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Shan Ahmed Khan

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Abivax stock jumps on fresh Eli Lilly takeover talk as ABVX.PA hits record — what traders watch next

Abivax stock jumps on fresh Eli Lilly takeover talk as ABVX.PA hits record — what traders watch next

Paris, Jan 12, 2026, 11:17 CET — Regular session Shares in ABIVAX Société Anonyme surged Monday following a French media report that stirred new takeover speculation involving the biotech and U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly. (Reuters) The stock climbed roughly 22% to 120.60 euros, hitting a peak of 130 euros earlier, based on Euronext-tracked quotes. It closed at 99 euros on Friday. (MarketScreener Canada) Why it matters now: Abivax is among the busiest biotech stocks in Paris at these levels, with even whispers of a deal sending its shares sharply higher. A one-day surge above 20% puts short-term funds on
12 January 2026
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IREN Limited stock (NASDAQ: IREN) nudges up premarket as bitcoin steadies and CPI looms

IREN Limited stock (NASDAQ: IREN) nudges up premarket as bitcoin steadies and CPI looms

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 04:51 EST — Premarket IREN Limited’s shares ticked up roughly 0.7% to $46.03 in early premarket action Monday. The stock finds itself caught between two fast-moving trades: crypto pricing and the surge in demand for power-hungry AI computing. Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. ET brings the U.S. consumer price index report for December, a key figure that frequently shakes up rates and risk assets. Bitcoin edged up 0.1%, hovering around $90,714. Crypto-mining stocks showed a mixed bag: Marathon Digital slipped nearly 2%, while Riot Platforms and Core Scientific gained 1.3% and 2.5%, respectively. CleanSpark dropped close
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Oklo stock jumps again in premarket as Meta nuclear deal keeps OKLO in focus

Oklo stock jumps again in premarket as Meta nuclear deal keeps OKLO in focus

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 04:54 EST — Premarket Shares of Oklo Inc jumped roughly 7.9%, reaching $105.31 in early premarket action on Monday. The rally extends last week’s momentum, driven by renewed Big Tech interest in reliable power—a trend funneling capital into nuclear and its supply chain. Oklo’s appeal isn’t current output but the prospect of a long-term contract and a quicker route to funding. Meta Platforms announced on Friday it has sealed 20-year deals to buy power from three Vistra nuclear plants and will collaborate with Oklo and TerraPower on small modular reactors (SMRs)—smaller, more easily replicated reactors
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Standard Chartered PLC stock slips after buyback update as green bond demand comes into focus

Standard Chartered PLC stock slips after buyback update as green bond demand comes into focus

London, Jan 12, 2026, 10:00 GMT — Regular session. Shares of Standard Chartered PLC slipped 0.1% to 1,793.5 pence in early London trade on Monday, following the bank’s announcement of additional share buybacks. The stock kicked off at 1,775.5 pence and moved between 1,763.0 and 1,793.5 pence. (lse.co.uk) The emerging-markets lender has pushed closer to its 52-week peak amid investor debate over capital returns versus funding expenses. Its shares have ranged from 872.8 pence to 1,875.5 pence in the last 12 months. Analysts tracked by Investing.com place the average price target near 1,669 pence. On the same day, NatWest and
12 January 2026
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Legal & General share price slips in London as Trump-Powell clash rattles markets

Legal & General share price slips in London as Trump-Powell clash rattles markets

London, Jan 12, 2026, 09:35 GMT — Regular session Legal & General Group Plc shares dipped 0.5% to 265.5 pence by 09:35 GMT, slipping from an earlier high of 266.2 pence. The latest quote came with a 15-minute delay, according to London South East data. The mood darkened after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed the Trump administration had threatened him with a criminal indictment related to the Fed’s headquarters renovation. MUFG’s Lee Hardman described it as a “significant escalation,” while Barrenjoey strategist Andrew Lilley said Trump was “pulling at the loose threads” of central bank independence. (Reuters) That’s crucial
12 January 2026
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Imperial Brands share price today: IMB ticks up as buyback keeps running and dividend dates near

Imperial Brands share price today: IMB ticks up as buyback keeps running and dividend dates near

London, January 12, 2026, 09:37 GMT — Regular session Imperial Brands PLC shares nudged up roughly 0.5% in early London trading on Monday, while the broader market found some footing after a shaky start. At 0914 GMT, the stock was priced at 3,027 pence. The move keeps the tobacco maker in investors’ sights as a week packed with macro risks and dividend schedules gets underway. Imperial has been repurchasing shares, a strategy that can bolster the stock by reducing the number of shares outstanding. Markets turned jittery after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed the Trump administration had threatened him
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LSEG stock ticks up after buyback update as traders eye February results

