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Diageo share price slips again as DGE traders eye China options and next results

Diageo share price slips again as DGE traders eye China options and next results

London, Jan 16, 2026, 09:17 GMT — Regular session Diageo’s shares slipped 0.7% to 1,667.5 pence in early London trading Friday, following a 0.8% decline the previous day. The stock fluctuated between 1,658.5 and 1,671.0 pence. (Investing.com) The move is significant as Diageo has turned into a trade shaped by headlines. Investors are focused on how fast management can reduce debt amid weakening demand in key markets, and if asset sales might shoulder some of the burden. Chief executive Sir Dave Lewis, who stepped into the role on Jan. 1, acknowledged the group faces “headwinds” but also “significant opportunities.” (www.diageo.com)
16 January 2026
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Hang Seng slips as tech drags again, while chip and AI names buck the trend in Hong Kong

Hang Seng slips as tech drags again, while chip and AI names buck the trend in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Jan 16, 2026, 16:47 HKT Hong Kong stocks edged down Friday, slipping after an initial bounce. Drops among big internet players and cyclical sectors weighed on the market, even as semiconductor and AI-related stocks showed gains. The shifts are significant as investors juggle two competing factors: new regulatory risks in China’s consumer internet sector and a surge of capital flowing into chips and AI companies. Hong Kong finds itself caught in the middle, serving as a key listing venue for both areas. The Hang Seng slipped 71 points by midday, with mainland investors offloading around HK$600 million via
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Shell Plc stock price dips as buyback rolls on and North Sea gas sale unravels

Shell Plc stock price dips as buyback rolls on and North Sea gas sale unravels

London, Jan 16, 2026, 08:46 GMT — Regular session Shares of Shell Plc edged lower on Friday morning, falling 0.8% to 2,725 pence as of 0814 GMT. (StockAnalysis) Shell’s share price remains anchored to two familiar drivers: crude prices swayed by geopolitical shifts, and a steady stream of capital-return and portfolio news. Investors are also bracing for the sector’s earnings season, when oil majors must prove their cash flow stays strong. Oil prices barely moved, with Brent rising just 0.1% to $63.81 a barrel by 0749 GMT, following a steep climb earlier this week on Iran-related concerns. “Sentiment is driving
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BP share price slips again after $5bn low-carbon hit warning; buyback nerves linger

BP share price slips again after $5bn low-carbon hit warning; buyback nerves linger

London, Jan 16, 2026, 08:54 GMT — Regular session BP shares (BP.L) slipped in early London trade Friday, following the company’s alert about a potential multi-billion dollar hit linked to its low-carbon investments. The stock dropped 0.6% to 435.1 pence, after sliding 1.3% the day before. (Investing.com) This matters now because write-downs often serve as a warning sign. Even when labeled “non-cash” and excluded from certain profit metrics, they reveal projects falling short of their expected returns. The selloff has intensified the usual debate over cash returns. BP has relied on buybacks to prop up its shares, and if commodity
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BAE Systems share price rises after buyback update as U.S. Navy, Marine Corps contracts roll in

BAE Systems share price rises after buyback update as U.S. Navy, Marine Corps contracts roll in

London, Jan 16, 2026, 08:42 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems (BA.) shares jumped 1.9% to 2,080 pence in early London trading on Friday, following the defence firm’s announcement of a fresh batch of share buybacks as part of its ongoing repurchase scheme. The price is delayed by 15 minutes. (London South East) This update is crucial now since buybacks help prop up per-share metrics and show confidence in cash flow amid politically charged defence budgets and procurement schedules. For BAE, consistent contract wins from the US offer one of the clearest demand signals, with investors often trading the stock
16 January 2026
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British American Tobacco share price barely budges after buyback update as South Africa plant closure hits focus

British American Tobacco share price barely budges after buyback update as South Africa plant closure hits focus

London, Jan 16, 2026, 08:44 GMT — Regular session British American Tobacco (BATS.L) shares dipped roughly 0.1%, trading at 4,336.5 pence (£43.37) by 0844 GMT Friday. The company flagged another series of share buybacks, while investors reacted to news of a planned closure of its South African cigarette factory. (MarketScreener India) This update is significant as BAT relies on buybacks and dividends to maintain visible cash returns, despite challenges from illicit trade and changing nicotine regulations. The South Africa development provides concrete evidence of how rapidly legal volumes can decline when enforcement falters. The stock closed Thursday 2.33% higher at
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3i Group share price holds steady after UBS flags Action sales pickup in France

