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BlackRock’s 2026 playbook: AI still leads, but cash income fades and diversification returns

BlackRock’s 2026 playbook: AI still leads, but cash income fades and diversification returns

NEW YORK, Jan 11, 2026, 04:17 EST BlackRock sees the AI-driven bull market stretching into 2026 but advises moving away from broad “AI-only” plays toward more targeted investments and reliable income streams, according to recent media comments. Kristy Akullian, head of iShares investment strategy for the Americas at BlackRock, told Yahoo Finance on Jan. 9 that AI is “no longer…
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Experian PLC stock: dividend clock and Jan 21 update in focus after Friday’s 2% rise

Experian PLC stock: dividend clock and Jan 21 update in focus after Friday’s 2% rise

London, Jan 11, 2026, 09:45 GMT — Market closed. Experian (EXPN.L) shares climbed 2.1% on Friday, ending at 3,478 pence and outpacing gains in the FTSE 100 during a session cut short by the weekend closure of London markets. Despite the jump, the stock remains roughly 15% below its 52-week peak, with trading volume notably lighter than usual. (MarketWatch) With…
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Standard Chartered stock: what to watch after SGD 750m AT1 plan and fresh buyback

Standard Chartered stock: what to watch after SGD 750m AT1 plan and fresh buyback

LONDON, Jan 11, 2026, 09:46 GMT — Market closed Shares of Standard Chartered (STAN.L) edged down 0.66% to 1,794.5 pence on Jan. 9. The bank announced plans for a new SGD 750 million Additional Tier 1 capital raise. (Investing) The move comes as investors show a growing appetite for risk. London’s FTSE 100 hit a record close on Friday, buoyed…
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Lloyds Banking Group stock near £1: CEO pay shake-up hits headlines as buyback bets build

Lloyds Banking Group stock near £1: CEO pay shake-up hits headlines as buyback bets build

London, January 11, 2026, 09:41 GMT — Market closed Lloyds Banking Group plc (LLOY.L) is preparing a new executive pay policy that could lift chief executive Charlie Nunn’s maximum annual award to about 13.2 million pounds, the Guardian reported on Sunday. The report said shareholders would vote on the three-year policy at the bank’s annual general meeting, as peers such…
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Imperial Brands PLC stock: Buyback update lands as shares slip and AGM clock ticks

Imperial Brands PLC stock: Buyback update lands as shares slip and AGM clock ticks

London, Jan 11, 2026, 09:38 GMT — Market closed. Imperial Brands PLC (IMB.L) shares slipped 0.3% to 3,011 pence at Friday’s close, even as the tobacco group kept buying back stock under its ongoing programme. (Yahoo Finance) The move was small, but it speaks to the trade in this name right now: cash returns. Buybacks and dividends do most of…
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Airtel Africa stock edges up on buyback update — what AAF investors watch next

Airtel Africa stock edges up on buyback update — what AAF investors watch next

London, Jan 11, 2026, 09:07 GMT — Market closed. Airtel Africa Plc (AAF.L) shares closed Friday up 0.27% at 365.2 pence (£3.65), following an update on its ongoing share buyback programme. The African telecom group’s stock had fallen 2.31% the previous day. (MarketScreener) London markets were closed Sunday, pushing traders to focus on Monday’s open and the week ahead. Airtel…
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Roblox CEO’s $5.1 million stock sale adds to insider-selling spotlight on NYSE:RBLX

Roblox CEO’s $5.1 million stock sale adds to insider-selling spotlight on NYSE:RBLX

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 04:16 EST Roblox CEO David Baszucki offloaded 66,896 shares worth around $5.1 million on Jan. 7, according to a U.S. securities filing. He also transferred additional stock to a charity and a family foundation. The Form 4 noted these moves were done under a Rule 10b5-1 Plan set up in August 2025—a pre-scheduled trading arrangement.…
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3i Group shares slip as FTSE hits record — what to watch before the Jan 29 update

3i Group shares slip as FTSE hits record — what to watch before the Jan 29 update

London, Jan 11, 2026, 09:22 GMT — The market has closed. Shares of British buyout firm 3i Group (III.L) fell 0.9% to 3,122 pence on Friday, even as the FTSE 100 closed at a record high, up 0.8%. (3I Reuters) London being closed on Sunday means 3i investors will be focused on the company’s third-quarter update due in late January.…
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LSEG share price ends higher as FTSE hits record — what to watch before London trade resumes

LSEG share price ends higher as FTSE hits record — what to watch before London trade resumes

London, Jan 11, 2026, 09:23 GMT — The market has closed. Shares of London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) closed Friday at 8,952 pence, marking a 1.1% rise. During the session, the stock fluctuated between 8,776 pence and 8,964 pence. (Hl) Why it matters now: LSEG stands as a crucial part of the FTSE 100’s financial infrastructure, operating across trading…
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Prudential shares on watch: JPMorgan hikes target as buyback tape builds

Prudential shares on watch: JPMorgan hikes target as buyback tape builds

London, Jan 11, 2026, 09:06 (GMT) — Markets have closed. Prudential plc shares are set to draw attention when London markets open Monday, following JPMorgan’s decision to raise its price target on the insurer. The move spotlights capital returns, especially as a new share buyback kicks off. Prudential closed Friday unchanged at 1,160.5p, having fluctuated between 1,147.5p and 1,163.6p during…
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Ashtead Group stock up 2% into weekend; NYSE relisting timeline back in focus

Ashtead Group stock up 2% into weekend; NYSE relisting timeline back in focus

London, Jan 11, 2026, 09:12 GMT — Market closed Ashtead Group (AHT.L) shares climbed 2.01% on Friday, closing at 5,594 pence and beating the FTSE 100’s 0.8% gain. The stock traded 1.2 million shares and finished roughly 4.4% below its 52-week peak from Jan. 2, setting it up close to that level as London markets reopen Monday, Jan. 12. (MarketWatch)…
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  • SLB Shares Show Strong Momentum Amid 46% Discount to Intrinsic Value
    January 22, 2026, 6:18 AM EST. SLB (NYSE:SLB) surged recently, posting a 26.58% gain in one month and 34.74% over three months, attracting investor attention. Despite a 7.01% decline over three years, the stock offers a compelling valuation based on its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.9x, below the US energy services sector average of 22.2x. The firm recorded revenue of $35.247 billion and net income of $3.645 billion. Simply Wall St's discounted cash flow (DCF) model estimates SLB's intrinsic value at $90.62, implying shares trade at a 46% discount. The gap suggests the market may be factoring in risks or lower growth expectations. Investors should weigh recent momentum against these valuation metrics and risks in the energy services sector.
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