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Standard Chartered share price slips despite buyback update as Trump tariff threat rattles Europe

Standard Chartered share price slips despite buyback update as Trump tariff threat rattles Europe

Standard Chartered shares fell 0.7% to 1,865 pence in early London trading after the bank completed a new round of share buybacks. The drop followed Friday’s 52-week high close and came as markets turned cautious on fresh U.S. tariff threats against Europe, including the UK. The bank has spent about $1.21 billion on buybacks since July. Investors now await the bank’s Feb. 24 earnings release.
19 January 2026
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National Grid share price flat as BP, Network Rail objections put spotlight on key power line

National Grid share price flat as BP, Network Rail objections put spotlight on key power line

National Grid shares slipped 0.04% to 1,201 pence in early London trading Monday after hitting a 52-week high. Network Rail, BP, and Northumbrian Water have raised objections to the Norwich-to-Tilbury power line, citing safety risks and delays. National Grid launched a consultation on two local project changes, running from Jan. 19 to Feb. 23. Public events are set for late January and early February.
19 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price rises after buyback update as defence stocks hold up

BAE Systems share price rises after buyback update as defence stocks hold up

BAE Systems shares rose about 1% to 2,108 pence in early London trading Monday after the company announced a new round of share buybacks for cancellation. The move came as European markets fell, with the STOXX 600 down 1.3% and the FTSE 100 slipping. BAE repurchased 103,168 shares Friday at an average 2,074.08 pence. Investors await the company’s full-year results due Feb. 18.
19 January 2026
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Unilever stock price rises in London despite Trump tariff jitters — what to watch before earnings

Unilever stock price rises in London despite Trump tariff jitters — what to watch before earnings

Unilever shares rose 0.7% to 4,793 pence in early London trading Monday, bucking a 1.3% drop in the STOXX 600 after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs tied to Greenland. The company’s next earnings report is set for Feb. 12. Unilever recently spun off its Magnum ice cream unit and completed an 8-for-9 share consolidation.
19 January 2026
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Diageo share price slips after $22bn spirits glut report — here’s what traders watch next

Diageo share price slips after $22bn spirits glut report — here’s what traders watch next

Diageo shares dropped 1.3% to 1,634 pence in early London trading Monday after a report highlighted record unsold spirits inventories in the sector. The Financial Times said Diageo’s maturing stock has reached $8.6 billion, part of a $22 billion industry total. Investors await Diageo’s February 25 results for updates on pricing and inventory.
19 January 2026
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Lloyds share price slips in early London trade as tariff jitters spread — what to watch next

Lloyds share price slips in early London trade as tariff jitters spread — what to watch next

Lloyds Banking Group shares slipped 0.5% to 101.55 pence by 0834 GMT Monday, tracking declines across European markets after U.S. tariff threats. The bank reported 231 million unallotted shares in employee plans following UK rule changes. Lloyds will release preliminary 2025 results on Jan. 29. Investors remain focused on lending margins and credit quality.
19 January 2026
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Anglo American stock slips in London as tariff jitters return — key dates ahead

Anglo American stock slips in London as tariff jitters return — key dates ahead

Anglo American traded at 3,238 pence, down 0.1% by 0827 GMT, near its 52-week high. Shares fluctuated amid new U.S. tariff threats on Europe and ongoing merger talks with Teck Resources. The EU antitrust ruling on the merger is expected by Feb. 10, with a separate subsidies probe verdict due Feb. 3. Anglo American will report Q4 production on Feb. 5 and full-year earnings on Feb. 20.
19 January 2026
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iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to US$8.18 in Singapore on Friday after the company disclosed a buyback of 170,000 shares at US$8.5252 each on Feb. 5, with plans to cancel them. The drop followed a volatile week marked by a new Singapore real estate fund launch and an expanded buyback programme. Investors are watching for the group’s annual results on March 5.
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