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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.

Diageo shares jump on China asset-sale report as investors eye Feb results

Diageo shares jump on China asset-sale report as investors eye Feb results

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:31 GMT — Regular session Shares of Diageo climbed early Tuesday in London following a Bloomberg News report that the Johnnie Walker and Guinness producer is considering its options for its China operations, including potentially selling them. By 08:31 GMT, the stock had gained roughly 2%, reaching 1,708.5 pence. (Investing.com) The report arrives as investors look for clues that Diageo can steady growth after a tough stretch, with demand in China and the U.S. flagged as soft spots. In its latest quarterly update, Diageo highlighted a steep double-digit drop in Greater China, driven by Chinese white
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Unilever shares slip in London as Reuters flags India slowdown ahead of earnings

Unilever shares slip in London as Reuters flags India slowdown ahead of earnings

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Regular session Unilever’s shares slipped 0.22% to 4,760 pence by 08:07 GMT Tuesday, following a close of 4,770.5 pence on Monday. The stock has dropped nearly 2% over the last year and offers a trailing dividend yield of around 3.7%, LSEG data shows. (markets.investorschronicle.co.uk) European shares hit a record high, amid caution ahead of U.S. inflation figures due later that day. Investors eyed the data closely, knowing it could shift rate expectations and sway “everyday goods” stocks alongside broader market trends. (Reuters) A Reuters Breakingviews column late Monday highlighted that Unilever and Nestlé
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Rio Tinto stock ticks up in London as BHP steps back from Glencore bid talk

Rio Tinto stock ticks up in London as BHP steps back from Glencore bid talk

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:12 GMT — Regular session Rio Tinto shares edged higher by 0.1% to 6,143 pence in early London trade Tuesday, as investors digested new indications that a competing bid for Glencore might not be on the horizon. (Investing.com) Recently, the stock’s movement has hinged more on deal math than the iron ore market. A merger with Glencore would mark an unusual shift for Rio: big, complicated, and impossible to overlook in an industry chasing copper exposure without overspending. The timing is crucial since the countdown is now displayed on every screen. Under UK takeover rules, Rio
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Anglo American stock price dips early as Rio-Glencore megadeal talk keeps miners on edge

Anglo American stock price dips early as Rio-Glencore megadeal talk keeps miners on edge

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:08 GMT — Regular session Anglo American (AAL.L) shares edged down 0.5% to 3,236 pence in early London trading on Tuesday, after finishing the previous session at 3,252 pence. So far today, the stock has fluctuated between 3,235 and 3,252 pence. (Investing.com) The sector is absorbing fresh deal rumors, with BHP reportedly opting out of Rio Tinto’s push to acquire Glencore, according to two insiders. They say BHP has no plans to launch a competing bid. Sources also note that BHP favors Anglo American’s copper division over Glencore’s and intends to wait for clearer signals before
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Barclays shares bounce after Trump’s 10% credit-card cap scare — what to watch next

Barclays shares bounce after Trump’s 10% credit-card cap scare — what to watch next

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Regular session Barclays PLC shares (BARC.L) jumped 1.7% to 481.2 pence in early Tuesday trading, recovering some losses after a steep fall the previous day. The sell-off came amid concerns that a U.S. credit-card rate cap might hit profits. (Investing.com) The move is significant given Barclays’ large U.S. card operation. Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, noted it ranks as the ninth largest in the market and brings in roughly 11% of the group’s profits. (Reuters) Traders face a fundamental challenge: crucial details remain scarce. President Donald Trump announced a one-year
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NatWest stock ticks up as buyback rolls on and bank taps cyber veteran for board

NatWest stock ticks up as buyback rolls on and bank taps cyber veteran for board

London, January 13, 2026, 08:04 GMT — Regular session Shares of NatWest Group Plc (NWG.L) inched up roughly 0.1% to 640.8 pence by 0804 GMT, just above Monday’s 640.2 pence close. Early trading saw the stock fluctuate between 640.2 and 645.0 pence. (Google) The board shake-up zeroes in on high-cost, behind-the-scenes banking areas: tech, cyber security, and operational risk. NatWest announced Albert Hitchcock will join as an independent non-executive director starting Feb. 16. Yasmin Jetha is set to leave on March 31. Chair Rick Haythornthwaite highlighted Hitchcock’s “over 30 years’ expertise across technology, cyber and AI.” (NatWest Group) NatWest revealed
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Glencore stock in focus as BHP bows out and Rio takeover clock ticks