LSEG stock ticks up after buyback update as traders eye February results

London, Jan 12, 2026, 09:38 GMT — Regular session Shares of London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) ticked up roughly 0.6% Monday, hitting about 9,004 pence after closing at 8,952 pence Friday. The price swung between 8,952 and 9,010 pence during the session, with roughly 59,000 shares changing hands, per Investing.com data. The slight uptick came after a routine update linked to the group’s buyback. A buyback occurs when a company buys back its own shares, reducing the total number outstanding. That’s more significant than it sounds on paper. With broader markets wrestling with policy uncertainty and a fresh spike
12 January 2026
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Lloyds share price dips as Trump’s credit-card cap rattles bank stocks

Lloyds share price dips as Trump’s credit-card cap rattles bank stocks

London, January 12, 2026, 09:38 (GMT) — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group plc (LLOY.L) shares edged lower in early London deals Monday, dragged down by another round of risk-off selling targeting banks. The stock fell roughly 0.2% to 100.1 pence. (Investing.com) The timing is crucial. Lloyds, heavily exposed to UK mortgages, is among Britain’s most rate-sensitive banks. The question of where borrowing costs head next has gained urgency after a volatile start to the year. The Bank of England’s policy rate currently sits at 3.75%. (Bank of England) It arrives as investors hunt for a fresh catalyst. With earnings season
12 January 2026
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3i Group stock slips again in London as Jan 29 update nears

3i Group stock slips again in London as Jan 29 update nears

London, 12 January 2026, 09:42 GMT — Regular session Shares of 3i Group plc (III.L) dropped roughly 0.7% to 3,101 pence by 0942 GMT on Monday. Investors pared back risk ahead of the company’s third-quarter update scheduled for Jan. 29. Source The FTSE 100-listed private equity firm has turned into a popular vehicle for betting on European discount retail via Action, its largest stake. Even slight changes in sentiment can trigger sharp moves. This is crucial now since listed private equity operates on two timing fronts: daily share prices and less frequent valuation marks. When interest rates shift or risk
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British American Tobacco shares rise on buyback update — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

British American Tobacco shares rise on buyback update — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

London, Jan 12, 2026, 09:25 GMT — Regular session. British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BATS.L) saw its shares tick up in early London trade Monday following an announcement of further share buybacks. The stock climbed roughly 1.2% to 4,110 pence by 0925 GMT, fluctuating between 4,094p and 4,134p ahead of that. (Investing.com) The filing matters now as BAT navigates a busy reporting period, with investors increasingly focused on cash returns to anchor major consumer stocks. Buybacks often prop up shares amid broader market volatility. A buyback occurs when a company purchases its own shares, reducing the total share count. This can
12 January 2026
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Prudential plc shares slip after buyback update; what investors watch next

Prudential plc shares slip after buyback update; what investors watch next

London, Jan 12, 2026, 09:18 GMT — Regular session Prudential (PRU.L) slipped slightly on Monday, dropping around 0.3% to 1,157 pence following news of another tranche of share buybacks under its fresh repurchase plan. (Investegate) The statement matters because buybacks have become a real-time indicator of how fast the group can return capital to shareholders. Though mostly mechanical at this stage, they still have the power to influence the tone of the week when company news is scarce. Last week, Prudential kicked off a $1.2 billion share buyback. The plan pairs $500 million of regular capital returns with another $700
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Airtel Africa stock slides early despite fresh buyback; all eyes on Jan. 30 results

Airtel Africa stock slides early despite fresh buyback; all eyes on Jan. 30 results

London, Jan 12, 2026, 09:13 GMT — Regular session Airtel Africa (AAF.L) shares were down 1.3% at 360.4 pence in early London trade on Monday, after ending Friday at 365.2 pence. The stock is about 4% below its 52-week high of 375.4 pence. (London South East) The telecoms group said it bought 40,000 shares on Jan. 9 under its $100 million buyback programme and will cancel them, a regulatory filing showed. The shares were bought at prices ranging from 361.0 pence to 367.2 pence, with an average price of 364.71 pence. (Investegate) That matters now because the buyback has become
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Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Lucid Group shares jumped 14% to $10.86 at Friday’s close, recovering from an 8% drop the previous day. The move followed a broad Wall Street rally that lifted high-volatility stocks. Lucid reported fourth-quarter deliveries of 5,345 vehicles and full-year deliveries of 15,841. Investors await Lucid’s Feb. 24 results for updates on cash and demand.
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