LVMH share price sinks 7% as results revive luxury margin fears

LVMH share price sinks 7% as results revive luxury margin fears

LVMH shares fell about 7% to 547 euros in Paris after its annual update signaled caution on demand recovery. Fourth-quarter sales beat forecasts, but profit concerns persisted as margins faced pressure from currency shifts and tariffs. The group reported 2025 revenue of 80.8 billion euros and a 22% operating margin. LVMH will propose a 13-euro dividend at its April 23 shareholder meeting.
28 January 2026
Lam Research stock price pops in premarket as LRCX heads into earnings

Lam Research stock price pops in premarket as LRCX heads into earnings

Lam Research shares rose 4.4% premarket Wednesday to $249, extending a rally ahead of its December-quarter earnings due after the U.S. close. The stock jumped 7% Tuesday after Evercore ISI and Lynx Equity raised price targets. Analysts expect revenue to reach $5.25 billion, up 20% year-over-year, with adjusted earnings at $1.17 per share. Investors are watching for updates on customer spending and service revenue.
Texas Instruments stock price jumps in premarket after forecast tops estimates — what to watch at the open

Texas Instruments stock price jumps in premarket after forecast tops estimates — what to watch at the open

Texas Instruments shares surged 7.5% to $211.30 in premarket trading after the company projected first-quarter revenue and earnings above forecasts. The chipmaker cited strong AI-driven data-center demand and a rebound in industrial markets. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $4.42 billion with earnings per share of $1.27, just below analyst estimates. Data-center revenue jumped 70% year-on-year in the December quarter.
Corning stock pops again on Meta’s $6B fiber deal as earnings hit before the bell

Corning stock pops again on Meta’s $6B fiber deal as earnings hit before the bell

Corning shares rose about 6% premarket after a $6 billion fiber-optic supply deal with Meta Platforms, following a 15.6% surge Tuesday. Corning will report fourth-quarter results at 8:30 a.m. ET, while Meta’s earnings are due after the close. Investors seek details on margins, spending, and the timeline for the Meta contract. The deal includes expanded manufacturing in North Carolina through 2030.
Richtech Robotics stock steadies premarket after 45% surge on Microsoft agentic AI tie-up

Richtech Robotics stock steadies premarket after 45% surge on Microsoft agentic AI tie-up

Richtech Robotics shares rose 0.2% to $5.52 in premarket trading Wednesday after surging 44.6% on news of a partnership with Microsoft’s AI Co-Innovation Labs. The company said it will use Microsoft’s technology to add autonomous AI features to its ADAM robot. Trading volume spiked Tuesday as investors watched for signs the rally would hold at the open. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
ASML stock price rises in premarket after orders beat, 2026 outlook raised, job cuts flagged

ASML stock price rises in premarket after orders beat, 2026 outlook raised, job cuts flagged

ASML shares rose 2.9% premarket after reporting fourth-quarter bookings of €13.2 billion and raising its 2026 sales forecast. The company plans to cut about 1,700 jobs and launched a new share buyback program. Net sales for the quarter reached €9.7 billion, with net income at €2.8 billion. Chip equipment stocks, including Applied Materials and Lam Research, also gained in early U.S. trading.
Legal & General share price: LGEN ticks up as L&G names new real assets chiefs, Banner Life sale in focus

Legal & General share price: LGEN ticks up as L&G names new real assets chiefs, Banner Life sale in focus

Legal & General shares rose 0.8% to 262.8 pence in early London trading Wednesday after appointing Tim Morris and Philipp Westermann as global co-heads of Real Assets. The company confirmed plans to close the sale of Banner Life and William Penn to Meiji Yasuda in early 2026, pending regulatory approval. Long-time general counsel Geoffrey Timms will step down after the May AGM.
28 January 2026
Ashtead share price: SEC Form 10 filing starts countdown to Sunbelt’s NYSE debut

