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UK rail disruption: Whitehaven replacement buses suspended as Blackburn points failure delays Northern trains

UK rail disruption: Whitehaven replacement buses suspended as Blackburn points failure delays Northern trains

Northern suspended rail replacement buses between Corkickle and Whitehaven on Tuesday due to severe weather, leaving no alternative transport on a stretch closed for urgent repairs. Trains are turning back at Corkickle or Whitehaven, and some tickets are valid on TransPennine Express. The closure follows unstable ground found at Bransty Tunnel, with repairs set to run until May 2026. Snow and ice warnings remain in effect across much of the UK.
6 January 2026
Rolls-Royce (RR.L) hits new 52-week high after fresh buyback disclosure — what investors watch next

Rolls-Royce (RR.L) hits new 52-week high after fresh buyback disclosure — what investors watch next

Rolls-Royce Holdings rose 1.2% to a new 52-week high in early London trade after buying 458,730 shares Monday under its £200 million buyback. The stock closed Monday at £12.32, up 2.9%, outperforming the FTSE 100. The buyback programme runs through Feb. 24, with further plans to be announced with full-year results on Feb. 26. Turnover was below the 50-day average.
6 January 2026
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BP stock watch: Tiber contract, buyback and oil slide put BP PLC shares in focus

BP stock watch: Tiber contract, buyback and oil slide put BP PLC shares in focus

BP shares closed down 0.6% at 435.25 pence Monday before the London open, after TechnipFMC announced a $600 million-$800 million contract for BP’s Tiber deepwater project. BP bought 3 million shares Jan. 5 as part of its buyback program. Brent crude slipped 0.2% to $61.62 a barrel early Tuesday. BP’s Venezuela gas plans remain stalled after a U.S. licence revocation.
6 January 2026
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Transurban Group Ltd stock slides after ASX close as inflation test nears — what to know

Transurban Group Ltd stock slides after ASX close as inflation test nears — what to know

Transurban shares fell 2.4% to A$13.70 Tuesday as traders cut exposure to rate-sensitive stocks ahead of Australia’s November inflation data. The company disclosed it issued 50,561 unquoted performance awards under its long-term incentive plan. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.52%. Investors are watching Wednesday’s CPI release and Transurban’s February results.
6 January 2026
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SJM Holdings’ $500 million bond buyback ramps up as ratings agencies stay wary

SJM Holdings’ $500 million bond buyback ramps up as ratings agencies stay wary

SJM Holdings launched a cash tender offer for all $500 million 4.5% notes due Jan. 27, offering $1,000 per $1,000 principal plus accrued interest. The Macau casino operator is marketing new U.S.-dollar senior notes to refinance the debt. Moody’s and Fitch assigned ‘B1’ and ‘BB-’ ratings to the new notes, both maintaining negative outlooks amid concerns over high leverage and market share decline.
6 January 2026
South32 stock jumps as copper hits record highs — what investors watch before the Jan. 22 update

South32 stock jumps as copper hits record highs — what investors watch before the Jan. 22 update

South32 shares jumped 3.3% to A$3.78 on Tuesday, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 0.5%. Copper prices surged above $13,000 a ton on supply disruption headlines, boosting mining stocks. South32 will report quarterly results on Jan. 22 and half-year earnings on Feb. 12. The company plans to idle its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique by March 2026, citing failed power talks and a $60 million charge.
6 January 2026
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Evolution Mining stock ends higher as gold hits a one-week high; EVN investors eye Jan 21 update

Evolution Mining stock ends higher as gold hits a one-week high; EVN investors eye Jan 21 update

Evolution Mining shares closed up 0.2% at A$12.82 Tuesday as gold prices rose, trading just below a 52-week high of A$13.30. The company will release its December-quarter report and hold a call on Jan. 21. Investors are watching U.S. jobs data Friday and Evolution’s production update for signals on margins and costs. The ASX 200 ended down 0.5%, while basic materials gained 1.5%.
6 January 2026
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L’Oreal share price slips into weekend as OR.PA heads for annual results test

L’Oreal share price slips into weekend as OR.PA heads for annual results test

7 February 2026
L’Oréal shares closed at 394.05 euros in Paris on Friday, down 0.16%, marking a second straight session of losses. The company will release its 2025 annual results after markets close on Feb. 12, with a financial meeting set for Feb. 13. About 319,000 shares traded Friday in a range between 385.70 and 395.10 euros. The STOXX 600 rose 0.9% to 617.12 points.
RBC stock heads into new week near C$233 after Canada jobs surprise

RBC stock heads into new week near C$233 after Canada jobs surprise

7 February 2026
Royal Bank of Canada shares closed Friday up 0.7% at C$232.72, trailing gains by other major Canadian banks. Canada’s main stock index surged 1.5% as metals rebounded. January jobs data showed a loss of 24,800 positions but a lower 6.5% unemployment rate. RBC’s Q1 earnings are due Feb. 26.
IHC stock price holds near 400 dirhams after Abu Dhabi group flags phishing emails

IHC stock price holds near 400 dirhams after Abu Dhabi group flags phishing emails

7 February 2026
International Holding Company PJSC warned investors of phishing scams using its name and logo, according to an ADX disclosure. IHC shares closed flat at 399.60 dirhams on Friday, trading in a narrow range with 237,109 shares changing hands. UAE equities ended the week slightly higher as traders watched Iran-U.S. talks and oil prices.
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