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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.

Lloyds share price: BoE cuts big-bank oversight as Lloyds results loom after Thursday rally

Lloyds share price: BoE cuts big-bank oversight as Lloyds results loom after Thursday rally

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Lloyds Banking Group shares ended Thursday at 102.20 pence, rising 1.20p. The stock trades just shy of its 52-week peak as Friday’s London session approaches. (Hargreaves Lansdown) The environment is rapidly changing for UK lenders. The Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority announced it will reduce formal supervisory meetings with major banks to once every two years. Deputy governor Sam Woods described the move as a way to “make our operations more efficient” and simplify banks’ interactions with the regulator. Robert Dedman, a partner at law firm CMS and former PRA enforcement
16 January 2026
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NatWest share price in focus: NWG ends higher after buyback update as UK banks ride GDP bounce

NatWest share price in focus: NWG ends higher after buyback update as UK banks ride GDP bounce

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket NatWest Group Plc shares ended Thursday’s session 1.4% higher at 639 pence, positioning the stock for attention when London markets reopen Friday. (Yahoo Finance) The FTSE 100 hit a record closing high, boosted by a broad rally in UK financial stocks. Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds all climbed, even as traders factored in about 40 basis points of Bank of England rate cuts by September—a basis point equals one-hundredth of a percentage point. Axel Rudolph, IG’s senior financial analyst, described the stronger-than-expected UK GDP as “a potential catalyst for inflows.” (Reuters) NatWest signaled
16 January 2026
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HSBC stock price in focus as Singapore insurance review revives sale talk before London open

HSBC stock price in focus as Singapore insurance review revives sale talk before London open

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket HSBC Holdings Plc announced a strategic review of its insurance operations in Singapore, spotlighting potential asset disposals just ahead of Friday’s London market open. Shares of HSBC listed in Hong Kong rose roughly 2% in early trading. (Reuters) A strategic review typically kicks things off. It might end with a sale, a partnership, or a choice to hold and invest—but it usually stretches over months, not days. The development follows a Bloomberg News report on Wednesday revealing HSBC is weighing options for HSBC Life (Singapore) Pte, including a possible sale. The unit
16 January 2026
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Glencore share price: GLEN.L in focus as China hurdles shadow Rio Tinto deal talk

Glencore share price: GLEN.L in focus as China hurdles shadow Rio Tinto deal talk

London, January 16, 2026, 07:56 GMT — Premarket Glencore shares (GLEN.L) opened cautiously Friday after a Reuters report suggested any deal with Rio Tinto might hinge on selling assets to appease Chinese regulators, with copper and iron ore marketing flagged as key issues. Barrenjoey analyst Glyn Lawcock said Beijing would likely use the review to “squeeze out assets.” On Thursday, Glencore closed at 491.0 pence, up 6.8 pence, or roughly 1.4%. (Reuters) For investors, the China factor is crucial—it can influence both the timing and the price. Should regulators push for divestments, the deal moves beyond a simple scale play
16 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock price in focus: China approval risk hangs over Glencore talks

Rio Tinto stock price in focus: China approval risk hangs over Glencore talks

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:55 GMT — Premarket Rio Tinto plc shares (RIO.L) head into Friday’s London session with China casting a shadow over any potential deal with Glencore. Analysts warn Beijing might demand asset sales to greenlight a merger. Barrenjoey’s Glyn Lawcock suggested China could leverage the talks to “squeeze out assets,” pointing out the merged company would represent around 17% of global copper supply. Barclays, however, estimates the figure closer to 7.5%. (Reuters) Rio closed Thursday at 6,468 pence, gaining 1.78%, after fluctuating between 6,262 and 6,468 pence. Roughly 6.6 million shares traded hands. The stock finished near
16 January 2026
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Barclays share price in focus as buyback update hits tape before London open

Barclays share price in focus as buyback update hits tape before London open

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Barclays PLC (BARC.L) said on Friday it bought 2,065,985 shares on Jan. 15 under its buyback programme and will cancel them, putting the stock on watch ahead of the London open. The repurchase takes the total bought back since Oct. 23 to 77.2 million shares, the bank said. Barclays last closed up 0.9% at 484.3 pence. (Investegate) The backdrop is a UK market that just printed fresh highs. The FTSE 100 closed at a record on Thursday after data showed Britain’s economy grew 0.3% in November, its fastest pace since June. Axel
16 January 2026
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DBS lifts ST Engineering target to S$10.20 as investors rotate into defence, maintenance plays

DBS lifts ST Engineering target to S$10.20 as investors rotate into defence, maintenance plays

