Fortinet stock jumps on TD Cowen upgrade — what FTNT investors watch before earnings
New York, Jan 24, 2026, 05:05 — Market closed Fortinet Inc shares climbed 5.2%, finishing Friday at $81.64, after TD Cowen raised its rating.
Brand Engagement Network stock (BNAI) jumps 255% after hours — Africa AI licensing deal in focus
New York, Jan 24, 2026, 04:54 — Market closed. Brand Engagement Network Inc shares jumped once more late Friday, climbing roughly 255% in after-hours to $58.53 after closing the regular session up 90% at $16.48. The stock saw heavy activity, with 43.66 million shares changing hands during the day—well above its usual volume. Short interest hovered around 29%, Benzinga data shows.
Intel sinks 17% as gold nears $5,000 and Wall Street braces for Fed, Big Tech earnings
U.S. stocks closed out a choppy week mixed on Friday, with Intel’s weak forecast dragging the Dow down, even as the Nasdaq inched higher. Gold continued its climb toward $5,000 an ounce, while silver stayed above $100. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/live/stock-market-today-dow-slides-nasdaq-pops-after-volatile-week-as-intel-plunges-after-earnings-234147437.html After a sharp selloff earlier this week sparked by President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against European allies linked to Greenland, markets stumbled again late in the week. Traders now face a packed schedule of earnings reports and central bank announcements with little appetite for surprises. https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/u-s-stocks-zigzag-on-geopolitical-news-ending-week-where-they-started-50855d49?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfogasiGf1sZ16jQo8V25NYbLEdCXC9y2rtnKp2tD33kfs4jMqkicli&gaa_ts=697496b5&gaa_sig=Ruq1-7_Jxhmqlsql6p7snKPYi2FrKwlsN41SrJIwlUSJwkgucalmECLCLhaojVQiKA1iD413j4--gol4yDKZTg%3D%3D
ST Engineering locks in five-year LOT 787 deal as predictive maintenance moves into the hangar
On Jan. 22, Singapore’s ST Engineering inked a five-year deal to back LOT Polish Airlines’ 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The pact broadens its scope to engine nacelle work and introduces predictive maintenance to the mix. Timing is crucial as airlines have pushed over the last year to keep long-haul jets flying longer hours with tighter schedules. When a high-value part fails unexpectedly, the knock-on effects escalate quickly.
Fresnillo PLC share price hits fresh high as silver clears $100 — what investors watch next week
London, Jan 24, 2026, 09:34 GMT — Market closed. Fresnillo PLC shares closed Friday up 2.1% at 4,168 pence, after briefly touching 4,188 pence — a new 52-week high, meaning the highest level in the last year.
Antofagasta share price rises despite Centinela fine in Chile as market eyes Jan 29 output report
LONDON, Jan 24, 2026, 09:46 — Market closed Antofagasta shares closed Friday 1.9% higher at 3,584 pence, brushing off news from Chile. The country’s environmental watchdog fined its Centinela copper mine for failing to meet water-monitoring rules.
Sage Group share price in focus: AI partnership and buyback set up Jan 27 trading update
London, Jan 24, 2026, 09:47 GMT — Market closed Sage Group plc shares closed Friday 0.6% higher at 1,029.1 pence, following news of an AI partnership and ongoing share buybacks from the UK accounting and payroll software firm. During the session, the stock fluctuated between 1,013.5 and 1,034.0 pence, still hovering about 24% below its 52-week peak.
Tesco share price slips to 413p as Shore Capital sticks with Buy — what traders watch next week
London, Jan 24, 2026, 09:43 GMT — The market has closed. Tesco PLC shares ended Friday 0.7% lower, closing at 413.20 pence. Shore Capital maintained its “buy” rating as the new week approached.
Standard Chartered share price slips from near a 52‑week high as buyback rolls on
London, Jan 24, 2026, 09:29 GMT — Market closed Standard Chartered PLC shares closed Friday down 1.38% at 1,829 pence, slipping from an intraday high of 1,865 pence. The London-listed bank ended the week just shy of its recent peak. Trading volume reached roughly 2.08 million shares, per exchange figures.
