Today: 7 February 2026
Subscribe

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.

3i Group share price slips again as tariff fears linger; investors eye Jan 29 update

3i Group share price slips again as tariff fears linger; investors eye Jan 29 update

3i Group shares fell 1.5% to 3,203 pence in early London trading Tuesday, extending Monday’s 3.24% drop. The decline followed renewed U.S. tariff threats and weak UK labour data, which sent European stocks lower. Investors are watching for 3i’s Q3 update on January 29. Trading volume in 3i remained below its 50-day average.
20 January 2026
·····
RELX share price dips in London as buyback rolls on and tariff jitters linger

RELX share price dips in London as buyback rolls on and tariff jitters linger

RELX shares fell 0.3% to 3,005 pence in early London trading Tuesday, tracking broader declines in European markets amid renewed U.S. tariff concerns. The company disclosed a buyback of 307,528 shares via UBS, bringing total repurchases since Jan. 2 to 3.7 million. Investors are awaiting RELX’s full-year results due Feb. 12.
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
······
SSE share price slides as tariff nerves rattle UK stocks, €2bn grid deal in focus

SSE share price slides as tariff nerves rattle UK stocks, €2bn grid deal in focus

SSE shares fell 2.4% to 2,307 pence in early London trading Tuesday, retreating from a 52-week high set Monday. The drop followed news of a €2 billion HVDC cable contract at its SSEN Transmission unit and came as European markets slid on renewed U.S. tariff threats. Investors await SSE’s Jan. 30 dividend and a Feb. 4 trading update.
20 January 2026
·····
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
···
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
······
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
····
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
·····
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
·····
BAT shares slip at the open as buyback update lands — here’s the next key date for British American Tobacco stock

BAT shares slip at the open as buyback update lands — here’s the next key date for British American Tobacco stock

British American Tobacco shares slipped 0.5% to 4,350 pence in early London trading after a new buyback update. The company bought 108,254 shares on Jan. 19, set for cancellation. Investors await the Feb. 12 earnings report and upcoming dividend payments. Global market jitters persist after renewed U.S. tariff threats.
20 January 2026
·····
Shell share price edges higher after executive shake-up as buyback and oil prices stay in focus

Shell share price edges higher after executive shake-up as buyback and oil prices stay in focus

Shell shares rose 0.7% at Tuesday’s London open after announcing a slimmer executive committee and the exit of projects chief Robin Mooldijk. The company repurchased 1.32 million shares Monday as part of an ongoing buyback. Brent crude edged up 0.2% to $64.09 a barrel. Shell will release Q4 results and its next dividend on Feb. 5.
20 January 2026
·····
1 … 229 230 231 232 233 … 884

Stock Market Today

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.1 pence Friday, rebounding after a 7% drop following the collapse of merger talks with Rio Tinto. The company is expected to announce the sale of its Kazzinc stake soon and has signed a non-binding agreement with Orion for a potential $9 billion deal in the DRC. Investors await Glencore’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for further guidance.
Go toTop