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National Grid plc stock edges up in London as gilt yields slide — what to watch next

National Grid plc stock edges up in London as gilt yields slide — what to watch next

London, January 15, 2026, 08:46 GMT — Regular session. National Grid (NG.L) shares ticked up in early London trade Thursday, rising 0.6% to 1,174 pence, following a 1,167 pence finish. (Investing.com) Gilts—UK government bonds—rallied, knocking yields lower and easing pressure on income stocks. The 10-year gilt yield dipped to 4.34%. Citigroup strategist Jamie Searle described gilts as “a preferred long for 2026.” (The Guardian) National Grid informed investors that following the interim dividend, where some opted for shares instead of cash, it issued 7,084,688 new shares via its scrip dividend scheme. This brings the total with voting rights to 4,968,662,639
15 January 2026
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NatWest share price rises in early London trade after fresh buyback filing — what to watch next

NatWest share price rises in early London trade after fresh buyback filing — what to watch next

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:50 GMT — Regular session. NatWest Group (NWG.L) shares climbed 1.2% to 637.8 pence by 0850 GMT on Thursday, pushing ahead of the broader FTSE as the bank announced additional buybacks in routine filings. (Investing.com) A steady stream of repurchase notices has kept the spotlight on shareholder returns, even as UK bank stocks fluctuate with shifts in interest-rate expectations and global risk appetite. This matters now because NatWest’s next major event is near enough for investors to begin adjusting their positions. Medium-term targets and the pace of buybacks usually get revisited when full-year results drop, and
15 January 2026
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London Stock Exchange Group stock in focus today: Digital Settlement House launch, buyback update and regulator pact

London Stock Exchange Group stock in focus today: Digital Settlement House launch, buyback update and regulator pact

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:37 GMT — Regular session Shares of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG.L) inched up Thursday following the launch of a new digital settlement service, marking the latest in a series of developments keeping the stock in focus this week. The new platform arrives amid a rush by major market players to speed up settlement and boost automation, even as regulators tighten resilience rules for firms handling trading and post-trade infrastructure. For LSEG, the balance is crucial. The company operates a major exchange and clearing business while also providing data and analytics to banks and asset managers.
15 January 2026
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Lloyds share price nudges higher as Morgan Stanley flags UK bank upside ahead of Jan 29 results

Lloyds share price nudges higher as Morgan Stanley flags UK bank upside ahead of Jan 29 results

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:54 GMT — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group shares edged up in early London trade on Thursday, rising 0.35 pence, or about 0.35%, to 101.35 pence and holding near a recent 52-week high. (Investing.com) The move comes as investors lean into the UK bank trade ahead of results, after Morgan Stanley said the sector still had room to run and flagged Lloyds’ 2026 cost target as something the market may be underpricing. The broker said Lloyds is expected to stick with a 50% cost-to-income ratio goal for 2026 — a measure of expenses as a share
15 January 2026
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HSBC stock rises on Singapore insurance sale talk — here’s what investors are watching next

HSBC stock rises on Singapore insurance sale talk — here’s what investors are watching next

London, January 15, 2026, 08:29 GMT — Regular session underway. HSBC shares ticked up Thursday following reports that the bank is considering selling its Singapore insurance unit, fueling chatter around CEO Georges Elhedery’s overhaul efforts. The London-listed stock rose 0.9%, hitting 1,223.8 pence by 08:28 GMT. (Google) This potential deal stands out as another step in HSBC’s drive to streamline and redeploy capital, despite positioning the market as central to its Asia wealth play. For equity investors, selling assets can suggest discipline—or spark new doubts about HSBC’s long-term holdings. HSBC is weighing a potential sale of HSBC Life (Singapore), Bloomberg
15 January 2026
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Standard Chartered stock rises as buyback rolls on; eyes on next results

Standard Chartered stock rises as buyback rolls on; eyes on next results

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:26 GMT — Regular session Standard Chartered (STAN.L) shares climbed 0.9% to 1,853 pence in early London trading Thursday, matching the rise seen in other UK banks. HSBC edged up roughly 0.9%, while NatWest gained around 1.2%. (Investing.com) The move arrives as investors balance the bank’s steady buyback pace against a changing backdrop of rates and appetite for risk. At the moment, the stock is viewed more as a capital-return play than a restructuring bet. UK data arrived before the open, revealing the economy expanded 0.3% in November—beating forecasts. This is significant for banks, as it
15 January 2026
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Barclays stock edges up after fresh buyback update — what investors watch next

