Today: 7 February 2026
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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.

HSBC share price ends lower after Singapore insurance review — what to watch before markets reopen

HSBC share price ends lower after Singapore insurance review — what to watch before markets reopen

HSBC launched a strategic review of its Singapore insurance unit, saying all options are on the table but no decisions have been made. Shares in London closed down 0.4% at 1,232 pence, near a 52-week high. The move comes as CEO Georges Elhedery continues efforts to streamline global operations. Investors await HSBC’s earnings report on Feb. 25.
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

GSK shares fell 1.7% to 1,817 pence in London Friday, extending a three-day slide and closing 11.7% below their December peak. Trading volume surged to 12.6 million shares. Filings showed senior executives reinvested dividends into shares and U.S. ADSs. Investors are awaiting GSK’s full-year results and U.S. drug-approval updates in early February.
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

Rolls-Royce shares closed up 0.98% at 1,285.5 pence Friday after the company bought back 460,628 shares on Jan. 15 as part of its ongoing repurchase program. Defence stocks rose in London following Ukraine-related developments. Rolls-Royce has now repurchased 4,632,900 shares at an average 1,262.56 pence each. Full-year results are due Feb. 26.
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

Glencore shares closed down 2.53% at 478.6 pence Friday amid takeover speculation involving Rio Tinto, which faces a Feb. 5 UK deadline to make a formal bid or walk away. Investors weighed China regulatory risks and awaited Glencore’s production update due Jan. 29. Trading volume reached about 61.9 million shares. BlackRock disclosed a 7.13% stake under UK takeover rules.
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

Jardine Matheson shares closed Friday at US$74.35 in Singapore, up 0.22%, after the company repurchased 25,000 shares for cancellation. Two directors disclosed new share acquisitions. Mandarin Oriental’s delisting is set for Jan. 20 following court approval of its privatisation. About 229,200 Jardine shares traded during the session.
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

Hongkong Land shares rose 0.6% to $8.26 in Singapore Friday after the company repurchased 180,000 shares at an average $8.24 each, confirming cancellation. China’s central bank announced a 25 basis point cut to targeted policy tools effective Jan. 19, as new bank loans in 2025 hit their lowest since 2018. Markets are closed for the weekend.
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

CapitaLand Investment closed flat at S$2.92 Friday after announcing the voluntary liquidation of six dormant U.S. subsidiaries. The company said the move will not significantly impact its 2026 earnings or net tangible assets. About 7.04 million shares traded. Investors await the Feb. 11 results for updates on fees and fundraising.
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 Airlines shares closed at S$6.35 on Friday, down 0.2%. The airline and Air India signed a cooperation framework to expand commercial ties, pending regulatory approval. December passenger carriage hit a record 3.8 million, though load factor slipped to 87.9%. Analysts cited ongoing yield pressure and kept a neutral rating.
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

UOL shares closed 1% higher at S$10.07 Friday after its consortium won the S$1.5 billion Hougang Central mixed-use site tender, securing a 99-year lease. UOL holds a 30% stake in the project, which will feature about 830 homes and 300,000 sq ft of retail space. Financing will rely on bank loans and shareholder funding. The company expects no significant earnings impact for 2026.
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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