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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.

Jefferies lifts Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest price targets as UK bank rally rolls into 2026

Jefferies lifts Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest price targets as UK bank rally rolls into 2026

Jefferies raised price targets on Barclays to 560p, Lloyds to 119p, and NatWest to 720p, citing room for UK bank shares to rise. UK banks now account for 17% of the FTSE 100 but still trade at a 25% discount to the wider market. Barclays kept Lloyds rated “overweight” and cut NatWest to “equal weight,” citing stronger capital returns at Lloyds. Shares were mixed in early London trading.
8 January 2026
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Unilever PLC stock hits a fresh 52-week low as Jefferies stays wary ahead of February results

Unilever PLC stock hits a fresh 52-week low as Jefferies stays wary ahead of February results

Unilever shares fell 0.7% to 4,599.6p in early London trading, hitting a 52-week low. Jefferies maintained an “underperform” rating, citing valuation and margin risks, and raised its target price to 4,100p. Unilever Indonesia agreed to sell its SariWangi tea unit for $89 million. Investors await Unilever’s Feb. 12 results for growth and margin updates.
8 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce shares hit fresh highs in 2026 rally as valuation debate heats upLondon,

Rolls-Royce shares hit fresh highs in 2026 rally as valuation debate heats upLondon,

Rolls-Royce shares climbed to 1,286 pence Thursday, up 8.5% in the first week of 2026. The stock drew retail and institutional interest as defence-linked shares rallied after U.S. President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion military budget. Rolls-Royce reported £0.9 billion of a planned £1 billion buyback completed and reaffirmed 2025 profit guidance. Full-year results are due Feb. 26.
8 January 2026
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Fresh Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest price targets hint at more upside for UK bank sharesLONDON,

Fresh Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest price targets hint at more upside for UK bank sharesLONDON,

Jefferies raised price targets for Lloyds to 119p, Barclays to 560p, and NatWest to 720p, citing room for UK bank shares to rerate despite a strong 2025. Lloyds traded near 99.6p, Barclays at 481p, and NatWest at 629p on Thursday. Barclays kept Lloyds “overweight” but cut NatWest to “equal weight,” citing diverging capital and earnings outlooks.
8 January 2026
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Utah’s New Wildfire Risk Map Flags Hot Zones as Central Texas Tracks Early 2026 FiresSALT LAKE CITY, Utah,

Utah’s New Wildfire Risk Map Flags Hot Zones as Central Texas Tracks Early 2026 FiresSALT LAKE CITY, Utah,

Utah officials released an updated wildfire risk map Thursday, placing about 60,000 structures in the highest risk tier and triggering new annual fees for property owners under House Bill 48. Insurers must use the state’s high-risk boundary starting Jan. 1. In Central Texas, state crews responded to four wildfires totaling 10 acres this week, with 2.5 acres burned so far in 2026.
8 January 2026
ABF shares plunge as Primark Europe slump triggers profit warning — what investors watch next

ABF shares plunge as Primark Europe slump triggers profit warning — what investors watch next

Associated British Foods shares dropped as much as 11.7% after the Primark owner cut its annual profit outlook, citing weak clothing demand in continental Europe and softer U.S. food sales. The company now expects adjusted operating profit and earnings per share below last year, reversing earlier growth forecasts. Primark’s like-for-like sales in continental Europe fell 5.7%. Final segment revenue will be published Jan. 22.
8 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce stock pops in London after fresh buyback disclosure as defence shares surge

Rolls-Royce stock pops in London after fresh buyback disclosure as defence shares surge

Rolls-Royce shares rose 1.95% to 1,283.5 pence in early London trading Thursday after the company bought back 434,889 shares under its £200 million interim programme. The move followed a surge in European defence stocks after U.S. President Trump called for higher defence spending. Rolls-Royce plans to cancel the repurchased shares and will report full-year results on Feb. 26.
8 January 2026
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  • Sugar Prices Slip After Reaching Two-Month Peak Amid Surplus Concerns
    March 12, 2026, 4:13 AM EDT. Sugar prices declined on Wednesday, with May New York world sugar down 0.90% and May London ICE white sugar falling 1.15%. The retreat followed a two-month high on Monday and was driven by long liquidation and a slightly stronger dollar. Despite a 5% rally in oil prices, which often supports sugar by boosting ethanol production and reducing sugar supply, concerns about a persistent global sugar surplus weighed on the market. Multiple analysts and the International Sugar Organization project sugar surpluses ranging from 1.22 to 8.3 million metric tons for 2025-27, driven by increased output in countries like India, Thailand, and Pakistan. India, the world's second-largest sugar producer, raised export quotas amid higher production, pressuring prices further.

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