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Company Updates News 10 January 2026 - 12 January 2026

3i Group stock slips again in London as Jan 29 update nears

3i Group stock slips again in London as Jan 29 update nears

London, 12 January 2026, 09:42 GMT — Regular session Shares of 3i Group plc (III.L) dropped roughly 0.7% to 3,101 pence by 0942 GMT on Monday. Investors pared back risk ahead of the company’s third-quarter update scheduled for Jan. 29. Source The FTSE 100-listed private equity firm has turned into a popular vehicle for betting on European discount retail via Action, its largest stake. Even slight changes in sentiment can trigger sharp moves. This is crucial now since listed private equity operates on two timing fronts: daily share prices and less frequent valuation marks. When interest rates shift or risk
12 January 2026
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Ashtead (AHT.L) shares slide 3% as buyback update lands into Powell-probe market jitters

Ashtead (AHT.L) shares slide 3% as buyback update lands into Powell-probe market jitters

LONDON, Jan 12, 2026, 09:11 GMT — Regular session. Ashtead Group plc shares dropped 3.1% to 5,420 pence by 0910 GMT, adding to a volatile start for cyclicals as investors digested a new buyback update amid a shaky macroeconomic environment. (Investing.com) Sentiment shifted to cautious territory after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed that the Justice Department had issued grand jury subpoenas and threatened a criminal indictment tied to his previous testimony, reigniting concerns over central bank independence. (Reuters) This is crucial for Ashtead, given that the bulk of its profits come from the U.S., where equipment rental relies
12 January 2026
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Light & Wonder shares jump on ASX after $127.5 mln Aristocrat settlement ends Dragon Train fight

Light & Wonder shares jump on ASX after $127.5 mln Aristocrat settlement ends Dragon Train fight

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 10:54 AEDT — Regular session Shares in Light & Wonder (LNW.AX) surged roughly 16% to A$179.99 Monday morning. The dual-listed slot-machine maker has agreed to shell out US$127.5 million to resolve a lawsuit filed by Aristocrat Leisure (ALL.AX). Meanwhile, Aristocrat’s stock nudged up around 1% in early trading. (MarketScreener) The settlement is significant because it ends a legal battle involving two high-profile titles, which had occasionally sparked investor concerns about potential investigations extending to other games. It finally puts a figure on the table. Before this, the cost was always shifting—court decisions, tweaks to products, and
12 January 2026
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Rigetti stock slips after 108-qubit quantum system delay — what to watch before Monday

Rigetti stock slips after 108-qubit quantum system delay — what to watch before Monday

New York, January 11, 2026, 12:09 EST — The market has closed. Rigetti Computing (RGTI) shares dropped 2.1% Friday following an update on the timeline for its upcoming 108-qubit system. The quantum-computing company’s news served as a fresh example of how quickly smaller, milestone-focused tech stocks can react to shifts in their roadmaps. The stock closed at $24.72. (StockAnalysis) This update matters because investors have pegged hardware progress as the key metric in the sector. Any delay in the next system, even by a few weeks, can throw off expectations about when customers will actually start using the machine for
11 January 2026
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Experian PLC stock: dividend clock and Jan 21 update in focus after Friday’s 2% rise

Experian PLC stock: dividend clock and Jan 21 update in focus after Friday’s 2% rise

London, Jan 11, 2026, 09:45 GMT — Market closed. Experian (EXPN.L) shares climbed 2.1% on Friday, ending at 3,478 pence and outpacing gains in the FTSE 100 during a session cut short by the weekend closure of London markets. Despite the jump, the stock remains roughly 15% below its 52-week peak, with trading volume notably lighter than usual. (MarketWatch) With the market closed, fresh tape is scarce. Investors are focusing squarely on the dividend schedule and upcoming company updates instead of new disclosures. Experian announced its first interim dividend at 21.25 U.S. cents per share, scheduled for payment on Feb.
11 January 2026
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Ashtead Group stock up 2% into weekend; NYSE relisting timeline back in focus

Ashtead Group stock up 2% into weekend; NYSE relisting timeline back in focus

London, Jan 11, 2026, 09:12 GMT — Market closed Ashtead Group (AHT.L) shares climbed 2.01% on Friday, closing at 5,594 pence and beating the FTSE 100’s 0.8% gain. The stock traded 1.2 million shares and finished roughly 4.4% below its 52-week peak from Jan. 2, setting it up close to that level as London markets reopen Monday, Jan. 12. (MarketWatch) The timing matters less because of Sunday’s closed tape and more due to what’s coming next: Ashtead’s move to a U.S. primary listing and its linked buyback. On Dec. 10, the company announced a $1.5 billion repurchase plan — a
11 January 2026
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Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) stock: $1.5 billion buyback extension in focus ahead of Monday trade

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) stock: $1.5 billion buyback extension in focus ahead of Monday trade

