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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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Nvidia stock slips in premarket as traders eye Fed minutes in final week of 2025

Nvidia stock slips in premarket as traders eye Fed minutes in final week of 2025

Nvidia shares fell 1.1% in premarket trading Monday, following a dip in U.S. stock-index futures after last week’s record highs. The move comes days after Nvidia agreed to license inference chip technology from Groq and hire its founder. S&P 500 e-mini futures dropped 0.22% and Nasdaq 100 e-minis fell 0.40% at 05:40 a.m. ET. Other AI-linked stocks, including Oracle and Tesla, also slipped before the bell.
29 December 2025
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Look up tonight: New England fireball reports roll in as Quadrantid meteors switch on

Look up tonight: New England fireball reports roll in as Quadrantid meteors switch on

Dozens reported a bright fireball over New England and nearby states at 5:59 p.m. ET Saturday, according to the American Meteor Society. The sightings coincide with the active period of the Quadrantid meteor shower, which peaks in early January. The society said a bright moon near the peak will likely obscure fainter meteors. Reports also came from New York, New Jersey, and Quebec.
29 December 2025
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Tesla drops in premarket as supplier slashes battery deal from $2.9 bln to $7,386

Tesla drops in premarket as supplier slashes battery deal from $2.9 bln to $7,386

Tesla shares dropped about 2% in premarket trading after South Korea’s L&F slashed the stated value of a battery-material supply deal with the automaker to $7,386 from $2.9 billion. The contract covers supplies for Tesla’s 4680 battery cells through 2025. U.S. stock index futures edged lower in thin year-end trading. Neither company commented.
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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  • Sirius Real Estate PCA Purchases Shares in SIPP - June 2026
    June 17, 2026, 7:18 AM EDT. Sirius Real Estate Limited reported a transaction by Sharon Clarke-Wills, a person closely associated (PCA) with CEO Andrew Coombs. On June 16, 2026, Clarke-Wills purchased 5,250 ordinary shares at 0.98333 pence each into a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP), bringing her total beneficial interest to 64,989 shares, or 0.0041% of the company. The transaction occurred outside a trading venue and received clearance under JSE Listings Requirements. This purchase reflects indirect, non-beneficial interest. Sirius Real Estate is a Guernsey-incorporated company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange, with share codes SRELSE and SRELE respectively.

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