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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.

Springview Holdings (SPHL) stock slips premarket after 674% surge on Singapore solar MOU

Springview Holdings (SPHL) stock slips premarket after 674% surge on Singapore solar MOU

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 05:06 EST — Premarket Shares of Springview Holdings Ltd fell in premarket trading Friday, retreating from a massive jump driven by news of a solar partnership. The Nasdaq-listed stock dropped 4.8% to $16.57 as of 4:56 a.m. ET, after soaring 673.8% to close at $17.41 on Thursday. https://www.investing.com/equities/springview-holdings-ltd The swing stands out due to a surge in turnover. Roughly 113 million shares traded during the regular session, dwarfing the three-month average of around 1.8 million. That kind of volume can amplify gaps and sharp reversals, especially in small, lightly held stocks. The catalyst was a
16 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile cracks $100 at the close, then pops after hours as traders eye what’s next

AST SpaceMobile cracks $100 at the close, then pops after hours as traders eye what’s next

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 04:48 (EST) — Premarket AST SpaceMobile shares topped $100 for the first time Thursday and pushed even higher in after-hours trading, continuing a sharp rally that’s drawn quick speculators. The stock closed the regular session up 6.3% at $101.25, then climbed roughly 6.6% more to $107.90 after the bell, according to market data. (MarketWatch) This move is significant because ASTS has been volatile amid sparse news, with analysts divided over how fast the company can convert early technical gains into a revenue-generating network. In this context, round figures like $100 often become triggers for momentum
16 January 2026
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Ashtead share price slips as buyback filing keeps NYSE relisting in view

Ashtead share price slips as buyback filing keeps NYSE relisting in view

London, Jan 16, 2026, 09:43 GMT — Regular session Ashtead Group plc (AHT.L) shares fell 0.7% to 5,288 pence by 0918 GMT on Friday, trimming some of Thursday’s gains. The equipment rental firm continued its routine of daily buyback announcements. The stock hovered near the low end of its trading range, after closing at 5,324 pence on Thursday. (Share Prices) This is important now as Ashtead continues to return cash aggressively while preparing to move its primary listing to the New York Stock Exchange. With scant new updates from the company, traders often focus on these routine filings for clues.
16 January 2026
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Haleon share price slips in London as investors wait for the next big update

Haleon share price slips in London as investors wait for the next big update

London, Jan 16, 2026, 09:38 GMT — Regular session Haleon PLC shares edged down 0.1% to 361.8 pence by 0923 GMT, following a roughly 1.1% drop on Thursday. The stock fluctuated between 359.3p and 362.5p, with about 1.0 million shares traded so far. (Share Prices) Haleon hasn’t shared any new regulatory news since early January, making Friday’s shift feel more like strategic positioning than a direct response. Investors are watching both the upcoming earnings report and the wider risk appetite across London markets. Risk appetite stayed strong as the FTSE 100 hit a record close on Thursday, fueled by data
16 January 2026
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Tesco share price today: TSCO slips early as £1.45bn buyback ticks on

Tesco share price today: TSCO slips early as £1.45bn buyback ticks on

London, January 16, 2026, 09:35 GMT — Regular session Tesco PLC shares dipped 0.9% to 424.7 pence by 0914 GMT on Friday. (StockAnalysis) The move came after Tesco closed 1.71% higher at 428.50 pence on Thursday. Traders are still weighing how much backing the buyback offers when the market loses momentum. (Tesco) Tesco repurchased 476,674 shares on Jan. 14 at an average price of 419.57 pence each, with plans to cancel them, as part of its £1.45 billion share buyback scheme. This move reduces the total number of shares outstanding, which can boost earnings per share. (Investegate) Repurchases have turned
16 January 2026
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Experian share price slides in London as traders eye next week’s Q3 update

Experian share price slides in London as traders eye next week’s Q3 update

London, 09:39 GMT, January 16, 2026 — Regular session Experian (EXPN.L) shares dropped 1.2% to 3,291 pence in early Friday trading, pulling back after a modest gain the day before. Around 137,000 shares changed hands. (MarketScreener) Coming up next: a third-quarter trading update on Jan. 21. It’s a brief note on revenue trends that could shake up near-term forecasts. Also on the calendar, the interim dividend exchange rate is set to be decided this Friday. (Experian plc) Experian plc will pay a first interim dividend of 21.25 U.S. cents per share on Feb. 6 to shareholders registered by the close
16 January 2026
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Vodafone shares edge higher after fresh buyback update as February trading statement looms

