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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
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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
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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
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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.
28 January 2026
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Reckitt share price nudges higher after vote clears 235p special dividend and share consolidation

Reckitt share price nudges higher after vote clears 235p special dividend and share consolidation

Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 0.1% to 5,968 pence after shareholders approved a 235p special dividend and a share consolidation, both passing with over 99% support. The final day to trade existing shares is Jan. 30, with ex-dividend and consolidated shares set to begin trading Feb. 2. The £1.6 billion payout follows the sale of the Essential Home business. Reckitt also repurchased 51,050 shares on Jan. 26 for treasury.
28 January 2026
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GSK share price slips in London as Arexvy EU expansion sinks in; earnings next week in focus

GSK share price slips in London as Arexvy EU expansion sinks in; earnings next week in focus

GSK shares dropped 1.8% to 1,828.5 pence by mid-morning Wednesday in London, reversing gains from earlier in the week. The decline followed news that the European Commission expanded approval of GSK’s RSV vaccine Arexvy to all adults 18 and older. Pfizer also secured similar approval for its RSV shot. Investors await guidance from European health agencies and GSK’s earnings report on February 4.
28 January 2026
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IAG share price slips as oil climbs again; investors brace for British Airways owner’s results

IAG share price slips as oil climbs again; investors brace for British Airways owner’s results

IAG shares fell 0.7% to 413.40 pence in early London trading, lagging behind easyJet and Ryanair as oil prices rose on U.S. supply concerns. Brent crude extended gains after a 3% jump the previous day. Investors are watching IAG’s results due Feb. 27 for updates on fuel costs and premium demand. Wizz Air dropped 1.55%, while easyJet gained 1.25%.
28 January 2026
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Unilever share price slips in early London trade as investors line up February results

Unilever share price slips in early London trade as investors line up February results

Unilever shares slipped 0.7% to 4,831.5 pence in early London trading, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.1% drop. Investors await Unilever’s full-year results on Feb. 12, focusing on volume growth and margins after the company spun off its Magnum unit and consolidated shares. European stocks paused after a two-day rally, with attention shifting to the U.S. Fed decision later today.
28 January 2026
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Experian share price slides again as EXPN extends selloff in London

Experian share price slides again as EXPN extends selloff in London

Experian shares fell 1.3% to 2,749 pence in early London trading Wednesday, extending a four-day losing streak. The stock has dropped nearly 10% this week amid investor concerns over AI disruption, regulatory uncertainty, and Fair Isaac’s move to sell mortgage credit scores directly to lenders. Investors are watching for central bank signals and Experian’s February dividend.
28 January 2026
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National Grid share price holds near fresh 52-week high as €650m bond sale puts funding back in focus

National Grid share price holds near fresh 52-week high as €650m bond sale puts funding back in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.3% to 1,226 pence by 08:45 GMT in London, nearing a 52-week high. Its UK transmission unit issued a 650 million euro bond, with Societe Generale signaling possible price support in the debt market. Ofgem’s new RIIO-T3 settlement for electricity transmission starts in April. Investors await National Grid’s full-year results in May.
28 January 2026
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Anglo American share price jumps as metals rally fuels miner bid ahead of Fed, merger milestones

Anglo American share price jumps as metals rally fuels miner bid ahead of Fed, merger milestones

Anglo American shares rose 2.2% to 3,525 pence in early London trading Wednesday, nearing a 52-week high as gold topped $5,200 an ounce and the dollar weakened. Investors are watching regulatory deadlines for the Teck merger, with EU antitrust and subsidy reviews due Feb. 3 and Feb. 10. Anglo’s Q4 production update is set for Feb. 5.
28 January 2026
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  • Wall Street Strategists Bullish on AI Trade as Chip Stocks Surge
    April 26, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT. Wall Street strategists express renewed optimism around the AI trade fueled by a surge in chip stocks. Nvidia reached a $5 trillion market cap while Intel saw its strongest daily gain since 1987, driven by growing demand for AI infrastructure, notably central processing units (CPUs) essential for agentic AI. The PHLX Semiconductor Index extended its winning streak to 18 sessions. Analysts highlight robust investment by hyperscalers projecting $650 billion in AI infrastructure spending this year. With AI application still in early stages, demand remains strong and uncertain when growth will slow. Goldman Sachs projects the S&P 500 will hit 7,600 by year-end, recommending stocks benefiting from the AI boom amid ongoing market uncertainties.

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Nike Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates as Turnaround Gains Traction, but China and Tariffs Still Hurt

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26 April 2026
Nike will cut about 1,400 global operations jobs, nearly 2% of its workforce, with technology roles most affected. The company is consolidating tech work at its Beaverton campus and in India as part of a broader restructuring. Nike reported flat third-quarter revenue at $11.3 billion and expects sales to drop up to 4% this quarter. Severance costs have reached $304 million so far.
Berkshire Hathaway’s $370 Billion Question: Greg Abel Faces First Big Test After Warren Buffett

Berkshire Hathaway’s $370 Billion Question: Greg Abel Faces First Big Test After Warren Buffett

26 April 2026
Greg Abel will face shareholders for the first time as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at the annual meeting on May 2 in Omaha. Berkshire’s $373 billion cash pile and a 14% stock drop since Warren Buffett’s retirement have drawn investor scrutiny. Abel recently sold stocks managed by former investment manager Todd Combs, signaling changes since Buffett stepped down. Buffett remains chairman and works in the office daily.
PayPal Stock Gets a Fresh Wall Street Lift — But the Sell Rating Says the Hard Part Isn’t Over

PayPal Stock Gets a Fresh Wall Street Lift — But the Sell Rating Says the Hard Part Isn’t Over

26 April 2026
PayPal shares rose 1.5% Friday after Truist Financial raised its price target to $45, though the stock traded at $50.48. The move comes as PayPal faces pressure from missed earnings, a new CEO, and increased competition from Apple Pay and Stripe. PayPal recently launched Curated Ads for connected TV and signed an NFL partnership for peer-to-peer payments. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 4% to $8.68 billion.
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