Today: 7 July 2026

HSBC share price in focus after Hang Seng buyout clears court — what to watch next

HSBC share price in focus after Hang Seng buyout clears court — what to watch next

London, January 25, 2026, 07:53 GMT — Market closed HSBC shares are set to attract attention when London trading kicks off Monday, following a Hong Kong court’s approval of the group’s plan to privatise Hang Seng Bank. The court sanctioned the move via a “scheme of arrangement,” a legal route commonly used for take-privates. HSBC confirmed the scheme was approved “without modification” and will likely take effect on Jan. 26. Hang Seng’s Hong Kong listing is expected to be withdrawn the next day, assuming all other conditions are met.
25 January 2026
GSK share price: China’s Trelegy asthma nod puts the stock in focus for Monday — what to watch next

GSK share price: China’s Trelegy asthma nod puts the stock in focus for Monday — what to watch next

London, Jan 25, 2026, 07:55 GMT — Market closed Shares of GSK plc are set to draw attention when London trading resumes Monday, following news that China approved a new asthma indication for its Trelegy Ellipta inhaler. On Friday, the stock closed down 3.5 pence, or 0.19%, at 1,801 pence, with around 9 million shares changing hands.
Sembcorp Industries stock: what to watch as the Alinta deal vote nears and shares last closed at S$5.99

Sembcorp Industries stock: what to watch as the Alinta deal vote nears and shares last closed at S$5.99

Singapore, Jan 25, 2026, 15:21 SGT — Markets have closed. Sembcorp Industries, in answers to shareholder queries released Friday, said its upcoming acquisition of Australia’s Alinta Energy is set to boost both earnings and ROE — that’s return on equity, tracking profit versus shareholder capital. The company also expects the deal to generate positive cash flow after covering maintenance capex and debt costs.
25 January 2026
OCBC share price hits record high — what investors watch before Singapore market reopens

OCBC share price hits record high — what investors watch before Singapore market reopens

Singapore, Jan 25, 2026, 14:47 SGT — Market closed Shares of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation climbed to a record S$21.29 on Friday, up 70 Singapore cents, as big banks helped push the Straits Times Index to new highs. United Overseas Bank wrapped at S$39.50, while DBS closed at S$58.65. The STI peaked at 4,895.15 before settling at 4,891.45. Macquarie Capital upgraded UOB to “outperform” and kept its “outperform” call on OCBC, with a target price of S$21.50. Singapore’s three major banks will start reporting full-year results on Feb 9, with OCBC scheduled for Feb 25.

Stock Market Today

  • Samsung Earnings Hit As Shares Drop, Dragging Market Lower
    July 7, 2026, 2:56 PM EDT. Samsung Electronics reported strong earnings but the stock fell as sellers moved in, dragging the broader market lower. Even with its solid quarter, traders showed caution and Samsung shares slipped, pressuring sentiment. Some investors decided to take money off the table on valuation and macro concerns, moving out of stocks. Market volatility stayed in focus as equity traders reacted to mixed earnings and economic data.
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