Singapore, Jan 16, 2026, 15:35 (SGT) — Regular session underway. Shares of Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) held steady near S$9.54 on Friday afternoon. The stock has climbed to new highs following a recent rally. (Google) The stock has surged this month and now trades close to the peak of its recent daily range, closing Thursday at S$9.53. (Google) DBS Group Research was the latest to act, bumping its target price for ST Engineering to S$10.20 from S$9.40 while sticking with a “buy” rating. (The Business Times) DBS analysts Jason Sum and Tabitha Foo recommended investors shift focus from Asia-Pacific
16 January 2026
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Sembcorp Industries share price rises as Alinta Energy vote nears and FY2025 results date set

Sembcorp Industries share price rises as Alinta Energy vote nears and FY2025 results date set

Singapore, January 16, 2026, 15:23 SGT — Regular session Sembcorp Industries Ltd shares rose 2% to S$6.10 by midday in Singapore on Friday, as investors sized up the next steps on its proposed purchase of Australia’s Alinta Energy. The stock traded between S$5.97 and S$6.10, and about 3.7 million shares had changed hands, according to data. (Investing.com India) The move matters because Sembcorp is pushing for shareholder backing on a deal that would deepen its bet on Australia, and it is doing it on a tight schedule. That is forcing the market to put a price on financing risk, regulatory
16 January 2026
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City Developments (CDL) share price rises as DBS keeps buy call ahead of Newport Residences preview

City Developments (CDL) share price rises as DBS keeps buy call ahead of Newport Residences preview

Singapore, Jan 16, 2026, 15:20 SGT — Regular session Shares of City Developments Ltd climbed almost 2% on Friday, outperforming Singapore’s mostly flat market. By around 3:20 p.m., the stock stood at S$9.12, trading in a range between S$8.93 and S$9.20. (ShareInvestor) CDL is gearing up for a crucial sentiment test in Singapore’s prime residential sector with a fresh downtown launch. The developer announced previews for Newport Residences, a 246-unit freehold project on Anson Road, starting this Friday, with sales bookings kicking off on Jan 31. “With strong and resilient demand for recent new launches in prime areas, the time
16 January 2026
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Singapore Exchange stock slips as traders eye Feb 5 results, global risk mood

Singapore Exchange stock slips as traders eye Feb 5 results, global risk mood

Singapore, Jan 16, 2026, 15:38 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Exchange slipped on Friday, moving within a narrow range. Investors balanced stronger risk appetite in Asia with a steady U.S. dollar and growing skepticism over imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts. The exchange operator’s shares slipped S$0.02, or 0.1%, to S$17.65 by 3:20 p.m. Singapore time, having fluctuated between S$17.56 and S$17.75 earlier. (StockAnalysis) Why it matters now: SGX is entering a results period that could recalibrate expectations for trading and clearing revenue. Even minor volume changes might quickly alter the outlook. The macro tape has been volatile this
16 January 2026
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Seatrium share price slides 3% — why a U.S. Empire Wind ruling matters for SGX:5E2

Seatrium share price slides 3% — why a U.S. Empire Wind ruling matters for SGX:5E2

SINGAPORE, Jan 16, 2026, 15:10 SGT — Regular session Seatrium Limited shares dropped 3.1% to S$2.22 in Singapore by mid-afternoon on Friday. The stock fluctuated between S$2.21 and S$2.27 during the session. (StockAnalysis) The shift comes amid new legal developments in the U.S. offshore wind space, where delays in projects often translate into sudden changes in vessel demand. Seatrium is set to deliver a $475 million wind vessel to Maersk, originally intended for Equinor’s Empire Wind project off New York, The Business Times reported. This is key because the vessel anchors Seatrium’s most high-profile offshore wind stake. Back in December,
16 January 2026
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UOB stock price today: U11 ticks up after buyback notice and S$850 million AT1 pricing

UOB stock price today: U11 ticks up after buyback notice and S$850 million AT1 pricing

Singapore, Jan 16, 2026, 15:09 SGT — Regular session. Shares of Singapore’s United Overseas Bank Ltd (UOB) edged up 0.5% to S$36.59 as of 3:09 p.m. local time, after closing at S$36.40 previously. DBS Group and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp also saw gains. UOB’s trading range today was between S$36.28 and S$36.71. (Google) The boost arrives amid investor focus on new capital moves. An exchange filing on Thursday revealed UOB repurchased and cancelled 38,000 shares, paying between S$36.23 and S$36.45 each, totaling roughly S$1.38 million including costs. Since April 2025, when the mandate started, it has bought back 19.16 million shares.
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GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
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