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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 Banking Group stock in focus before London open as watchdog questions staff data use

Lloyds Banking Group stock in focus before London open as watchdog questions staff data use

LONDON, Jan 14, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) enters Wednesday’s session as investors digest scrutiny from the UK’s data watchdog regarding the bank’s use of staff banking information during pay negotiations. (The Guardian) The timing is tricky: UK banks are gearing up to release earnings, and investors have already driven Lloyds close to its recent peaks, leaving little space for new governance concerns to make an impact. Lloyds shares ended Tuesday at 101.35 pence, rising 0.35% on the day and hovering near their 52-week high, based on data from Hargreaves Lansdown. (Hargreaves Lansdown) Britain’s Information Commissioner’s
14 January 2026
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BYD and Xpeng pop as EU hints at a minimum-price alternative to China EV tariffs

BYD and Xpeng pop as EU hints at a minimum-price alternative to China EV tariffs

HONG KONG, Jan 14, 2026, 15:40 (HKT) Shares of Chinese electric-vehicle makers rose in Tuesday trading after the European Commission mapped out a route that could let exporters swap EU tariffs for minimum price commitments. BYD climbed as much as 4.8% in Hong Kong, Xpeng gained 5.3% and SAIC Motor’s Shanghai-listed shares rose as much as 3.6%. (Bloomberg.com) The rally comes as Brussels tries to contain a trade fight that has become a sore point with Beijing and a pressure point for carmakers selling into Europe. The Commission finalised an anti-subsidy probe in October 2024 and imposed definitive countervailing duties
14 January 2026
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Keppel Ltd stock slips in Singapore trade after dormant-unit liquidation update; eyes on Feb 5 results

Keppel Ltd stock slips in Singapore trade after dormant-unit liquidation update; eyes on Feb 5 results

Singapore, Jan 14, 2026, 15:40 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore’s Keppel Ltd (SGX:BN4) fell 1.39% to S$10.68 by 3:28 p.m. local time on Wednesday, after the company said it had completed the members’ voluntary liquidation of a dormant unit. (SG Investors) The timing matters because Keppel is heading into an earnings run, with the group set to release its second-half and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 5, before the market opens, according to a notice on its website. (Keppel) The drop came against a firmer regional backdrop, with Asian stocks touching record highs as investors digested U.S. inflation
14 January 2026
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Singapore Exchange (SGX) stock edges down as bond futures plan emerges; Feb 5 results ahead

Singapore Exchange (SGX) stock edges down as bond futures plan emerges; Feb 5 results ahead

Singapore, Jan 14, 2026, 15:35 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd slipped slightly on Wednesday, with investors digesting reports that the bourse is considering adding new Asian government bond futures. By 3:35 p.m. Singapore time, the stock was down roughly 0.2% at S$17.69, having fluctuated between S$17.67 and S$17.83 earlier in the session, compared to Tuesday’s close of S$17.72. (Google) This story is crucial now since SGX’s growth strategy depends largely on derivatives and market services. In those areas, a fresh contract can quickly generate turnover and clearing fees when volatility spikes. Bond futures are contracts allowing
14 January 2026
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City Developments (CDL) stock edges up as Newport Residences launch kicks off — what investors watch next

City Developments (CDL) stock edges up as Newport Residences launch kicks off — what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 14, 2026, 15:27 SGT — Regular session City Developments Ltd (CDL) saw its shares tick up Wednesday following the announcement of the launch schedule and pricing for its Newport Residences development. By 3:27 p.m. local time, the stock was trading near S$8.97, up roughly 0.4%, after fluctuating between S$8.89 and S$9.03 earlier in the session. (Google) This announcement carries weight since developers are assessed not just on profits but also on how quickly units sell, with the initial weekend of viewings often setting the launch’s tone. In a market where high mortgage rates and rising construction costs linger,
14 January 2026
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Sembcorp Industries stock slips in Singapore as Alinta timeline looms — what to watch next

Sembcorp Industries stock slips in Singapore as Alinta timeline looms — what to watch next

SINGAPORE, Jan 14, 2026, 15:38 SGT — Regular session Sembcorp Industries shares slipped Wednesday afternoon, last seen at S$5.97 after fluctuating between S$5.96 and S$6.02, per Investing.com data. The pullback arrives as investors await developments in Sembcorp’s planned acquisition of Australia’s Alinta Energy, a move set to broaden its power and gas operations beyond Singapore. According to an investor deck, Sembcorp aims to issue a circular and notice for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) by mid-January, targeting a shareholder vote by the end of the month. (Sembcorp) Markets are moving fast as rate expectations shift and currencies fluctuate, squeezing the
14 January 2026
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Seatrium Limited stock slips in Singapore trade as oil jitters and Maersk vessel deadline loom

Seatrium Limited stock slips in Singapore trade as oil jitters and Maersk vessel deadline loom

