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UBS spots a 2026 turning point for UK and European stocks — and names Aviva, NatWest among top themesNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:34 ET

UBS spots a 2026 turning point for UK and European stocks — and names Aviva, NatWest among top themesNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:34 ET

UBS expects UK and European equities to return to earnings growth in 2026, forecasting a 7% rise in average earnings per share. Britain’s FTSE 100 has gained 20.7% this year, outpacing the STOXX 600 and S&P 500. UBS highlighted insurers Aviva and Admiral, and cited NatWest and RELX among UK companies with structural tailwinds. The bank remains cautious on autos, chemicals, and household products.
29 December 2025
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Report warns Alabama Power coal ash ponds could flood Alabama waterways

Report warns Alabama Power coal ash ponds could flood Alabama waterways

Alabama Power’s coal-ash ponds hold over 117 million tons of waste statewide, with more than 21 million tons stored in an unlined pond at Plant Barry near Mobile, Inside Climate News reported. The EPA in 2024 denied Alabama’s bid to run its own coal-ash permitting program, citing weaker protections than federal rules. An emergency plan says a dike breach at Plant Barry could flood about 25 square miles of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta.
29 December 2025
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Copper spikes near $13,000 a ton as London catches up after holiday, tariff fears bite

Copper spikes near $13,000 a ton as London catches up after holiday, tariff fears bite

Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange surged to a record $12,960 a ton Monday before easing to $12,415 as trading resumed after a UK holiday. U.S. Comex futures and China’s copper contract also hit all-time highs, driven by tariff concerns and Beijing’s plan to limit capacity growth. Shipments into the U.S. have tightened supply elsewhere. LME copper is up about 41% this year.
29 December 2025
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UK energy customers urged to take a year-end meter reading ahead of Jan. 1 price cap change

UK energy customers urged to take a year-end meter reading ahead of Jan. 1 price cap change

Go.Compare urged UK households to submit gas and electricity meter readings on Dec. 31 before the energy price cap rises to £1,758 on Jan. 1. The company warned that failing to log readings could lead to billing errors, especially with smart meters that sometimes fail to transmit data. Ofgem set the new cap, up £3 from the previous quarter. Separate reports noted disputes over estimated bills, including cases involving Octopus Energy.
29 December 2025
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Target stock ticks up in premarket as activist stake report keeps pressure on turnaround

Target stock ticks up in premarket as activist stake report keeps pressure on turnaround

Target shares rose 0.3% to $99.87 in premarket trading Monday after reports that Toms Capital Investment Management built a stake in the retailer. Investors await details on the activist fund’s plans as Target prepares for a CEO transition in February. The stock has dropped over 28% this year after three straight quarters of falling comparable sales. Target said its priority is returning to growth; Toms Capital declined to comment.
29 December 2025
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Regencell stock slips in premarket after Friday’s 14% drop puts focus back on volatility

Regencell stock slips in premarket after Friday’s 14% drop puts focus back on volatility

Regencell Bioscience shares fell 3.2% to $20.48 in premarket trading Monday, after dropping nearly 14% in the prior session. The company last issued news in October, reporting no product sales, ongoing losses, and a “going concern” warning in its annual filing. Regencell has not applied for regulatory approvals and depends on raising more capital to continue operating.
29 December 2025
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Copper hits fresh records — Taseko Mines stock slips in premarket as traders eye Fed minutes

Copper hits fresh records — Taseko Mines stock slips in premarket as traders eye Fed minutes

Copper hit a record $12,960 a ton in London before paring gains, drawing attention to miners. Taseko Mines shares were indicated down 0.5% at $5.78 premarket after closing at $5.81. Traders are watching Tuesday’s Fed minutes for signals on 2026 rate cuts. Copper-heavy miners Freeport-McMoRan and Hudbay Minerals rose in early trading.
29 December 2025
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Mechanics Bancorp stock today: MCHB in focus ahead of Fed minutes and a key asset-sale timeline

Mechanics Bancorp stock today: MCHB in focus ahead of Fed minutes and a key asset-sale timeline

Mechanics Bancorp shares closed at $14.67, up 3.5% ahead of year-end trading. The company expects to complete the sale of its Fannie Mae DUS business to Fifth Third in early 2026. Investors await Federal Reserve minutes Tuesday for signals on next year’s rate cuts. Treasury yields held steady, with the 10-year at 4.12% early Monday.
29 December 2025
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Li Auto stock jumps premarket as China EV shares rally on rate-cut bets

Li Auto stock jumps premarket as China EV shares rally on rate-cut bets

Li Auto shares climbed about 4% to $17.44 in premarket trading Monday, tracking gains in other U.S.-listed Chinese EV stocks. Nio rose 4% and XPeng gained 6%, while Tesla slipped 2%. China’s passenger car association warned EV and battery demand could drop sharply in early 2026 as purchase incentives end. Markets are betting on further Federal Reserve rate cuts next year.
29 December 2025
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Dentsply Sirona stock holds $11.5 in early premarket as dividend date passes and earnings come into view

Dentsply Sirona stock holds $11.5 in early premarket as dividend date passes and earnings come into view

Dentsply Sirona shares were unchanged at $11.52 in early premarket trading Monday after closing up 2.7% in the previous session. The stock went ex-dividend Dec. 26 for a $0.16 payout due Jan. 9. About 5.5 million shares traded hands Tuesday, with a 52-week range of $9.71 to $19.64. The company’s next earnings report is expected in late February.
29 December 2025
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