Today: 7 June 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.

Vodafone share price edges up after fresh buyback disclosure — here’s what traders watch next

Vodafone share price edges up after fresh buyback disclosure — here’s what traders watch next

Vodafone shares rose 0.1% to 102.05 pence in early London trading after the company bought back nearly 2.85 million shares at an average price of 102.02 pence. The shares, acquired from Merrill Lynch International, will be held in treasury. Vodafone closed Monday at 102.00 pence, up 1.19% from Friday. The company’s next trading update is scheduled for Feb. 5.
20 January 2026
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BP share price slips today: buyback update, oil wobble and Feb 10 results in focus

BP share price slips today: buyback update, oil wobble and Feb 10 results in focus

BP shares fell 1.0% to 433.22 pence by 0907 GMT after a 0.6% drop Monday, as oil prices held steady and the FTSE 100 slipped amid U.S.-UK tariff tensions. BP continued its buyback program, purchasing over 3 million shares Monday. The company flagged $4–5 billion in Q4 impairments ahead of its Feb. 10 earnings. Investors await updates on buybacks, debt, and trading results.
20 January 2026
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700 tractors roll into Strasbourg as French farmers target EU-Mercosur court vote

700 tractors roll into Strasbourg as French farmers target EU-Mercosur court vote

More than 700 tractors converged on the European Parliament in Strasbourg Tuesday as French farmers protested the EU-Mercosur trade deal. The demonstration comes ahead of a parliamentary vote on seeking a court opinion that could delay ratification. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has promised emergency farm legislation and new measures on water, nitrates, and taxes by March.
20 January 2026
Rio Tinto share price slips in London as iron ore weakens and Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto share price slips in London as iron ore weakens and Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto shares fell 0.8% to 6,287 pence in early London trading as iron ore futures hit a two-week low, with China’s May contract down 2.82% to 792 yuan a ton. BHP confirmed it is offering price concessions in 2026 supply talks with China’s state buyer. Investors are watching Rio’s quarterly update and a Feb. 5 deadline for Glencore’s potential offer.
20 January 2026
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Unilever share price today: ULVR slides in London as tariff nerves linger ahead of results

Unilever share price today: ULVR slides in London as tariff nerves linger ahead of results

Unilever shares slipped 0.7% to 4,732.5p in early London trading Tuesday, tracking broader declines in European markets after renewed U.S. tariff threats. Berenberg reiterated its Buy rating and 5,600p target. Investors await Unilever’s Feb. 12 results, the first since the ice cream division demerger, for updates on volumes and margins. Year to date, the stock is down about 2.6%.
20 January 2026
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Glencore share price slips in London as BlackRock filing keeps Rio Tinto deal watch alive

Glencore share price slips in London as BlackRock filing keeps Rio Tinto deal watch alive

Glencore shares slipped 0.4% to 478.95 pence after Rio Tinto confirmed talks on an all-share takeover, triggering speculation and regulatory scrutiny. BlackRock disclosed a 7.17% stake and a 0.07% short position. China’s antitrust review could require asset sales if a deal proceeds. Investors await Glencore’s production report on Jan. 29 and 2025 results on Feb. 18.
20 January 2026
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Wesfarmers walks away from a $400m Priceline rescue — and now the Infinity pharmacies are up for grabs

Wesfarmers walks away from a $400m Priceline rescue — and now the Infinity pharmacies are up for grabs

Wesfarmers has withdrawn from efforts to rescue Infinity Pharmacy Group, leaving 54 Priceline stores in receivership with debts over A$400 million. Receivers are keeping more than 50 stores open while creditors weigh options. Chemist Warehouse and Genesis Capital have shown interest in acquiring the distressed pharmacy network. Major banks and Wesfarmers-owned API are among the largest creditors.
20 January 2026
Bitcoin drops toward $92,000-$93,000, wiping out $790 million longs as traders eye $80K

Bitcoin drops toward $92,000-$93,000, wiping out $790 million longs as traders eye $80K

Bitcoin plunged to $92,234 on Jan. 20, triggering about $874 million in crypto liquidations, mostly from long positions, according to CoinGlass. The selloff followed new U.S.-EU tariff threats over Greenland, sending gold to a record $4,689 an ounce and silver to $94.08. Bitcoin later traded near $92,721. Investors moved out of U.S. assets, with bitcoin losing 2.2% in Tuesday’s Asian session.
20 January 2026
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Why London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price is sliding: buyback filing lands as UK reforms and tariff jitters collide

Why London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price is sliding: buyback filing lands as UK reforms and tariff jitters collide