Singapore, Jan 14, 2026, 15:23 SGT — Regular session Seatrium Limited (SGX:5E2) shares slipped 0.44% to S$2.28 by 3:18 p.m. in Singapore, down S$0.01 on the day. Roughly 7.6 million shares changed hands. Over the past year, the stock has ranged from S$1.62 to S$2.60. The Straits Times Index has climbed roughly 2.1% year-to-date. OCBC’s head of equity research, Carmen Lee, told The Business Times that January’s market action often signals how confident investors feel about the bigger picture. Citi analyst Luis Hilado, also quoted in the report, said risks around Seatrium remain “contained” but cautioned that “risk perception” might
14 January 2026
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Saks Global bankruptcy filing: Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus seek Chapter 11 with $1.75 billion lifeline

Saks Global bankruptcy filing: Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus seek Chapter 11 with $1.75 billion lifeline

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 02:14 EST Saks Global filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas late on Tuesday, seeking to keep its Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus businesses running while it restructures under court supervision. The company said it had secured a $1.75 billion financing package to support operations through the process. https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/saks-global-files-bankruptcy-after-neiman-marcus-takeover-leads-financial-2026-01-14/ The filing lands as luxury demand has cooled and financing costs have stayed high, leaving debt-heavy retailers with little room for mistakes. A drawn-out case risks jolting the supply chain for designers and beauty brands that still lean on department stores to
14 January 2026
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Why Hongkong Land stock is up today: buyback filing and Ares lease lift sentiment

Why Hongkong Land stock is up today: buyback filing and Ares lease lift sentiment

HONG KONG, Jan 14, 2026, 15:29 HKT — Regular session Shares of Hongkong Land Holdings Limited climbed 2.9% to $8.15 by 3:05 p.m. Singapore time on Wednesday, nearing the day’s high of $8.24, data from StockAnalysis.com showed. Trading volume hit 3.1 million shares, outpacing the 2.5 million average. (StockAnalysis) Hongkong Land’s Central portfolio is a key, closely watched indicator of demand for premium office space in Hong Kong. Landlords have been eager for any hint that the market’s down-cycle is beginning to ease. This comes as the company leans heavily on buybacks, a straightforward move to prop up the share
14 January 2026
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OCBC stock price today: Why Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp shares are barely moving — and what investors watch next

OCBC stock price today: Why Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp shares are barely moving — and what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 14, 2026, 15:09 SGT — Regular session Shares of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) eased 0.05% to S$20.11 by mid-afternoon on Wednesday, after the lender disclosed it used a small block of treasury shares for employee schemes. The Straits Times Index was down 0.12%. (a.siasset.com) The share move is small, but it lands in a market that has started the year leaning on banks for income. OCBC is one of Singapore’s three big lenders, alongside DBS and United Overseas Bank, and their dividends sit near the centre of local equity positioning. For OCBC, the next clean catalyst is its
14 January 2026
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CapitaLand Investment stock flat as India data centre fund raise sharpens focus on Feb. 11 results

CapitaLand Investment stock flat as India data centre fund raise sharpens focus on Feb. 11 results

Singapore, Jan 14, 2026, 15:25 SGT — Regular session CapitaLand Investment Limited shares hovered around S$2.93 on Wednesday afternoon, staying close to recent peaks. Investors digested the latest fund-raising update while turning their attention to earnings due in February. (SG Investors) The company announced it secured roughly S$150 million in equity at the initial close of its CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund, intensifying its focus on “digital infrastructure” — properties like data centres that generate rental income by hosting servers and network gear. (PR Newswire) The reason it matters now is straightforward: listed real estate firms are hunting for more
14 January 2026
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Genting Singapore stock edges up as Singapore market holds firm — what traders watch next

Genting Singapore stock edges up as Singapore market holds firm — what traders watch next

Singapore, Jan 14, 2026, 15:11 SGT — Regular session Genting Singapore shares rose 0.7% to S$0.735 by 2:56 p.m. in Singapore on Wednesday, with about 2.6 million shares traded. (StockAnalysis) The move matters because Genting is still a simple proxy for Singapore leisure spending — a bet on whether tourist footfall and premium play can keep improving into 2026, even as costs stay sticky. It also lands in a market that has started the year with a bid. “January optimism or pessimism often reflects investor confidence,” OCBC’s head of equity research Carmen Lee was quoted as saying in a note
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Stock Market Today

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
LONDON, February 7, 2026, 08:48 GMT — Market closed Lloyds Banking Group shares finished Friday higher after the lender flagged another round of share buybacks, helping to steady the stock at the end of a volatile two-day swing driven by shifting expectations for UK interest rates. With London markets closed for the weekend, the focus moves to Monday’s open and whether rate-cut pricing keeps easing pressure on bank earnings. Lloyds is a UK-focused lender, and investors tend to treat it as a clean play on domestic growth, mortgages and the direction of Bank Rate. That makes the stock quick to
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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