Barclays stock edges up after fresh buyback update — what investors watch next

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:29 GMT — Regular session Shares of Barclays PLC (BARC.L) nudged up on Thursday following the bank’s announcement of an additional round of share buybacks, pushing further a programme that’s supported the stock’s momentum into 2026. At 0816 GMT, the price rose 0.6% to 482.7 pence. (Investors Chronicle) This update barely moved the day’s tape but hits on a theme investors revisit constantly: capital returns. Buybacks involve a company repurchasing and canceling its own stock, cutting the share count and potentially boosting earnings per share over time. European stocks edged higher Thursday morning. UK November GDP
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SGX stock dips late in trade as tariff fog and a fresh IPO test sentiment ahead of Feb 5 results

SGX stock dips late in trade as tariff fog and a fresh IPO test sentiment ahead of Feb 5 results

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 16:12 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd (S68) slipped 0.9% to close at S$17.62 on Thursday, cutting its year-to-date gain to roughly 4%, according to market data. (MarketScreener) This matters because SGX’s earnings reflect trading volumes and the number of companies rushing to list. The market is now debating if the early-year activity signals a genuine trend or just a temporary blip. Singapore shares opened slightly weaker, with the Straits Times Index slipping 0.1% soon after the bell. Investors reacted to Wall Street’s pullback and held off for updates on U.S. tariff disputes.
15 January 2026
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BP stock slides in London as $5 billion write-down warning puts buyback in focus

BP stock slides in London as $5 billion write-down warning puts buyback in focus

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:32 GMT — Regular session BP shares slipped in early London trade Thursday following a warning of as much as $5 billion in impairments for the fourth quarter, largely from its low-carbon ventures. The oil giant also signaled weaker oil trading ahead. (Investing.com) The stock dipped around 2.3%, hovering near 433 pence, following a close of 443.5 pence on Wednesday, according to data from Investing.com. This update is key as BP pushes to persuade investors that its renewed focus on oil and gas will boost returns, despite weaker crude prices and increasing pressure on cash payouts.
15 January 2026
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Seatrium (SGX:5E2) stock flat today as traders zero in on a late-February vessel deadline

Seatrium (SGX:5E2) stock flat today as traders zero in on a late-February vessel deadline

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 16:20 SGT — Regular session Seatrium Ltd shares held steady Thursday afternoon in Singapore, last seen at S$2.28 after fluctuating between S$2.26 and S$2.31. Trading volume reached roughly 11.1 million shares. (SG Investors) The stock has leveled off following gains earlier in January, as investors await clarity on the planned handover of a wind turbine installation vessel—a WTIV—set for Feb. 28, along with the associated payment. A Jan. 14 note from Simply Wall St highlighted the vessel delivery and payment terms as key near-term factors influencing sentiment. (Simply Wall St) Seatrium, an offshore, marine, and energy
15 January 2026
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UOL stock rises after S$1.5 billion Hougang Central land win — what investors watch next

UOL stock rises after S$1.5 billion Hougang Central land win — what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 16:10 SGT — Regular session. Shares of UOL Group Limited climbed Thursday following news that a consortium including the property and hotel firm secured a S$1.50 billion ($1.17 billion) government tender for a significant integrated residential and commercial development in Singapore. By 3:59 p.m. SGT, the stock had gained roughly 2.1% to S$9.92, with trading volume at about 2.25 million shares, per the company’s website. (UOL Group Limited) The win is crucial since fresh land fuels Singapore developers, and major government land tenders can reshape a company’s pipeline for years. Investors remain wary of land prices
15 January 2026
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ST Engineering stock rises as DBS lifts target price to S$10.20, flags “clearer winners” in defence, MRO

ST Engineering stock rises as DBS lifts target price to S$10.20, flags “clearer winners” in defence, MRO

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 15:52 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd, or ST Engineering, climbed Thursday following a target price boost from DBS Group Research. The firm highlighted stronger visibility in defence and aviation services compared to airlines, as the post-pandemic travel rebound settles. By 3:37 p.m. local time, shares climbed 1.4% to S$9.52, flirting with the day’s peak at S$9.54. Trading volume reached roughly 3.6 million shares, data from ShareInvestor shows. (classic.shareinvestor.com) This shift is significant as investors rotate within Singapore’s aviation sector, looking for more stable cash flows. Airlines are under pressure from falling
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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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