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…
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…
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) The emerging-markets lender has pushed closer to its 52-week peak amid investor…
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…
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…
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 data. The slight uptick came after a routine update…
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) The timing is crucial. Lloyds, heavily exposed to UK mortgages, is among Britain’s most rate-sensitive banks. The question of…
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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…
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) The filing matters now as BAT navigates a busy…
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…
Ashtead (AHT.L) shares slide 3% as buyback update lands into Powell-probe market jitters

Ashtead (AHT.L) shares slide 3% as buyback update lands into Powell-probe market jitters

LONDON, Jan 12, 2026, 09:11 GMT — Regular session. Ashtead Group plc shares dropped 3.1% to 5,420 pence by 0910 GMT, adding to a volatile start for cyclicals as investors digested a new buyback update amid a shaky macroeconomic environment. (Investing) Sentiment shifted to cautious territory after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed that the Justice Department had issued…

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  • Elecon Engineering on watchlist after 3-year EPS growth; insider stake aligns
    January 17, 2026, 9:36 PM EST. Elecon Engineering (NSE: ELECON) is attracting attention as a potential watchlist candidate after reporting 3-year EPS growth of about 31% per year. The company has seen revenue expansion even as EBIT margins declined last year, suggesting margin stabilization could sustain top-line gains for shareholders. Analysts have forecasts for future profits, with earnings and revenue history highlighted. Insiders own a substantial stake, valued at roughly ₹5.9 billion, aligning their interests with public shareholders and providing incentive to push the business forward. The mix of growing earnings, rising revenue, and insider alignment sits against a backdrop where investors typically favor profitable firms. If margins stabilize, the ongoing growth could reward patient investors.
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