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Financial Analysis News 25 January 2026

Ashtead share price: buyback filing keeps AHT.L in focus ahead of Fed week and March U.S. switch

Ashtead share price: buyback filing keeps AHT.L in focus ahead of Fed week and March U.S. switch

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:55 GMT — The market has closed. Ashtead Group’s shares are set to open in London on Monday following a fresh, modest buyback announcement by the equipment rental company. The stock finished slightly weaker on Friday, closing at 5,228 pence, down roughly 0.3%. (Investing.com) The market’s closed for the weekend, leaving investors to mull if steady buybacks and an imminent dividend payout will hold the stock up, despite ongoing volatility in U.S. rate forecasts and construction activity. Timing is crucial now. Ashtead is balancing a repurchase programme underway, a cash dividend set for early February, and
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Rio Tinto share price steadies near highs as Glencore deal clock ticks toward Feb. 5

Rio Tinto share price steadies near highs as Glencore deal clock ticks toward Feb. 5

London, January 25, 2026, 08:20 GMT — The market has closed. Shares of Rio Tinto ended Friday at 6,576 pence, rising 1.39%. Investors are now focusing on upcoming takeover-code deadlines and the company’s next earnings report. (Investing.com) The timing is crucial as Rio is currently in an “offer period” under the UK Takeover Code regarding a potential deal with Glencore. This phase requires public disclosures and imposes a firm deadline for bidders to clarify their intentions. Rio must announce a definitive offer for Glencore by 5 p.m. London time on Feb. 5 or walk away—unless the Takeover Panel grants an
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Compass Group share price hits 52-week low; investors eye Feb. 5 update and dividend date

Compass Group share price hits 52-week low; investors eye Feb. 5 update and dividend date

London, Jan 25, 2026, 07:57 GMT — The market has closed. Shares of Compass Group PLC (CPG.L) slipped to their lowest level in a year on Friday before clawing back some ground late in the session. The FTSE 100 caterer closed down 16 pence, or 0.7%, at 2,239 pence, after hitting an intraday low of 2,211 and a high of 2,257. About 6.0 million shares traded hands. (Hargreaves Lansdown) London markets remained closed over the weekend, shifting attention to Compass’s annual general meeting and Q1 trading update scheduled for Feb. 5. The dividend is due Feb. 26, but shares went
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Rolls-Royce share price holds near highs as buyback ticks on — what to watch before Monday

Rolls-Royce share price holds near highs as buyback ticks on — what to watch before Monday

London, January 25, 2026, 07:50 GMT — Market closed Rolls-Royce shares closed Friday 0.72% higher at 1,253 pence, pushing the engine maker’s choppy January streak near its recent high. Volume remained elevated. (Hargreaves Lansdown) This is significant as the stock has regained its status as a heavyweight momentum player in London, with investors focusing more on cash returns and short-term execution. The key upcoming event is the full-year results, where the company will report on profit, cash flow, and its plans for shareholder payouts. The buyback is quietly chipping away, reducing the share count steadily and creating a steady daily
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ST Engineering share price slips to S$9.36 as traders eye Singapore Airshow trigger

ST Engineering share price slips to S$9.36 as traders eye Singapore Airshow trigger

Singapore, Jan 25, 2026, 15:07 (SGT) — Market closed Shares of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (STEG.SI) closed 0.2% lower at S$9.36 on Friday, slipping 2 Singapore cents. The stock swung between S$9.32 and S$9.46 during the session, with roughly 3.8 million shares traded. (Yahoo Finance) The close puts the stock roughly 3% shy of its 52-week peak at S$9.69 hit on Jan. 19. The rise has been consistent, but some investors are hesitant to jump in as January wraps up. (Investing.com) Singapore markets were closed Sunday, leaving no fresh price signals to track. Attention now turns sharply to the upcoming
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Singtel share price dips to S$4.44 after Friday slide — what to watch before SGX reopens

Singtel share price dips to S$4.44 after Friday slide — what to watch before SGX reopens

SINGAPORE, Jan 25, 2026, 14:51 SGT — Market closed Shares of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd fell on Friday, closing at S$4.44, down 0.45%. The stock fluctuated between S$4.42 and S$4.49 during the session, with 17.78 million shares traded. (Investing.com) That underperformance is notable since Singapore stocks ended the week on a high, with the benchmark Straits Times Index hitting a new intraday peak before closing at a record. With markets closed for the weekend, Singtel heads into Monday without any fresh company news to shift the narrative. Singtel holds strong weight in local portfolios and is known for steady dividends. On
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Lynas share price: what to watch after a late-Friday filing before ASX trade resumes

