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Barclays shares bounce after Trump’s 10% credit-card cap scare — what to watch next

Barclays shares bounce after Trump’s 10% credit-card cap scare — what to watch next

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Regular session Barclays PLC shares (BARC.L) jumped 1.7% to 481.2 pence in early Tuesday trading, recovering some losses after a steep fall the previous day. The sell-off came amid concerns that a U.S. credit-card rate cap might hit profits. (Investing.com) The move is significant given Barclays’ large U.S. card operation. Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, noted it ranks as the ninth largest in the market and brings in roughly 11% of the group’s profits. (Reuters) Traders face a fundamental challenge: crucial details remain scarce. President Donald Trump announced a one-year
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NatWest stock ticks up as buyback rolls on and bank taps cyber veteran for board

NatWest stock ticks up as buyback rolls on and bank taps cyber veteran for board

London, January 13, 2026, 08:04 GMT — Regular session Shares of NatWest Group Plc (NWG.L) inched up roughly 0.1% to 640.8 pence by 0804 GMT, just above Monday’s 640.2 pence close. Early trading saw the stock fluctuate between 640.2 and 645.0 pence. (Google) The board shake-up zeroes in on high-cost, behind-the-scenes banking areas: tech, cyber security, and operational risk. NatWest announced Albert Hitchcock will join as an independent non-executive director starting Feb. 16. Yasmin Jetha is set to leave on March 31. Chair Rick Haythornthwaite highlighted Hitchcock’s “over 30 years’ expertise across technology, cyber and AI.” (NatWest Group) NatWest revealed
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Glencore stock in focus as BHP bows out and Rio takeover clock ticks

Glencore stock in focus as BHP bows out and Rio takeover clock ticks

LONDON, Jan 13, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Glencore Plc shares opened Tuesday in London following reports from Reuters that BHP plans to hold off on any move while Rio Tinto pursues its takeover talks. According to sources, BHP has no intention of bidding for the Swiss commodities giant. (Reuters) This development is significant as investors had been considering the possibility of a competing bid since Rio confirmed it was in early talks. With BHP now off the table—at least for the time being—the range of scenarios tightens, shifting attention squarely onto Rio’s next step. This highlights the big miners’
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Experian PLC stock: EXPN slips into London open as Jan 21 trading update nears

Experian PLC stock: EXPN slips into London open as Jan 21 trading update nears

London, Jan 13, 2026, 07:57 GMT — Premarket Experian (EXPN.L) slipped 2.3% on Monday, underperforming the modest rise in the FTSE 100. The shares closed at 33.99 pounds, roughly 17% off their 52-week peak. Attention is shifting to the company’s third-quarter trading update due January 21. (MarketWatch) This trading update is crucial since Experian’s main revenue driver is North America, where fees track the volume of credit checks, mortgage inquiries, and fraud screenings. These flows can swing rapidly as rates and lender appetite fluctuate. Investors are weighing if the U.S. lending environment is truly strengthening to sustain steady growth or
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Rolls-Royce stock: fresh buyback update hits before London open as FY25 results loom

Rolls-Royce stock: fresh buyback update hits before London open as FY25 results loom

London, Jan 13, 2026, 07:59 GMT — Premarket update. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc revealed it purchased 446,323 shares on Monday under its ongoing £200 million interim share buyback scheme, according to a regulatory filing published early Tuesday. (Stockopedia) The flow matters since company news is light this week, making the buyback one of the rare planned demand drivers ahead of earnings. A share buyback happens when a company buys back its own shares and cancels them, cutting the total share count. Rolls-Royce announced its interim buyback programme will run until Feb. 24, just before its FY25 results are due on Feb.
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Confluent scraps earnings call ahead of IBM takeover — what it means for CFLT stock

Confluent scraps earnings call ahead of IBM takeover — what it means for CFLT stock

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 02:45 EST Confluent (CFLT.O) said on Monday it will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 11, but it will not hold an earnings conference call or provide a financial outlook because of its pending sale to IBM (IBM.N). https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260112152645/en/Confluent-to-Announce-Fourth-Quarter-and-Fiscal-Year-2025-Financial-Results-on-February-11-2026 That matters now because earnings calls are usually where management answers the only question deal traders keep asking: is anything slowing down. With no call, the stock loses one of its few near-term pressure points. The absence of guidance also keeps the focus on timing and odds, not the quarter itself. For a cash
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FTSE 100 hits record close on gold rush as Trump’s credit-card cap talk drags banks

FTSE 100 hits record close on gold rush as Trump’s credit-card cap talk drags banks