Glencore stock in focus as BHP bows out and Rio takeover clock ticks

LONDON, Jan 13, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Glencore Plc shares opened Tuesday in London following reports from Reuters that BHP plans to hold off on any move while Rio Tinto pursues its takeover talks. According to sources, BHP has no intention of bidding for the Swiss commodities giant. (Reuters) This development is significant as investors had been considering the possibility of a competing bid since Rio confirmed it was in early talks. With BHP now off the table—at least for the time being—the range of scenarios tightens, shifting attention squarely onto Rio’s next step. This highlights the big miners’
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Experian PLC stock: EXPN slips into London open as Jan 21 trading update nears

Experian PLC stock: EXPN slips into London open as Jan 21 trading update nears

London, Jan 13, 2026, 07:57 GMT — Premarket Experian (EXPN.L) slipped 2.3% on Monday, underperforming the modest rise in the FTSE 100. The shares closed at 33.99 pounds, roughly 17% off their 52-week peak. Attention is shifting to the company’s third-quarter trading update due January 21. (MarketWatch) This trading update is crucial since Experian’s main revenue driver is North America, where fees track the volume of credit checks, mortgage inquiries, and fraud screenings. These flows can swing rapidly as rates and lender appetite fluctuate. Investors are weighing if the U.S. lending environment is truly strengthening to sustain steady growth or
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Rolls-Royce stock: fresh buyback update hits before London open as FY25 results loom

Rolls-Royce stock: fresh buyback update hits before London open as FY25 results loom

London, Jan 13, 2026, 07:59 GMT — Premarket update. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc revealed it purchased 446,323 shares on Monday under its ongoing £200 million interim share buyback scheme, according to a regulatory filing published early Tuesday. (Stockopedia) The flow matters since company news is light this week, making the buyback one of the rare planned demand drivers ahead of earnings. A share buyback happens when a company buys back its own shares and cancels them, cutting the total share count. Rolls-Royce announced its interim buyback programme will run until Feb. 24, just before its FY25 results are due on Feb.
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Confluent scraps earnings call ahead of IBM takeover — what it means for CFLT stock

Confluent scraps earnings call ahead of IBM takeover — what it means for CFLT stock

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 02:45 EST Confluent (CFLT.O) said on Monday it will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 11, but it will not hold an earnings conference call or provide a financial outlook because of its pending sale to IBM (IBM.N). https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260112152645/en/Confluent-to-Announce-Fourth-Quarter-and-Fiscal-Year-2025-Financial-Results-on-February-11-2026 That matters now because earnings calls are usually where management answers the only question deal traders keep asking: is anything slowing down. With no call, the stock loses one of its few near-term pressure points. The absence of guidance also keeps the focus on timing and odds, not the quarter itself. For a cash
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FTSE 100 hits record close on gold rush as Trump’s credit-card cap talk drags banks

FTSE 100 hits record close on gold rush as Trump’s credit-card cap talk drags banks

London, Jan 13, 2026, 07:39 GMT Britain’s FTSE 100 hit a record closing high Monday, boosted by mining shares amid gold’s rally to new peaks. Banks, however, pulled back after U.S. President Donald Trump proposed capping credit-card interest rates. The blue-chip index climbed 0.16%, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 slipped 0.06%. (Reuters) The split revealed the market’s current mood: favor the tough, shun the politically sensitive. Investors flocked to safe-haven assets — the usual refuge in uncertain times — after the White House ramped up criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the dollar weakened. Sterling gained ground against
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Compass Group stock: investors circle Feb. 5 update as CPG.L heads into London open

Compass Group stock: investors circle Feb. 5 update as CPG.L heads into London open

London, Jan 13, 2026, 07:52 GMT — Premarket Shares of Compass Group looked poised to open close to Monday’s finish after the company announced its first-quarter trading update would arrive on Feb. 5. Investors will get an early read on demand and pricing trends as 2026 unfolds. The stock closed Monday up 0.8% at 2,364 pence. (marketscreener.com) This update is crucial as it offers the first official glimpse into how Compass has kicked off its new financial year. Investors spent late 2025 wrestling with whether easing inflation would slow headline growth in contract catering. In this sector, “organic” growth—excluding currency
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:27 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
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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