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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.

Barclays share price today: BARC.L slips after buyback update, Paris move in focus

Barclays share price today: BARC.L slips after buyback update, Paris move in focus

London, Jan 23, 2026, 09:03 GMT — Regular session Shares in Barclays slipped 0.1% to 484.85 pence in early London trading on Friday, giving back a portion of the previous day’s rally. The move came after the bank released a fresh update on its ongoing share buyback. (London South East) The stock is under close scrutiny since buybacks remain a key tool big banks use to return cash to shareholders, especially with market sentiment turning nervous once more. European shares slipped on Friday, eyeing a weekly drop as investors digest tariff-related geopolitical tensions and await business-activity surveys later in the
23 January 2026
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Sensex dives 800 points as rupee hits record low, foreign selling bites

Sensex dives 800 points as rupee hits record low, foreign selling bites

Mumbai, Jan 23, 2026, 14:31 IST Indian shares gave up early gains on Friday. The Sensex tumbled roughly 800 points, while the Nifty 50 slid below 25,100 as selling intensified into the afternoon. The drop is significant because foreign institutional investors (FIIs)—overseas funds trading Indian stocks—have continued selling throughout January, despite companies posting quarterly results and some market valuations still running high. A softer rupee and renewed selling in some major stocks have ramped up the tension. Traders pointed to key Nifty chart levels that often spark “automatic” sell-offs from momentum-driven strategies. By 1:40 p.m. IST, the Sensex had dropped
23 January 2026
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HSBC share price today: HSBA stock slips as Hang Seng buyout gets court green light — what to watch next

HSBC share price today: HSBA stock slips as Hang Seng buyout gets court green light — what to watch next

London, Jan 23, 2026, 08:52 GMT — Regular session. Shares of HSBC Holdings Plc slipped 0.4% to 1,239.4 pence by 0852 GMT, dipping early despite progress toward fully privatizing Hang Seng Bank. The stock fluctuated between 1,236.9 and 1,242.0 pence during the morning session, with a 12-month high of 1,254.0 pence. (Google) This court move clears the final big legal obstacle for a deal that’s been looming over the stock since its announcement. It also speeds up the timeline to days instead of weeks, sharpening attention on the buyout’s impact on capital and how fast HSBC can pivot away from
23 January 2026
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Beazley share price today: BEZ holds steady as Zurich takeover clock ticks

Beazley share price today: BEZ holds steady as Zurich takeover clock ticks

London, January 23, 2026, 08:59 GMT — Regular session Beazley shares edged slightly higher in early London trading on Friday, lingering near 1,117 pence after a turbulent week sparked by Zurich’s takeover approach. By 0837 GMT, the stock had gained roughly 0.1%, following Thursday’s close at 1,116 pence. (Share Prices) Beazley is now trading about 13% under Zurich’s cash offer of 1,280 pence per share, highlighting investor skepticism over whether the Swiss insurer will follow through or back off. The standoff is crucial now, with the UK takeover timetable demanding a clear decision. Traders have shifted focus—shares aren’t reacting to
23 January 2026
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RELX share price ticks up in London as buyback churns; traders eye Feb 12 results

RELX share price ticks up in London as buyback churns; traders eye Feb 12 results

LONDON, Jan 23, 2026, 09:02 GMT — Regular session RELX (REL.L) shares nudged up 0.24% to 2,932 pence in early London trade on Friday, despite a generally cautious market tone. The FTSE 100 rose 0.23%. (Reuters Japan) The move is modest, with the stock hovering roughly 1% above its 52-week low. Investors are hungry for any sign of stability—whether through consistent buybacks or the upcoming earnings report just around the corner. European stocks edged lower, heading for a weekly decline as traders digested fresh tensions tied to Greenland and their implications for tariffs as leverage. PMI data, set for release
23 January 2026
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BAE Systems shares rebound after UK Typhoon radar contract as investors eye results

BAE Systems shares rebound after UK Typhoon radar contract as investors eye results

London, Jan 23, 2026, 09:08 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems shares climbed roughly 1.4% in early London trade on Friday, recovering some losses from the previous day amid investor reactions to new UK defence spending cues. (Investing.com) The move is significant as defence stocks have surged early in the new year, leaving traders uneasy about what’s already factored in before earnings season. Securing a contract win provides a boost, but it also puts a spotlight on delivery schedules, profit margins, and the order pipeline. Britain has handed a £453.5 million contract to BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, and Parker Meggitt
23 January 2026
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NatWest share price: fresh forecasts and buyback update set up Feb 13 results

NatWest share price: fresh forecasts and buyback update set up Feb 13 results

LONDON, Jan 23, 2026, 08:59 GMT — Regular session. Shares in NatWest Group Plc (NWG.L) nudged 0.06% higher to roughly 654 pence by 0859 GMT, following fresh analyst forecasts released ahead of next month’s earnings report and additional buyback announcements. The stock fluctuated between 650.2 and 657.6 pence. (Hargreaves Lansdown) NatWest’s latest pre-results “consensus”—a company-compiled snapshot of sell-side estimates—puts 2025 operating profit before tax at £7.49 billion, based on forecasts from 16 analysts. The consensus pegs the net interest margin at 2.32% for 2025, with a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 13.7%, the key capital metric regulators watch.
23 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price rises after fresh buyback update — what traders watch next

