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Financial News News 15 January 2026

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…
15 January 2026
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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…
15 January 2026
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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…
15 January 2026
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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…
15 January 2026
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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…
15 January 2026
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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…
15 January 2026
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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.…
15 January 2026
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BAE Systems stock: what to watch before London opens after Deutsche Bank downgrade, $184 mln Marine Corps order

BAE Systems stock: what to watch before London opens after Deutsche Bank downgrade, $184 mln Marine Corps order

London, Jan 15, 2026, 07:13 GMT — Premarket update. BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares are under the spotlight ahead of Thursday’s London open after a broker downgrade hit a stock that has already surged this year. On Wednesday, the shares slipped 1.64%, closing at 2,038 pence. Marketwatch Timing is crucial here. Defence stocks have become a crowded trade across Europe, and…
15 January 2026
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Glencore stock swings back into view as Rio deal doubts hit before London open

Glencore stock swings back into view as Rio deal doubts hit before London open

London, Jan 15, 2026, 06:53 GMT — Premarket action underway. Glencore (GLEN.L) shares drew renewed attention Thursday as a prominent Australian investor challenged the value of Rio Tinto’s stake in the miner-trader, raising fresh doubts about its valuation ahead of London’s market open. Timing is crucial here. Merger rumors have pushed Glencore’s shares around sharply, while Rio faces a strict…
15 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce stock set for London open after 2.3% dip as buybacks and broker target hikes stay in play

Rolls-Royce stock set for London open after 2.3% dip as buybacks and broker target hikes stay in play

London, Jan 15, 2026, 06:50 GMT — Premarket Shares of Rolls-Royce Holdings dropped 2.3% to 12.75 pounds on Wednesday, underperforming the stronger FTSE 100 after hitting a 52-week peak just the day before. (MarketWatch) This retreat shifts attention squarely onto the immediate catalysts: share buybacks, upgraded broker targets, and the upcoming earnings guidance from a company that investors have aggressively…
15 January 2026
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Macquarie stock dips despite ASX rally as Goldman upgrades MQG and Rio Tinto deal talk simmers

Macquarie stock dips despite ASX rally as Goldman upgrades MQG and Rio Tinto deal talk simmers

SYDNEY, Jan 15, 2026, 17:20 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of Macquarie Group slipped 0.3% to close at A$206.51 on Thursday, after fluctuating between A$204.42 and A$208.12 during the session. (StockAnalysis) The dip happened even though Australian stocks closed at their highest level in over two months, driven by miners benefiting from a surge in base and precious…
15 January 2026
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CBA stock ticks up after fixed mortgage rate hike — here’s what markets watch next

CBA stock ticks up after fixed mortgage rate hike — here’s what markets watch next

Sydney, January 15, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — After-hours. Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares edged higher on Thursday after the lender moved to lift fixed mortgage rates and as investors looked to a run of rate-sensitive data in the next fortnight. The stock finished up 0.35% at A$153.42. (Intelligent Investor) The move matters now because bank stocks tend to swing on…
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Stock Market Today

  • SATS Posts Strong H1 FY2026 Results on WFS Acquisition and Cargo Growth
    January 27, 2026, 6:13 AM EST. SATS reported a 9.1% revenue increase to $3.1 billion in the first half of FY2026, driven by its gateway services division and the recent $1.8 billion acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS). The company's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) margin improved to 9.2%, helping profit rise 11.2% to $149.8 million. Cargo volumes surged by 9.9% year-on-year in 2QFY2026, outperforming the 4.2% growth benchmark set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Operational efficiency gains and better working capital management boosted operating cash flow by 58% to $356.8 million. SATS's expanding global footprint, including new contracts with Riyadh Air and Turkish Airlines and a new Copenhagen facility, supports its recovery and debt repayment plans following the WFS purchase.
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