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ASML stock hits record high as market value tops $500 billion after TSMC blowout

ASML stock hits record high as market value tops $500 billion after TSMC blowout

AMSTERDAM, January 15, 2026, 10:54 CET — Regular session ASML Holding’s shares surged to a new all-time peak on Thursday, pushing the Dutch chip equipment maker’s market cap beyond $500 billion. That keeps ASML firmly in the lead as Europe’s most valuable publicly traded company. (Reuters) This is crucial since ASML occupies the bottleneck in advanced chip manufacturing. When major chipmakers mention increased demand and ramped-up spending, the ripple usually hits their equipment orders first. This time, it wasn’t an ASML update that set things off. Instead, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s results brought some clarity to the ongoing debate: is
15 January 2026
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TSMC stock slips before U.S. open after record profit; big capex plan back in focus

TSMC stock slips before U.S. open after record profit; big capex plan back in focus

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 04:54 EST — Premarket Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s shares listed in the U.S. dropped 1.2% in premarket trading Thursday, despite the chipmaker posting a record-breaking fourth-quarter profit that surpassed expectations. (Reuters) This print matters because TSMC dictates the rhythm for the entire chip supply chain — spanning from equipment manufacturers to leading AI chip designers. The market is weighing whether the upcoming phase hinges on demand or spending. This comes as investors shift their attention to 2026 budgets, with chipmakers once more discussing capacity expansion instead of cuts. TSMC reported a 20.5% jump in fourth-quarter
15 January 2026
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Aldi pay rise 2026: UK staff get March bump and longer maternity pay, Ireland hits €15.40 living wage

Aldi pay rise 2026: UK staff get March bump and longer maternity pay, Ireland hits €15.40 living wage

London, Jan 15, 2026, 09:38 GMT Aldi announced it will increase pay for tens of thousands of UK workers starting in March and boost hourly rates for employees in Ireland from February, intensifying its wage and benefits investment amid fierce competition for staff. Timing is crucial. In April, Britain’s legal minimum wage for workers aged 21 and over increases, and grocers are raising pay to compete for staff—despite shoppers still watching their budgets closely. The Bank of England is keeping a close eye on wage settlements to assess if inflationary pressures are easing enough to justify further interest rate cuts.
15 January 2026
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UK GDP Beats Forecasts: November Growth Hits 0.3% as Car Output Rebounds

UK GDP Beats Forecasts: November Growth Hits 0.3% as Car Output Rebounds

London, January 15, 2026, 09:46 GMT Britain’s economy expanded by 0.3% in November compared to October, official data revealed on Thursday, driven in part by a bounce back in car manufacturing. GDP, which tracks the total output of goods and services, had dipped 0.1% in October, while September’s figure was revised slightly higher to a 0.1% increase. Looking at the three months through November, GDP edged up 0.1%, with services climbing 0.2% and construction sliding 1.1%. November alone saw services rise 0.3%, production jump 1.1%, and construction drop 1.3%. (Office for National Statistics) The stronger-than-expected data caught attention amid ongoing
15 January 2026
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Lloyds hit with data watchdog questions as Barclays, NatWest buybacks keep UK bank shares in focus

Lloyds hit with data watchdog questions as Barclays, NatWest buybacks keep UK bank shares in focus

London, January 15, 2026, 09:41 GMT The Guardian reported that Britain’s data watchdog is probing Lloyds Banking Group over its use of staff banking data amid union pay negotiations, sparking new concerns about how major lenders manage customer information. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/13/lloyds-banking-group-staff-data-pay-talks-ico-accounts Lloyds shares climbed about 0.8% to roughly 102p, hovering near a 52-week high. Over the past year, the stock has surged around 88%. This rally tightens the margin for any reputational or regulatory setbacks as the bank gears up to unveil a new executive pay policy for shareholders. https://www.hl.co.uk/shares/shares-search-results/l/lloyds-banking-group-plc-ordinary-10p Barclays climbed roughly 1%, pushing its gains to around 82% over
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Reckitt Benckiser shares slip after RBC downgrade as buybacks and dividend vote loom

Reckitt Benckiser shares slip after RBC downgrade as buybacks and dividend vote loom

London, Jan 15, 2026, 09:37 GMT — Regular session Shares of Reckitt Benckiser Group plc slipped Thursday, dropping 0.2% to 6,170 pence by mid-morning in London, following a downgrade from RBC Capital Markets. The broker flagged valuation concerns after the company sold its Essential Home unit. (London South East) The call comes at a tricky time for investors. Reckitt is seeking shareholder approval for a sizable one-off cash return and a share consolidation, even as the market awaits firmer guidance on profitability in 2026. It’s crucial now since those two paths are diverging. A special dividend would deliver cash fast,
15 January 2026
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Tesco stock rises after buyback filing as UK spending signals stay shaky

