LSEG share price extends AI-driven slide as investors brace for BoE, earnings

LSEG share price extends AI-driven slide as investors brace for BoE, earnings

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.3% to 7,086 pence by 08:07 GMT Wednesday, after plunging 12.7% the previous day. The drop followed new AI tools from Anthropic, raising fears over LSEG’s data and analytics business. Trading volume on Tuesday hit 3.2 million shares, more than double the 50-day average. LSEG disclosed a fresh buyback as investors await the Bank of England’s Feb. 5 decision and earnings later this month.
Anglo American share price hits 52-week high after 7% jump as Citi turns bullish ahead of Feb. 5 report

Anglo American share price hits 52-week high after 7% jump as Citi turns bullish ahead of Feb. 5 report

Anglo American shares surged 7.25% to 3,700 pence Tuesday, reaching a 52-week high after Citi upgraded the stock to “buy” and set a £45 target. The move follows a rally in gold and copper and comes ahead of Anglo’s Q4 production report on Feb. 5. Anglo and Teck shareholders approved a $53 billion merger in December, with regulatory review ongoing. Trading volume was below the 50-day average.
Glencore share price in focus: $9bn Congo stake talks land as Rio Tinto deadline nears (GLEN.L)

Glencore share price in focus: $9bn Congo stake talks land as Rio Tinto deadline nears (GLEN.L)

Glencore signed a non-binding deal that could give a U.S.-backed group a 40% stake in its Congo copper and cobalt operations, valuing the assets near $9 billion. The company also paused nearly $1 billion in investment at its Quebec smelter over regulatory issues. Rio Tinto faces a Feb. 5 deadline to decide on a possible takeover bid. Glencore shares last closed at 517.30 pence, up 16.30.
Keppel stock price ticks higher after S$600 million contract haul as Feb 5 results loom

Keppel stock price ticks higher after S$600 million contract haul as Feb 5 results loom

Keppel Ltd shares rose 0.46% to S$10.94 in Singapore on Wednesday after its infrastructure arm secured about S$600 million in new contracts, pushing its long-term backlog past S$7.1 billion. The company will release its second-half and full-year 2025 results before market open on Thursday, with investors watching for updates on contract wins and recurring service income.
Saks pulls plug on “Saks on Amazon” as luxury e-commerce bet unravels in bankruptcy

Saks pulls plug on “Saks on Amazon” as luxury e-commerce bet unravels in bankruptcy

Amazon will continue its luxury storefront without Saks Fifth Avenue as Saks Global ends their partnership during its Chapter 11 restructuring. Saks is closing 62 off-price outlets and shifting focus to Saks.com. Amazon, a stakeholder in Saks, is disputing parts of Saks’ bankruptcy financing in court. The split follows limited brand participation in the “Saks on Amazon” venture.
4 February 2026

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Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Kenvue shares closed Friday at $18.13, up 0.33%, with about 63.5 million shares traded. The Kimberly-Clark offer values Kenvue at roughly $18.76 per share, leaving a deal spread of about 3%. Both companies’ shareholders approved the merger, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Kenvue’s dividend record date is Feb. 11, with earnings due Feb. 17.
IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

7 February 2026
IREN shares closed up 5.1% at $41.83 Friday after reporting a $155.4 million quarterly loss and $184.7 million in revenue. The company announced $3.6 billion in GPU financing for its Microsoft contract, with $2.8 billion in cash as of Jan. 31. Bitcoin mining revenue fell, while AI cloud services rose. Traders await bitcoin’s weekend move and Monday’s market reaction.
Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

7 February 2026
Cadence Bank shares have been delisted following Huntington Bancshares’ takeover, with each Cadence share converted into 2.475 Huntington shares. Huntington closed Friday at $19.27 and named Senthil Kumar as chief risk officer ahead of new regulatory requirements. The merger leaves Cadence as a brand under Huntington, with customer account conversions planned for mid-2026. Huntington executives will address investors at a UBS conference on Tuesday.
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