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Company News News 19 January 2026 - 20 January 2026

BAT shares slip at the open as buyback update lands — here’s the next key date for British American Tobacco stock

BAT shares slip at the open as buyback update lands — here’s the next key date for British American Tobacco stock

London, Jan 20, 2026, 08:10 GMT — Regular session British American Tobacco (BATS.L) shares dipped 0.5% to 4,350 pence by 0810 GMT, slipping slightly from their 4,360 pence open. The stock ended Monday at 4,373 pence and has climbed roughly 47% over the last 12 months. Market data also shows the dividend yield hovers near 5.5%. (Investing.com) The gradual slide seemed driven more by positioning than any company-specific news. Yet, the ongoing stream of buyback announcements keeps focus on cash returns as the next batch of results and guidance updates roll in across UK defensives. The scene remains unsettled. Global
20 January 2026
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Jardine Matheson share price slips after 52-week high as buyback filing and Mandarin Oriental deal land

Jardine Matheson share price slips after 52-week high as buyback filing and Mandarin Oriental deal land

SINGAPORE, Jan 20, 2026, 15:35 SGT — Regular session Shares of Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd slipped on Tuesday following a brief rally to a new 52-week peak. The stock traded in a narrow band between US$74.60 and US$75.80 before closing down 0.37% at US$74.80 in Singapore, as investors digested a steady flow of corporate filings. (Investing.com) The pullback was slight, yet it highlights Jardine’s current capital moves — stock buybacks and wrapping up a clean-up deal in its hotel division. Such steps usually catch the eye when daily earnings updates are sparse. The broader sentiment turned sour as risk-off trading
20 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price in focus after fresh buyback disclosure ahead of results

Rolls-Royce share price in focus after fresh buyback disclosure ahead of results

London, Jan 20, 2026, 07:52 GMT — Premarket Rolls-Royce shares drew attention Tuesday before markets opened in London, following the aerospace and defence firm’s latest update on its ongoing share buyback. Rolls-Royce disclosed in a filing that it bought back 549,273 ordinary shares on Jan. 19 via UBS, trading on the London Stock Exchange and other platforms. The repurchase price ranged from 1,270.0 pence to 1,290.0 pence per share, depending on the venue. The company confirmed these shares will be cancelled. (Stockopedia) Daily buyback notices have turned into a familiar sign for traders in this stock, which has surged over
20 January 2026
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Wesfarmers share price closes higher — here’s what’s driving WES.AX ahead of results

Wesfarmers share price closes higher — here’s what’s driving WES.AX ahead of results

SYDNEY, Jan 20, 2026, 17:42 AEDT — Market closed Wesfarmers Ltd shares ended Tuesday 0.8% higher at A$83.33, bucking the broader Australian market’s downward trend. (Yahoo Finance) The retailer set Feb. 19 as the date for its 2026 half-year results, marking the next key event for the stock after a solid start to the year. (Wesfarmers) The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.66% to 8,815.9, dragged down by banks and miners as investors pulled back from risk. (ABC) Global markets tensed up again as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs over a Greenland-related dispute, driving traders toward safer assets. (Reuters) Wesfarmers
20 January 2026
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Woodside Energy (WDS) share price slips after North West Shelf contract extension: what investors watch next

Woodside Energy (WDS) share price slips after North West Shelf contract extension: what investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 20, 2026, 17:39 AEDT — Market closed Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX) dipped Tuesday after engineering company Wood announced it secured a contract extension to upgrade Woodside’s North West Shelf gas and LNG facilities. Woodside shares fell 1.05%, ending at A$23.50, erasing Monday’s 0.30% rise. The ASX 200 fell by 0.66%. U.S. crude futures slipped about 0.4%. (Investing.com Australia) This shift comes as investors brace for Woodside’s disclosures next week, after a rocky start to January for energy stocks still vulnerable to commodity price swings. The spotlight now turns back to Woodside’s aging cash cows, which must keep
20 January 2026
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Lynas Rare Earths share price sinks 6% — what investors watch before the Jan. 21 update

Lynas Rare Earths share price sinks 6% — what investors watch before the Jan. 21 update

Sydney, Jan 20, 2026, 17:06 (AEDT) — Market closed Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (LYC.AX) dropped 6.3% to close at A$15.25 on Tuesday, marking one of the sharpest declines among actively traded Australian shares. The stock saw over A$100 million in value traded during the session. (Australian Securities Exchange) The decline sets the stage for Wednesday’s crucial update: Lynas plans to unveil its quarterly results for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025, ahead of a midday investor briefing led by CEO Amanda Lacaze. (Market Index Data API) Timing is crucial. Rare earths — metals essential for making high-strength permanent magnets used
20 January 2026
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CSL share price edges up after RBC upgrade as investors eye February results

