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Standard Chartered shares rise after UBS, JPMAM hires—buyback update adds support

Standard Chartered shares rise after UBS, JPMAM hires—buyback update adds support

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:35 ET — Regular session Standard Chartered said it has expanded its Global Chief Investment Office team with two senior appointments as it invests in its affluent banking business. MarketScreener The bank’s London-listed shares were up about 0.7% at 1,857 pence. The stock has been trading near its 52-week high, leaving investors quick to react to any signals on momentum and capital returns. Investing The timing matters because Standard Chartered has been leaning harder on wealth advisory and markets-related fee income, areas investors typically view as steadier than interest-rate driven banking income. Staffing moves in the
5 January 2026
DroneShield share price slips as ASX closes; Q1 contract cash and Feb 24 report in focus

DroneShield share price slips as ASX closes; Q1 contract cash and Feb 24 report in focus

SYDNEY, Jan 5, 2026, 19:38 AEDT — Market closed DroneShield Ltd shares ended 0.6% lower on Monday at A$3.31, underperforming a flat broader market as investors headed into the new week looking for fresh confirmation that recent contract wins convert into cash. Investing The counter-drone group has been one of the ASX’s more volatile defence-technology names, and the focus is narrowing from headline contract values to delivery schedules, payments and disclosure discipline. Counter-drone, also known as counter-UAS (uncrewed aerial systems), refers to technology designed to detect, identify and disrupt drones. That shift matters now because DroneShield has pointed to a
5 January 2026
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HSBC stock today: Shares hover near a 52-week high as mortgage rate cuts land — what’s next

HSBC stock today: Shares hover near a 52-week high as mortgage rate cuts land — what’s next

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:36 GMT — Regular session HSBC Holdings Plc shares edged higher in early London trading on Monday after the lender moved to cut mortgage rates across a wide range of products. London-listed HSBC (HSBA.L) was up 4.8 pence at 1,197 pence, while its New York line was last at $80.45. The rate move matters because mortgage pricing is one of the first places banks feel the shift when interest rates start to head lower. Cheaper deals can pull in new business, but they can also squeeze net interest margin — the gap between what a bank
5 January 2026
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Rio Tinto share price rises toward a 52-week high as iron ore futures start 2026 firmer

Rio Tinto share price rises toward a 52-week high as iron ore futures start 2026 firmer

LONDON, January 5, 2026, 08:33 GMT — Regular session Rio Tinto (RIO.L) shares rose 1.8% to 6,093 pence by 0833 GMT, after touching 6,106.7 pence, a new 52-week high, trading data showed. Google The move matters because Rio is one of the FTSE 100’s biggest constituents and is widely treated as a read-through for Chinese demand, which drives pricing for iron ore and other industrial metals. The first full trading week of 2026 is opening with metal demand signals back in the spotlight after holiday-thinned trading. Google European mining stocks were among the early leaders, with the basic resources sector
5 January 2026
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Glencore stock jumps near 52-week high as copper rallies; January production report in focus

Glencore stock jumps near 52-week high as copper rallies; January production report in focus

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:32 GMT — Regular session Glencore (GLEN.L) shares rose about 2.6% in early London trade on Monday, taking the stock to 419.3 pence from a previous close of 408.8 pence. Investing The move puts one of the FTSE 100’s biggest commodity names back in focus at the start of the first full trading week of 2026, when repositioning can amplify swings in cyclical stocks. For Glencore, the key question is whether the metals tape keeps improving. The group’s earnings are closely tied to industrial commodity prices, with copper a core driver. Copper futures were up 3.1%
5 January 2026
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BAE Systems shares jump nearly 5% as Venezuela shock lifts European defense stocks

BAE Systems shares jump nearly 5% as Venezuela shock lifts European defense stocks

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:43 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares rose nearly 5% on Monday, tracking a rally in European defense stocks after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The stock was up 4.85% at 1,839 pence. Lse The STOXX Europe aerospace and defense index — a basket of the sector’s stocks — rose 2.7% to its highest in two months, Reuters reported. For investors, BAE often trades as a read-through on government procurement when geopolitics heats up. Reuters The move lands as markets reassess geopolitical risk at the start of the first full trading
5 January 2026
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BP stock dips in London as oil slides on Venezuela upheaval; what to watch next

