Today: 9 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.

IREN Limited stock (NASDAQ: IREN) nudges up premarket as bitcoin steadies and CPI looms

IREN Limited stock (NASDAQ: IREN) nudges up premarket as bitcoin steadies and CPI looms

IREN shares rose 0.7% to $46.03 in early premarket trading Monday. Bitcoin hovered near $90,700, while crypto-mining stocks showed mixed moves. Investors await Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and IREN’s earnings, expected Feb. 11. Microsoft’s $9.7 billion deal with IREN remains in focus, with contract terms tied to delivery deadlines.
12 January 2026
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Oklo stock jumps again in premarket as Meta nuclear deal keeps OKLO in focus

Oklo stock jumps again in premarket as Meta nuclear deal keeps OKLO in focus

Oklo shares rose 7.9% to $105.31 in early premarket trading Monday after Meta announced 20-year nuclear power deals, including a collaboration with Oklo on small modular reactors. Oklo confirmed Meta will prepay for power and help fund a 1.2-gigawatt project in Ohio. Vistra and NuScale Power also gained before the bell. Regulatory hurdles and insider selling remain in focus.
12 January 2026
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Standard Chartered PLC stock slips after buyback update as green bond demand comes into focus

Standard Chartered PLC stock slips after buyback update as green bond demand comes into focus

Standard Chartered shares fell 0.1% to 1,793.5 pence in early London trading after the bank announced it repurchased and will cancel 548,950 shares at an average price of 1,795.91 pence. The lender also completed its first €1 billion green bond, drawing over €3.9 billion in orders. Investors await further updates on capital returns and funding costs ahead of full-year results on Feb. 24.
12 January 2026
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Imperial Brands share price today: IMB ticks up as buyback keeps running and dividend dates near

Imperial Brands share price today: IMB ticks up as buyback keeps running and dividend dates near

Imperial Brands shares rose about 0.5% in early London trading Monday after the company disclosed new share repurchases under its £1.45 billion buyback program. The stock traded at 3,027 pence at 0914 GMT. Investors are watching the Jan. 28 AGM and the ex-dividend date in February. Abbe Luersman joins the board as non-executive director starting Jan. 12.
12 January 2026
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Lloyds share price dips as Trump’s credit-card cap rattles bank stocks

Lloyds share price dips as Trump’s credit-card cap rattles bank stocks

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 0.2% to 100.1 pence in early London trading Monday, tracking a wider decline in European bank stocks after the U.S. announced a cap on credit-card interest rates. Barclays dropped 4.5%, HSBC slipped 1%. Lloyds will report preliminary 2025 results on Jan. 29. The bank is also considering raising CEO Charlie Nunn’s maximum pay to £13.2 million, per The Guardian.
12 January 2026
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3i Group stock slips again in London as Jan 29 update nears

3i Group stock slips again in London as Jan 29 update nears

3i Group shares fell 0.7% to 3,101 pence by 0942 GMT, extending recent losses as investors await the company’s Q3 update on Jan. 29. The stock trades at an 11% premium to net asset value but remains 31% below its 52-week high. European markets slipped after U.S. policy news hit banks and dampened risk appetite.
12 January 2026
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British American Tobacco shares rise on buyback update — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

British American Tobacco shares rise on buyback update — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

British American Tobacco shares rose 1.2% to 4,110p in early London trading Monday after announcing more share buybacks. On Jan. 9, BAT bought 132,817 shares at an average 4,015p each, planning to cancel them and reduce the share count to 2.18 billion. The buyback program is now set at £1.3 billion for 2026. Full-year 2025 results are due Feb. 12.
12 January 2026
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Prudential plc shares slip after buyback update; what investors watch next

Prudential plc shares slip after buyback update; what investors watch next

Prudential (PRU.L) repurchased 330,946 shares on Jan. 9 as part of its new $1.2 billion buyback program. The stock slipped about 0.3% to 1,157 pence in early London trading Monday. Shares were acquired via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average £11.5684 each and will be cancelled, reducing the share count to about 2.55 billion. Traders are watching buyback pace and upcoming Bank of England rate decisions.
12 January 2026
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Ashtead (AHT.L) shares slide 3% as buyback update lands into Powell-probe market jitters

