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Financial News News 22 January 2026

Vertex stock jumps 4% as earnings date nears — what traders watch next for VRTX

Vertex stock jumps 4% as earnings date nears — what traders watch next for VRTX

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 05:11 EST — Premarket Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) shares jumped 4.31%, closing Wednesday at $461.14 and marking their third straight session of gains. Trading volume climbed past the stock’s 50-day average. VRTX outperformed peers like AbbVie, Krystal Biotech, and Arcturus Therapeutics, while the S&P 500 and Dow each gained over 1%. (MarketWatch) Vertex is now under…
22 January 2026
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Namib Minerals stock (NAMM) whipsaws again as premarket dip follows a 131% jump

Namib Minerals stock (NAMM) whipsaws again as premarket dip follows a 131% jump

New York, January 22, 2026, 05:21 (EST) — Premarket Namib Minerals dropped 5.3% in premarket Thursday following a massive 130.6% jump the day before, signaling another volatile session for the small-cap gold miner. At 4:58 a.m. EST, shares were down 12 cents to $2.14, after Wednesday’s close at $2.26, with roughly 166.7 million shares traded. (Investing) Why it matters now:…
22 January 2026
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FedEx stock gets a tug-of-war: downgrade meets $350–$355 targets as freight spin-off looms

FedEx stock gets a tug-of-war: downgrade meets $350–$355 targets as freight spin-off looms

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 05:00 (EST) Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered its rating on FedEx to Neutral from Buy, arguing that the stock’s current valuation already “fairly reflect[s]” the expected value from the planned spin-off of its freight division. (TipRanks) The move follows a solid rally in FedEx shares, which have climbed roughly 37% over the last three months.…
22 January 2026
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Chipotle stock edges up in premarket after 4% rebound as analysts turn less cautious

Chipotle stock edges up in premarket after 4% rebound as analysts turn less cautious

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 5:01 AM EST — Premarket Chipotle Mexican Grill shares edged up about 0.4% to $40.87 in premarket trade Thursday, following a 4.4% surge in the previous session. (MarketWatch) This shift is significant since CMG has become a barometer for fast-casual demand and pricing strength. Investors are now debating if this week’s rebound marks only a…
22 January 2026
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Diageo share price climbs in London as Barclays, Jefferies stick with Buy calls ahead of Feb 25 results

Diageo share price climbs in London as Barclays, Jefferies stick with Buy calls ahead of Feb 25 results

London, Jan 22, 2026, 09:33 GMT — Regular session Diageo shares climbed roughly 0.5% to about 1,681 pence in early London trading Thursday, continuing a bounce that pushed the stock up 2.6% the previous day. Despite this, the world’s biggest spirits producer remains down around 31% over the last year, making it vulnerable to any signs of stabilizing demand. (MarketScreener)…
22 January 2026
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Lloyds share price rises as BoE rate-cut bets shift before next week’s results

Lloyds share price rises as BoE rate-cut bets shift before next week’s results

London, Jan 22, 2026, 09:30 GMT — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) shares climbed 1.5% to 102.90 pence by 0930 GMT Thursday, up from Wednesday’s close of 101.40 pence. The stock fluctuated between 102.48 and 103.55 pence, with roughly 21.9 million shares traded. (Investing) This matters as the UK rate debate heats up once more, with bank shares often…
22 January 2026
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Lloyds shares are above £1 again — UBS lifts target as investors do the dividend maths

Lloyds shares are above £1 again — UBS lifts target as investors do the dividend maths

LONDON, Jan 22, 2026, 08:55 GMT Lloyds Banking Group shares climbed 1.8% to 103.25 pence in early London trading Thursday, approaching the upper end of a 52-week range between 60.36p and 103.55p. At 103.25p, the stock is hovering just above the £1 mark—a psychological threshold closely watched for the UK lender. (Investing) The move comes just a week before Lloyds’…
22 January 2026
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Experian shares steady after 19-month low — what the stock is pricing in now

Experian shares steady after 19-month low — what the stock is pricing in now

London, Jan 22, 2026, 09:15 GMT — Regular session Experian (EXPN.L) shares held steady in early London trading Thursday, edging up roughly 0.1% to 3,072 pence after a steep drop the previous day. The stock moved within a 3,066 to 3,116 pence band. (Google) Wednesday’s drop felt more like a reaction to impatience than a straightforward earnings miss. Investors were…
22 January 2026
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Hang Seng wobbles, then closes higher as Hong Kong inflation ticks up and Trump cools tariff talk

Hang Seng wobbles, then closes higher as Hong Kong inflation ticks up and Trump cools tariff talk

Hong Kong, January 22, 2026, 16:56 (HKT) Hong Kong stocks ended slightly higher on Thursday after a choppy session, with the Hang Seng Index adding 44 points to close at 26,629. The benchmark opened up 165 points, slipped briefly into the red and recovered into the close, with turnover — the value of shares traded — at HK$234.86 billion. Baidu…
22 January 2026
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NatWest share price rises as buyback update meets shifting BoE rate-cut bets

NatWest share price rises as buyback update meets shifting BoE rate-cut bets

London, Jan 22, 2026, 09:05 GMT — Regular session NatWest Group Plc shares climbed 1.6% to 660 pence by 0905 GMT on Thursday, bouncing back from the previous close of 649.6 pence. (Investing) UK banks are once again reacting to rates after December inflation came in hotter than anticipated, even though economists remain confident inflation will ease. “For now it’s…
22 January 2026
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HSBC share price climbs near a 52-week peak as BoE rate-cut bets shift — what investors watch next

HSBC share price climbs near a 52-week peak as BoE rate-cut bets shift — what investors watch next

LONDON, Jan 22, 2026, 08:58 GMT — Regular session Shares of HSBC Holdings Plc climbed 1.4% to 1,248.2 pence by 0837 GMT, touching 1,248.8 earlier—close to their 52-week high. Barclays jumped 2.2%, while Lloyds edged up 1.8% during the same period. (Google) The reason this matters now comes down to rates. Bank shares usually track expectations about central bank policy,…
22 January 2026
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Anglo American share price pauses near 52-week high as copper jitters; Feb 5 update looms

Anglo American share price pauses near 52-week high as copper jitters; Feb 5 update looms

London, Jan 22, 2026, 08:45 GMT — Regular session. Anglo American shares held steady in early London trade on Thursday, inching up roughly 0.03% to 3,402 pence by 0846 GMT. The stock fluctuated between 3,369 and 3,414 pence during the session. (Google) The stock now trades near the high of its one-year range following a sharp jump yesterday. This is…
22 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Birla Corporation Investors Gain 48% in Five Years Despite Earnings Dip
    January 23, 2026, 9:29 PM EST. Birla Corporation (NSE:BIRLACORPN) shareholders have seen a 48% total return over five years, including dividends, despite a 0.4% annual decrease in earnings per share (EPS). The stock fell 12% in the past quarter and underperformed the broader market return of 127% over five years. Key drivers appear to be consistent revenue growth at 8.2% per year, suggesting the company is prioritizing expansion over immediate earnings. The modest 1.0% dividend yield boosted total shareholder returns beyond share price gains. Birla's recent 11% loss contrasts with five-year gains averaging 8% annually, highlighting volatility but long-term growth potential amid analyst coverage and market challenges.
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