market sentiment remained cautious after a sharp U.S. selloff.
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Stock Market Today

  • LSEG Cancels 1.24 Million Shares After Latest Buyback Tranche
    April 28, 2026, 11:56 AM EDT. London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) repurchased and cancelled over 1.24 million ordinary shares between April 20-24, 2026, reducing its share count to 494 million. The buyback, executed via Goldman Sachs International, involved shares priced between £93.40 and £100.30. This cancellation reflects LSEG's focus on capital returns and balance-sheet efficiency. The updated share count adjusts voting rights and disclosure thresholds under the UK's FCA transparency rules. Analysts maintain a positive outlook; TipRanks' AI Analyst rates LSEG as 'Outperform' due to strong revenue growth, margin expansion, and buybacks despite concerns over valuation. LSEG operates global financial market infrastructure and data services. The company's market capitalization stands at £49.35 billion with a strong buy technical sentiment signal.

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Microsoft Stock Today: Why MSFT Is Flat Before a Crucial Azure Earnings Test

Microsoft Stock Today: Why MSFT Is Flat Before a Crucial Azure Earnings Test

28 April 2026
Microsoft shares edged up 0.3% to $426.14 Tuesday as investors awaited fiscal third-quarter results due Wednesday. The company’s revised OpenAI deal allows OpenAI to serve customers on any cloud, ending Microsoft’s exclusive rights but keeping it as primary partner. Azure revenue is expected to rise about 40% for the quarter. Microsoft will receive a 20% cut of OpenAI revenue through 2030.
Amazon Stock Today: Why AMZN Is Slipping Before a High-Stakes AI Earnings Test

Amazon Stock Today: Why AMZN Is Slipping Before a High-Stakes AI Earnings Test

28 April 2026
Amazon shares slipped 0.4% to $260.11 Tuesday as investors awaited first-quarter results, due after Wednesday’s close alongside reports from Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta. Analysts expect AWS revenue to rise nearly 26% to $36.8 billion, with total revenue seen at $177 billion. Wall Street is focused on whether AWS growth justifies Amazon’s heavy AI infrastructure spending.
AMD Stock Drops Today as OpenAI Worries Hit the AI Chip Trade Before Earnings

AMD Stock Drops Today as OpenAI Worries Hit the AI Chip Trade Before Earnings

28 April 2026
AMD shares fell 4.2% to $320.66 Tuesday after a report said OpenAI missed user and revenue targets, raising concerns about future data-center spending. Northland Capital downgraded AMD less than a week before its earnings report. The selloff spread to other AI chip stocks, including Nvidia and Arm Holdings. OpenAI and AMD have a multi-year GPU supply agreement set to begin later in 2026.
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