Tesco stock rises after buyback filing as UK spending signals stay shaky

London, Jan 15, 2026, 09:32 GMT — Regular session. Tesco PLC shares edged up 0.9% to 425.1 pence in early London trading Thursday. The stock gained 3.8 pence during the session, fluctuating between 422.9 and 426.2 pence. (Investing.com) The grocer purchased 476,674 shares on Jan. 14, paying an average of 419.57 pence each, as part of its £1.45 billion share buyback plan. Tesco confirmed these shares will be cancelled, reducing the total number of shares outstanding. (Investegate) Timing is key as investors wrestle with how fast UK consumers are pulling back following a rocky close to 2025. Barclays reported a
15 January 2026
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IAG stock edges up as Vueling lays out €5 billion Boeing 737 MAX shift and 2035 growth push

IAG stock edges up as Vueling lays out €5 billion Boeing 737 MAX shift and 2035 growth push

London, 15 Jan 2026, 09:30 GMT — Regular session Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group edged higher by around 0.5% to roughly 406.5 pence at 0930 GMT, rebounding slightly after a near 7% drop over the last five sessions. (MarketScreener) This move is crucial as investors look to gauge how much cash the British Airways owner will require to refresh its fleet while pushing growth in short-haul leisure markets. Changes in delivery timelines or costs tend to hit airline valuations fast. With IAG’s next earnings report on the horizon, attention will turn to how management addresses capital expenditure, capacity strategies,
15 January 2026
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3i Group share price jumps as UK GDP beats forecasts and investors look to Jan 29 update

3i Group share price jumps as UK GDP beats forecasts and investors look to Jan 29 update

London, Jan 15, 2026, 09:26 GMT — Regular session 3i Group (III.L) shares jumped 3.8% to 3,150 pence in early Thursday trading, outperforming the slightly stronger broader market. (3i.com) The move came after UK data revealed the economy expanded more quickly than anticipated in November, easing some immediate recession worries and shifting attention to possible Bank of England rate cuts. “Firms are telling us they’re still cautious about investing and recruiting,” said Stuart Morrison, research manager at the British Chambers of Commerce. (Reuters) Official data revealed a 0.3% GDP increase in November following a 0.1% drop in October. Services and
15 January 2026
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Experian PLC stock slips again: what to watch before the Jan. 21 trading update

Experian PLC stock slips again: what to watch before the Jan. 21 trading update

London, Jan 15, 2026, 09:21 GMT — Regular session Experian (EXPN.L) slipped 0.12% to 3,321 pence in early Thursday trading, marking another day of decline after dropping 0.36% on Wednesday and 1.82% on Tuesday. (MarketScreener) The drift is significant as the credit data and analytics firm prepares to release its third-quarter trading update on Jan. 21. The exchange rate for its first interim dividend will be set earlier, on Jan. 16. (Experian) For many investors, that update serves as a key checkpoint. It reveals if lenders continue to invest in credit decisioning and fraud checks amid changing interest rates. British
15 January 2026
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SSE stock steadies near highs after Berwick Bank wins 20-year UK wind price deal

SSE stock steadies near highs after Berwick Bank wins 20-year UK wind price deal

London, Jan 15, 2026, 09:26 GMT — Regular session SSE shares nudged higher on Thursday, staying close to recent peaks after the UK utility locked in a long-term price agreement for a portion of its Berwick Bank offshore wind project. By 0926 GMT, the stock had gained 0.2% to 2,299 pence. (Investing.com) The award matters because it sets a government-backed price for a significant portion of output just as developers grapple with rising construction costs and tougher financing conditions. The market sees these subsidy rounds as a key test of whether large offshore wind projects can secure investment without overburdening
15 January 2026
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Haleon stock today: shares slip as JD Health China deal lands and Deutsche Bank turns bearish

Haleon stock today: shares slip as JD Health China deal lands and Deutsche Bank turns bearish

London, Jan 15, 2026, 09:14 GMT — Regular session Haleon (HLN.L) slipped 0.5% to 364.5 pence by 0914 GMT, erasing part of Wednesday’s 1% rise. (MarketScreener) The move was modest, coming as investors sifted through new China headlines and a tougher stance from brokers on the stock. China stands out for Haleon as one of the rare major markets where scaling digital channels can swiftly shift growth dynamics. Online pharmacies and health platforms there also intensify pricing pressure, directly influencing the margin discussions surrounding consumer health companies. The lead-up to the next earnings cycle feels uneasy. Haleon has pledged to
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ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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