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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.

RELX share price: what to watch after Friday’s dip and a fresh buyback filing

RELX share price: what to watch after Friday’s dip and a fresh buyback filing

London, Jan 17, 2026, 08:00 GMT — The market has closed. RELX (REL.L) ended the week on a down note, slipping 0.93% to 3,094 pence Friday. The stock fluctuated between 3,070 and 3,122 pence, with roughly 6.9 million shares changing hands. (Investing.com) London’s mood stayed subdued. The FTSE 100 dipped 0.04% to 10,235.29, pulling back from a record close the day before. Losses in mining stocks dragged down the index, despite gains in other sectors. (Reuters) On Friday, RELX disclosed it acquired 306,154 shares via UBS as part of its share buyback program, with the shares designated as treasury stock.
17 January 2026
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GSK stock slips into the weekend as insider dividend reinvestment filings land; eyes on Feb. 4 results

GSK stock slips into the weekend as insider dividend reinvestment filings land; eyes on Feb. 4 results

London, January 17, 2026, 07:58 GMT — The market has closed. Shares of GSK plc slipped 1.7% to 1,817 pence on Friday, lagging behind a flat FTSE 100 as volume spiked late in the session. The stock closed 11.7% below its 52-week peak of 2,058 pence reached on Dec. 19. Trading volume hit 12.6 million shares, well above the 50-day average of 8.2 million. (MarketWatch) This matters because the selling is hitting before the drugmaker’s full-year results drop in early February, a time when the market often penalizes even minor disappointments. The surge in volume indicates some investors are making
17 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce (RR.L) share price closes higher on defence bid and buyback update — what to watch next week

Rolls-Royce (RR.L) share price closes higher on defence bid and buyback update — what to watch next week

London, Jan 17, 2026, 07:53 (GMT) — Market closed Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.L) ended Friday (Jan. 16) trading 0.98% higher at 1,285.5 pence, with defence shares drawing renewed attention in London as the week wrapped up. (Investing.com) Rolls-Royce now offers a liquid play for investors looking to bet on two fronts: the risks tied to defence spending and the outlook for civil aerospace engine demand. The stock often reacts sharply to shifts in the news cycle. Rolls-Royce is also acting as a mechanical buyer in the market. The company is conducting a share buyback, repurchasing and canceling its own shares, which
17 January 2026
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Glencore share price slides as Rio Tinto bid clock ticks and China scrutiny grows

Glencore share price slides as Rio Tinto bid clock ticks and China scrutiny grows

London, Jan 17, 2026, 07:53 GMT — The market is now closed. Glencore (GLEN.L) shares closed Friday 2.53% lower at 478.6 pence. Investors remain cautious heading into the weekend, weighing the likelihood of a deal with Rio Tinto. (Yahoo Finance) The UK Takeover Panel’s disclosure table names Rio Tinto as the offeror for Glencore, setting a Rule 2.6 deadline at 5 p.m. London time on Feb. 5. This “put up or shut up” deadline requires the bidder to make a firm offer or withdraw. (thetakeoverpanel.org.uk) The timetable is crucial—it makes Glencore a stock that reacts sharply to headlines. Any fresh
17 January 2026
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Jardine Matheson stock price near 52-week high as buybacks stack up and Mandarin Oriental delisting nears

Jardine Matheson stock price near 52-week high as buybacks stack up and Mandarin Oriental delisting nears

SINGAPORE, Jan 17, 2026, 15:44 (SGT) — Market closed. Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd shares closed Friday up 0.22% at US$74.35 in Singapore, nudging closer to their 52-week high. The stock fluctuated between US$73.31 and US$74.86 during a volatile session, with roughly 229,200 shares changing hands. (Investing.com) Markets are closed for the weekend, shifting attention to the group’s use of capital instead of overall market moves. A steady stream of buybacks and corporate housekeeping can be crucial for a conglomerate, where investors typically value it by summing its major holdings and deducting debt. The near-term calendar is unusually straightforward. A court
17 January 2026
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Hongkong Land stock price nudges up on buyback — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Hongkong Land stock price nudges up on buyback — what to watch before Monday’s trade

HONG KONG, Jan 17, 2026, 15:38 HKT — Market closed. Shares of Hongkong Land Holdings Limited rose 0.6% to close at $8.26 on Friday in U.S.-dollar trading on the Singapore Exchange, following news of another on-market share buyback by the company. (sginvestors.io) Markets are closed for the weekend, leaving the big question: will buybacks continue to support the stock when trading picks up again, or will macro headlines from China take back the spotlight? Investors are snapping up any sign of incremental support for the property sector. Over the past two days, Beijing rolled out new easing hints, even as
17 January 2026
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CapitaLand Investment stock to watch: 9CI ends flat after filing on six U.S. unit liquidations