Sydney, January 11, 2026, 17:24 AEDT — Market closed Aristocrat Leisure Ltd shares closed Friday 1.0% higher at A$57.22 following the company’s decision to extend its on-market share buyback. This development is expected to draw attention when Australian markets open Monday. (Stocks Down Under) For investors, the takeaway is straightforward: a bigger buyback pumps additional demand into the stock. When a company conducts an on-market buyback, it purchases its own shares on the exchange, gradually reducing the number of shares outstanding. The question resurfacing this year is familiar: how aggressively will companies prioritize cash returns while growth investments remain an
11 January 2026
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Zeta Global stock ends week near a 52-week high as filings flag stake trim, planned sales

Zeta Global stock ends week near a 52-week high as filings flag stake trim, planned sales

New York, January 10, 2026, 18:20 EST — Market closed Zeta Global Holdings Corp (NYSE: ZETA) saw its shares climb 3.2% on Friday, closing at $24.40 after touching an intraday peak near $24.89, marking a 52-week high. Around 10.9 million shares were traded. The stock’s surge late in the week capped a roughly 23% gain since closing at $19.91 on Jan. 2, turning this once quiet mid-cap into a crowded trade. After a move like that, ownership filings and potential selling announcements tend to get more scrutiny. Zeta’s rally began following its Jan. 5 announcement at CES of a strategic
11 January 2026
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International Holding Company stock holds near 400 dirhams after phishing warning, with ADX shut for weekend

International Holding Company stock holds near 400 dirhams after phishing warning, with ADX shut for weekend

ABU DHABI, Jan 11, 2026, 00:33 GST — Market closed Shares of International Holding Company PJSC edged up 0.03% on Friday, finishing at 399.60 dirhams, according to data from StockAnalysis.com. The Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate had recently issued a warning about phishing emails impersonating the company. (StockAnalysis) The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange remains closed for the weekend, reopening Monday morning. This pause is significant for IHC, a major player on the exchange, since offshore macro moves often impact Gulf stocks right at the open. (Emirates NBD Securities) U.S. job growth slowed more than anticipated in December, with the unemployment rate slipping
10 January 2026
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Novartis AG stock stays near a 52-week high after Florida radioligand plant plan

Novartis AG stock stays near a 52-week high after Florida radioligand plant plan

Zurich, Jan 10, 2026, 20:36 CET — Market closed Novartis AG (NOVN.S) is set to open a radioligand therapy manufacturing plant in Winter Park, Florida, part of its broader $23 billion U.S. production expansion. Shares of the Swiss drugmaker ended Friday up 0.25% at 114.04 Swiss francs, just shy of their 52-week peak of 114.64. CEO Vas Narasimhan described the facility as “an important step,” while Florida’s commerce chief J. Alex Kelly welcomed the move as an opportunity to bring in “world class innovators.” Radioligand therapy, known as RLT, combines a tumour-targeting molecule with a therapeutic radioisotope, directing radiation straight
10 January 2026
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Kenvue stock countdown: Jan. 29 merger vote looms as KVUE deal spread stays jumpy

Kenvue stock countdown: Jan. 29 merger vote looms as KVUE deal spread stays jumpy

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 08:01 (ET) — Market closed Kenvue Inc (KVUE) shares slipped 0.9% on Friday, ending at $16.83 after trading between $16.75 and $17.05, retracing some of Thursday’s gains. The Options Clearing Corporation highlighted a shareholder vote set for Jan. 29 on Kenvue’s proposed merger with Kimberly-Clark and detailed a planned adjustment to KVUE options once the deal closes. They warned terms might shift as new details emerge. (InfoMemo) Markets closed over the weekend, but KVUE is once again behaving like a deal stock. The key date ahead is the Jan. 29 vote, while merger-arbitrage funds keep
10 January 2026
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Ondas stock in focus after $1B above-market deal — dilution math, next catalysts

Ondas stock in focus after $1B above-market deal — dilution math, next catalysts

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 07:27 (EST) — Market closed Ondas Holdings Inc (ONDS) saw its shares fall 2.3% on Friday following the pricing of a $1 billion stock-and-warrant offering at $16.45 per share, above the previous close. The stock ended the session at $13.69, after swinging between $13.61 and $15.09, with roughly 114 million shares changing hands. (ACCESS Newswire) The financing is sizable compared to Ondas’ market value of about $5.3 billion, sparking concerns about dilution. According to the company’s disclosed terms and current share count, the common-stock equivalents in the deal make up roughly 16% of outstanding shares.
10 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Lloyds shares closed up 0.9% at 106.75 pence Friday after the bank announced fresh buybacks totaling 17 million shares over two days, all to be cancelled. The stock rebounded from a 5.6% drop Thursday as traders adjusted UK rate-cut bets. About 121 million Lloyds shares changed hands. Investors await the bank’s annual report on February 18 and the next Bank of England decision March 19.
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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