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Financial News News 21 January 2026

Experian share price slides 5% after Q3 trading update keeps outlook unchanged — what to watch next

Experian share price slides 5% after Q3 trading update keeps outlook unchanged — what to watch next

Experian shares fell 5.3% to 3,055 pence in early London trading Wednesday after its third-quarter update, despite reporting 8% organic revenue growth and maintaining its full-year outlook. The stock touched a 52-week low of 3,032 pence. Investors are watching U.S. lending and mortgage trends for signs of momentum shifts.
21 January 2026
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GSK stock slips after $2.2 billion RAPT deal — what investors watch before the open

GSK stock slips after $2.2 billion RAPT deal — what investors watch before the open

GSK’s U.S.-listed shares fell 1.2% to $47.65 premarket after it agreed to buy RAPT Therapeutics for $2.2 billion, paying a 65% premium for rights to a mid-stage food allergy drug. The deal, led by new CEO Luke Miels, comes as GSK faces pressure to offset losses from expiring HIV drug patents. Pfizer will exit the ViiV Healthcare joint venture, with Shionogi raising its stake to 21.7%.
21 January 2026
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price drops as buyback update lands and tariff jitters linger

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price drops as buyback update lands and tariff jitters linger

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.8% to 8,820 pence in early trading Wednesday, hitting a session low of 8,794 pence. The company disclosed a new tranche of share buybacks after purchasing 110,386 shares on January 19. Investors remain cautious ahead of LSEG’s February 26 results and possible U.S. tariffs on UK assets.
21 January 2026
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HSBC share price slips in London as trade jitters weigh on banks, UK inflation in focus

HSBC share price slips in London as trade jitters weigh on banks, UK inflation in focus

HSBC shares fell 0.8% to 1,221 pence in early London trading, tracking declines across European banks after renewed U.S.-Europe trade tensions. The STOXX 600 slipped 0.1% and the Europe-wide banks index dropped 0.6%. UK inflation rose to 3.4% in December, adding pressure on rate forecasts. HSBC also announced a pilot with Harvey AI for its Global Legal division.
21 January 2026
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National Grid share price ticks up after Massachusetts rate-case filing as UK inflation resets the mood

National Grid share price ticks up after Massachusetts rate-case filing as UK inflation resets the mood

National Grid shares rose 0.2% to 1,192.5 pence in early London trading after a U.S. unit sought a $144 million revenue increase and a 10.25% return on equity. UK inflation climbed to 3.4% in December, above forecasts, narrowing prospects for rate cuts. Chief people officer Will Serle sold 21,800 shares for about £263,000.
21 January 2026
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Compass Group (CPG.L) stock slips at London open as Feb 5 trading update nears

Compass Group (CPG.L) stock slips at London open as Feb 5 trading update nears

Compass Group shares slipped 0.1% to 2,250 pence in early London trading Wednesday, after falling 1.3% Tuesday. Investors are awaiting the Feb. 5 first-quarter trading update and AGM for signs on pricing and volume trends. UK stocks remain under pressure after tariff threats from the U.S. unsettled markets. Compass Finance Netherlands released its annual report late Tuesday.
21 January 2026
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City Developments (CDL) share price ticks up near 52-week high as brokers flag Newport catalyst

City Developments (CDL) share price ticks up near 52-week high as brokers flag Newport catalyst

City Developments shares rose 0.7% to S$9.16 Wednesday, nearing a 52-week high after RHB and DBS cited asset sales and the Newport Residences launch as catalysts. Bookings for Newport Residences open Jan 31, with FY2025 results due Feb 27. The stock outperformed the FTSE Straits Times Index, which slipped 0.4% in afternoon trading.
21 January 2026
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Sembcorp Industries share price slides as Alinta vote nears — what to watch next

Sembcorp Industries share price slides as Alinta vote nears — what to watch next

Sembcorp Industries shares fell 1.6% to S$5.98 in Wednesday afternoon trading, hitting a one-week low ahead of a Jan 30 shareholder vote on its proposed A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy acquisition. Investors must submit questions by Jan 22 and proxy forms by Jan 27. The EGM will be held in person only. Sembcorp plans to fund the deal with a fully committed bridge loan, not new equity.
21 January 2026
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UOL stock price climbs to S$10.31 as lower mortgage rates keep Singapore developers in focus

UOL stock price climbs to S$10.31 as lower mortgage rates keep Singapore developers in focus

UOL Group shares climbed 0.7% to S$10.31 in afternoon trading Wednesday, extending a two-day rally on volume of about 2.4 million shares. RHB maintained an overweight call on Singapore real estate stocks, citing lower mortgage rates and pent-up demand. Traders are watching for the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s quarterly property market update on Jan 23.
21 January 2026
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ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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