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Financial Analysis News 26 January 2026

Prudential share price ticks higher as insurers firm; PRU.L in focus ahead of Fed week

Prudential share price ticks higher as insurers firm; PRU.L in focus ahead of Fed week

Prudential shares rose about 0.8% to 1,159 pence in early London trading Monday, supported by its ongoing $1.2 billion buyback and gains across the insurance sector. European stocks were steady as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision later this week. Trading volume for Prudential neared 3.5 million shares. Full-year results are expected March 19.
26 January 2026
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3i Group share price slips after RBC downgrade, with Jan 29 update in focus

3i Group share price slips after RBC downgrade, with Jan 29 update in focus

3i Group shares fell 1.8% to 3,231 pence in early London trading after RBC Capital Markets downgraded the stock to “underperform.” The drop comes ahead of 3i’s third-quarter update on Jan. 29, with investors focused on performance at its main asset, Action. The shares remain well below their October 2025 high.
26 January 2026
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Reckitt share price slides in London: what RKT investors are watching ahead of the special dividend vote

Reckitt share price slides in London: what RKT investors are watching ahead of the special dividend vote

Reckitt shares dropped 3.8% to 5,788 pence in early London trading Monday, ahead of a shareholder vote on a £1.6 billion capital return plan set for Jan. 27. The proposal includes a 235p special dividend and a 24-for-25 share consolidation, with the record date on Jan. 30 and payment due Feb. 20. The moves follow the sale of Reckitt’s Essential Home business.
26 January 2026
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Shell share price: RBC downgrade puts SHEL.L in focus ahead of Feb 5 results

Shell share price: RBC downgrade puts SHEL.L in focus ahead of Feb 5 results

RBC Capital Markets downgraded Shell to “sector perform” and cut its price target to 3,200p, citing chemicals restructuring and portfolio risks. Shell shares closed Friday at 2,687.5p, up 0.5%. The company reports fourth-quarter earnings and its interim dividend on Feb. 5. Brent crude rose 0.7% to $66.30 as traders watched oil prices and Middle East tensions.
26 January 2026
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IAG share price set for post-holiday focus as $3.5bn weather bill revives premium-rise talk

IAG share price set for post-holiday focus as $3.5bn weather bill revives premium-rise talk

Insurance Australia Group closed at A$7.33 Friday, down 0.5%, ahead of the ASX reopening after the Australia Day break. The Insurance Council reported A$3.5 billion in insured losses from extreme weather in 2025, with hailstorms causing A$1.4 billion. IAG’s half-year results are due Feb. 12. Investors await updates on claims and pricing momentum.
26 January 2026
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Ampol share price: what ASX:ALD investors watch after the Australia Day market shut

Ampol share price: what ASX:ALD investors watch after the Australia Day market shut

Ampol shares closed at A$30.30 Friday, down 1%, and will resume trading Tuesday after the Australia Day holiday. The company’s Lytton refinery margin update is set for Wednesday, ahead of full-year results on Feb. 23. The ACCC has escalated its review of Ampol’s planned $1.1 billion EG Australia acquisition, citing competition concerns at 115 sites. Oil prices held steady in Asia after last week’s rally.
26 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, 12:49 AM EST CSL Faces Growth Uncertainty Amid Seqirus Spin-off Pause and Flu Vaccine Demand Drop February 7, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. CSL (ASX:CSL) confronts near-term challenges after delaying its Seqirus vaccine unit spin-off due to weaker U.S. flu vaccination uptake, impacting its fiscal 2026 growth outlook. Regulatory scrutiny in Europe over its Tavneos kidney therapy data, plus intensifying U.S. competition for its Vifor iron products, heighten concerns over product credibility and pricing pressure. Despite these headwinds, CSL's diversified portfolio in plasma, vaccines, and kidney therapies underpins its
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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