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Experian PLC stock slips again: what to watch before the Jan. 21 trading update

Experian PLC stock slips again: what to watch before the Jan. 21 trading update

London, Jan 15, 2026, 09:21 GMT — Regular session Experian (EXPN.L) slipped 0.12% to 3,321 pence in early Thursday trading, marking another day of decline after dropping 0.36% on Wednesday and 1.82% on Tuesday. (MarketScreener) The drift is significant as the credit data and analytics firm prepares to release its third-quarter trading update on Jan. 21. The exchange rate for…
National Grid plc stock edges up in London as gilt yields slide — what to watch next

National Grid plc stock edges up in London as gilt yields slide — what to watch next

London, January 15, 2026, 08:46 GMT — Regular session. National Grid (NG.L) shares ticked up in early London trade Thursday, rising 0.6% to 1,174 pence, following a 1,167 pence finish. (Investing) Gilts—UK government bonds—rallied, knocking yields lower and easing pressure on income stocks. The 10-year gilt yield dipped to 4.34%. Citigroup strategist Jamie Searle described gilts as “a preferred long…
NatWest share price rises in early London trade after fresh buyback filing — what to watch next

NatWest share price rises in early London trade after fresh buyback filing — what to watch next

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:50 GMT — Regular session. NatWest Group (NWG.L) shares climbed 1.2% to 637.8 pence by 0850 GMT on Thursday, pushing ahead of the broader FTSE as the bank announced additional buybacks in routine filings. (Investing) A steady stream of repurchase notices has kept the spotlight on shareholder returns, even as UK bank stocks fluctuate with shifts…
London Stock Exchange Group stock in focus today: Digital Settlement House launch, buyback update and regulator pact

London Stock Exchange Group stock in focus today: Digital Settlement House launch, buyback update and regulator pact

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:37 GMT — Regular session Shares of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG.L) inched up Thursday following the launch of a new digital settlement service, marking the latest in a series of developments keeping the stock in focus this week. The new platform arrives amid a rush by major market players to speed up settlement and boost…
Lloyds share price nudges higher as Morgan Stanley flags UK bank upside ahead of Jan 29 results

Lloyds share price nudges higher as Morgan Stanley flags UK bank upside ahead of Jan 29 results

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:54 GMT — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group shares edged up in early London trade on Thursday, rising 0.35 pence, or about 0.35%, to 101.35 pence and holding near a recent 52-week high. (Investing) The move comes as investors lean into the UK bank trade ahead of results, after Morgan Stanley said the sector still had…
HSBC stock rises on Singapore insurance sale talk — here’s what investors are watching next

HSBC stock rises on Singapore insurance sale talk — here’s what investors are watching next

London, January 15, 2026, 08:29 GMT — Regular session underway. HSBC shares ticked up Thursday following reports that the bank is considering selling its Singapore insurance unit, fueling chatter around CEO Georges Elhedery’s overhaul efforts. The London-listed stock rose 0.9%, hitting 1,223.8 pence by 08:28 GMT. (Google) This potential deal stands out as another step in HSBC’s drive to streamline…
Standard Chartered stock rises as buyback rolls on; eyes on next results

Standard Chartered stock rises as buyback rolls on; eyes on next results

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:26 GMT — Regular session Standard Chartered (STAN.L) shares climbed 0.9% to 1,853 pence in early London trading Thursday, matching the rise seen in other UK banks. HSBC edged up roughly 0.9%, while NatWest gained around 1.2%. (Investing) The move arrives as investors balance the bank’s steady buyback pace against a changing backdrop of rates and…
Barclays stock edges up after fresh buyback update — what investors watch next

Barclays stock edges up after fresh buyback update — what investors watch next

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:29 GMT — Regular session Shares of Barclays PLC (BARC.L) nudged up on Thursday following the bank’s announcement of an additional round of share buybacks, pushing further a programme that’s supported the stock’s momentum into 2026. At 0816 GMT, the price rose 0.6% to 482.7 pence. (Investors Chronicle) This update barely moved the day’s tape but…
UOL stock rises after S$1.5 billion Hougang Central land win — what investors watch next

UOL stock rises after S$1.5 billion Hougang Central land win — what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 16:10 SGT — Regular session. Shares of UOL Group Limited climbed Thursday following news that a consortium including the property and hotel firm secured a S$1.50 billion ($1.17 billion) government tender for a significant integrated residential and commercial development in Singapore. By 3:59 p.m. SGT, the stock had gained roughly 2.1% to S$9.92, with trading volume…
Stock market today: Nasdaq slides as bank earnings and credit-card cap talk hit Wall Street

Stock market today: Nasdaq slides as bank earnings and credit-card cap talk hit Wall Street

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 02:12 EST U.S. stocks finished lower Wednesday, with the Nasdaq dropping 1% as tech shares tumbled and bank stocks weakened following mixed quarterly results. The S&P 500 slipped 0.53%, the Dow edged down 0.09%, while consumer staples and energy sectors gained ground. The Russell 2000 hit a record close. Traders are now pricing in at…
UOB stock dips as United Overseas Bank prices S$850 million perpetual capital securities, sets Feb 24 results date

UOB stock dips as United Overseas Bank prices S$850 million perpetual capital securities, sets Feb 24 results date

SINGAPORE, Jan 15, 2026, 15:50 SGT — Regular session Shares of United Overseas Bank dipped 0.4% to S$36.37 on Thursday following the announcement that the Singapore-based lender priced S$850 million in perpetual capital securities with a 3.00% coupon, callable first in 2033. (C2 Charts) Singapore’s benchmark Straits Times Index gained 0.2%, but focus on UOB has turned to near-term capital…
RELX PLC stock: Buyback rolls on as shares slip into Thursday’s London open

RELX PLC stock: Buyback rolls on as shares slip into Thursday’s London open

London, Jan 15, 2026, 07:26 GMT — Premarket RELX reported purchasing 302,163 shares on Wednesday as part of its ongoing buyback programme, maintaining a consistent repurchase rhythm while the stock continues to slide into mid-January. The FTSE 100 information and analytics firm’s buyback grabs attention because it cuts the share count, potentially boosting earnings per share if profits stay steady.…
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  • Fiera Capital Shares Dip Below 200-Day Moving Average Amid Analyst Hold Rating
    January 27, 2026, 5:24 AM EST. Fiera Capital Co. (TSE:FSZ) shares fell below their 200-day moving average of C$6.39, closing at C$6.10 with nearly 195,000 shares traded on Monday. The stock's decline follows Desjardins' recent hold rating and a raised price target from C$6.23 to C$6.50. The investment manager, with a market cap of C$650.4 million, reported quarterly earnings of C$0.23 per share and a net margin of 9.25%. Despite a strong return on equity of 21.21%, Fiera's price-to-earnings-growth ratio remains negative at -0.87. Analysts project 1.09 EPS for the year. Investors should note the firm's high debt-to-equity ratio of 261.73, reflecting significant leverage.
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