London, Jan 13, 2026, 07:39 GMT Britain’s FTSE 100 hit a record closing high Monday, boosted by mining shares amid gold’s rally to new peaks. Banks, however, pulled back after U.S. President Donald Trump proposed capping credit-card interest rates. The blue-chip index climbed 0.16%, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 slipped 0.06%. (Reuters) The split revealed the market’s current mood: favor the tough, shun the politically sensitive. Investors flocked to safe-haven assets — the usual refuge in uncertain times — after the White House ramped up criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the dollar weakened. Sterling gained ground against
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Compass Group stock: investors circle Feb. 5 update as CPG.L heads into London open

Compass Group stock: investors circle Feb. 5 update as CPG.L heads into London open

London, Jan 13, 2026, 07:52 GMT — Premarket Shares of Compass Group looked poised to open close to Monday’s finish after the company announced its first-quarter trading update would arrive on Feb. 5. Investors will get an early read on demand and pricing trends as 2026 unfolds. The stock closed Monday up 0.8% at 2,364 pence. (marketscreener.com) This update is crucial as it offers the first official glimpse into how Compass has kicked off its new financial year. Investors spent late 2025 wrestling with whether easing inflation would slow headline growth in contract catering. In this sector, “organic” growth—excluding currency
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CapitaLand Investment (SGX:9CI) stock ticks up after S$150 million India data centre fund first close

CapitaLand Investment (SGX:9CI) stock ticks up after S$150 million India data centre fund first close

Singapore, Jan 13, 2026, 15:30 SGT — Regular session CapitaLand Investment Limited (SGX:9CI) shares inched up 0.3% to S$2.93 by mid-afternoon Tuesday, following a 1.0% gain the day before. The stock fluctuated between S$2.91 and S$2.95, with roughly 7.25 million shares traded. (Investing.com) The real asset manager announced it raised around S$150 million at the first close of its CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund. The round is anchored by a global institutional investor and includes a “GP commitment” from the sponsor. The fund aims to hit about S$300 million by final close. It plans to acquire 20.2% stakes in three
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ST Engineering stock flirts with a 52-week high as investors look to Feb results and Singapore Airshow

ST Engineering stock flirts with a 52-week high as investors look to Feb results and Singapore Airshow

Singapore, Jan 13, 2026, 15:31 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) ticked up roughly 0.3% to S$9.24 by mid-afternoon Tuesday, fluctuating between S$9.15 and S$9.29 — hovering near a 52-week peak. The stock’s previous close stood at S$9.21. (Source: Investing.com) Singapore stocks have held firm, pushing the Straits Times Index about 2.1% higher so far this year. Analysts attribute the gain to portfolio rebalancing flows boosting the market early in 2026. “January optimism or pessimism often reflects investor confidence,” said Carmen Lee, OCBC’s head of equity research, in a note cited by The Business
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Singapore Airlines stock slips as oil climbs on Iran fears; Feb 24 update looms

Singapore Airlines stock slips as oil climbs on Iran fears; Feb 24 update looms

Singapore, Jan 13, 2026, 15:33 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Airlines Ltd fell 0.5% to S$6.40 by Tuesday afternoon, pressured by rising oil prices weighing on airline margins. The stock started the day at S$6.45 and hit a low near S$6.38, after briefly touching S$6.45 earlier in the session. (Futunn) Fuel remains the key swing factor traders watch closely. Jet fuel typically follows crude prices but with a delay. Airlines often find it tough to immediately pass sharp cost increases onto fares, particularly on highly competitive routes. Singapore Airlines is set to release its third-quarter business update on
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SGX stock rises after report flags new Asian bond futures — what to watch into Feb. 5 results

SGX stock rises after report flags new Asian bond futures — what to watch into Feb. 5 results

Singapore, Jan 13, 2026, 15:36 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd (S68.SI) climbed Tuesday following a Bloomberg report that the bourse is in talks with global banks about bond futures tied to Asian government debt. By 3:10 p.m. Singapore time, the stock had gained 1.1% to S$17.71. (StockAnalysis) This matters since SGX’s earnings hinge closely on trading volumes. Introducing new derivatives, particularly in rates, could expand the fee base past just equity turnover and bring more hedging activity into its clearing house. SGX plans to release its first-half FY2026 results before the market opens on Feb. 5,
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Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.1 pence Friday, rebounding after a 7% drop following the collapse of merger talks with Rio Tinto. The company is expected to announce the sale of its Kazzinc stake soon and has signed a non-binding agreement with Orion for a potential $9 billion deal in the DRC. Investors await Glencore’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for further guidance.
RELX share price slides again as AI fears linger, results next week in focus

RELX share price slides again as AI fears linger, results next week in focus

7 February 2026
RELX closed down 4.6% at 2,145 pence in London on Friday, capping a volatile week ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. The company bought back 465,361 shares even as selling continued amid investor concerns over AI risks and pricing power. Peers Wolters Kluwer and Thomson Reuters also faced pressure. Markets await RELX’s outlook for 2026 trading.
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