Ashtead share price: SEC Form 10 filing starts countdown to Sunbelt’s NYSE debut

Ashtead’s U.S. unit, Sunbelt Rentals, has filed a Form 10 with the SEC ahead of a planned primary listing in New York, set to take effect Feb. 26. Trading is expected to begin March 2 on both the NYSE and London Stock Exchange under the ticker “SUNB.” Ashtead shares traded steady at 5,034 pence in early London trading. The move follows a 1.3% share drop in the previous session.
28 January 2026
Vodafone share price dips near 52-week high as Centrica deal, buyback keep VOD in focus

Vodafone share price dips near 52-week high as Centrica deal, buyback keep VOD in focus

Vodafone shares slipped 0.6% to about 105 pence in early London trade Wednesday, after nearing a 52-week high. The company announced a four-year IT and connectivity deal with Centrica covering 80 sites and 30,000 devices. Vodafone bought over 2.5 million shares for treasury on Jan. 27 at an average 105.17 pence. Q3 FY26 trading update and interim dividend payment are set for Feb. 5.
28 January 2026
Aviva share price rises as UBS says insurer is “better protected” ahead of March results

Aviva share price rises as UBS says insurer is “better protected” ahead of March results

Aviva shares rose 0.9% to 631.6 pence in early London trading after UBS named it its top UK life insurer pick over Legal & General. Investors await Aviva’s March 5 results for updates on buybacks and Direct Line integration. UBS set a 750p target, citing Aviva’s strong solvency and capital generation. Aviva expects over £500 million in capital synergies from the Direct Line deal by end-2026.
28 January 2026
3i Group share price inches up as RBC’s Action warning hangs over stock

3i Group share price inches up as RBC’s Action warning hangs over stock

3i Group shares rose 0.35% to 3,146p Wednesday after a sharp 4.86% drop on Monday. RBC downgraded the stock to “Underperform,” citing risk of “diminishing returns” at key holding Action and cut its price target to 3,000p. Barclays trimmed its target but kept an “overweight” rating. Investors await Thursday’s trading update for details on Action and net asset value.
28 January 2026
Babcock share price edges up after new buyback filing, near 52-week high

Babcock share price edges up after new buyback filing, near 52-week high

Babcock shares rose about 1% to 1,509p in early London trading after the company disclosed it repurchased 15,093 shares on Jan. 27. The stock traded between 1,500.66p and 1,518p, just below its 52-week high. Total buybacks since July 24 reached 7.93 million shares, costing £88.47 million. Traders are watching for further contract announcements and procurement signals.
28 January 2026
Gold breaks $5,300 as dollar hits 4-year low; mining stocks jump ahead of Fed call

Gold breaks $5,300 as dollar hits 4-year low; mining stocks jump ahead of Fed call

Gold surged past $5,300 an ounce for the first time Wednesday as the dollar hit near four-year lows and traders awaited the Fed’s next move. Spot gold rose 2.3% to $5,305.65 by 0832 GMT, with U.S. futures up 4.3%. Miners Newmont and Barrick rallied, while some investors warned of “overbought” signals in commodities. Banks raised gold forecasts, citing tariffs, geopolitics, and demand for non-dollar assets.
28 January 2026
Fresnillo share price climbs after Q4 production report — but 2026 output guidance gets cut

Fresnillo share price climbs after Q4 production report — but 2026 output guidance gets cut

Fresnillo shares rose 2.1% to 4,226 pence in early London trading after the miner cut its 2026 silver and gold production forecasts. The company reported Q4 output of 12.16 million ounces of silver and 135,192 ounces of gold. Gold prices hit a record $5,200 an ounce Wednesday, while silver surged 7.7% Tuesday. Fresnillo cited mine plan changes and operational shifts for the lower guidance.

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Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

7 February 2026
Coca-Cola will discontinue its frozen products, including the Minute Maid frozen line, in the U.S. and Canada in Q1 2026. Shares closed Friday up 0.66% at $79.03 ahead of Tuesday’s quarterly results. CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares on Feb. 3 for about $26 million under a pre-arranged plan. Options pricing suggests a possible 3% move after earnings.
Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

7 February 2026
Cisco shares closed up 3% at $84.82 Friday after a volatile week for tech stocks. The company will report quarterly results Feb. 11, with analysts expecting EPS of $1.02 on $15.12 billion revenue. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by the federal shutdown, are also due next week. About 23.9 million Cisco shares traded Friday.
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