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Company News News 27 January 2026 - 28 January 2026

Diageo share price rebounds, but JPMorgan still sees downside ahead of interims

Diageo share price rebounds, but JPMorgan still sees downside ahead of interims

Diageo shares rose 0.8% to 1,622.5 pence in early London trading Wednesday after falling 2.75% the previous day. JPMorgan kept a neutral rating, warning of ongoing margin pressure and possible further earnings downgrades in the sector. Jefferies maintained a buy rating with a 2,000 pence target. Diageo reports interim results on Feb. 25.
28 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price today: fresh buyback update lands before London open as CEO, CFO shares vest

Rolls-Royce share price today: fresh buyback update lands before London open as CEO, CFO shares vest

Rolls-Royce repurchased 429,409 shares on Jan. 27 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing the total to 8.76 million since Jan. 2. Shares closed up 0.36% at 1,240p on Tuesday. CEO Tufan Erginbilgic and CFO Helen McCabe sold part of their vested shares to cover tax withholding. The buyback is set to end by Feb. 24.
28 January 2026
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Fortescue share price slips as FMG’s Alta Copper buyout nears a key court date

Fortescue share price slips as FMG’s Alta Copper buyout nears a key court date

Fortescue shares fell 1.1% to A$21.63 after Alta Copper shareholders approved its C$139 million buyout offer at C$1.40 per share. Fortescue’s stake in Alta drops to 36%, with the deal pending court and regulatory approval. Iron ore futures held at $105.70 a tonne, keeping traders cautious. Alta’s final court hearing is set for Jan. 30.
28 January 2026
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ASTS stock price rises as AST SpaceMobile’s 2026 launch pace comes back under the microscope

ASTS stock price rises as AST SpaceMobile’s 2026 launch pace comes back under the microscope

New York, January 27, 2026, 15:14 EST — Regular session Shares of AST SpaceMobile Inc climbed 4.6% to $109.63 during Tuesday afternoon trading. The satellite-to-smartphone firm remains in the spotlight as investors watch closely for its upcoming launch and how quickly it rolls out new satellites. The near-term story remains largely the same: investors are focused on the timeline. AST aims to create a “direct-to-device” satellite network — allowing regular phones to connect to satellites without any extra hardware — but coverage hinges on how quickly it can launch enough satellites into orbit. AST plans to launch BlueBird 7, its
27 January 2026
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GM stock jumps nearly 10% after stronger 2026 outlook and fresh $6 billion buyback

GM stock jumps nearly 10% after stronger 2026 outlook and fresh $6 billion buyback

New York, January 27, 2026, 14:50 EST — Regular session underway. General Motors shares jumped 9.6% to $87.07 in afternoon trading, after fluctuating between $77.41 and $87.18 earlier in the session. The move came after GM’s fourth-quarter results and an upbeat profit forecast for 2026, alongside a dividend increase and a fresh $6 billion share buyback plan. This matters because investors had been preparing for a rougher 2026, with shifting tariffs, rising input costs, and a U.S. market feeling the pinch from high sticker prices. (Reuters) GM forecasted adjusted core profit between $13 billion and $15 billion for the year,
27 January 2026
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GM stock jumps on $6B buyback and upbeat 2026 outlook — here’s what traders are watching

GM stock jumps on $6B buyback and upbeat 2026 outlook — here’s what traders are watching

New York, January 27, 2026, 13:37 (ET) — Regular session General Motors shares jumped 9.2% to $86.70 by 1:22 p.m. ET Tuesday, following a boost to its 2026 profit forecast. The company also greenlit a new $6 billion share buyback program and announced a dividend hike. (SEC) Investors are digesting a flood of earnings reports while watching the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting closely, as Wall Street remains tilted toward risk following new S&P 500 highs. Demand for big-ticket items is back in focus, with autos taking center stage. (Reuters) GM projected 2026 EBIT-adjusted — excluding one-time items — between $13
27 January 2026
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Hecla Mining (HL) stock price slides as Casa Berardi sale and 2026 guidance sink in

Hecla Mining (HL) stock price slides as Casa Berardi sale and 2026 guidance sink in

New York, January 27, 2026, 13:39 EST — Market open. Hecla Mining Company shares dropped roughly 8% Tuesday afternoon, reversing course from a morning peak to new intraday lows on heavy trading volume. The stock slipped to $27.46 after earlier reaching $30.96, with around 28.3 million shares changing hands. Hecla is moving forward after striking a deal to sell its Casa Berardi mine in Quebec to Orezone Gold for up to $593 million. That figure includes stock and contingent payments—not just cash. At closing, Hecla expects to receive $160 million in cash plus about 65.7 million Orezone shares, valued around
27 January 2026
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Abbott stock price today: ABT slips as CEO buy hits SEC filing after volatile week

Abbott stock price today: ABT slips as CEO buy hits SEC filing after volatile week

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 12:35 ET — Regular session Shares of Abbott Laboratories dropped roughly 1.2% to $107.49 by midday Tuesday, erasing some of Monday’s gains. A Form 4 filing dated Jan. 26 revealed that Chairman and CEO Robert Ford purchased 18,800 shares on Jan. 23. (SEC) The stock’s volatility is significant as Abbott continues to grapple with fallout from last week’s quarterly update, which highlighted challenges in its nutrition segment. Ford’s acquisition offers a rare short-term signal to calm jitters, but it doesn’t resolve the underlying concerns that sparked the selloff. Tuesday’s action offered little support. The S&P
27 January 2026
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Hecla Mining stock slides as Casa Berardi sale and 2026 outlook sink in

Hecla Mining stock slides as Casa Berardi sale and 2026 outlook sink in

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 10:57 ET — Regular session Shares of Hecla Mining dropped 6.8% to $27.93 Tuesday morning, adding to the volatility hitting silver miners. The decline followed the company’s announcement of a significant asset sale and its operating goals for 2026. This move is significant as Hecla reshapes its portfolio amid strong investor demand for precious metals. Offloading a producing gold mine sharpens the company’s focus on silver but shifts its cash flow profile, putting greater pressure on execution at its other assets. It rolls out fresh guidance on production, spending, and costs right as traders recalibrate
27 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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