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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.

Standard Chartered stock rises as buyback rolls on; eyes on next results

Standard Chartered stock rises as buyback rolls on; eyes on next results

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:26 GMT — Regular session Standard Chartered (STAN.L) shares climbed 0.9% to 1,853 pence in early London trading Thursday, matching the rise seen in other UK banks. HSBC edged up roughly 0.9%, while NatWest gained around 1.2%. (Investing.com) The move arrives as investors balance the bank’s steady buyback pace against a changing backdrop of rates and appetite for risk. At the moment, the stock is viewed more as a capital-return play than a restructuring bet. UK data arrived before the open, revealing the economy expanded 0.3% in November—beating forecasts. This is significant for banks, as it
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Barclays stock edges up after fresh buyback update — what investors watch next

Barclays stock edges up after fresh buyback update — what investors watch next

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:29 GMT — Regular session Shares of Barclays PLC (BARC.L) nudged up on Thursday following the bank’s announcement of an additional round of share buybacks, pushing further a programme that’s supported the stock’s momentum into 2026. At 0816 GMT, the price rose 0.6% to 482.7 pence. (Investors Chronicle) This update barely moved the day’s tape but hits on a theme investors revisit constantly: capital returns. Buybacks involve a company repurchasing and canceling its own stock, cutting the share count and potentially boosting earnings per share over time. European stocks edged higher Thursday morning. UK November GDP
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SGX stock dips late in trade as tariff fog and a fresh IPO test sentiment ahead of Feb 5 results

SGX stock dips late in trade as tariff fog and a fresh IPO test sentiment ahead of Feb 5 results

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 16:12 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd (S68) slipped 0.9% to close at S$17.62 on Thursday, cutting its year-to-date gain to roughly 4%, according to market data. (MarketScreener) This matters because SGX’s earnings reflect trading volumes and the number of companies rushing to list. The market is now debating if the early-year activity signals a genuine trend or just a temporary blip. Singapore shares opened slightly weaker, with the Straits Times Index slipping 0.1% soon after the bell. Investors reacted to Wall Street’s pullback and held off for updates on U.S. tariff disputes.
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BP stock slides in London as $5 billion write-down warning puts buyback in focus

BP stock slides in London as $5 billion write-down warning puts buyback in focus

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:32 GMT — Regular session BP shares slipped in early London trade Thursday following a warning of as much as $5 billion in impairments for the fourth quarter, largely from its low-carbon ventures. The oil giant also signaled weaker oil trading ahead. (Investing.com) The stock dipped around 2.3%, hovering near 433 pence, following a close of 443.5 pence on Wednesday, according to data from Investing.com. This update is key as BP pushes to persuade investors that its renewed focus on oil and gas will boost returns, despite weaker crude prices and increasing pressure on cash payouts.
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Seatrium (SGX:5E2) stock flat today as traders zero in on a late-February vessel deadline

Seatrium (SGX:5E2) stock flat today as traders zero in on a late-February vessel deadline

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 16:20 SGT — Regular session Seatrium Ltd shares held steady Thursday afternoon in Singapore, last seen at S$2.28 after fluctuating between S$2.26 and S$2.31. Trading volume reached roughly 11.1 million shares. (SG Investors) The stock has leveled off following gains earlier in January, as investors await clarity on the planned handover of a wind turbine installation vessel—a WTIV—set for Feb. 28, along with the associated payment. A Jan. 14 note from Simply Wall St highlighted the vessel delivery and payment terms as key near-term factors influencing sentiment. (Simply Wall St) Seatrium, an offshore, marine, and energy
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UOL stock rises after S$1.5 billion Hougang Central land win — what investors watch next

UOL stock rises after S$1.5 billion Hougang Central land win — what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 16:10 SGT — Regular session. Shares of UOL Group Limited climbed Thursday following news that a consortium including the property and hotel firm secured a S$1.50 billion ($1.17 billion) government tender for a significant integrated residential and commercial development in Singapore. By 3:59 p.m. SGT, the stock had gained roughly 2.1% to S$9.92, with trading volume at about 2.25 million shares, per the company’s website. (UOL Group Limited) The win is crucial since fresh land fuels Singapore developers, and major government land tenders can reshape a company’s pipeline for years. Investors remain wary of land prices
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ST Engineering stock rises as DBS lifts target price to S$10.20, flags “clearer winners” in defence, MRO

