Today: 29 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.

British American Tobacco share price barely budges after buyback update as South Africa plant closure hits focus

British American Tobacco share price barely budges after buyback update as South Africa plant closure hits focus

British American Tobacco shares slipped 0.1% to 4,336.5 pence in early London trading after announcing a new buyback and plans to close its South African cigarette factory by end-2026. The Heidelberg closure threatens about 230 jobs as illicit cigarettes now dominate 75% of the local market. BAT bought 100,090 shares on Jan. 15 for cancellation. Full-year 2025 results are due Feb. 12.
16 January 2026
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LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group dips after 24/7 Digital Settlement House debut, AWS pact

LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group dips after 24/7 Digital Settlement House debut, AWS pact

London Stock Exchange Group shares slipped 0.1% to 9,080 pence early Friday after launching its Digital Settlement House platform and expanding its AWS partnership. LSEG repurchased 110,373 shares at an average 9,060.20 pence on Jan. 15. The new DiSH service aims for instant settlement using tokenised commercial bank deposits. Broader European markets edged lower as mining stocks fell.
16 January 2026
NatWest share price in focus: NWG ends higher after buyback update as UK banks ride GDP bounce

NatWest share price in focus: NWG ends higher after buyback update as UK banks ride GDP bounce

NatWest shares rose 1.4% to 639 pence Thursday after the bank announced new share buybacks at an average price of 640.29 pence. The FTSE 100 closed at a record high, led by gains in major UK banks. UK GDP grew 0.3% in November, rebounding from October’s decline. Investors await next week’s labour and inflation data for clues on Bank of England rate cuts.
16 January 2026
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Glencore share price: GLEN.L in focus as China hurdles shadow Rio Tinto deal talk

Glencore share price: GLEN.L in focus as China hurdles shadow Rio Tinto deal talk

Glencore shares opened cautiously after a Reuters report said any Rio Tinto deal may require asset sales to satisfy Chinese regulators, with copper and iron ore flagged as key issues. Glencore closed Thursday at 491.0 pence, up 1.4%. Rio Tinto faces a Feb. 5 deadline to make a firm offer or walk away. Societe Generale disclosed a 1.60% long and 1.16% short position in Glencore as of Jan. 14.
16 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock price in focus: China approval risk hangs over Glencore talks

Rio Tinto stock price in focus: China approval risk hangs over Glencore talks

Rio Tinto shares closed at 6,468 pence Thursday, up 1.78%, after a volatile session. Analysts warn China may require asset sales for any Rio-Glencore merger, citing concerns over copper market share. Rio announced a two-year copper supply deal with Amazon and signed a new collaboration plan with BHP on Pilbara iron ore. BlackRock disclosed stakes in Rio under UK takeover rules.
16 January 2026
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Sembcorp Industries share price rises as Alinta Energy vote nears and FY2025 results date set

Sembcorp Industries share price rises as Alinta Energy vote nears and FY2025 results date set

Sembcorp shares rose 2% to S$6.10 by midday Friday in Singapore as investors awaited a Jan. 30 shareholder vote on its proposed A$5.6 billion cash acquisition of Alinta Energy. The company will release FY2025 results on Feb. 25. Sembcorp said the deal would raise earnings but increase emissions intensity, missing its 2028 and 2030 climate targets. About 3.7 million shares traded by midday.
16 January 2026
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City Developments (CDL) share price rises as DBS keeps buy call ahead of Newport Residences preview

City Developments (CDL) share price rises as DBS keeps buy call ahead of Newport Residences preview

City Developments shares rose 1.9% to S$9.12 in Friday afternoon trading, outperforming a flat Singapore market. Previews for the 246-unit Newport Residences project begin Friday, with bookings from Jan 31. DBS maintained a “buy” rating and S$11.80 target, citing a valuation discount. CDL flagged profit warnings from First Sponsor Group due to China-related losses and currency swings.
16 January 2026
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Singapore Exchange stock slips as traders eye Feb 5 results, global risk mood

Singapore Exchange stock slips as traders eye Feb 5 results, global risk mood

Shares of Singapore Exchange fell 0.1% to S$17.65 by mid-afternoon Friday, trading in a narrow range ahead of its Feb. 5 half-year results briefing. Broader Asian markets rose on tech gains, but expectations for U.S. rate cuts eased after strong economic data. No new SGX updates were released in the past day. CEO Loh Boon Chye and CFO Daniel Koh will present earnings before the market opens.
16 January 2026
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Seatrium share price slides 3% — why a U.S. Empire Wind ruling matters for SGX:5E2

Seatrium share price slides 3% — why a U.S. Empire Wind ruling matters for SGX:5E2

Seatrium shares fell 3.1% to S$2.22 in Singapore after a U.S. judge allowed Equinor to resume the Empire Wind project, which uses a Seatrium-built vessel. The stock reversed Thursday’s gains as investors tracked U.S. court decisions affecting offshore wind project schedules. Seatrium is set to deliver a $475 million vessel to Maersk for the project by February 2026.
16 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Singapore Exchange Ltd (SG1S04926220): Trading Dominance Key for Global Investors
    April 29, 2026, 5:47 AM EDT. Singapore Exchange Ltd (SG1S04926220) stands out as Asia's stable financial hub, driving liquidity and listings vital for global investors, especially from the U.S. Its business model spans trading fees, clearing services, listing fees, and market data sales, creating diversified and resilient revenue streams. The derivatives market, including FTSE China A50 futures, attracts international participants, while equities listings now feature significant tech firms from China and India. SGX's time zone advantage bridges U.S. and Asian markets, providing liquidity when Western exchanges are closed. This makes SGX a strategic play for investors seeking steady income and regional growth exposure without the volatility typical of emerging markets.

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