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Company Updates News 16 January 2026 - 19 January 2026

Greencore share price jumps as Bakkavor takeover closes; GNC stock in focus ahead of Jan 29 update

Greencore share price jumps as Bakkavor takeover closes; GNC stock in focus ahead of Jan 29 update

Greencore shares rose 2% to 279p as 360 million new shares began trading in London after its £1.2 billion takeover of Bakkavor. Bakkavor was delisted, and its shareholders will receive cash, Greencore shares, and a contingent value right. Greencore now operates 36 sites with 28,000 employees. RBC Capital Markets raised its target price to 330p, citing expected cost synergies.
19 January 2026
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Reckitt Benckiser share price slips as buyback update lands and special dividend vote nears

Reckitt Benckiser share price slips as buyback update lands and special dividend vote nears

Reckitt Benckiser shares slipped 0.2% to 6,102 pence in early London trading amid broad European declines after new U.S. tariff threats. The company announced a further share buyback and set a Jan. 27 shareholder vote on a 235 pence special dividend and a 24-for-25 share consolidation, following the £1.6 billion Essential Home sale.
19 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price rises after buyback update as defence stocks hold up

BAE Systems share price rises after buyback update as defence stocks hold up

BAE Systems shares rose about 1% to 2,108 pence in early London trading Monday after the company announced a new round of share buybacks for cancellation. The move came as European markets fell, with the STOXX 600 down 1.3% and the FTSE 100 slipping. BAE repurchased 103,168 shares Friday at an average 2,074.08 pence. Investors await the company’s full-year results due Feb. 18.
19 January 2026
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Ashtead share price: Buyback update keeps Sunbelt Rentals owner in focus ahead of NYSE move

Ashtead share price: Buyback update keeps Sunbelt Rentals owner in focus ahead of NYSE move

Ashtead shares closed at 5,302 pence on Friday, down 0.4%. The company disclosed it repurchased 72,300 shares for treasury on January 15, averaging 5,327.73 pence per share. Ashtead plans to complete its current buyback by February and launch a new $1.5 billion program in March, coinciding with its move to a New York primary listing.
18 January 2026
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Why Legence (LGN) stock jumped 7% — and what investors are watching next

Why Legence (LGN) stock jumped 7% — and what investors are watching next

Legence shares rose 7.1% Friday to $49.59, nearing their 52-week high and surpassing the $45 mark set in a recent Blackstone-linked secondary sale. The stock outpaced rivals EMCOR and Comfort Systems USA. Legence completed its $325 million cash-and-stock acquisition of The Bowers Group earlier this month. U.S. markets closed nearly flat ahead of the long weekend.
17 January 2026
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BigBear.ai (BBAI) stock price slips into weekend as key vote on more shares nears finish line

BigBear.ai (BBAI) stock price slips into weekend as key vote on more shares nears finish line

BigBear.ai shares closed Friday at $6.12, down 0.8%, with 91.6 million shares traded. An SEC filing shows the company is 97% toward approving a plan to double its authorized common stock, with voting open until Jan. 21. The shareholder meeting is set for Jan. 22 after the U.S. holiday. The company recently converted $125 million in debt to equity and completed a $250 million acquisition of Ask Sage.
17 January 2026
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City Developments (SGX:C09) stock price: CDL rises Friday as Newport Residences previews open

City Developments (SGX:C09) stock price: CDL rises Friday as Newport Residences previews open

City Developments shares closed up 2.35% at S$9.16 on Friday, with trading volume at about 4.1 million. Bookings for the Newport Residences project open Jan. 31. Associated firm First Sponsor Group warned of a full-year net loss for 2025, citing S$56.1 million in mark-to-market and forex losses, and impairments on China properties.
17 January 2026
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Firefly Aerospace stock jumps after Morgan Stanley lifts target as investors watch next launch

Firefly Aerospace stock jumps after Morgan Stanley lifts target as investors watch next launch

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:46 EST — Regular session Shares of Firefly Aerospace Inc surged on Friday following a price target boost from Morgan Stanley, pushing the stock sharply upward in a volatile sector of the market. Shares of the space and defense firm climbed roughly 13% to $33.68, bouncing between $30.48 and $34.29 during the session. The move came after Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Firefly to $33 from $27, while maintaining an “equal-weight” rating, MT Newswires reported. The price target reflects where the analyst expects the stock to trade over the next year; an equal-weight
16 January 2026
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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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