Lynas share price: what to watch after a late-Friday filing before ASX trade resumes

Sydney, Jan 25, 2026, 17:23 AEDT — Market closed Lynas Rare Earths Ltd shares (ASX:LYC) closed Friday at A$16.86, marking a 0.66% gain following a choppy session that saw prices fluctuate between A$17.79 and A$16.77. (Market Index) Timing is key. Australia’s primary exchange shuts Monday for Australia Day, extending the pause until the next session. Investors will have extra time to digest filings and sector updates ahead of trading. (Australian Securities Exchange) Late Friday, an exchange notice revealed a “change in substantial holding” for Lynas filed after the market closed. In Australia, a “substantial holder” typically means an investor owning
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VeriSilicon (688521.SH) stock set for Monday test after 2025 forecast flags AI-order jump

VeriSilicon (688521.SH) stock set for Monday test after 2025 forecast flags AI-order jump

Shanghai, Jan 25, 2026, 10:23 CST — Market closed VeriSilicon Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. projects a roughly 36% jump in revenue for 2025, with its annual loss shrinking. The boost comes as AI computing orders climb and its backlog expands toward year-end. The Shanghai-listed chip design and IP licensing company projects 2025 revenue around 3.15 billion yuan, marking a 35.81% increase from last year, according to its annual forecast dated Jan. 24. It expects a net loss to shareholders of about 449 million yuan, an improvement from the 601 million yuan loss in 2024. New orders in 2025 are estimated
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First Solar stock price: FSLR ends week at $242 after Citi shifts top pick — what to watch next

First Solar stock price: FSLR ends week at $242 after Citi shifts top pick — what to watch next

New York, Jan 24, 2026, 20:12 EST — Market closed. First Solar Inc (FSLR.O) shares closed Friday up 1.03%, finishing at $242.15 after trading in a range from $237.92 to $246.40. Investors digested new broker notes while gearing up for the upcoming earnings season. (Investing.com) Citi’s change in preference comes at a sensitive time for the stock. Investors want clearer insight into 2026 volumes and costs, and whether management can stick to guidance matching what analysts have baked into their models. (TipRanks) Tariffs and trade rules remain entrenched in the background, with no signs of easing. At Davos on Thursday,
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NXP stock price slips 1.8% — JPMorgan’s 8% stake filing sets up a busy week for NXPI

NXP stock price slips 1.8% — JPMorgan’s 8% stake filing sets up a busy week for NXPI

New York, January 24, 2026, 19:35 EST — Market closed NXP Semiconductors’ shares fell 1.81% on Friday in the U.S., closing at $232.48 and lagging behind rivals during a mixed day on Wall Street. The stock finished the week about 9% below its 52-week high, with trading volume edging above recent levels. (MarketWatch) The pullback arrives as investors pivot from this month’s geopolitical noise back to earnings and interest rates. “At the end of the day, earnings are the driver,” said Chris Galipeau, senior market strategist at Franklin Templeton, highlighting a busy week ahead with earnings reports and a Federal
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Marvell stock drops 3.5% into weekend — what MRVL traders watch before Monday

Marvell stock drops 3.5% into weekend — what MRVL traders watch before Monday

New York, January 24, 2026, 19:18 (EST) — The market has closed. Marvell Technology’s shares slid 3.5% on Friday, finishing at $80.23 after a choppy session for the AI-focused chipmaker ahead of Monday’s market open. The drop stings, with Marvell stuck in the crossfire between heavy data-center spending and closing deals. When investors turn cautious, these stocks rarely get any breathing room. The upcoming calendar is full, and it wouldn’t take more than a single major macro event or a disappointing report from Big Tech to derail the sector before Marvell has a shot to prove itself. Friday’s pullback followed
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Analog Devices stock slips into the weekend as board refresh lands — what investors watch next

Analog Devices stock slips into the weekend as board refresh lands — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 24, 2026, 19:01 EST — The market has closed. Analog Devices closed Friday down 0.95%, finishing at $305.60 after reaching an intraday peak of $313.54. Trading volume hit roughly 2.9 million shares. (Yahoo Finance) Wall Street closed out a turbulent week with chip stocks under pressure. The Dow dropped 0.58% on Friday, while the Nasdaq eked out a 0.28% gain. Intel took a sharp hit, plunging 17% after warning that its revenue and profit outlook fell short of estimates and signaling challenges in fulfilling demand for AI data-center chips. (Reuters) Why it matters now: ADI offers insight
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Stock Market Today

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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