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Beazley share price today rises as Zurich takeover clock ticks toward Feb 16 deadline

Beazley shares rose 0.5% to 1,132 pence in early London trading, still about 12% below Zurich Insurance’s 1,280 pence-per-share cash offer. Beazley urged shareholders to wait, saying its board has not reviewed Zurich’s improved bid. Zurich faces a Feb. 16 deadline to make a firm offer or walk away. The deal values Beazley at £7.67 billion.

21 January 2026

LSE:BEZ.L·Stock Market·SWX:ZURN

National Grid share price ticks up after Massachusetts rate-case filing as UK inflation resets the mood

National Grid shares rose 0.2% to 1,192.5 pence in early London trading after a U.S. unit sought a $144 million revenue increase and a 10.25% return on equity. UK inflation climbed to 3.4% in December, above forecasts, narrowing prospects for rate cuts. Chief people officer Will Serle sold 21,800 shares for about £263,000.

21 January 2026

LSE:NG·Stock Market·UK Economy

Glencore stock rises as Rio output beat keeps merger spotlight on miners

Glencore shares rose 1.7% to 490.25 pence in early London trading, outperforming a broader market decline. Rio Tinto’s stronger-than-expected iron ore and copper output fueled renewed merger speculation, with a Feb. 5 deadline looming for Rio to clarify its intentions. Glencore’s production report is due Jan. 29. Around 2.7 million Glencore shares changed hands during the session.

21 January 2026

LSE:GLEN.L·LSE:RIO.L·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Mortgage rates just jumped again — and Greenland tariffs are suddenly in the mix for U.S. homebuyers

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate jumped 14 basis points to 6.21% Tuesday, reversing recent declines. The move followed tariff threats tied to President Trump’s push to buy Greenland, which sent bond yields to a four-month high. The White House’s $200 billion mortgage-bond buying plan faces new pressure as rates climb. Treasury yields rose to 4.275%, their highest since September.

21 January 2026

Real Estate

Reckitt Benckiser share price rises as buyback update lands and £1.6bn dividend vote looms

Reckitt shares rose 0.7% to 6,150 pence in early London trading Wednesday after the company disclosed further buybacks, with shares held in treasury. Investors are focused on the Jan. 27 vote on a proposed £1.6 billion special dividend and a 24-for-25 share consolidation. The dividend, if approved, would pay 235 pence per share on Feb. 20.

21 January 2026

Dividends·LSE:RKT.L

Unilever stock price today: ULVR shares climb as defensive names hold up amid tariff jitters

Unilever shares rose 1.4% to 4,842.5 pence in early London trading Wednesday, bucking declines across European markets. The move came as investors sought defensive stocks amid trade tensions and higher UK inflation. No new company statement explained the gain. Unilever will report full-year results on Feb. 12.

21 January 2026

LSE:ULVR·NYSE:UL·Stock Market

Rolls-Royce share price dips early as buyback updates land and SMR deal adds a new angle

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares fell 1.1% to 1,266.5 pence in early London trading Wednesday after new buyback activity and an SMR partnership with U.S. firm Amentum. The company repurchased nearly 390,000 shares on Jan. 20 as part of a £200 million buyback plan, with 8.4 billion shares outstanding after cancellation. Full-year results are due Feb. 26.

21 January 2026

Energy Sector·LSE:RR.L·Stock Market

Compass Group (CPG.L) stock slips at London open as Feb 5 trading update nears

Compass Group shares slipped 0.1% to 2,250 pence in early London trading Wednesday, after falling 1.3% Tuesday. Investors are awaiting the Feb. 5 first-quarter trading update and AGM for signs on pricing and volume trends. UK stocks remain under pressure after tariff threats from the U.S. unsettled markets. Compass Finance Netherlands released its annual report late Tuesday.

21 January 2026

LSE:CPG·Stock Market

BP share price today: BP stock edges up after buyback update as oil prices slip

BP shares rose 0.5% to 439.8 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed new share repurchases under its ongoing buyback program. BP bought back over 3 million shares at an average 435.6 pence each. Crude prices fell, with Brent at $64.16 a barrel, ahead of BP’s Feb. 10 earnings report, where investors expect updates on buybacks and impairments.

21 January 2026

LSE:BP·Stock Market

Barclays share price today: Stock slips after fresh buyback update as tariff jitters linger

Barclays shares fell 0.6% to 476.7 pence in early London trading Wednesday after the bank announced it bought and will cancel over 2.5 million shares under its ongoing buyback program. JPMorgan raised its price target for Barclays to 570 pence ahead of fourth-quarter results. Investors remain cautious amid U.S. tariff threats and geopolitical tensions.

21 January 2026

LSE:BARC.L·Stock Market

Anglo American shares jump early as metals rally and tariff fears jolt markets

Anglo American shares rose 3.1% to 3,343 pence in early London trading Wednesday, tracking metals price swings and tariff concerns. Spot gold hit a record $4,800 an ounce as investors sought safety ahead of the Davos meetings. Traders are watching for Anglo American’s earnings and dividend update due February 20.

21 January 2026

LSE:AAL·LSE:RIO·Mining Industry·Stock Market

BAE Systems share price: fresh buyback filing hits tape before London open

BAE Systems bought back 103,099 shares on Tuesday, paying an average of 2,065.30 pence each, and plans to cancel them. The stock closed at 2,066 pence, down 0.96% on the day, with trading volume around 23.5 million shares. The FTSE 100 fell 0.72% amid renewed U.S. tariff threats. BAE will release preliminary 2025 results on Feb. 18.

