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Company News News 27 January 2026 - 28 January 2026

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

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 4.6% to $109.63 Tuesday afternoon as investors await the BlueBird 7 satellite launch, now set for late February on Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket. Industry analysts doubt the company can meet its 2026 target of 45–60 satellites, citing slow launch progress. Pomerantz LLP launched an investor investigation. COO Shanti Gupta amended a filing to correct a 50,000-share overstatement.
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

GM shares surged 9.6% to $87.07 after the company raised its 2026 profit outlook and announced a $6 billion buyback and higher dividend. Fourth-quarter adjusted pre-tax earnings rose 13% to $2.84 billion, but GM posted a $3.3 billion loss due to charges from scaling back EV investments. Investors remain wary of tariffs, supply-chain issues, and softening demand.
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

GM shares surged 9.2% to $86.70 after the company raised its 2026 profit forecast and approved a $6 billion share buyback. GM also increased its quarterly dividend by 20%, citing strong North American demand for trucks and SUVs. The automaker projected 2026 adjusted EBIT between $13 billion and $15 billion. Tariffs and commodity costs remain key risks.
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

Hecla Mining shares fell 8% to $27.46 Tuesday after announcing the $593 million sale of its Casa Berardi mine to Orezone Gold. The company forecast lower 2026 silver output and a near-doubling of exploration spending. Analysts flagged valuation and execution risks. Trading volume reached 28.3 million shares.
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

Abbott Laboratories shares fell 1.2% to $107.49 by midday Tuesday after CEO Robert Ford disclosed buying 18,800 shares at an average price of $107.13. The drop followed a weak quarterly outlook and missed revenue targets, with investors watching ongoing challenges in Abbott’s nutrition segment. Health-care stocks broadly declined after a proposed near-flat Medicare Advantage payment rate for 2027.
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

Hecla Mining shares fell 6.8% to $27.93 Tuesday after announcing the $593 million sale of its Casa Berardi gold mine to Orezone Gold. The deal includes $160 million in cash and the rest in shares and contingent payments, with closing expected in Q1 2026. Hecla also released 2026 guidance, projecting silver output of 15.1–16.5 million ounces and a capital budget up to $279 million.
27 January 2026
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Why The Trade Desk (TTD) stock is in focus after a sudden CFO exit — and what comes next

Why The Trade Desk (TTD) stock is in focus after a sudden CFO exit — and what comes next

The Trade Desk named Tahnil Davis interim CFO after Alex Kayyal stepped down January 24, triggering a 7.5% stock drop and heavy trading. Shares closed Monday at $33.81, down 11% for 2026. Truist cut its price target to $60, citing CFO uncertainty and competition from Amazon. The company maintained Q4 revenue guidance at $840 million.
27 January 2026
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Ashtead share price slips early as buybacks roll on; traders eye next sector read‑across

Ashtead share price slips early as buybacks roll on; traders eye next sector read‑across

Ashtead Group shares fell 0.63% to 5,066 pence in early London trading Tuesday after a 2.49% drop Monday. The company bought back 72,300 shares for treasury on Jan. 26 at an average 5,150.64 pence each. Ashtead plans a $1.5 billion buyback with its New York listing in March. Investors watched for signals from the Federal Reserve and U.S. construction data.
27 January 2026
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Babcock share price today: BAB.L slips despite fresh buybacks and higher broker targets

Babcock share price today: BAB.L slips despite fresh buybacks and higher broker targets

Babcock shares slipped 0.34% to 1,449p in early London trading after announcing further share buybacks. Jefferies and JPMorgan raised their target prices to 1,670p and 1,700p, respectively, as investors watch for a June board handover. The company reaffirmed its FY26 outlook and margin target, citing contracted revenue and new Arrowhead licence deals in Indonesia.
27 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price ticks up on buyback update after Monday slide — what to watch next

BAE Systems share price ticks up on buyback update after Monday slide — what to watch next

BAE Systems shares edged up 0.3% to £19.80 early Tuesday after the company disclosed repurchasing 106,953 shares for cancellation. The move followed a 2.66% drop on Monday, leaving the stock about 9% below its January peak. Investors are watching for full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on targets and cash flow.
27 January 2026
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Unilever stock price today: ULVR nudges up as Goldman trims target, results loom

Unilever stock price today: ULVR nudges up as Goldman trims target, results loom

Unilever shares rose 0.2% to 4,869 pence in early London trading Tuesday, despite Goldman Sachs cutting its price target to 5,135 pence while maintaining a Neutral rating. The FTSE 100 gained 0.38%. Investors are positioning ahead of Unilever’s full-year results on February 12, the first since its ice cream spin-off and share consolidation.
27 January 2026
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Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

7 February 2026
Ashtead shares closed Friday at 4,936p, up 1.09%, after the company bought 88,872 shares under its repurchase program. The group is set to shift its primary listing to New York on March 2, pending court approval, and will be removed from the FTSE UK index the same day. Ashtead paid a half-year dividend of 37.5 U.S. cents per share on Friday.
Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

7 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as BlackRock disclosed a 6.55% stake and Vanguard reported 5.02%. Wellington Management cut its holding below 5%. The disclosures follow Zurich Insurance’s possible takeover offer of up to 1,335 pence per share, with a Feb. 16 deadline for a firm bid.
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