Today: 19 June 2026

Lloyds share price slips under £1 as UK housing cools and results near

Lloyds share price slips under £1 as UK housing cools and results near

Lloyds Banking Group shares slipped 0.37% to 99.68 pence in London by 10:51 GMT, after touching 100.50 pence earlier. The move followed data showing UK house prices fell 0.6% in December, with annual growth slowing to 0.3%. Investors are watching for Lloyds’ January 29 results for updates on margins and credit costs. The Bank of England rescheduled two gilt sales but kept its broader programme unchanged.
9 January 2026
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Sainsbury shares slide after Argos sales dip; investors turn to April results

Sainsbury shares slide after Argos sales dip; investors turn to April results

J Sainsbury shares fell 6.3% after its Christmas update showed a 1% drop in Argos sales, despite grocery sales rising 5.4% in the 16 weeks to Jan. 3. The company maintained its profit forecast above £1 billion and raised its free cash flow outlook to over £550 million. Investors focused on weakness in general merchandise. Sainsbury plans to return over £800 million to shareholders.
9 January 2026
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Tilray Brands (TLRY) stock jumps in premarket after record $218 mln quarter and net cash turn

Tilray Brands (TLRY) stock jumps in premarket after record $218 mln quarter and net cash turn

Tilray shares jumped nearly 9% to $9.95 in premarket trading after reporting fiscal Q2 revenue of $217.5 million and a narrowed net loss of $43.5 million. The company reaffirmed its full-year adjusted profit target and said it moved to a net cash position. Gross margin slipped, and craft beer sales remained under pressure. Traders are watching if the gains hold at the open.
9 January 2026
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GSK stock slips in London as hepatitis B drug details awaited; Feb 4 results loom

GSK stock slips in London as hepatitis B drug details awaited; Feb 4 results loom

GSK shares slipped 0.6% to 1,879.5p in London by 10:50 GMT as investors awaited detailed data from its phase III hepatitis B drug trial. Analysts pressed for cure rate and durability figures after GSK withheld specifics. A royalty dispute over cancer drug Jemperli is pending in U.S. court, with a trial set for July 2026. Investors are watching for updates at the Jan. 13 J.P. Morgan conference and Feb. 4 results.
9 January 2026
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Opendoor stock jumps premarket as Trump mortgage-bond push puts housing back in focus

Opendoor stock jumps premarket as Trump mortgage-bond push puts housing back in focus

Opendoor shares climbed 4.9% to $6.43 in premarket trading after President Trump announced a $200 billion government-backed mortgage bond purchase to lower borrowing costs. Homebuilder stocks also gained, with Lennar up 5.4% and D.R. Horton rising 4.7%. Vanguard disclosed an 11.62% stake in Opendoor. Investors await further details on the policy and upcoming housing proposals.
9 January 2026
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Shell Plc stock rebounds after selloff as oil steadies — what investors watch next

Shell Plc stock rebounds after selloff as oil steadies — what investors watch next

Shell shares rose 2.2% to 2,619.62 pence by 10:46 GMT Friday, rebounding after a 3.5% drop Thursday following a weak fourth-quarter update. The company flagged a significant loss in its Chemicals & Products segment and uncertainty over its $3.5 billion quarterly buyback. Brent crude traded at $62.17 a barrel. European energy stocks gained, lifting the STOXX 600 to a record high.
9 January 2026
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Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto takeover talks — the deadline and next catalysts investors watch

Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto takeover talks — the deadline and next catalysts investors watch

Glencore shares rose about 8% after the company confirmed early-stage merger talks with Rio Tinto, which could involve an all-share deal. Rio Tinto has until Feb. 5 under UK takeover rules to announce a firm offer or withdraw. Glencore stock traded at 447.83 pence by 10:00 GMT, while Rio shares fell. Both companies said there is no certainty a deal will be reached.
9 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price steadies near highs as buyback rolls on and Turkey engine hub takes shape

Rolls-Royce share price steadies near highs as buyback rolls on and Turkey engine hub takes shape

Rolls-Royce bought 462,606 shares on Jan. 8 under its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 2.31 million shares. Shares traded near a 52-week high Friday, ranging from 1,274 to 1,297 pence. The company and Turkish Technic broke ground on a new engine maintenance site at Istanbul Airport, set to open by 2027. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 26.
9 January 2026
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Alibaba stock (BABA) slips premarket as Nvidia H200 approval talk swirls in China

Alibaba stock (BABA) slips premarket as Nvidia H200 approval talk swirls in China