Prudential plc share price: PRU slips ahead of next week as Malaysia stake deal and buyback stay in focus
London, Jan 24, 2026, 09:27 GMT — The market is closed. Prudential shares dropped 1.88% on Friday, closing near 1,150 pence. With the London market shut for the weekend, investors have time to digest the insurer’s Malaysia deal and its plans for capital returns ahead of Monday’s session.
Vodafone share price steadies near £1.04 after Deutsche Bank target hike and buyback — what to watch next
LONDON, Jan 24, 2026, 09:26 GMT — Market closed. Vodafone Group shares closed Friday at 104.05 pence, gaining 0.43%. A late-week rally pushed the telecom giant back into focus ahead of Monday’s London open.
3i Group share price ends higher — why investors have Jan. 29 circled
London, Jan 24, 2026, 09:20 GMT — Market closed 3i Group plc shares ended Friday at 3,289 pence, rising 16 pence or 0.49%. The price fluctuated between 3,231 and 3,301 pence during the session. Around 1.6 million shares changed hands, though the stock remains far from its 52-week peak.
Legal & General share price stalls near 258p as UK data and BoE signals reset the rate debate
London, Jan 24, 2026, 09:21 GMT — Market closed Legal & General shares finished Friday nearly unchanged, closing at 258.2 pence, up just 0.04% for the day. It capped a volatile week for UK rate-sensitive stocks. According to Hargreaves Lansdown data, the stock’s indicated dividend yield stood at 8.27% based on the latest close.
Binance Boost Helps Trump-Linked USD1 Overtake PayPal’s PYUSD in the Stablecoin Race
World Liberty Financial’s stablecoin USD1, pegged to the U.S. dollar, surpassed PayPal’s PYUSD in market value, according to CoinMarketCap. As of early Jan. 24, USD1 was valued around $4.55 billion, edging out PYUSD’s $3.76 billion. On the site, USD1 holds the 27th spot by market capitalization, just one position above PYUSD. Stablecoins — cryptocurrencies designed to stay near $1 — are central to crypto trading, enabling investors to stash cash and shift it swiftly across exchanges. Even minor shifts in their rankings can have an impact, since liquidity often pools where traders are already active.
IAG share price slips as oil jumps on Iran jitters — what to watch before Monday
London, Jan 24, 2026, 09:23 GMT — Market closed Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group dropped 2.79% on Friday, ending at 418.3 pence. The stock wrapped up a volatile week, with airline shares feeling pressure amid swings in oil prices.
Haleon share price in focus after Barclays upgrade — what HLN investors watch next week
London, Jan 24, 2026, 09:10 GMT — The market has closed. On Friday, Barclays upgraded Haleon to “overweight” and raised its price target, putting the London-listed consumer health company in focus heading into next week. The shares closed up 1.70 pence, or 0.45%, after fluctuating between 377.8p and 384.8p, with around 16.9 million shares changing hands, according to Hargreaves Lansdown. Barclays kept a neutral stance on the broader consumer staples sector but also raised L’Oréal and reaffirmed “overweight” ratings on Unilever and Reckitt.
Diageo share price slips to £16.75 as market shuts; investors eye Feb results under new CEO
London, Jan 24, 2026, 08:57 GMT — Market closed Diageo shares closed Friday down 1.18% at £16.75, trailing a slightly softer FTSE 100. The stock remains roughly 35% below its 52-week peak, with trading volume below recent averages.
Ashtead shares ease after buyback update — what to watch before London reopens
London, Jan 24, 2026, 08:55 GMT — Market closed Ashtead Group’s shares ended Friday down 0.27%, settling at 5,228 pence. The equipment rental company’s stock showed little movement as the week wrapped up.
SSE share price slips into weekend as UK rate-cut bets shift; Feb update looms
London, Jan 24, 2026, 08:44 GMT — Market closed. SSE PLC shares closed Friday on the London Stock Exchange at 2,322 pence, slipping 6 pence, or 0.26%. The stock fluctuated between 2,299 and 2,329 pence, holding close to the upper boundary of its 52-week range.
Experian share price: why EXPN steadied on Friday and what could move it next week
London, Jan 24, 2026, 08:50 GMT — Markets have shut down. Experian’s shares nudged up 0.4% to 3,029 pence on Friday, snapping a two-day losing streak. About 2.37 million shares traded hands. The stock remains just above its 52-week low, with the ex-dividend marker visible on screens.
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