CSL share price edges up after RBC upgrade as investors eye February results

Sydney, January 20, 2026, 17:06 AEDT — After-hours CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares nudged up 0.1% to A$176.70 on Tuesday, defying a softer local market following an upgrade from RBC Capital Markets. (Investing.com) The timing is crucial. CSL heads into a packed February reporting season while investors remain on edge, searching for evidence that last year’s earnings reset has run its course and that guidance won’t face further cuts. The stock has dropped roughly 36% in the last year, marking a steep decline for one of Australia’s largest healthcare companies. This pullback has investors divided—some see it as a bargain, others
20 January 2026
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BHP share price slides after Jansen potash cost jump and China iron ore discounts

BHP share price slides after Jansen potash cost jump and China iron ore discounts

Sydney, January 20, 2026, 17:06 AEDT — Market closed BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares finished Tuesday down 2%, slipping to A$47.78. The miner cited pricing pressure linked to ongoing iron ore contract negotiations in China and announced an increased budget for its Jansen Stage 1 potash project in Canada. (BHP) The timing feels off. Iron ore remains the backbone of BHP’s cash flow, even as the company pushes to expand its potash and copper earnings. All this, while trying to keep costs in check. China finds itself at the heart of both trends. Its crude steel production dropped to
20 January 2026
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Fabrinet stock heads into Tuesday after Friday dip, with Barclays upgrade and optics demand in focus

Fabrinet stock heads into Tuesday after Friday dip, with Barclays upgrade and optics demand in focus

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 21:11 EST — Market closed. Fabrinet shares slipped 0.6% on Friday, closing at $494.45. U.S. markets were closed Monday and will reopen Tuesday. The stock remains roughly 6.8% higher than its close on Jan. 12, despite a volatile week that pushed it up to $511.20 at one point. (Investing.com) The upcoming session is crucial as a new surge of bullish bets has thrust Fabrinet back into the “AI optics” spotlight, with investors positioning ahead of its early-February earnings. On Jan. 14, Barclays bumped Fabrinet’s rating from equal-weight to overweight and raised its price target to
20 January 2026
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Novo Nordisk stock drops in Copenhagen as Wegovy pill demand gets its first real test

Novo Nordisk stock drops in Copenhagen as Wegovy pill demand gets its first real test

COPENHAGEN, Jan 19, 2026, 21:15 CET — Trading wrapped up for the day. Novo Nordisk shares slipped on Monday, giving back a portion of last week’s rally as investors weighed early demand data for the company’s new Wegovy weight-loss drug ahead of the trading week. The Copenhagen-listed B shares fell 2.8%, ending the day at 378.15 Danish crowns after moving between 373.90 and 384.00 crowns. Around 4.7 million shares changed hands, according to Yahoo Finance. (Yahoo Finance) This change matters because early prescription data in the coming weeks will be the main indicator for how Novo’s oral obesity drug is
19 January 2026
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Vistry Group share price dips after buyback update as Rightmove flags record January jump

Vistry Group share price dips after buyback update as Rightmove flags record January jump

London, Jan 19, 2026, 14:36 GMT — Regular session Vistry Group PLC shares dipped on Monday after the housebuilder announced it repurchased 77,600 shares via Peel Hunt, paying between 632.0 pence and 651.4 pence per share. The repurchased shares are set for cancellation. By 1436 GMT, the stock was down 0.6% at 648.6 pence, valuing the company at roughly £2.1 billion. (London South East) The filing matters because buybacks cut the number of shares outstanding, which can boost earnings per share if profits stay steady. This comes at a time when the market has been driven almost solely by housing
19 January 2026
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Entain share price slips as Barclays tweaks stake and UK bonus clampdown starts

Entain share price slips as Barclays tweaks stake and UK bonus clampdown starts

London, Jan 19, 2026, 13:58 GMT — Regular session Entain (ENT.L) shares dropped roughly 1.5% to 692.2 pence on Monday, following a regulatory filing revealing Barclays had altered its stake in the betting company. The stock’s market capitalization stood near 4.4 billion pounds. (London South East) This disclosure comes as stricter UK regulations on gambling incentives take effect, drawing new attention to how bookmakers offer bonuses and the scale of their marketing spend. It’s a crucial issue for Entain, with the UK still a major arena for promotional battles and online expansion. (Gambling Commission) The broader market also slid. London
19 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:33 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
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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