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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.

Tesco PLC stock today: TSCO shares edge up in London — what traders are watching next

Tesco PLC stock today: TSCO shares edge up in London — what traders are watching next

London, 12 January 2026, 09:15 GMT — Regular session Tesco PLC (TSCO.L) shares gained 0.5%, reaching 417.5 pence by 09:15 GMT, up from the prior close of 415.4 pence. So far, the stock has traded between 413.2 and 418.4 pence, inside its 52-week range of 310.3 to 480.5 pence. (Investing.com) Tesco, the UK’s largest grocer, plays a major role in consumer staples. Investors often view its performance as a gauge for household spending and the fierceness of the supermarket price war. That’s key now, early in the year, with Christmas trading results still fresh. The market’s weighing whether Tesco can
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National Grid plc stock drops today as markets wobble; dividend clock ticks on NG.L

National Grid plc stock drops today as markets wobble; dividend clock ticks on NG.L

London, January 12, 2026, 09:03 GMT — Regular session National Grid (NG.L) shares fell 1.1% to 1,179 pence by 0903 GMT, after trading between 1,178 and 1,193 pence early in the session. (Investing.com) The move matters because utilities are often priced off interest-rate expectations as much as company news. When bond yields rise or markets turn defensive, dividend-heavy names can move fast. Global markets were on edge after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Trump administration had threatened him with a criminal indictment, raising fresh questions over central bank independence. “Trump is pulling at the loose threads of central
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Unilever stock rises in London as banks slide, investors lean defensive

Unilever stock rises in London as banks slide, investors lean defensive

London, Jan 12, 2026, 08:55 GMT — Regular session Unilever PLC (ULVR.L) shares climbed 0.8% to 4,783.5 pence by 0840 GMT, settling near the day’s high after closing Friday at 4,744 pence. The stock’s 52-week range stands between 4,123 pence and 4,930 pence, data showed. (Share Prices) European stocks opened cautiously, dragged lower by a drop in bank shares. By 0807 GMT, the STOXX 600 was down 0.2%, with banks tumbling 1.1%. The sell-off followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, effective Jan. 20. Barclays (BARC.L) led losses, sliding 4.5%,
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IFCI share price jumps over 7% on BSE as volume spikes, but a ‘Sell’ tag lingers

IFCI share price jumps over 7% on BSE as volume spikes, but a ‘Sell’ tag lingers

MUMBAI, Jan 12, 2026, 13:55 IST IFCI Ltd shares jumped as much as 7.7% to 52.79 rupees on Monday, defying a 0.5% drop in the Sensex. This rally snapped a five-day losing streak for the stock. Despite the bounce, MarketsMojo stuck with a “Sell” rating, holding the stock’s Mojo Score at 32 after downgrading it from “Hold” in late November. (MarketsMojo) The stock led the gainers in the BSE’s “A” group, a set of actively traded shares, after volumes surged. By 11:46 a.m. IST, about 4.85 million shares had changed hands—nearly five times the one-month daily average, Capital Market data
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BAE Systems hits new highs as Trump defence-spending push keeps UK arms stocks in play

BAE Systems hits new highs as Trump defence-spending push keeps UK arms stocks in play

LONDON, Jan 12, 2026, 08:22 (GMT) BAE Systems shares climbed 2% on Monday, reaching 2,094.94 pence—just shy of their 52-week peak at 2,098.00 pence. This pushed the company’s market cap to roughly 61.1 billion pounds. The stock kicked off trading at 2,084 pence, up from Friday’s close of 2,053, data from Investing.com show. The move keeps Britain’s biggest defence contractor in the thick of a trade that’s lost some of its edge: buy defence first, ask questions later. But those questions are growing louder, focusing on budgets and valuations. The rally picked up pace last week after U.S. President Donald
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Rightmove share price today: RMV stock dips as investors eye Feb. 27 results

Rightmove share price today: RMV stock dips as investors eye Feb. 27 results

London, January 12, 2026, 08:46 GMT — Normal trading hours. Rightmove shares slipped slightly in early London trade Monday, last down 0.12% at 515.0 pence, after kicking off at 516.8 pence. Over the past year, the stock’s range has stretched from 474.5 to 827.0 pence. (London South East) Rightmove’s next big milestone is fast approaching. The company will release its 2025 full-year results on Feb. 27. Its annual general meeting is scheduled for May, followed by the final dividend payment later that month. (Rightmove Plc) This is significant since the company has been urging investors to accept increased spending ahead
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Babcock (BAB.L) share price edges toward 52-week high as traders line up for Jan 26 update