3i Group share price holds steady after UBS flags Action sales pickup in France

London, Jan 16, 2026, 08:42 GMT — Regular session 3i Group shares edged slightly, holding at 3,341 pence by 0830 GMT. The stock opened at 3,340 and fluctuated in a narrow range between 3,316 and 3,359 pence. Around 103,000 shares traded hands. (London South East) The pause matters because 3i has become a one-name story for a lot of investors. When sentiment shifts on Action, it quickly reflects in 3i’s share price and the discount to its portfolio value. Traders keep zeroing in on France in the Action story. It’s a major market for the retailer, and fresh demand signals
16 January 2026
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LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group dips after 24/7 Digital Settlement House debut, AWS pact

LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group dips after 24/7 Digital Settlement House debut, AWS pact

London, Jan 16, 2026, 08:48 GMT — Market open for the regular session. Shares in London Stock Exchange Group edged lower early Friday, slipping about 0.1% to 9,080 pence by 0845 GMT. The stock had moved between 9,052 and 9,144 in early trade following the launch of a new digital settlement service and an expanded partnership with Amazon Web Services. (Google) Market players are ramping up efforts to speed up trading and settlement via automation. Investors keep a sharp eye on anything that could boost steady data revenue or trim expenses tied to maintaining the infrastructure. Post-trade grabs attention as
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Rolls-Royce stock eyes Friday open after fresh buyback filing, with RR shares near records

Rolls-Royce stock eyes Friday open after fresh buyback filing, with RR shares near records

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Rolls-Royce shares looked poised for a near-flat start on Friday after the British aerospace and defence firm announced a fresh batch of share buybacks as part of its interim repurchase plan. (London South East) The buyback stands out because it’s one of the rare consistent signals from the company while the stock hovers near record highs. Traders are eager to figure out just how much extra cash Rolls-Royce intends to return to shareholders in 2026, beyond the existing programme. Investors have been willing to pay a premium for engine makers, betting that
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Lloyds share price: BoE cuts big-bank oversight as Lloyds results loom after Thursday rally

Lloyds share price: BoE cuts big-bank oversight as Lloyds results loom after Thursday rally

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Lloyds Banking Group shares ended Thursday at 102.20 pence, rising 1.20p. The stock trades just shy of its 52-week peak as Friday’s London session approaches. (Hargreaves Lansdown) The environment is rapidly changing for UK lenders. The Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority announced it will reduce formal supervisory meetings with major banks to once every two years. Deputy governor Sam Woods described the move as a way to “make our operations more efficient” and simplify banks’ interactions with the regulator. Robert Dedman, a partner at law firm CMS and former PRA enforcement
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NatWest share price in focus: NWG ends higher after buyback update as UK banks ride GDP bounce

NatWest share price in focus: NWG ends higher after buyback update as UK banks ride GDP bounce

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket NatWest Group Plc shares ended Thursday’s session 1.4% higher at 639 pence, positioning the stock for attention when London markets reopen Friday. (Yahoo Finance) The FTSE 100 hit a record closing high, boosted by a broad rally in UK financial stocks. Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds all climbed, even as traders factored in about 40 basis points of Bank of England rate cuts by September—a basis point equals one-hundredth of a percentage point. Axel Rudolph, IG’s senior financial analyst, described the stronger-than-expected UK GDP as “a potential catalyst for inflows.” (Reuters) NatWest signaled
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HSBC stock price in focus as Singapore insurance review revives sale talk before London open

HSBC stock price in focus as Singapore insurance review revives sale talk before London open

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket HSBC Holdings Plc announced a strategic review of its insurance operations in Singapore, spotlighting potential asset disposals just ahead of Friday’s London market open. Shares of HSBC listed in Hong Kong rose roughly 2% in early trading. (Reuters) A strategic review typically kicks things off. It might end with a sale, a partnership, or a choice to hold and invest—but it usually stretches over months, not days. The development follows a Bloomberg News report on Wednesday revealing HSBC is weighing options for HSBC Life (Singapore) Pte, including a possible sale. The unit
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Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:04 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
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