Vodafone shares edge higher after fresh buyback update as February trading statement looms

London, Jan 16, 2026, 09:28 GMT — Regular session. Vodafone Group shares edged up 0.2% to 100.95 pence early Friday in London, staying close to the peak of their 52-week band. The stock fluctuated between 100.4p and 101.45p during the session. (Investing.com) Right now, the buyback stands out as one of the rare straightforward boosts for the stock. Investors are holding on, waiting for firmer evidence that cash flow is steadying in Vodafone’s key European markets. The next major event is coming up fast. Vodafone plans to release its third-quarter trading update on Feb. 5, the same day it will
16 January 2026
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Reckitt Benckiser share price today: RKT stock flat after RBC downgrade, special dividend vote ahead

Reckitt Benckiser share price today: RKT stock flat after RBC downgrade, special dividend vote ahead

London, January 16, 2026, 09:15 GMT — Regular session Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT.L) shares held steady at 6,146 pence by 0835 GMT, after a new broker downgrade renewed scrutiny on the consumer health firm’s capital return strategy. The FTSE 100 slipped roughly 0.2%. (Sharecast) This move is crucial as Reckitt aims for a fresh start following the sale of its Essential Home business. Investors are now focused on what the leaner company can achieve by 2026. While a one-time cash payout might boost the stock, it raises fresh concerns about costs, margins, and potential legal risks. RBC Capital Markets downgraded
16 January 2026
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Unilever share price slips in early trade as investors digest post-Magnum numbers

Unilever share price slips in early trade as investors digest post-Magnum numbers

London, Jan 16, 2026, 09:15 GMT — Regular session Unilever shares edged down 0.1% to 4,775 pence by 0915 GMT, after dipping to 4,761 earlier in the session. (Google) The modest move comes as investors reset their baseline for the consumer goods group after the separation of its ice cream business, with Unilever due to report Q4 and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 12. (Unilever) In a release dated Jan. 15, Unilever laid out historical financial performance excluding ice cream to help “comparability and transparency” for investors, presenting prior periods as if the unit had already been separated. It said
16 January 2026
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RELX share price today: REL stock slips as buyback rolls on ahead of February results

RELX share price today: REL stock slips as buyback rolls on ahead of February results

London, Jan 16, 2026, 09:20 GMT — Regular session RELX shares slipped 0.6% to 3,103 pence by 0920 GMT on Friday, pulling back following new filings on buybacks and employee-plan shares released the day before. (London South East) This is key now since buybacks reduce the share count, whereas new stock issued through employee plans gradually increases supply. Investors are also looking ahead to RELX’s full-year results in mid-February, when the company usually provides updates on trading and cash returns. (Relx) RELX has applied to the Financial Conduct Authority and the London Stock Exchange for an additional listing of 55,000
16 January 2026
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National Grid share price rises in London as UK data and offshore wind auction keep utilities in focus

National Grid share price rises in London as UK data and offshore wind auction keep utilities in focus

London, Jan 16, 2026, 09:09 GMT — Regular session National Grid shares climbed 0.7% to 1,189 pence by 0853 GMT on Friday, having reached 1,191 pence earlier. The stock had closed Thursday at 1,181 pence and is trading close to its January 8 peak of 1,195.35 pence. Over the past year, the shares have gained roughly 25%. (markets.investorschronicle.co.uk) This move is significant because National Grid finds itself caught in a tug-of-war: investors appreciate its steady, regulated cashflows, yet they quickly reprice the stock whenever interest-rate expectations change. This week’s headlines have sharpened that trade. Britain is adding more wind power
16 January 2026
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IAG share price edges up in London as oil steadies; Middle East diversions in focus

IAG share price edges up in London as oil steadies; Middle East diversions in focus

London, Jan 16, 2026, 09:07 GMT — Regular session Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group (ICAG.L), the parent company of British Airways, ticked up 0.2% to 411.5 pence in early London trading on Friday. The stock held steady, following a week dominated by energy price swings and security news. (iairgroup.com) Fuel ranks high among airlines’ expenses, making crude oil prices a quick gauge for profit margins. This sensitivity usually appears first in European carriers, often ahead of any booking updates from the companies. Route disruption can cut both ways. Longer flights drive up fuel consumption and crew hours, pushing costs
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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