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Unilever PLC stock hits a fresh 52-week low as Jefferies stays wary ahead of February results

London, Jan 8, 2026, 09:02 GMT — Regular session Unilever PLC (ULVR.L) shares fell 0.7% to 4,599.6 pence by 0902 GMT, after touching 4,584.5 pence, the bottom of their 52-week range. The FTSE 100 was down about 0.2% and peer

8 January 2026

Financial Results·Investment Analysis·Market Trends·Stock Market

Compass Group shares hit a 12-month low early as London market slips; dividend clock ticks

London, Jan 8, 2026, 09:17 GMT — Regular session Compass Group shares slid early on Thursday and briefly hit a 12-month low before paring losses, tracking a softer tone across London equities. The caterer’s stock was down 0.8% at 2,314

8 January 2026

Dividends·Financial News·Investment·Stock Market

Rolls-Royce shares hit fresh highs in 2026 rally as valuation debate heats upLondon,

Jan 8, 2026, 09:00 (GMT) Rolls-Royce shares rose again on Thursday, pushing further into a strong start to 2026 for the UK aero-engine maker. The stock hit 1,286 pence and was up 1.15% at 1,273.5 pence on delayed London market

8 January 2026

Company News·Financial Analysis·Investing·Stock Market

Fresh Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest price targets hint at more upside for UK bank sharesLONDON,

Jan 8, 2026, 09:05 GMT Jefferies lifted its price targets on Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays and NatWest in a fresh note, arguing UK bank shares still have room to rerate despite a strong 2025. The broker raised its targets to

8 January 2026

Banking·Financial News·Investment·Stock Market·UK Economy

Utah’s New Wildfire Risk Map Flags Hot Zones as Central Texas Tracks Early 2026 FiresSALT LAKE CITY, Utah,

January 8, 2026, 01:55 MST Utah officials on Thursday released an updated statewide wildfire risk map that shows much of southern Utah, including large portions of Kane County and surrounding public lands, in the higher-risk categories because of dense fuels,

8 January 2026

Risk Assessment

Glencore plc stock slips as copper cools — the next dates investors are watching

London, Jan 8, 2026, 08:51 GMT — Regular session Glencore (GLEN.L) shares slid in early London trade on Thursday as copper prices eased and miners took another step back from this week’s highs. The stock was down about 0.8% at

8 January 2026

Commodities·Investing·Stock Market

BAE Systems share price jumps 6% as Trump floats $1.5 trillion defence budget and lifts Europe arms stocksLondon,

January 8, 2026, 08:48 GMT Shares in Britain’s BAE Systems jumped on Thursday as European arms makers hit a fresh record after U.S. President Donald Trump called for higher U.S. defence spending and put a $1.5 trillion figure on next

8 January 2026

Defence Industry·Investment·Stock Market

Marks & Spencer shares rise after Christmas update as food sales grow and outlook holds

London, January 8, 2026, 08:42 GMT — Regular session Marks & Spencer Group plc (MKS.L) shares rose 2.8% to 337.8 pence by 0842 GMT, reversing earlier-week weakness as investors digested the retailer’s Christmas-quarter update. The stock is still well below

8 January 2026

Business News·Company Updates·Food Industry·Stock Market

ABF shares plunge as Primark Europe slump triggers profit warning — what investors watch next

London, Jan 8, 2026, 08:42 GMT — Regular session Shares in Associated British Foods plc (ABF.L) fell sharply on Thursday after the Primark owner warned annual profit would drop, hit by weak clothing demand in continental Europe and softer sales

8 January 2026

Company Earnings·Investment Analysis·Retail Industry·Stock Market

Tesco shares slide as Christmas update disappoints despite profit outlook lift

London, January 8, 2026, 08:40 (GMT) — Regular session Tesco PLC (TSCO.L) shares slid on Thursday after the grocer nudged its profit outlook higher but reported a slower pace of sales growth over Christmas and a deeper drop at its

8 January 2026

Business News·Financial Results·Retail Industry·Stock Market

Rolls-Royce stock pops in London after fresh buyback disclosure as defence shares surge

London, Jan 8, 2026, 08:41 GMT — Regular session Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.L) shares rose 1.95% to 1,283.5 pence in early trade on Thursday, after the company disclosed another round of share repurchases under its £200 million interim buyback. The stock

8 January 2026

Buybacks·Investing·Stocks

Rio Tinto stock slips in early London trade as copper demand outlook clashes with iron ore risks

London, January 8, 2026, 08:42 (GMT) — Regular session Rio Tinto shares eased on Thursday, down 0.9% at 6,204 pence, after setting a 52-week high the previous day. The stock opened at 6,260p and has traded between 6,194p and 6,260p

8 January 2026

Business News·Commodities·Investment·Mining·Stock Market