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Davos economist warns even a ‘good’ AI bubble can bite in 2026

Davos economist warns even a ‘good’ AI bubble can bite in 2026

Barclays economist Christian Keller warned at Davos that the AI-driven market surge may be a “good bubble,” but rising debt for data centers increases risks if it bursts. He said tariff-driven price hikes could hit U.S. core goods in 2026 as inventories fall. KPMG’s Diane Swonk also cautioned that heavy reliance on AI investments could leave the economy exposed to market corrections.
19 January 2026
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XP Power share price jumps nearly 12% as RF exit plan and stronger orders lift stock

XP Power share price jumps nearly 12% as RF exit plan and stronger orders lift stock

XP Power shares rose 11.8% to 1,012 pence in London after the company said 2025 profit and EPS should meet forecasts and announced a three-year wind-down of its RF business. Order intake for 2025 jumped 24% to £225.9 million, but revenue fell 7% to £229.7 million. The company’s new Malaysia plant will open in 2026, while its Kunshan, China, facility has closed. Full-year results are due March 3.
19 January 2026
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Skip LAX: JSX eyes Silicon Valley–Santa Monica flights as its new turboprops push into short-runway airports

Skip LAX: JSX eyes Silicon Valley–Santa Monica flights as its new turboprops push into short-runway airports

JSX will launch flights between San Jose and Santa Monica using ATR 42-600 turboprops, with Scottsdale service starting Jan. 22 and more Las Vegas flights planned. Santa Monica officials confirmed the airport remains set to close by the end of 2028 under a federal consent decree. The carrier received a three-year lease for commercial operations through Nov. 30, 2028. Space limits at San Jose may push the Bay Area route to Oakland.
19 January 2026
Pan African Resources share price rises as gold hits fresh records — what traders watch next

Pan African Resources share price rises as gold hits fresh records — what traders watch next

Pan African Resources shares rose 0.8% to 125.6 pence in London as gold prices jumped 1.5% to a record $4,689.39 an ounce amid renewed U.S. tariff threats over Greenland. Other London-listed precious-metal miners also advanced, while the FTSE 100 slipped 0.6%. No new company updates appeared on Pan African’s RNS feed. Investors await the firm’s interim results on Feb. 18.
19 January 2026
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Diploma PLC stock price drops 3.5% as Trump tariff threat jars FTSE 100 mood

Diploma PLC stock price drops 3.5% as Trump tariff threat jars FTSE 100 mood

Diploma PLC shares fell 3.5% to 5,488 pence by midday in London, retreating from last week’s record, as U.S. tariff threats rattled markets. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.6% after President Trump warned of new tariffs on Britain and Europe starting Feb. 1. European stocks also declined, with the STOXX 600 down about 1%. Diploma, which earns nearly half its revenue in the U.S., gave no new company updates.
19 January 2026
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Halma share price drops 2% as Trump tariff threat rattles London stocks

Halma share price drops 2% as Trump tariff threat rattles London stocks

Halma shares fell 2.1% to 3,619 pence by 1308 GMT in London, underperforming the FTSE 100 after U.S. President Trump threatened new tariffs on Britain and other European countries. Deutsche Bank raised Halma’s price target to 3,980 pence but kept its “hold” rating. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.6% by late morning. Investors await Halma’s trading update on March 12.
19 January 2026
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4imprint share price dips as tariff jitters hit UK stocks; FOUR.L update due Tuesday

4imprint share price dips as tariff jitters hit UK stocks; FOUR.L update due Tuesday

Shares of 4imprint Group fell 1.8% to 4,350p by midday in London, underperforming the FTSE 250’s 0.9% drop. The decline comes ahead of the company’s trading update and final-results schedule set for Jan. 20. Broader European markets slid after U.S. President Trump threatened tariffs unless the U.S. can buy Greenland. Volatility spiked across euro zone equities.
19 January 2026
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Chemring share price slips as Trump tariff threat jars London — what CHG investors watch next

Chemring share price slips as Trump tariff threat jars London — what CHG investors watch next

Chemring shares slipped 0.2% to 545 pence in mid-session trading Monday, underperforming as London equities fell after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on Britain and seven other European countries. The FTSE 100 lost 0.6%, while the UK aerospace and defence sector edged up 0.4%. Chemring traded about 672,000 shares. Investors await the Feb. 1 tariff start and Chemring’s annual meeting on Feb. 20.
19 January 2026
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IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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