Rolls-Royce share price rises after fresh buyback update — what traders watch next

London, Jan 23, 2026, 08:46 GMT — Regular session. Shares of Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.L) rose 1.1% to 1,257.5 pence by 08:46 GMT, bouncing back from Thursday’s close at 1,244.0 pence as early trading volumes increased. (Investing.com) The company repurchased 546,982 shares on the London Stock Exchange on Jan. 22, with smaller buys on CBOE and Aquis, as part of its £200 million buyback plan. On the LSE, it paid a volume-weighted average price of 1,255.0891 pence, with deal prices between 1,239.5 and 1,278.0 pence. Rolls-Royce confirmed it will cancel the shares it bought back, leaving 8,395,030,350 shares outstanding. Since the
23 January 2026
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Rio Tinto share price today: stock steadies after Thursday drop as Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto share price today: stock steadies after Thursday drop as Glencore clock ticks

London, Jan 23, 2026, 08:45 GMT — Regular session Rio Tinto’s shares held firm in early London trading on Friday, fluctuating near 6,487 pence after slipping 2.3% the previous day. So far, the stock has traded between 6,457p and 6,490p, according to data. (Investing.com) The chop is significant now as the miner juggles two major storylines: delivering operational results in its core iron ore business and takeover rumors involving Glencore. Traders have been quick to bet against price swings in either direction this week. Rio topped forecasts for fourth-quarter iron ore and copper output, marking a strong debut quarter for
23 January 2026
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Adani Enterprises shares slump 5% after Thursday bounce as valuation worries bite again

Adani Enterprises shares slump 5% after Thursday bounce as valuation worries bite again

Mumbai, Jan 23, 2026, 13:07 IST Adani Enterprises dropped 5.2% to 1,978.6 rupees on Friday, giving back some of the previous session’s gains and edging closer to recent lows. The stock swung between 1,968.2 and 2,085.95 rupees, hovering near its 52-week low of 1,965.05, according to exchange data cited by Mint. https://www.livemint.com/market/market-stats/stocks-adani-enterprises-share-price-nse-bse-s0003094 Indian equities faltered after an initial gain, with the Nifty inching up 0.01% and the Sensex slipping 0.03% in early trade. “There is a bit of tentativeness among large investors due to the persistent foreign fund outflows… weighing on the market,” said Dharmesh Kant, head of equity research
23 January 2026
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British American Tobacco share price in focus before London open after buyback disclosure

British American Tobacco share price in focus before London open after buyback disclosure

London, Jan 23, 2026, 07:59 GMT — Premarket British American Tobacco shares are set to draw attention on Friday following the announcement of another share buyback program, extending focus on capital returns after a solid previous session. (Sharecast) The London-listed tobacco firm has long been a reliable “income” play for investors, boasting a dividend yield north of 5% alongside a buyback scheme that trims its share count. A buyback means the company buys back its own shares, which can shrink the number outstanding and possibly boost earnings per share. (Hargreaves Lansdown) UK defensives are catching attention amid headline-driven swoops in
23 January 2026
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Shell share price edges higher in London as Nigeria incentives and Argentina shale sale talk hit the tape

Shell share price edges higher in London as Nigeria incentives and Argentina shale sale talk hit the tape

London, Jan 23, 2026, 08:03 GMT — Regular session Shell shares (SHEL.L) edged up roughly 0.3%, hitting 2,683 pence by 0803 GMT Friday, just above Thursday’s close of 2,674 pence as London trading kicked off. (google.com) The early gain reflects investors grappling with mixed signals: Nigeria is pushing Shell toward a major new offshore project, but a separate report suggests the company could scale back its shale operations in Argentina. Shares dropped 2.2% on Thursday, underperforming the stronger FTSE 100. (MarketWatch) These developments come at a tricky time for the sector. Oil prices are bouncing unpredictably due to geopolitics and
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Stock Market Today

Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

7 February 2026
Carvana shares rose 5.21% Friday to $403.67, rebounding after recent volatility sparked by a short-seller report from Gotham City Research. The company denied allegations of overstated earnings and undisclosed ties to DriveTime. Carvana will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results after markets close on Feb. 18. The January U.S. CPI report is scheduled for Feb. 13.
Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Confluent shares closed at $30.57 Friday, 43 cents below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, ahead of key events next week. The company will report earnings Feb. 11 without a call or outlook, and shareholders vote on the merger Feb. 12. Confluent disclosed 17 demand letters and two lawsuits over proxy disclosures but denies wrongdoing. The IBM deal values Confluent at $11 billion.
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