Ashtead (AHT.L) shares slide 3% as buyback update lands into Powell-probe market jitters

Ashtead shares fell 3.1% to 5,420 pence in early London trading after the company announced a new tranche of buybacks under its $1.5 billion programme. The drop outpaced a weaker FTSE 100 as investors weighed Powell’s DOJ subpoena disclosure and awaited U.S. CPI data. Ashtead reported buying 69,600 shares for treasury on Jan. 9. The buyback plan starts March 2, 2026, with initial purchases in London.
12 January 2026
Tesco PLC stock today: TSCO shares edge up in London — what traders are watching next

Tesco PLC stock today: TSCO shares edge up in London — what traders are watching next

Tesco shares rose 0.5% to 417.5 pence in early London trading Monday after a volatile post-Christmas stretch. The company’s UK like-for-like sales grew 3.2% over Christmas, but volume trends remain under scrutiny as price competition intensifies. Tesco bought back 475,248 shares last week as part of its £1.45 billion repurchase program. Investors await UK inflation data and Tesco’s April earnings report.
12 January 2026
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Unilever stock rises in London as banks slide, investors lean defensive

Unilever stock rises in London as banks slide, investors lean defensive

Unilever shares rose 0.8% to 4,783.5 pence by 0840 GMT, near session highs, after the company reaffirmed its 2025 sales and margin outlook following its ice cream spin-off. European stocks slipped, with the STOXX 600 down 0.2% as banks fell sharply after U.S. President Trump announced a cap on credit card rates. Unilever will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 12.
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Stock Market Today

  • Evotec Shares Slide Amid Losses and Valuation Debate
    June 8, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT. Evotec (XTRA:EVT) shares dropped about 31% over the past year despite modest revenue growth and notable pharma partnerships. Trading near €4.93, the stock is about 28% undervalued versus a fair value estimate of €6.83 but remains unprofitable. Investors face a critical choice amid ongoing losses and reliance on future execution to boost margins and revenues. The biotech's shift to technology licensing and expanding pharma deals may enhance cash flow, yet risks include dependency on key clients and limited internal production capacity. Analysts caution that valuation hinges on the arrival of sustained profits. Prospective investors should evaluate these factors amid mixed market sentiment.

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Chip Rally Breaks as Nasdaq Faces Tight Labor Market

Nasdaq rises after hours as chips recover

9 June 2026
Nasdaq jumped 0.86% as chip stocks rebounded, with Intel soaring 11.2% on news Google ordered over 3 million AI chips for 2028, while Apple slid 1.9% after unveiling new AI features. Investors await Wednesday’s May CPI inflation report, which could spark volatility in tech and growth stocks.
Broadcom Stock Rebounds, AI Remains an Open Question for Wall Street

Broadcom Stock Rebounds, AI Remains an Open Question for Wall Street

9 June 2026
Broadcom shares jumped 2.8% to $396.60 as chip stocks rebounded after last week’s $1 trillion sector wipeout, but investors remain cautious after Broadcom’s Q2 revenue missed expectations and the company declined to raise its 2027 AI revenue forecast, fueling concerns that rapid AI growth may not meet Wall Street’s high demands.
BitMine Stock Gains as Ether Holdings Approach 5% Target

BitMine Stock Gains as Ether Holdings Approach 5% Target

9 June 2026
BitMine Immersion Technologies shares jumped 6% after revealing ether holdings climbed to 5.54 million tokens, now 4.59% of Ethereum’s supply, with $9.6 billion in crypto, cash and stakes. The company priced a $273.8 million preferred stock offering, with proceeds possibly funding more ETH purchases and staking. BitMine projects $230 million in annualized staking revenues but warns of risks if ETH or financing falters.
Mingteng Stock Jumps 81% After Halting $100M Share Sale Plan

Mingteng Stock Jumps 81% After Halting $100M Share Sale Plan

9 June 2026
Mingteng International shares soared 81.3% to $1.94 after the company ended its at-the-market stock sale plan, having raised about $20.6 million in gross proceeds; trading volume hit 24.2 million, dwarfing its $12 million market value, as the move outpaced gains in other U.S.-listed China auto stocks.
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