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Rio Tinto share price: why RIO.L slid into the weekend and what matters next

Rio Tinto share price: why RIO.L slid into the weekend and what matters next

Rio Tinto shares fell 1.87% to 6,347 pence in London Friday, retreating from a 52-week high as copper miners slid on China demand concerns. Trading volume topped recent averages. Investors await Rio’s Jan. 21 operations update and a Feb. 5 deadline for a possible Glencore bid. BlackRock disclosed an 8.4% stake in Rio under takeover rules.
18 January 2026
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BAT share price: British American Tobacco stock heads into Monday after a soft Friday close

BAT share price: British American Tobacco stock heads into Monday after a soft Friday close

British American Tobacco shares closed at 4,326p in London Friday, down 0.3%, while its U.S. ADR rose 0.2% to $58.22 on 2.4 million shares traded. The company is set to report full-year 2025 results on Feb. 12, with investors watching for updates on its 2026 outlook and share buyback progress.
18 January 2026
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HSBC share price set for Monday test after Singapore insurance review

HSBC share price set for Monday test after Singapore insurance review

HSBC shares fell 0.4% in London Friday after the bank confirmed a strategic review of its Singapore insurance unit, HSBC Life Singapore. CEO Georges Elhedery said all options are under consideration, with no decision reached. The review follows HSBC’s acquisition of AXA’s local insurance business and comes amid a broader corporate shake-up. Hong Kong’s High Court will review HSBC’s plan to take Hang Seng Bank private on Jan 23.
18 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price in focus as CEO bonus boost plan looms over RR.L

Rolls-Royce share price in focus as CEO bonus boost plan looms over RR.L

Rolls-Royce closed Friday at 1,285.5 pence, up 0.98%, as reports surfaced of a plan to lift CEO Tufan Erginbilgic’s bonus and long-term incentive caps. The board is backing a new pay policy ahead of a shareholder vote, with details expected in the annual report in March. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 26 and updates on 2026 buyback plans.
18 January 2026
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GSK share price slips into the weekend as investors brace for Feb. 4 results

GSK share price slips into the weekend as investors brace for Feb. 4 results

GSK shares fell 1.7% to 1,816.5 pence in London Friday, with trading volume above recent averages. Senior executives disclosed routine share purchases via dividend reinvestment. Investors now await GSK’s fourth-quarter results on Feb. 4 and the upcoming dividend timetable. Debate continues over U.S. fast-track drug approvals, with GSK linked to the FDA’s voucher program.
18 January 2026
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Hongkong Land share price rises again as buybacks roll on; what to watch Monday

Hongkong Land share price rises again as buybacks roll on; what to watch Monday

Hongkong Land closed at $8.26 on Jan. 16, up 0.6%, after disclosing a buyback of 180,000 shares at an average $8.2364. Trading volume reached about 2.34 million shares. The company plans to cancel the repurchased shares. Investors are watching for new buyback filings and the impact of China’s latest policy moves when markets reopen Monday.
18 January 2026
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Jardine Matheson stock: What to watch Monday as Mandarin Oriental exits SGX and buybacks roll on

Jardine Matheson stock: What to watch Monday as Mandarin Oriental exits SGX and buybacks roll on

Jardine Matheson shares closed at $74.35 on Friday in Singapore, up 0.22%. Mandarin Oriental International will be delisted from SGX on Jan. 20 after Jardine’s buyout. Jardine repurchased 25,000 shares this week, while directors Lincoln Pan and Adam Keswick also acquired shares. Trading volume reached 229,200.
18 January 2026
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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.
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