Babcock (BAB.L) share price edges toward 52-week high as traders line up for Jan 26 update

London, Jan 12, 2026, 08:46 GMT — Regular session Babcock International Group shares climbed 0.7% to 1,479 pence by 0831 GMT, nearing their 52-week peak of 1,489 pence. The UK defence contractor has kept its momentum going since the start of the year. (shareprices.com) The shift happened amid a dip in broader European stocks during early trading, with banks feeling the strain following new U.S. policy developments and a heated escalation in the Trump-Fed conflict. (Reuters) Babcock has jumped roughly 15% since the start of the year, rallying from 1,273 pence on Jan. 2 to finish last week at 1,469
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GSK stock in focus: JPMorgan healthcare agenda, merger chatter and key dates for investors

GSK stock in focus: JPMorgan healthcare agenda, merger chatter and key dates for investors

London, January 12, 2026, 08:41 GMT — Regular session Shares of GSK plc edged down 0.03% to 1,885.5 pence early Monday in London, after fluctuating between 1,870.5 and 1,885.5 pence during the session. The annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference takes place January 12–15 in San Francisco. According to the agenda, GSK is scheduled for a 7:30 a.m. Pacific slot on Tuesday, followed by AstraZeneca later that morning. The San Francisco meetings this week often set the initial tone for big drugmakers each year — focusing on pipelines, pricing, and occasionally deals. Investors are on the lookout for any news that
12 January 2026
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Vodafone stock ticks up in London after fresh buyback filing; traders eye Feb. 5 update

Vodafone stock ticks up in London after fresh buyback filing; traders eye Feb. 5 update

London, January 12, 2026, 08:42 GMT — Regular session Shares of Vodafone Group in London ticked higher early Monday following the company’s announcement of new stock purchases as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The filing matters because it offers the market an almost real-time glimpse of how swiftly Vodafone is turning cash back into shareholder returns, especially at a time when the stock reacts sharply to any signals about cash generation. The week kicks off with investors watching closely for the next update, following a strong rally in recent months that’s left the shares craving follow-through instead of
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Reckitt Benckiser stock slips on buyback update as £1.6bn special dividend vote nears

Reckitt Benckiser stock slips on buyback update as £1.6bn special dividend vote nears

London, Jan 12, 2026, 08:30 GMT — Regular session Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RKT.L) shares slipped slightly on Monday following a fresh update on its share buyback programme. By 0830 GMT, the stock had dipped 0.03% to 6,174 pence. (Investing.com) The buyback announcement comes as investors brace for a major one-off cash payout linked to the company’s revamped portfolio. Reckitt is seeking shareholder approval for a special dividend of 235 pence per share—roughly £1.6 billion total—along with a 24-for-25 share consolidation. The dividend is slated for Feb. 20. (Investegate) On Monday, Reckitt disclosed it repurchased 48,415 shares on January 9,
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HSBC stock slips after UAE onshore fund launch; investors eye Feb. 25 results

HSBC stock slips after UAE onshore fund launch; investors eye Feb. 25 results

London, Jan 12, 2026, 08:27 GMT — Regular session HSBC Holdings Plc shares edged lower in early London trade on Monday after the bank announced a new onshore asset management business in the United Arab Emirates and a slate of locally regulated funds. The stock was down 0.8% at 1,184.6 pence by 0822 GMT. (Google) For investors, this is less about a single product launch and more about where HSBC is putting its weight. Wealth fees can be steadier than lending income, but they depend on winning clients and keeping money invested. The Gulf, and the UAE in particular, has
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BP PLC stock nudges up as Iran unrest props oil, but Goldman flags a 2026 glut

BP PLC stock nudges up as Iran unrest props oil, but Goldman flags a 2026 glut

London, Jan 12, 2026, 08:25 GMT — Regular session. BP shares edged up 0.35% to 427.1 pence early Monday in London, following a Friday close at 425.6 pence. The stock fluctuated between 425.4 and 428.7 pence during the session. (Investing.com) Oil gave the sector a modest boost. Brent crude futures ticked up 5 cents to $63.39 a barrel by 0433 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose 4 cents to $59.16. Unrest in Iran sparked renewed concerns over supply, even as traders considered how quickly Venezuelan exports might resume. “The market is saying show me the disruption to supply before
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Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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