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.2% to 8,974 pence by 0826 GMT after announcing new buybacks and the purchase of 110,386 shares for cancellation. Britain’s new capital-raising rules took effect, raising the prospectus threshold and aiming to cut costs. London markets dropped after President Trump announced a 10% tariff on UK and European imports, effective Feb. 1. LSEG will report preliminary 2025 results on Feb. 26.
20 January 2026
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Compass Group share price slips in early London trade as tariff jitters hit markets; Feb 5 update looms

Compass Group share price slips in early London trade as tariff jitters hit markets; Feb 5 update looms

Compass Group shares fell 0.8% to 2,264.5 pence in early London trading Tuesday, extending a five-day slide to 2.2%. The drop tracked broader market weakness amid renewed tariff threats and global risk aversion. No new company news moved the stock. Investors are eyeing Compass’s Feb. 5 trading update and annual meeting, with a final dividend set for Feb. 26.
20 January 2026
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White House says seized Samourai Bitcoin won’t be sold — and the U.S. reserve plan is still stuck in legal knots

White House says seized Samourai Bitcoin won’t be sold — and the U.S. reserve plan is still stuck in legal knots

The Justice Department has not sold the 57.5 bitcoin seized in the Samourai Wallet case, White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt said Friday. The coins remain in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, following a Trump administration order barring liquidation. Officials say legal disputes are delaying further reserve expansion. The U.S. government currently holds over 328,000 bitcoin, valued at more than $31 billion.
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Investors Favor VanEck Semiconductor ETF Over Palantir Amid AI Stock Sell-Off
    June 7, 2026, 9:51 AM EDT. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock fell about 20% year-to-date to around $140 despite posting an 85% revenue increase and a 306% jump in net income, with shares trading at a steep price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 180. The drop followed a strong earnings report, reflecting investor concerns over its lofty valuation. In contrast, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SMH), which tracks 25 major U.S. semiconductor stocks including Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor, rose 76% year-to-date and has posted a 10-year average annual return of 66%. Trading at a more moderate P/E of 49, SMH offers exposure to AI chipmakers poised for growth in AI computing, presenting a less risky route for investors seeking gains in the artificial intelligence sector.

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Keel Shares Tumble After $400 Million AI Infrastructure Move

Keel Shares Tumble After $400 Million AI Infrastructure Move

7 June 2026
Keel Infrastructure shares plunged 13.49% to $5.13 after upsizing its convertible note sale to $400 million, testing investor confidence as the company shifts from bitcoin mining to AI data centers amid a tech selloff and ongoing operating losses.
Intel Shares Sink After Heavy Drop—What’s Ahead for INTC Stock

Intel Shares Sink After Heavy Drop—What’s Ahead for INTC Stock

7 June 2026
Intel shares plunged 11.4% to $99.17 on Friday amid a 10.3% drop in the PHLX Semiconductor Index—its worst day since March 2020—as a strong May jobs report fueled fears of prolonged Fed rate hikes, while disappointing AI-chip outlooks from peers hit chip stocks hard despite Intel announcing new AI-focused partnerships with Hitachi and Foxconn.
Nokia drops after fast AI rally, traders stay focused

Nokia’s Week Stays Unsettled as AI Optimism Hits Debt Check

7 June 2026
Nokia shares plunged 5.87% Friday to €13.08 after issuing €500 million in new debt to refinance 2028 notes, as investors weighed AI stock volatility and awaited key London investor meetings June 10; despite the drop, shares remained up 4.72% for the week, with analysts citing both AI-driven growth and risks from competitive and cost pressures.
Nvidia Shares Drop Hard; AI Trade Faces Test Monday

Nvidia Shares Drop Hard; AI Trade Faces Test Monday

7 June 2026
Nvidia lost over $300 billion in value Friday as a chip stock rout hit after a strong jobs report fueled Fed rate hike fears; shares fell 6.2% to $205.10, despite record revenue and bullish forecasts, with traders bracing for Monday’s open amid concerns higher rates and AI-linked IPOs could draw cash away from chip leaders.
American Airlines Stock Bounced. Fuel Costs May Drive the Next Move

American Airlines Stock Bounced. Fuel Costs May Drive the Next Move

7 June 2026
American Airlines shares rebounded 1.5% Friday to $13.50 despite a 7.8% weekly drop and surging jet fuel costs, as investors weighed whether fare hikes and premium demand can offset profit hits from temporary route cuts and a $4 billion fuel expense, with the stock’s next move hinging on fuel prices, fare power and margin risks.
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