Today: 7 February 2026
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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.

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
12 January 2026
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Anglo American stock hits a new 52-week high — what’s driving AAL and what to watch next

Anglo American stock hits a new 52-week high — what’s driving AAL and what to watch next

London, Jan 12, 2026, 08:21 GMT — Regular session Anglo American shares (AAL.L) climbed 1.7% to 3,270 pence early Monday, hitting 3,281p at one point—a fresh 52-week peak. The stock had closed at 3,216p on Friday. (London South East) This matters because mining investors have shifted their focus back to scale. When major deals start to seem feasible, the biggest miners usually get a boost first—often ahead of any concrete figures. Anglo finds itself at the heart of this trade. Its upcoming merger with Canada’s Teck Resources would ramp up its copper exposure, and the regulatory timeline now offers traders
12 January 2026
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Shell stock today: SHEL.L ticks up as oil headlines clash with buyback doubts

Shell stock today: SHEL.L ticks up as oil headlines clash with buyback doubts

London, Jan 12, 2026, 08:09 GMT — Regular session Shell shares edged up in early London trade Monday, climbing roughly 0.3% to 2,647.5 pence. The oil giant returned to focus amid shifting crude supply concerns and a weaker price forecast for next year. (google.com) That’s crucial today since Shell’s cash flow still hinges on barrels and margins, not catchy slogans. When oil prices shift, investors rapidly recalculate dividends, buybacks, and just how much slack the company has to weather a down quarter. Shell last week signaled its Chemicals and Products division will post a loss in Q4, hit by “significantly
12 January 2026
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BAE Systems stock jumps toward 2,100p as Sweden flags new air-defence spending

BAE Systems stock jumps toward 2,100p as Sweden flags new air-defence spending

London, 12 January 2026, 08:10 GMT — Regular session Shares of BAE Systems (BAES.L) climbed in early London trading on Monday, briefly hitting 2,098 pence—their 52-week peak. By 0810 GMT, the stock was trading around 2,095 pence, up roughly 2%. (Investing.com) The UK defence group remains on a strong streak heading into mid-January. Its shares have jumped about 20% since closing on Dec. 31, as investors favor contractors tied to government spending over those dependent on consumer demand. (Investing.com) Sweden gave the budget narrative a push this weekend, announcing a 15 billion Swedish crown ($1.6 billion) investment in air-defence systems.
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Diageo shares rise as Kenya court keeps $2.3bn Asahi deal moving

Diageo shares rise as Kenya court keeps $2.3bn Asahi deal moving

London, Jan 12, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Regular session Diageo shares ticked higher Monday following a Kenyan High Court ruling that permitted regulatory approval procedures to proceed for the spirits giant’s planned sale of its East African beer unit to Japan’s Asahi. However, the court put a hold on the deal’s final steps. (MarketScreener UK) This deal is key because it aims to unlock cash and slash leverage — essentially trimming net debt against earnings — just as investors push the Johnnie Walker and Guinness producer to strengthen its balance sheet. Diageo climbed roughly 1.4% to near 1,653 pence, following
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Rio Tinto stock faces Glencore merger countdown as BHP speculation builds

Rio Tinto stock faces Glencore merger countdown as BHP speculation builds

London, Jan 12, 2026, 07:53 GMT — Premarket Rio Tinto (RIO.L) starts Monday under takeover speculation after confirming early talks with Glencore about a potential stock-for-stock merger. The miner indicated any deal might take the form of a court-approved “scheme of arrangement,” a typical UK takeover method, but emphasized there’s no guarantee an offer will materialize. (Rio Tinto) Why this matters now: the deal would combine two vast mining operations and push the industry further into copper, a crucial metal for power grids and data centres. Major miners are chasing scale and long-life reserves, aiming to meet demand without the
12 January 2026
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Compass Group stock nudges up as dividend date nears — here’s what could move CPG next

Compass Group stock nudges up as dividend date nears — here’s what could move CPG next

