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BP share price slips today: buyback update, oil wobble and Feb 10 results in focus

BP share price slips today: buyback update, oil wobble and Feb 10 results in focus

BP shares fell 1.0% to 433.22 pence by 0907 GMT after a 0.6% drop Monday, as oil prices held steady and the FTSE 100 slipped amid U.S.-UK tariff tensions. BP continued its buyback program, purchasing over 3 million shares Monday. The company flagged $4–5 billion in Q4 impairments ahead of its Feb. 10 earnings. Investors await updates on buybacks, debt, and trading results.
20 January 2026
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700 tractors roll into Strasbourg as French farmers target EU-Mercosur court vote

700 tractors roll into Strasbourg as French farmers target EU-Mercosur court vote

More than 700 tractors converged on the European Parliament in Strasbourg Tuesday as French farmers protested the EU-Mercosur trade deal. The demonstration comes ahead of a parliamentary vote on seeking a court opinion that could delay ratification. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has promised emergency farm legislation and new measures on water, nitrates, and taxes by March.
20 January 2026
Tesco share price edges lower in London after fresh buyback as April results loom

Tesco share price edges lower in London after fresh buyback as April results loom

Tesco shares fell 0.1% to 425.3 pence in early London trading after the company bought back 429,649 shares as part of its £1.45 billion repurchase plan. The buyback brings total repurchases since April 2025 to 351.7 million shares. Investors await Tesco’s preliminary results on April 16. European markets slipped amid renewed U.S. tariff threats.
20 January 2026
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3i Group share price slips again as tariff fears linger; investors eye Jan 29 update

3i Group share price slips again as tariff fears linger; investors eye Jan 29 update

3i Group shares fell 1.5% to 3,203 pence in early London trading Tuesday, extending Monday’s 3.24% drop. The decline followed renewed U.S. tariff threats and weak UK labour data, which sent European stocks lower. Investors are watching for 3i’s Q3 update on January 29. Trading volume in 3i remained below its 50-day average.
20 January 2026
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RELX share price dips in London as buyback rolls on and tariff jitters linger

RELX share price dips in London as buyback rolls on and tariff jitters linger

RELX shares fell 0.3% to 3,005 pence in early London trading Tuesday, tracking broader declines in European markets amid renewed U.S. tariff concerns. The company disclosed a buyback of 307,528 shares via UBS, bringing total repurchases since Jan. 2 to 3.7 million. Investors are awaiting RELX’s full-year results due Feb. 12.
20 January 2026
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Rio Tinto share price slips in London as iron ore weakens and Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto share price slips in London as iron ore weakens and Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto shares fell 0.8% to 6,287 pence in early London trading as iron ore futures hit a two-week low, with China’s May contract down 2.82% to 792 yuan a ton. BHP confirmed it is offering price concessions in 2026 supply talks with China’s state buyer. Investors are watching Rio’s quarterly update and a Feb. 5 deadline for Glencore’s potential offer.
20 January 2026
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SSE share price slides as tariff nerves rattle UK stocks, €2bn grid deal in focus

SSE share price slides as tariff nerves rattle UK stocks, €2bn grid deal in focus

SSE shares fell 2.4% to 2,307 pence in early London trading Tuesday, retreating from a 52-week high set Monday. The drop followed news of a €2 billion HVDC cable contract at its SSEN Transmission unit and came as European markets slid on renewed U.S. tariff threats. Investors await SSE’s Jan. 30 dividend and a Feb. 4 trading update.
20 January 2026
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Unilever share price today: ULVR slides in London as tariff nerves linger ahead of results

Unilever share price today: ULVR slides in London as tariff nerves linger ahead of results

Unilever shares slipped 0.7% to 4,732.5p in early London trading Tuesday, tracking broader declines in European markets after renewed U.S. tariff threats. Berenberg reiterated its Buy rating and 5,600p target. Investors await Unilever’s Feb. 12 results, the first since the ice cream division demerger, for updates on volumes and margins. Year to date, the stock is down about 2.6%.
20 January 2026
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Glencore share price slips in London as BlackRock filing keeps Rio Tinto deal watch alive

Glencore share price slips in London as BlackRock filing keeps Rio Tinto deal watch alive

Glencore shares slipped 0.4% to 478.95 pence after Rio Tinto confirmed talks on an all-share takeover, triggering speculation and regulatory scrutiny. BlackRock disclosed a 7.17% stake and a 0.07% short position. China’s antitrust review could require asset sales if a deal proceeds. Investors await Glencore’s production report on Jan. 29 and 2025 results on Feb. 18.
20 January 2026
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Wesfarmers walks away from a $400m Priceline rescue — and now the Infinity pharmacies are up for grabs

Wesfarmers walks away from a $400m Priceline rescue — and now the Infinity pharmacies are up for grabs

Wesfarmers has withdrawn from efforts to rescue Infinity Pharmacy Group, leaving 54 Priceline stores in receivership with debts over A$400 million. Receivers are keeping more than 50 stores open while creditors weigh options. Chemist Warehouse and Genesis Capital have shown interest in acquiring the distressed pharmacy network. Major banks and Wesfarmers-owned API are among the largest creditors.
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

7 February 2026
Binance bought 3,600 bitcoin for its Secure Asset Fund, bringing its holdings to 6,230 BTC after bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 following a sharp drop. The broader crypto market lost about $2 trillion since October, with $1 billion in leveraged bitcoin positions liquidated in 24 hours. Strategy reported a wider Q4 loss as bitcoin fell. Gemini will cut up to 200 jobs and exit the UK, EU, and Australia.
Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Halma shares closed up 0.7% at 3,548 pence on Friday, valuing the group at about £13.4 billion. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a split vote, keeping rate-cut speculation in focus. Halma’s next trading update is set for March 12. The FTSE 100 ended the week up 0.6%, lifted by bank stocks.
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