Shan Ahmed Khan, Author at TechStock²

Dow Jones today: Futures dip after record close as U.S. jobs report looms

Dow futures slipped 0.2% early Tuesday after the index closed at a record 48,977.18 on Monday, led by energy stocks following a U.S. military strike that captured Venezuela’s President Maduro. Traders await Friday’s U.S. payrolls report, which could influence Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations.

6 January 2026

Stock Market·US Economy

FTSE 100 above 10,000 again as Next jumps — what’s moving UK stocks today

The FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 10,061, holding above 10,000 after its record close. Next shares jumped 3.1% as the retailer raised its annual profit forecast following strong Christmas sales. Marks & Spencer fell 1.4% ahead of its trading update. UK services PMI was revised down, with input costs rising at the fastest pace since May.

6 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:MKS·LSE:NXT·Stock Market·UK Economy

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as banks slide, BlueScope jumps on $9 bln bid ahead of CPI

Australian shares fell Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing down 0.5% at 8,682.8 as major banks slid and BlueScope Steel jumped 21% on a takeover approach. Commonwealth Bank dropped 3%. Investors await Wednesday’s inflation data, with traders pricing a 33% chance of a February rate hike. The Australian dollar stood at $0.6726.

6 January 2026

ASX:BSL·Stock Market

Aviva shares edge up after Direct Line capital model nod, with March results next catalyst

Aviva shares rose 0.5% after UK regulators approved a change to Direct Line’s capital model, effective from December 2025. The insurer said the move should add about £0.1 billion in capital synergies and lift its 2025 solvency ratio by two percentage points. Investors await Aviva’s full-year results in March for final figures.

6 January 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:AV·LSE:DLG·Stock Market

Babcock (BAB.L) stock nears 52-week high on $42m Australia defence contract extension, buyback

Babcock shares rose 2.2% in London after its Australasia unit secured a $42 million extension to an Australian Defence Force contract. The company disclosed further share buybacks and investors are watching for a Jan. 16 interim dividend. Babcock stock neared a 52-week high, valuing the group at about £6.9 billion.

6 January 2026

LSE:BAB.L

IMI plc stock dips on the London Stock Exchange: what to watch before March 6 results

IMI shares fell 0.4% to 2,514p in London trading Tuesday, moving between 2,512p and 2,534p with no new company news. The next scheduled update is full-year results on March 6. Analysts forecast 2026 revenue of £2.36 billion and adjusted operating profit of £482 million. IMI’s 52-week range stands at 1,558p to 2,572p.

6 January 2026

LSE:IMI.L·Stock Market

Bellway share price slips after fresh buyback as investors eye February trading update

Bellway shares fell 0.5% to 2,762 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed a buyback of 22,000 shares on Jan. 5, to be cancelled. The repurchase brings total shares bought back under its £150 million programme to 1,338,798. Bellway will have 117,656,806 shares in issue after cancellation. The next trading update is scheduled for Feb. 10.

6 January 2026

LSE:BWY.L·Stock Market

Rentokil Initial stock jumps on Morgan Stanley upgrade — here’s what investors watch next

Rentokil Initial shares rose about 2% to 454.1 pence by 1025 GMT after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to Overweight and raised its price target to 520 pence. The shares traded between 449.0 and 457.3 pence in early London trading. Investors are now focused on Rentokil’s March 5 preliminary results.

6 January 2026

LSE:RTO.L·Stock Market

Why DCC stock hit a 52-week low today as Morgan Stanley turns cautious

DCC shares dropped 5.2% to a 52-week low of 4,190 pence Tuesday after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock and cut its price target. The move follows a 2.6% slide Monday and a 15.8% decline over the past year. Investors await DCC’s Feb. 4 trading statement for a winter update. The FTSE 100 edged higher.

6 January 2026

LSE:DCC.L·Stock Market

3i Group plc stock edges higher as rates, dividend and Q3 update come into focus

3i Group shares rose 0.3% to 3,260 pence Tuesday as European stocks held near record highs. The company’s first FY2026 dividend is due Jan. 9, with a Q3 update set for Jan. 29. 3i trades about 27% below its 52-week peak. Investors remain focused on interest rate moves and private asset valuations.

6 January 2026

Dividends·Earnings Reports·LSE:III·Stock Market

Marks & Spencer (MKS.L) shares fall as Jan 8 Christmas trading update looms

Marks and Spencer shares dropped 1.6% to 317.5 pence in early London trading Tuesday, near their 52-week low. Industry data showed M&S grocery sales up 7.2% over 12 weeks as UK grocery inflation eased to 4.3% in December. Investors await M&S’s Christmas trading update on Thursday.