BP stock dips in London as oil slides on Venezuela upheaval; what to watch next

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:34 GMT — Regular session BP (BP.L) shares eased on Monday as oil prices slipped, trimming early gains at the start of the week in London. The stock was down 0.26% at 436.75 pence, after touching 444.10p, London Stock Exchange data showed. Lse The move matters because BP’s cash generation is highly sensitive to crude prices, which set the tone for the sector’s earnings and shareholder payouts. With Brent near $60 a barrel, traders are recalibrating expectations for 2026 buybacks — share repurchases that reduce the number of shares outstanding — ahead of the company’s next
5 January 2026
Lloyds stock slips as HSBC mortgage rate cuts rekindle UK price-war talk

Lloyds stock slips as HSBC mortgage rate cuts rekindle UK price-war talk

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:45 GMT — Regular session Shares of Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) fell in early London trading on Monday, sliding 1.1% to 98.2 pence by 0830 GMT, after opening at 99.9 pence.  Investing The move matters because Lloyds is Britain’s biggest mortgage lender and its earnings are sensitive to shifts in mortgage pricing. Tighter spreads can pinch net interest margin — the gap between what a bank earns on loans and pays on deposits.  Reuters Brokers said HSBC’s move to cut mortgage rates from Jan. 5 risks pulling rivals into a more aggressive battle for new business,
5 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce stock rises in London after first buyback trades hit the tape

Rolls-Royce stock rises in London after first buyback trades hit the tape

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:30 GMT — Regular session Rolls-Royce Holdings shares rose on Monday after the aero-engine maker disclosed its first share repurchases under a £200 million buyback programme. By 08:30 GMT, the stock was up 2.09% at 1,222.05 pence.  Investing The timing matters because the buyback is one of the few company-specific catalysts at the start of the year, and it lands with the stock already close to a 52-week high. Investors are looking ahead to full-year results in late February for any fresh guidance and capital returns signals.  Investing A share buyback is when a company buys
5 January 2026
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Anglo American stock jumps 3% in London as metals rally; merger clock and Feb. 5 report in focus

Anglo American stock jumps 3% in London as metals rally; merger clock and Feb. 5 report in focus

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:43 GMT — Regular session Anglo American shares (AAL.L) rose 3.1% to 3,133 pence by 8:15 a.m. GMT, after ending Friday at 3,040 pence. The stock hit an intraday high of 3,143 pence and is up 36% over the past year, LSEG data showed.  Financial Times Markets The early move comes as commodity-linked stocks reopen the year with a sharper pulse. Investors are juggling fresh geopolitical risk with the read-through from metals markets that have started 2026 on firmer footing. That matters for Anglo because the miner’s shares tend to track swings in raw-material prices and
5 January 2026
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Shell stock today: shares edge lower as oil slips on Venezuela turmoil; Q4 results in focus

Shell stock today: shares edge lower as oil slips on Venezuela turmoil; Q4 results in focus

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:31 GMT — Regular session Shell Plc shares edged lower in early London trading on Monday as oil prices slipped, with markets digesting fast-moving headlines out of Venezuela.  Financial Times Markets The move matters because Shell’s cash generation remains closely tied to crude and gas prices, and the oil market is starting the year with a fresh geopolitical shock. Investors are also positioning ahead of the company’s next results, when management is expected to reaffirm its capital-return plans.  Shell Brent crude futures were down 0.8% at $60.26 a barrel at 0752 GMT, while U.S. West Texas
5 January 2026
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National Grid share price falls today: why NG.L is sliding and what investors watch next

National Grid share price falls today: why NG.L is sliding and what investors watch next

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:40 GMT — Regular session National Grid (NG.L) shares slipped in early London trading on Monday, down 0.8% at 1,148.5 pence by 08:17 GMT, after opening at 1,161.0 pence. The stock traded between 1,148.5 and 1,163.0 pence, with about 1.18 million shares changing hands. The move matters because UK utilities have started 2026 as a key test case for how long investors can lean into defensive, income-heavy names as the market debates the next leg for inflation and rates. Utilities are often treated as “bond proxies” — stocks that can move like bonds because they pay
5 January 2026
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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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