Today: 20 June 2026

Diageo shares jump on China asset-sale report as investors eye Feb results

Diageo shares jump on China asset-sale report as investors eye Feb results

Diageo shares rose about 2% to 1,708.5 pence in early London trading after Bloomberg reported the company may sell its China operations. The spirits group controls a majority stake in Sichuan Shuijingfang via Swellfun, now valued near $2.7 billion. Investors await Diageo’s Feb. 25 interim results for updates on cash flow and debt.
13 January 2026
Unilever shares slip in London as Reuters flags India slowdown ahead of earnings

Unilever shares slip in London as Reuters flags India slowdown ahead of earnings

Unilever shares fell 0.22% to 4,760 pence in early London trading Tuesday. A Reuters column flagged weakening pricing power for Unilever and Nestlé in India, where local brands and delivery apps are eroding margins. Investors await Unilever’s Feb. 12 earnings for updates on growth and pricing. The company recently spun off its ice cream division as The Magnum Ice Cream Company.
Rio Tinto stock ticks up in London as BHP steps back from Glencore bid talk

Rio Tinto stock ticks up in London as BHP steps back from Glencore bid talk

Rio Tinto shares rose 0.1% to 6,143 pence in early London trading after sources told Reuters that BHP has no plans to bid for Glencore. Rio must declare a firm offer for Glencore or withdraw by Feb. 5 under UK takeover rules. Investors remain focused on whether Rio’s talks with Glencore will lead to a deal. Macquarie Group disclosed trades in Rio shares during the takeover offer period.
Anglo American stock price dips early as Rio-Glencore megadeal talk keeps miners on edge

Anglo American stock price dips early as Rio-Glencore megadeal talk keeps miners on edge

Anglo American shares slipped 0.5% to 3,236 pence in early London trading Tuesday. BHP is reportedly staying out of Rio Tinto’s pursuit of Glencore, as deal rumors swirl across the mining sector. Traders are watching Rio and Glencore’s next steps and awaiting EU rulings on Anglo’s planned merger with Teck Resources, due by Feb. 10.
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

Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd rose 1.1% to S$17.71 Tuesday after a Bloomberg report said the bourse is in talks with global banks on launching bond futures tied to Asian government debt. The contracts would cover sovereign bonds from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, and may launch in early 2026. SGX will report first-half FY2026 results on Feb. 5.

Stock Market Today

  • Investors Eye Micron Earnings as Key Indicator for AI-Driven Stock Rally
    June 20, 2026, 1:20 PM EDT. Micron Technology's upcoming earnings report is viewed as a crucial gauge of the U.S. stock market rally fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) momentum. Despite a recent selloff, major indexes stay near all-time highs, backed by strong corporate earnings and AI investment growth. Micron shares have surged 298% year-to-date, reflecting booming demand for memory chips tied to data centers. The report on June 24 will indicate if AI-driven semiconductor spending and profits can continue to exceed expectations. AI investment spending is projected to grow beyond $700 billion this year, up from $400 billion in 2025. While the AI narrative dominates, investors remain cautious amid upcoming macroeconomic data, including inflation and GDP figures, which could impact consumer health and economic growth.

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Chip Rally Breaks as Nasdaq Faces Tight Labor Market

Nasdaq gets boost from AI chip stocks; Fed rate question stays in focus

20 June 2026
Intel soared 10.6% after President Trump announced Apple will partner with the company on U.S. chip design and manufacturing, fueling a semiconductor-led rally that lifted the S&P 500 by 0.93% and the Nasdaq by 2.43% in a holiday-shortened week, even as investors remain wary of persistent inflation and potential Fed rate hikes.
Teradyne set to join Nasdaq-100 after shortened week rally

Teradyne set to join Nasdaq-100 after shortened week rally

20 June 2026
Teradyne surged 7.19% to $437.92 ahead of its Nasdaq-100 inclusion before Monday’s open, capping an 8.6% weekly gain driven by AI-linked test demand and index fund buying; with shares near 52-week highs and trading at 81 times earnings, the stock faces a high bar as investors weigh whether AI momentum and passive inflows can sustain further gains.
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