Today: 21 June 2026

Fresnillo stock slides nearly 4% as silver cools — Citi target and Probe deal steps in focus

Fresnillo stock slides nearly 4% as silver cools — Citi target and Probe deal steps in focus

Fresnillo shares fell 3.8% to 3,624p in early London trading Thursday as silver retreated from record highs. Probe Gold shareholders approved Fresnillo’s C$780 million takeover, with a final court hearing set for Jan. 19. Citi raised its Fresnillo price target to 4,600p and kept a buy rating. Spot silver dropped 3.4% to $89.63 an ounce after hitting a record $93.57 earlier in the session.
Trip.com’s antitrust shock hits Hong Kong stocks as Hang Seng slips; Alibaba’s Qwen upgrade draws focus

Trip.com’s antitrust shock hits Hong Kong stocks as Hang Seng slips; Alibaba’s Qwen upgrade draws focus

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closed down 0.5% at 26,866.29 Thursday, led by a sharp drop in Trip.com shares after news of a China antitrust probe. Trip.com fell as much as 21.7% before paring losses. Alibaba launched new Qwen app features for food delivery and travel booking. China raised minimum margin requirements for margin trading on major exchanges.
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company stock slips after buyback notice; Feb. 5 update in focus

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company stock slips after buyback notice; Feb. 5 update in focus

Vodafone shares fell 0.5% to 99.34 pence in early London trading Thursday after the company disclosed it repurchased nearly 4 million shares on Jan. 14 at an average 99.37 pence. The buyback program, capped at €500 million, is set to end by Feb. 4. Investors await Vodafone’s third-quarter update on Feb. 5. The stock closed Wednesday at 99.82 pence, up 1.18% for the day.
15 January 2026
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

National Grid shares rose 0.6% to 1,174 pence in early London trading after the company issued over 7 million new shares through its scrip dividend scheme. The 10-year gilt yield fell to 4.34% as UK government bonds rallied. UK GDP grew 0.3% in November, beating forecasts. Investors await inflation data on January 21 and the Bank of England meeting on February 5.
15 January 2026
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

NatWest shares rose 1.2% to 637.8 pence in early London trading after the bank announced further buybacks, purchasing over 1.6 million shares for cancellation on Jan. 13 and 14. Investors await the Feb. 13 annual results for updates on targets and capital returns. Morgan Stanley expects new medium-term goals and a possible cut to NatWest’s capital ratio target.
15 January 2026
Standard Chartered stock rises as buyback rolls on; eyes on next results

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

Standard Chartered shares rose 0.9% to 1,853 pence in early London trading Thursday, tracking gains in other UK banks. The bank disclosed buybacks of over 1 million shares on Jan. 12 and 13, with total buyback spending surpassing $1.15 billion. UK GDP grew 0.3% in November, beating forecasts and influencing rate cut expectations. Standard Chartered’s earnings report is due Feb. 24.
15 January 2026
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

UOL shares rose about 2% Thursday after a consortium including the firm won a S$1.50 billion government tender for a major mixed-use site in Singapore. By 3:59 p.m. SGT, UOL traded at S$9.92 with volume near 2.25 million shares. The 46,899.4 sq m site will link to an MRT station and bus interchange. UOL holds a 30% stake in the residential portion; CapitaLand Development owns 50%.
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

ST Engineering shares rose 1.4% to S$9.52 by 3:37 p.m. Thursday after DBS raised its target price to S$10.20 and reiterated a “buy” rating. DBS cited stable earnings from defence and aviation services amid strong demand for maintenance work. Trading volume reached about 3.6 million shares. Investors await updates tied to the Singapore Airshow and the company’s full-year results in February.
15 January 2026
Unilever stock in focus: UL nudges up after-hours as Saudi OMO export plan surfaces

Unilever stock in focus: UL nudges up after-hours as Saudi OMO export plan surfaces

Unilever shares rose about 1% in after-hours U.S. trading, reaching $65.33 after closing at $64.71. The company launched a new OMO liquid detergent line in Saudi Arabia, with over half of production set for export. Unilever’s expanded Jeddah facility was inaugurated Jan. 12. Investors await the Feb. 12 earnings report for updates on sales and margins.
15 January 2026
Hongkong Land stock holds near a 52-week high as buybacks keep ticking

Hongkong Land stock holds near a 52-week high as buybacks keep ticking

Hongkong Land shares traded at US$8.18 Thursday afternoon after touching a 52-week high of US$8.33. The company disclosed buybacks of 185,000 shares each on Jan. 13 and Jan. 12, both set for cancellation, reducing its share count to about 2.16 billion. Buybacks follow a US$200 million repurchase plan funded by property sales. The next earnings report is due March 5.
15 January 2026

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  • Montage Gold's Koné Resource Boost Shifts Investment Outlook
    June 21, 2026, 8:53 AM EDT. Montage Gold Corp has reported significant increases in high-grade gold resources at its Koné project in Côte d'Ivoire, expanding from 2 to 12 deposits and enhancing the mine plan's flexibility. This update strengthens the investment case by supporting the transition from construction to a long-life scalable operation with first gold targeted for Q4 2026. However, the elevated resource quality raises execution and funding risks amid ongoing financing needs and streaming agreements. Despite the share price jump, the stock remains seen by some as undervalued, with fair value estimates ranging widely. Investors must weigh these factors carefully as the company moves from exploration optionality toward project delivery risk.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 21, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT Montage Gold's Koné Resource Boost Shifts Investment Outlook June 21, 2026, 8:53 AM EDT. Montage Gold Corp has reported significant increases in high-grade gold resources at its Koné project in Côte d’Ivoire, expanding from 2 to 12 deposits and enhancing the mine plan’s flexibility. This update strengthens the investment case by supporting the transition from construction to a long-life scalable operation with first gold targeted for Q4 2026. However, the elevated resource quality raises execution and funding risks amid ongoing financing needs and streaming agreements.
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