ST Engineering stock rises as DBS lifts target price to S$10.20, flags “clearer winners” in defence, MRO

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 15:52 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd, or ST Engineering, climbed Thursday following a target price boost from DBS Group Research. The firm highlighted stronger visibility in defence and aviation services compared to airlines, as the post-pandemic travel rebound settles. By 3:37 p.m. local time, shares climbed 1.4% to S$9.52, flirting with the day’s peak at S$9.54. Trading volume reached roughly 3.6 million shares, data from ShareInvestor shows. (classic.shareinvestor.com) This shift is significant as investors rotate within Singapore’s aviation sector, looking for more stable cash flows. Airlines are under pressure from falling
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Unilever stock in focus: UL nudges up after-hours as Saudi OMO export plan surfaces

Unilever stock in focus: UL nudges up after-hours as Saudi OMO export plan surfaces

New York, January 15, 2026, 02:45 EST — The market has closed. Unilever PLC’s shares on the U.S. market closed at $64.71, then edged up to $65.33 in after-hours trading. On Thursday, the stock is under the microscope as investors hunt for signs the consumer goods company can boost sales by focusing more on everyday essentials like detergents and personal care—without sacrificing margins. The spotlight intensified once Unilever spun off its ice cream division last month, shifting more attention to the core operations. Edward Lewis, an analyst at Rothschild & Co Redburn, noted that ice cream “has been a drag
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OCBC stock back above S$20: dividends, rates and what investors watch next

OCBC stock back above S$20: dividends, rates and what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 15:51 SGT — Regular session Shares of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) climbed 0.8% to S$20.30 by 3:48 p.m. in Singapore, pushing the stock further above the S$20 threshold where it has been holding steady in recent sessions. (SG Investors) This is crucial as Singapore’s major banks have turned into a crowded trade: reliable earnings, hefty dividends, and few other yield options in a market that’s beginning to factor in lower interest rates. The banks hold sway over the Straits Times Index. When they shift, the entire market follows, prompting swift reactions from traders. OCBC disclosed
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Hongkong Land stock holds near a 52-week high as buybacks keep ticking

Hongkong Land stock holds near a 52-week high as buybacks keep ticking

SINGAPORE, Jan 15, 2026, 15:54 SGT — Regular session Shares of Hongkong Land Holdings Limited held steady at US$8.18 in afternoon trading Thursday, after earlier hitting US$8.33—the peak of their 52-week range. The stock fluctuated between US$8.14 and US$8.33, with roughly 3.2 million shares changing hands. (StockAnalysis) The timing is key as the Singapore-listed landlord continues using buybacks to return cash, while investors wait for firmer evidence that the cycle is shifting in its core office and retail holdings. A share buyback means the company repurchases its own stock; canceling those shares reduces the total count, making each remaining share
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OpenAI’s $10B Cerebras compute deal: 750MW push to make ChatGPT faster

OpenAI’s $10B Cerebras compute deal: 750MW push to make ChatGPT faster

San Francisco, January 14, 2026, 23:20 (PST) OpenAI is set to acquire up to 750 megawatts of computing capacity from chip startup Cerebras over the next three years, in a deal exceeding $10 billion, according to a source close to the matter who spoke to Reuters. The tech giant will deploy Cerebras hardware to power ChatGPT and other AI applications. (Reuters) The deal comes as AI firms pivot from building ever-bigger models to focusing on continuous operation for users. This next step—known as inference, when models generate responses—is turning into the routine workload and the main expense. Speed matters in
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Stock market today: Nasdaq slides as bank earnings and credit-card cap talk hit Wall Street

Stock market today: Nasdaq slides as bank earnings and credit-card cap talk hit Wall Street

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 02:12 EST U.S. stocks finished lower Wednesday, with the Nasdaq dropping 1% as tech shares tumbled and bank stocks weakened following mixed quarterly results. The S&P 500 slipped 0.53%, the Dow edged down 0.09%, while consumer staples and energy sectors gained ground. The Russell 2000 hit a record close. Traders are now pricing in at least two Federal Reserve rate cuts by year-end. “After a nice run, and so-so or mediocre earnings, you’re seeing profit-taking and consolidation” in banks, said Michael O’Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading. (Reuters) Markets are grappling with a Washington headline
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Stock Market Today

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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