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Vodafone share price slips as Centrica partnership lands — and buyback rolls on

Vodafone share price slips as Centrica partnership lands — and buyback rolls on

LONDON, Jan 27, 2026, 08:56 GMT — Regular session Shares of Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (VOD.L) slipped 0.3% to 104.2 pence by 0841 GMT, pulling back from Monday’s 52-week peak at 105.6 pence. Early trades saw the stock fluctuate between 104.0 and 104.5 pence. (Investors Chronicle) Investors are probing whether Vodafone can translate a string of operational updates into…
27 January 2026
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Beazley shares wobble as Zurich bid deadline nears and takeover filings stack up

Beazley shares wobble as Zurich bid deadline nears and takeover filings stack up

London, Jan 27, 2026, 08:02 GMT — Regular session Beazley shares slipped slightly in early London trade Tuesday, as investors continue to view the stock through the lens of a potential takeover rather than just an insurance play. At 0802 GMT, the shares were down 0.1%, trading at 1,138.5 pence. (MarketScreener UK) The small move is significant since the coming…
27 January 2026
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National Grid’s North Sea “GriffinLink” plan puts its share price back in focus

National Grid’s North Sea “GriffinLink” plan puts its share price back in focus

London, Jan 27, 2026, 07:46 GMT National Grid and Germany’s TenneT have unveiled plans for a new power link connecting offshore wind farms in the North Sea, capable of transferring up to 2 gigawatts between the two nations. The announcement pushed National Grid’s shares slightly higher during early trading in London on Monday. (Reuters) Timing is crucial. European governments aim…
27 January 2026
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Uber stock slips as NYC forces 10% tip prompt on Uber Eats orders; focus turns to Feb. 4 earnings

Uber stock slips as NYC forces 10% tip prompt on Uber Eats orders; focus turns to Feb. 4 earnings

New York, January 26, 2026, 21:09 EST — Market closed Shares of Uber Technologies Inc slipped 32 cents, or 0.4%, to close at $81.98 on Monday as investors digested a new set of New York City regulations targeting food delivery apps. New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection announced that changes to delivery worker regulations took effect on…
27 January 2026
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Home Depot stock closes higher after AI tool rollout for contractors as Fed decision, earnings loom

Home Depot stock closes higher after AI tool rollout for contractors as Fed decision, earnings loom

NEW YORK, Jan 26, 2026, 20:14 EST — The market has closed. Home Depot shares ticked up Monday following the launch of a new AI tool designed to help contractors assemble project shopping lists faster. The stock wrapped the day 0.7% higher, closing at $386.53. The timing is crucial. Investors want proof that home improvement demand can hold steady amid…
27 January 2026
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Oracle stock jumps nearly 3% as TikTok U.S. tie-up comes back into focus

Oracle stock jumps nearly 3% as TikTok U.S. tie-up comes back into focus

New York, January 26, 2026, 17:56 EST — Trading continues after hours. Oracle Corp shares climbed roughly 3% Monday, closing at $182.44. It marked a standout day for the software giant after several weeks of uneven trading. The stock fluctuated between $175.70 and $185.27, with volume hitting around 21 million shares. The bounce counts because Oracle remains a hot topic…
27 January 2026
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Merck stock slips after report says MRK stepped back from Revolution Medicines talks

Merck stock slips after report says MRK stepped back from Revolution Medicines talks

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 15:28 (EST) — Regular session Merck & Co shares slipped 0.6% to $107.57 in Monday afternoon trading after reports surfaced that the U.S. drugmaker ended talks to acquire cancer-drug developer Revolution Medicines. According to Reuters, which followed an initial report by the Wall Street Journal, negotiations stalled over price disagreements. The potential deal, valued between…
26 January 2026
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Home Depot stock edges higher after it rolls out a new AI tool for contractors

Home Depot stock edges higher after it rolls out a new AI tool for contractors

New York, January 26, 2026, 14:58 EST — Regular session Shares of Home Depot inched up roughly 0.7% to $386.33 Monday afternoon following the rollout of a new AI tool targeting professional contractors. The stock fluctuated between $382.05 and $387.34 throughout the session. The rollout arrives as Home Depot doubles down on its Pro customers, for whom speed and planning…
26 January 2026
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Salesforce stock rises in midday trade as Wall Street stays jittery on software and AI

Salesforce stock rises in midday trade as Wall Street stays jittery on software and AI

New York, January 26, 2026, 12:28 EST — Regular session Salesforce (CRM) shares gained roughly 1%, hitting $230.24 by midday Monday. The stock started the session at $229.43 and fluctuated between $227.51 and $230.82. The shift was modest, yet notable in a sector that’s been hard-pressed to attract buyers. Major software stocks have fallen amid investor debates on whether emerging…
26 January 2026
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IonQ stock flips lower after $1.8 billion SkyWater deal as traders weigh collar, cash and timing

IonQ stock flips lower after $1.8 billion SkyWater deal as traders weigh collar, cash and timing

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 11:27 a.m. EST — Regular session Shares of IonQ (IONQ) slipped around 1.6% to $46.50 on Monday, following the company’s announcement of a roughly $1.8 billion deal to acquire U.S. chipmaker SkyWater Technology. The stock hit a high of $50.55 earlier in the day before dropping to a session low of $45.77. IonQ’s approach is…
26 January 2026
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Amazon stock price slips as AWS lands Nationwide deal and earnings loom

Amazon stock price slips as AWS lands Nationwide deal and earnings loom

New York, January 26, 2026, 10:11 EST — Regular session Amazon.com shares dipped slightly on Monday, falling roughly 0.2% to $238.78 after an initial uptick lost momentum. The stock underperformed broader markets, as the S&P 500 tracking fund SPY climbed around 0.5% and the Nasdaq-100 tracker QQQ rose about 0.4%. This week, the stock is caught up in investors’ search…
26 January 2026
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TMC stock leaps before the bell as NOAA deep-sea mining hearings near

TMC stock leaps before the bell as NOAA deep-sea mining hearings near

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 07:19 EST — Premarket Shares of TMC the metals company Inc (TMC.O) jumped $1.12, roughly 13%, to $9.44 in premarket Monday, up from their previous close at $8.32. The rebound follows the Trump administration’s push to fast-track permits for deep-sea mining in international waters. U.S. officials have finalized a rule aimed at streamlining the review…
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • How to Trade on Budget 2026: Strategies for Nifty, Sensex, Gold, Silver Investors and Key Stocks
    January 31, 2026, 5:55 AM EST. Union Budget 2026-27 is set for Sunday, February 1, with NSE and BSE holding special trading sessions despite the weekend. The stock market opens 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM; commodity markets trade 9 AM to 5 PM. Experts warn of high volatility and thin liquidity due to institutional investor absence on Budget Day, advising caution. Santosh Meena of Swastika Investmart highlights risk from erratic swings and suggests Monday may bring clearer trends. Kotak's Shrikant Chouhan anticipates range-bound movement in Nifty and Sensex, projecting support at 25,200/82,000 and resistance near 25,600/83,200. Traders should note restrictions on selling cash-bought stocks pre- and post-Budget. The market showed selective sector strength Friday amid cautious pre-Budget positioning and external challenges.
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