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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.

Anglo American stock slips in London as tariff jitters return — key dates ahead

Anglo American stock slips in London as tariff jitters return — key dates ahead

Anglo American traded at 3,238 pence, down 0.1% by 0827 GMT, near its 52-week high. Shares fluctuated amid new U.S. tariff threats on Europe and ongoing merger talks with Teck Resources. The EU antitrust ruling on the merger is expected by Feb. 10, with a separate subsidies probe verdict due Feb. 3. Anglo American will report Q4 production on Feb. 5 and full-year earnings on Feb. 20.
19 January 2026
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Wall Street is shut for MLK Day — the 2026 U.S. market holiday calendar and the crypto ETF catch

Wall Street is shut for MLK Day — the 2026 U.S. market holiday calendar and the crypto ETF catch

U.S. stock markets, including NYSE and Nasdaq, will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. Trades made before the holiday will settle one day later than usual due to T+1 rules. Crypto trades continuously, but U.S.-listed crypto ETFs will pause during the closure. The next market holiday is Presidents Day on Feb. 16.
19 January 2026
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Glencore share price rises as China scrutiny hangs over Rio Tinto merger talks

Glencore share price rises as China scrutiny hangs over Rio Tinto merger talks

Glencore shares rose 0.5% to 481.15 pence in early London trading Monday, recovering some ground after Friday’s drop. The UK Takeover Panel set a Feb. 5 deadline for Rio Tinto to make a firm offer or walk away. Investors remain focused on Chinese antitrust risks and the potential for required asset sales if a Rio-Glencore merger proceeds. Glencore’s full-year production report is due Jan. 29.
19 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price set for scrutiny after CEO bonus plan as London opens

Rolls-Royce share price set for scrutiny after CEO bonus plan as London opens

Rolls-Royce shares will be in focus Monday after reports the board plans to boost CEO Tufan Erginbilgic’s pay package to over £13 million, pending shareholder approval. The stock closed Friday at 1,285.5p, up 0.98%. A £200 million buyback program is underway, set to finish by Feb. 24. Investors await late-February results and a vote on executive pay.
19 January 2026
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HSBC share price slips in early London trade as tariff jitters hit risk mood

HSBC share price slips in early London trade as tariff jitters hit risk mood

HSBC shares fell 1.2% to 1,216.9 pence at the London open after President Trump threatened new U.S. tariffs on eight European countries. U.S. markets are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reducing global trading cues. Investors are watching HSBC’s possible sale of its Singapore insurance unit ahead of annual results due Feb. 25.
19 January 2026
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Hongkong Land stock slides in Singapore as China rate decision nears, buybacks in view

Hongkong Land stock slides in Singapore as China rate decision nears, buybacks in view

Shares of Hongkong Land Holdings fell 1.2% to $8.16 in Singapore by mid-afternoon, retreating from a 17% rally this month. The drop followed weak China property data and investor focus on Beijing’s loan prime rate decision due Tuesday. Trading volume reached about 1.45 million shares. Hongkong Land repurchased 180,000 shares last week for cancellation.
19 January 2026
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Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Lloyds shares closed up 0.9% at 106.75 pence Friday after the bank announced fresh buybacks totaling 17 million shares over two days, all to be cancelled. The stock rebounded from a 5.6% drop Thursday as traders adjusted UK rate-cut bets. About 121 million Lloyds shares changed hands. Investors await the bank’s annual report on February 18 and the next Bank of England decision March 19.
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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