Alibaba’s Hong Kong shares rose up to 4.8% after reports China may approve Nvidia H200 chip imports this quarter. In U.S. premarket trading, Alibaba’s ADRs fell 2.5% after a previous 5.3% gain. Morgan Stanley cut its price target, citing weakening e-commerce, while China issued new rules restricting merchant coercion by major platforms, effective February.
9 January 2026
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Ford stock jumps on Piper Sandler upgrade as “eyes-off” driving plan sharpens focus

Ford stock jumps on Piper Sandler upgrade as “eyes-off” driving plan sharpens focus

Ford shares jumped 4.8% to $14.40 premarket Thursday after Piper Sandler upgraded the stock and raised its price target. Ford announced it will launch Level 3 “eyes-off” driver assistance in 2028, with details on pricing still undecided. Trading volume doubled recent averages. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Ford’s Feb. 10 earnings update.
9 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths stock ends lower as China-Japan rare earth curbs keep traders on edge

Lynas Rare Earths stock ends lower as China-Japan rare earth curbs keep traders on edge

Lynas Rare Earths shares fell 1% to A$14.10 in Sydney on Friday after volatile swings this week. China’s new export controls on dual-use items to Japan have raised concerns over rare earth supply, though Beijing said civilian users would not be affected. A Wall Street Journal report said China has begun restricting rare earth and magnet exports to Japanese firms. Lynas will report quarterly results on Jan. 21.
9 January 2026
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Woolworths (ASX:WOW) rises as staples hold up — here’s what investors watch nextSydney,

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) rises as staples hold up — here’s what investors watch nextSydney,

Woolworths shares rose 1.8% to A$30.08 Friday, outperforming a flat Australian benchmark as consumer non-cyclicals gained and miners lagged. The stock remains below its 52-week high after a year marked by falling profit and margin pressure. Investors now await Woolworths’ half-year results on Feb. 25 and the Reserve Bank’s meeting in early February. No new company updates were issued Friday.
9 January 2026
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Aristocrat Leisure stock rises after A$750 million buyback top-up — what investors watch next

Aristocrat Leisure stock rises after A$750 million buyback top-up — what investors watch next

Aristocrat Leisure shares closed up 1.0% at A$57.22 after the board added A$750 million to its buyback, raising total capacity to A$1.5 billion. Citi lifted earnings-per-share forecasts by up to 1% for fiscal 2026–2028 following the move. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped three points to 8,716. Investors await Aristocrat’s AGM on Feb. 19 and interim results on May 13.
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Stock Market Today

  • Endeavour Group's UK Wine Expansion Highlights Strategic Brand Diversification
    June 19, 2026, 3:02 PM EDT. Endeavour Group (ASX:EDV) has launched two wine ranges, Marmaduke and Heritage, in the UK, expanding its international presence. The Marmaduke range targets value-conscious independent retailers, while Heritage aims at premium buyers. This move supports the group's premiumisation and brand diversification strategy but does not shift the immediate focus from stabilising earnings and managing costs amid regulatory risks. The company reported a decline in net income to A$247 million in HY2026 with a reduced interim dividend, underscoring near-term financial pressures. Analysts project revenue growth of 2-2.5% annually through 2029 with earnings around A$426-469 million. The UK expansion is seen as a supplementary growth avenue amid ongoing challenges.

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Netflix shares dip in shortened week, ad gains and deals in focus

Netflix shares dip in shortened week, ad gains and deals in focus

19 June 2026
Netflix closed at $77.38, down 3.7% for the week and trailing tech peers, as investors weighed a new French partnership and concerns that growth from ads, price hikes, and content deals may already be priced in; the stock’s direction now hinges on whether upcoming earnings on July 16 deliver a positive surprise.
Shopify trades lower in Toronto with Nasdaq shut, focus stays on AI move and buyback

Shopify trades lower in Toronto with Nasdaq shut, focus stays on AI move and buyback

19 June 2026
Shopify’s Toronto shares slipped 1.1% to C$152.06 as investors weighed its $5 billion buyback and new AI tools against concerns over second-quarter growth and cash flow, with U.S. shares idle for Juneteenth after a volatile week marked by a sharp midweek drop and lingering questions about the impact of AI-driven commerce on costs and demand.
Rocket Companies shares gain ahead of holiday pause as mortgage rate bets linger

Rocket Companies shares gain ahead of holiday pause as mortgage rate bets linger

19 June 2026
Rocket Companies surged 9.08% to $14.42 on heavy volume before the Juneteenth market closure, outpacing peers as 30-year mortgage rates dipped to 6.47% and homebuying demand improved. Investors are watching whether Rocket’s integration of Redfin and Mr. Cooper can deliver cost synergies and growth, with Monday’s open set to test if the rally signals lasting confidence or holiday-driven positioning.
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