21 January 2026

LSE:BA·Stock Market

Davos 2026: PwC CEO survey flags 5-year low in revenue confidence as India jumps to No.2 investment pick

Just 30% of CEOs expect revenue growth in the next year, the lowest confidence in five years, PwC reported at Davos. Over half say AI investments have not produced significant financial returns. India now ties the UK and Germany as the second most popular destination for cross-border investment, behind the U.S. One in five CEOs worldwide cite high vulnerability to trade tariffs.

21 January 2026

Global Trends

Russia’s new crypto crackdown: $128,000 fines proposed for illegal mining in banned regions

Russian lawmakers have introduced a bill imposing new fines and equipment seizures for illegal cryptocurrency mining, targeting operations in regions with government bans. Repeat corporate offenders could face penalties up to 10 million roubles and suspension of activities. The draft also tightens reporting rules and penalizes miners exceeding electricity limits. Mining was legalized in 2024 but faces new regional restrictions.

21 January 2026

Cryptocurrency

Russia moves to slap illegal crypto miners with fines up to 10 million rubles

Russian lawmakers submitted a bill imposing fines up to 10 million rubles and equipment seizure for illegal cryptocurrency mining, targeting unregistered operations in banned regions. The draft follows government efforts to curb power grid strain and recover billions in lost tax revenue. The bill has government backing and is set for parliamentary debate this spring.

21 January 2026

Cryptocurrency

Jardine Matheson share price today: J36 slips as buybacks and Mandarin Oriental delisting land

Jardine Matheson shares fell 0.6% to US$74.46 in Singapore Wednesday after regulatory filings showed continued share buybacks and a completed cash acquisition of the remaining Mandarin Oriental stake. The company repurchased and cancelled over 100,000 shares this week, reducing issued capital. Allan & Gill Gray Foundation’s voting rights dipped just below 5%. Broader market sentiment remained cautious after a sharp U.S. selloff.

21 January 2026

SGX:J36·Singapore Stocks·Stock Market

Seatrium Limited stock rebounds as SGX traders eye Feb 28 Maersk vessel deadline

Seatrium shares rose 0.5% to S$2.13 after two days of losses, with trading volume reaching 19.7 million shares and short selling accounting for about a third. Investors are focused on the Feb. 28 wind-vessel delivery, which will trigger a $360 million payment under a recently resolved contract dispute.

21 January 2026

SGX:S61·Stock Market

Keppel share price slips as SGX:BN4 eases for a second session

Keppel Ltd shares slipped 0.7% to S$10.72 by mid-afternoon Wednesday, following broader market weakness. The stock has fallen for a second straight day, after closing at S$10.96 on Monday. Keppel filed a routine trust deed report tied to its US$5 billion note programme late Tuesday. The company said its Melbourne data-centre project will not significantly impact earnings or book value this year.

21 January 2026

SGX:BN4·Stock Market

SGX share price edges higher as Singapore Exchange adds China A500 ETF; what investors watch next

Singapore Exchange shares rose 0.2% to S$17.42 on Wednesday, outperforming the local market. SGX reported increased ETF activity after launching the CSOP CSAM CSI A500 Index ETF, tracking 500 China A-shares. The Assembly Place seeks S$18.3 million in a Catalist IPO, with trading set for Jan. 23. SGX will release first-half earnings on Feb. 5.

21 January 2026

ETFs·SGX:S68·Stock Market

Genting Singapore share price dips as Feb 24 earnings date nears and RWS revamp stays in focus

Genting Singapore shares fell 1.37% to S$0.720 by 3:14 p.m. Wednesday, near the session low, with 28.6 million shares traded. The company will release full-year results after market close on Feb. 24. CEO Lee Shi Ruh called 2026 a “testing period” for Resorts World Sentosa ahead of its licence review.

21 January 2026

Earnings Reports·SGX:G13·Stock Market

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MARA stock jumps 22% into weekend as bitcoin whipsaws; Monday risk test looms

7 February 2026

MARA shares jumped 22.4% to $8.24 Friday, trading higher after hours, as the company moved $87 million in bitcoin to major custodians. About 82.4 million MARA shares changed hands. Bitcoin hovered near $68,928 Saturday. A MARA filing showed its general counsel had shares withheld for taxes on vested stock units, not an open market sale.

GOOG stock price: Alphabet’s $185 billion AI spend plan keeps Google shares on edge into Monday

7 February 2026

Alphabet Class C shares (GOOG) fell 2.48% to $323.10 Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $185 billion, more than double 2025 levels. CEO Sundar Pichai sold 32,500 shares earlier in the week under a pre-set plan. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Over 33.9 million GOOG shares traded, above recent volume.

Apple stock (AAPL) set for Monday test as memory-chip crunch revives iPhone price question

7 February 2026

Apple shares closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. A global DRAM shortage is raising component costs, putting pressure on Apple’s pricing ahead of its Feb. 24 shareholder meeting. CEO Tim Cook said memory prices will rise “sharply” but gave no details on possible iPhone price hikes. Investors await signals before next week’s U.S. inflation data.

Roivant stock surges on brepocitinib skin-disease data; what to watch into Monday

7 February 2026

Roivant shares surged 22.4% to $25.82 after Phase 2 data showed its drug brepocitinib outperformed placebo in cutaneous sarcoidosis, with no serious adverse events. The company plans a Phase 3 trial in 2026 and has filed for FDA approval in dermatomyositis. Quarterly revenue reached $2 million, with a $313.7 million loss. Cash holdings stood at $4.5 billion.

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