CapitaLand Investment stock to watch: 9CI ends flat after filing on six U.S. unit liquidations

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 15:35 SGT — The market has closed. CapitaLand Investment Limited shares closed unchanged at S$2.92 on Friday. The Singapore-listed real asset manager revealed plans to wind up six U.S. subsidiaries. (MarketWatch) Singapore’s markets remain closed for the weekend, leaving investors to ponder if the recent moves are just routine adjustments or signal a larger reshuffle ahead of earnings season. This matters since real estate managers have been focused tightly on just a few factors: interest rates, fundraising demand, and signs that asset values might be steadying. Even a minor corporate move can grab attention when the
17 January 2026
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Singapore Airlines stock price: Air India pact and record December traffic set up Monday’s trade

Singapore Airlines stock price: Air India pact and record December traffic set up Monday’s trade

Singapore, January 17, 2026, 15:34 SGT — The market has closed. Singapore Airlines Ltd shares ended Friday at S$6.35, slipping 0.2%, as the Singapore market closed for the weekend. The stock (C6L) approaches Monday amid new developments from India and a slew of traffic data hitting the tape. (Yahoo Finance) Singapore Airlines and Air India announced they have signed a “commercial cooperation framework agreement” aimed at expanding routes, cutting overlap, and boosting collaboration, including corporate travel programs. Singapore Airlines holds a 25% stake in Air India, which is majority-owned by Tata Group. The airlines noted the plan still needs regulatory
17 January 2026
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SGX stock price edges up — what to watch for Singapore Exchange shares next week

SGX stock price edges up — what to watch for Singapore Exchange shares next week

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 15:30 SGT — Market closed. Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGXL.SI) closed Friday up 0.2% at S$17.70. With Singapore markets closed for the weekend, focus now turns to the upcoming week and the bourse operator’s February earnings report. The stock now stands as a symbol of Singapore’s drive to boost its equities market, aiming to draw more listings and increase trading volume. Investors are watching closely to see if this momentum translates into stronger earnings and clearer guidance. This is crucial since SGX pockets fees from trading and hedging activities, along with revenue from market data
17 January 2026
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UOL Group (SGX:U14) share price ends at S$10.07 — what investors watch after the Hougang Central land win

UOL Group (SGX:U14) share price ends at S$10.07 — what investors watch after the Hougang Central land win

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 15:28 SGT — Market closed UOL Group shares ended Friday 1% higher at S$10.07, on volume of 2.6 million shares, per data on the company’s site. The stock peaked at S$10.16 during the session. (UOL Group Limited) The weekend break gave investors time to mull over a major land wager in Singapore’s Government Land Sales (GLS) programme, a crucial pipeline of development sites for local builders. For UOL, the focus isn’t just on the sticker price but on how the consortium divides risk, financing, and future profits. A Singapore Exchange filing revealed that a consortium including
17 January 2026
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iFAST share price climbs again as SGX shuts for weekend — what to watch next

iFAST share price climbs again as SGX shuts for weekend — what to watch next

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 15:23 SGT — The market has closed. iFAST Corporation’s shares closed Friday up 1.7% at S$10.17, having fluctuated between S$9.82 and S$10.22 during the session. Roughly 2.75 million shares were traded. (iFast Corporation) The market is closed, shifting focus to upcoming events instead of past moves. iFAST plans to release unaudited financial results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, after trading hours on Feb. 12, according to a filing. (SGX Links) Singapore stocks closed the week higher, with the Straits Times Index gaining 0.3% on Friday and rising 2.1% over the week. Interactive Brokers senior
17 January 2026
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Keppel stock at S$10.90: what investors watch after its 720MW Australia AI data centre deal

Keppel stock at S$10.90: what investors watch after its 720MW Australia AI data centre deal

SINGAPORE, Jan 17, 2026, 15:28 (SGT) — Market closed. Keppel Ltd (SGX:BN4) closed Friday at S$10.90, marking a 1.02% gain in the final session before the weekend. The share price fluctuated between S$10.79 and S$10.90, with roughly 2.9 million shares traded. (StockAnalysis) This shift is crucial as the data centre expansion now hinges more on power availability than on real estate. AI workloads are driving up demand, and projects that secure electricity ahead often gain speed once clients show interest. Keppel revealed this week that its Asia-Pacific data centre “powerbank” pipeline — the land and power capacity it has set
17 January 2026
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South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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