London, 08:10 GMT, January 12, 2026 — Regular session Compass Group (CPG.L) shares edged up 0.7% to 2,362 pence by 0810 GMT, following a Friday close at 2,345 pence. The stock fluctuated between 2,348 and 2,364 pence, now roughly 17% under its 52-week peak. (investing.com) Compass is gearing up for a packed schedule. The shares go ex-dividend on Jan. 15, so anyone buying after that won’t be eligible for the upcoming payout. The dividend record date follows on Jan. 16, with payment expected Feb. 26, according to the company’s calendar. On Feb. 5, Compass will host its annual general meeting
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Glencore stock faces takeover countdown as BHP pressure builds in Rio talks

Glencore stock faces takeover countdown as BHP pressure builds in Rio talks

London, Jan 12, 2026, 07:50 GMT — Premarket Shares in Glencore (GLEN.L) are poised to remain in the spotlight before Monday’s London open, following a Reuters report highlighting growing pressure on BHP to react to Rio Tinto’s takeover discussions. The story matters now because it pulls Glencore into a strict, rules-driven takeover window and prompts the market to weigh scenarios from “no deal” to a bidding war involving multiple parties. This kind of uncertainty can overshadow daily commodity fluctuations for weeks on end. Miners are chasing copper exposure, steering boards and investors back to big-ticket deals instead of slow, uncertain
12 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce stock set for London open after fresh buyback print — here’s what matters next

Rolls-Royce stock set for London open after fresh buyback print — here’s what matters next

London, Jan 12, 2026, 07:55 GMT — Premarket Rolls-Royce (RR.L) announced on Monday it repurchased 398,806 shares on Jan. 9 as part of its 200 million-pound interim buyback programme. The shares were acquired at a volume-weighted average price of about 1,285p, a measure that weighs larger trades more heavily, and will be cancelled, the company confirmed. (Investegate) The repurchase activity is crucial at this stage since the interim programme is scheduled to continue until Rolls-Royce’s 2025 full-year results on Feb. 26. The company has indicated that the total share buyback amount for 2026 will be decided by the board and
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RELX share price in focus: buyback pace and February results loom

RELX share price in focus: buyback pace and February results loom

London, January 12, 2026, 07:56 GMT — Premarket RELX shares looked poised for a steady start on Monday, following a 0.95% rise to 3,178 pence on Friday. Investors remain focused on buyback activity and the upcoming earnings announcement. (Investing.com) This matters now since the buyback has a set timeframe, and daily repurchase data can influence the market when volume is light. It’s also the sole fresh company-specific flow traders will see before the full-year results arrive. On Jan. 9, RELX repurchased 305,052 shares at a volume-weighted average price of 3,161.8228 pence, adding them to treasury stock. A regulatory filing revealed
12 January 2026
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Lemon Tree Hotels stock jumps on Warburg Pincus-backed Fleur split as brokerages flag upside

Lemon Tree Hotels stock jumps on Warburg Pincus-backed Fleur split as brokerages flag upside

Mumbai, January 12, 2026, 12:26 IST Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd shares climbed almost 2% Monday following a restructuring move that introduces Warburg Pincus into its property division. Brokerages Nuvama and Investec maintained “buy” ratings, setting targets at 178 rupees and 187 rupees, respectively. (Moneycontrol) The company announced plans to divide into two distinct platforms: Lemon Tree will operate as an “asset-light” hotel manager and brand owner, while Fleur Hotels will handle ownership and development of hotel properties. The term “asset-light” refers to running hotels through management or franchise agreements without owning the physical buildings. (Moneycontrol) The timing is key as
12 January 2026
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Yangzijiang Financial (YF8) stock ticks up in Singapore as U.S. CPI and Fed tensions loom

Yangzijiang Financial (YF8) stock ticks up in Singapore as U.S. CPI and Fed tensions loom

SINGAPORE, Jan 12, 2026, 15:41 SGT — Regular session Shares of Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd nudged up 1.3% to S$0.38 Monday afternoon, clawing back part of their early-January losses. The Singapore-listed investment firm hasn’t posted any new updates on SGXNet since November 17, according to exchange filings. (SG Investors) Investors reacted sharply after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed that the Trump administration had threatened him with a criminal indictment and issued subpoenas, raising fresh doubts about the Fed’s independence. “Trump is pulling at the loose threads of central bank independence,” said Andrew Lilley, chief rates strategist at Barrenjoey. The
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
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