6 January 2026

LSE:MKS.L·Stock Market

Tesco shares rise on Christmas grocery data as Jan 8 trading update looms

Tesco shares rose 1.7% in early London trading after industry data showed its UK market share hit 28.7%, the highest since March 2015. Grocery inflation eased to 4.3%, while UK grocery sales climbed 3.8% to £13.8 billion in December. Tesco bought 454,043 shares on Jan. 5 under its £1.45 billion buyback program. Investors await Tesco’s Q3 and Christmas update on Jan. 8.

6 January 2026

LSE:TSCO·Stock Market

IEX share price jumps 13% after tribunal remarks on market coupling — what investors are watching

IEX shares surged up to 13% Tuesday after an electricity tribunal reviewed market-coupling rules that could affect power price setting. IEX reported October-December trading volumes rose 11.9% to 34.08 billion units. Derivatives open interest increased 12%, suggesting new bets as regulatory uncertainty continues.

6 January 2026

NSE:IEX·Stock Market

SSE shares edge up in London after SSEN flags January flexibility auction

SSE Plc shares rose 0.7% to 2,271 pence in London by 1007 GMT, following news that its SSEN Distribution unit will launch a long-term flexibility auction on Jan. 12, seeking 46 megawatts. The stock traded between 2,249 and 2,277 pence. Investors are watching grid upgrades and regulatory developments as Britain’s electricity networks expand. SSE’s interim dividend is due Jan. 30.

6 January 2026

Energy·LSE:NG·LSE:SSE·Stock Market·UK Economy

Haleon PLC stock ticks up as Goldman adds HLN to Europe conviction list

Haleon shares rose 0.1% to 372.6p in London after Goldman Sachs added the stock to its European Conviction List and set a 440p 12-month target. Goldman cited easing U.S. inventory pressures and stronger emerging-market demand. Investors await Haleon’s next results update later this quarter.

6 January 2026

LSE:HLN.L·Stock Market

Legal & General shares edge up after insider buys; LGEN investors eye March results

Legal & General shares rose 0.1% to 265.8 pence in early London trading after a filing showed five senior executives bought 388 shares under an employee plan at £2.64 each. The stock remains near its 52-week high as investors await March full-year results, focusing on dividends and capital strength.

6 January 2026

LSE:LGEN.L

Prudential plc stock rises after $1.2bn buyback launch — what to watch next

Prudential (PRU.L) shares rose 0.9% to 1,189 pence after the insurer announced a $1.2 billion share buyback running through December 2026. The buyback includes proceeds from the IPO of ICICI Prudential Asset Management and is expected to reduce the share count by about 3%.

6 January 2026

LSE:PRU·Stock Market

Fresnillo PLC stock edges lower after Citi target hike as gold rally keeps traders focused on jobs data

Fresnillo shares fell 0.5% to 3,478 pence by 09:30 GMT Tuesday, despite Citigroup raising its price target to 3,900 pence and reiterating a “buy” rating. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,463.63 and silver gained 2.8% to $78.64 as investors awaited Friday’s U.S. payrolls data and Fresnillo’s upcoming production update.

6 January 2026

Gold·LSE:FRES.L·Stock Market

Imperial Brands stock edges up after fresh buyback filing as AGM and dividend dates loom

Imperial Brands shares rose 0.4% to 3,058 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed it repurchased 353,995 shares under its £1.45 billion buyback program. The shares, bought at an average 3,035.35 pence and to be cancelled, follow a 2.5% drop in Monday’s session. Investors are watching ahead of the Jan. 28 AGM and Feb. 19 ex-dividend date.

6 January 2026

Dividends·LSE:IMB.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Bitcoin price near $94,000 as traders eye breakout level and 2026 forecasts widen

Bitcoin rose 1.45% to $93,800 and ether gained 2.26% to $3,227, according to Coinbase. Analysts flagged $94,617 as a key resistance level, with a potential move to $110,000 if breached. Investors are watching U.S. monetary policy and the expected nomination of a new Federal Reserve chair. Major firms including BlackRock highlighted stablecoins and ETFs in their 2026 crypto outlooks.

6 January 2026

Bitcoin·Cryptocurrency·NASDAQ:COIN·NYSE:BLK

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Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026

U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026

Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026

China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

7 February 2026

Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company forecast 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion, up more than 50% from 2025. The drop came as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales up 14% to $213.4 billion and operating income at $25 billion. Trading in Amazon was volatile, with 179 million shares changing hands.

Shan Ahmed Khan

Stock Market Today