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Financial News News 8 January 2026

Barclays shares edge up after Ubyx stablecoin stake and fresh buyback update

Barclays shares edge up after Ubyx stablecoin stake and fresh buyback update

London, January 8, 2026, 09:18 GMT — Regular session Barclays (BARC.L) shares were up 0.7% at 482.9 pence by 0854 GMT, after ending Wednesday at 479.55p. The stock traded in a 476.70p–483.20p range and remains below its 52-week high of 492.95p. SharePrices Barclays said on Wednesday it had taken a stake in U.S. stablecoin-settlement company Ubyx, its first investment in…
8 January 2026
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Compass Group shares hit a 12-month low early as London market slips; dividend clock ticks

Compass Group shares hit a 12-month low early as London market slips; dividend clock ticks

London, Jan 8, 2026, 09:17 GMT — Regular session Compass Group shares slid early on Thursday and briefly hit a 12-month low before paring losses, tracking a softer tone across London equities. The caterer’s stock was down 0.8% at 2,314 pence by 0902 GMT after opening at 2,249p, which also marked the bottom of its 52-week range. SharePrices The move…
8 January 2026
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Fresh Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest price targets hint at more upside for UK bank sharesLONDON,

Fresh Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest price targets hint at more upside for UK bank sharesLONDON,

Jan 8, 2026, 09:05 GMT Jefferies lifted its price targets on Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays and NatWest in a fresh note, arguing UK bank shares still have room to rerate despite a strong 2025. The broker raised its targets to 119 pence for Lloyds, 560 pence for Barclays and 720 pence for NatWest. It also kept Buy calls on OSB…
8 January 2026
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National Grid stock hits a 52-week high then slips — what investors watch next

National Grid stock hits a 52-week high then slips — what investors watch next

London, Jan 8, 2026, 08:10 GMT — Regular session National Grid shares dipped 0.3% to 1,181 pence in early London trade on Thursday, after an earlier push took the stock to 1,194.5 pence — its highest level in the past 52 weeks. The shares ended Wednesday at 1,184.5 pence. Google The move comes as investors juggle a mix of geopolitical…
8 January 2026
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OCBC stock back near record highs as dividend buyers crowd into Singapore banks

OCBC stock back near record highs as dividend buyers crowd into Singapore banks

Singapore, Jan 8, 2026, 15:48 SGT — Regular session Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) shares were up 0.45% at S$20.15 in afternoon trade on Thursday, holding near the highs set this week after the stock first pushed through the S$20 mark. Investing The latest leg comes as Singapore’s big lenders start 2026 on strong footing, helped by dividend appeal and a…
8 January 2026
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ASX Limited (ASX:ASX) shares jump 2% on Goldman upgrade as December activity stays firm

ASX Limited (ASX:ASX) shares jump 2% on Goldman upgrade as December activity stays firm

Sydney, Jan 8, 2026, 17:46 AEDT — Market closed ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) shares rose 2% to A$52.14 on Thursday after Goldman Sachs analyst Julian Braganza upgraded the Australian exchange operator to neutral from sell, StreetInsider reported. The stock traded between A$51.41 and A$52.33, while the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 ended up 0.29%. Intelligent Investor The upgrade matters because ASX’s earnings move…
8 January 2026
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Why Macquarie Group stock (ASX:MQG) rose today: filings, funding and the next catalyst

Why Macquarie Group stock (ASX:MQG) rose today: filings, funding and the next catalyst

Sydney, Jan 8, 2026, 17:21 (AEDT) — Market closed Macquarie Group Ltd stock (MQG.AX) ended Thursday up 0.9% at A$208.69, after trading between A$206.56 and A$210.09. Turnover of about 557,000 shares was roughly half its three-month average, according to Investing.com. Investing The move comes as investors hunt for early clues on where the bank is putting money and how its…
8 January 2026
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Westpac shares rebound after inflation cools — here’s what markets watch next

Westpac shares rebound after inflation cools — here’s what markets watch next

Sydney, Jan 8, 2026, 17:23 AEDT — Market closed Westpac Banking Corp shares (WBC.AX) last traded at A$38.01, up 1.3% on Thursday, paring losses from earlier in the week as investors weighed softer inflation against a still-wary central bank tone. Intelligent Investor The move matters because Australia’s big banks have been trading day-to-day as a proxy for the interest-rate path.…
8 January 2026
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Taiwan Taiex cracks 30,000 — but a lawmaker says TSMC is warping the market

Taiwan Taiex cracks 30,000 — but a lawmaker says TSMC is warping the market

TAIPEI, Jan 8, 2026, 13:53 (GMT+8) Taiwan’s stock rally drew political heat this week after a senior opposition lawmaker said the Taiex benchmark no longer reflects the broader market because it is dominated by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, which he said accounts for more than 40% of total market value. “The market structure has lost its balance,” Kuomintang legislator Lin…
8 January 2026
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IDFC First Bank shares rise after savings rate cut, as Nomura flags 23% upside

IDFC First Bank shares rise after savings rate cut, as Nomura flags 23% upside

Mumbai, January 8, 2026, 11:22 IST Shares of IDFC First Bank rose on Thursday after the lender cut savings account interest rates by up to 200 basis points (a basis point is 0.01 percentage point) and reshuffled balance slabs from Jan. 9. The stock was up nearly 2% at about 86 rupees by 10:45 a.m. IST, after climbing around 3%…
8 January 2026
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ANZ stock edges up as RBA warns inflation still “too high”; Feb rate call back in focus

ANZ stock edges up as RBA warns inflation still “too high”; Feb rate call back in focus

Sydney, Jan 8, 2026, 17:13 AEDT — Market closed ANZ Group Holdings shares rose 0.7% to end at A$35.68 on Thursday, recovering a slice of the prior session’s slide as rate expectations swung back into view. Volume was about 4.1 million shares. MarketScreener The move followed comments from Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser, who said November’s inflation…
8 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 08.01.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 8, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Royalty Pharma Undervalued on DCF Despite 1-Year Rally (RPRX) January 8, 2026, 11:59 PM EST. RPRX trades at $40.26, after a 40% return in the last year. A Discounted Cash Flow model-using a 2-stage Free Cash Flow to Equity framework-yields an intrinsic value around $179.83…
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Indian Stock Market Outlook: Gift Nifty Dip, Nasdaq Slide, Apple Gains, and Gold Rates Update
    January 29, 2026, 10:53 PM EST. The Indian stock market witnessed mixed signals ahead of the Union Budget 2026. The Sensex rose 0.27% to 82,566.37, while the Nifty 50 gained 0.30% to 25,418.90, continuing a three-day rally. However, Gift Nifty traded at a discount, signaling a weaker start on Friday. In global cues, Asian markets advanced after U.S. President Trump hinted at a Federal Reserve chair announcement. U.S. stocks closed mostly lower; tech stocks dragged the Nasdaq down 0.72%. Apple shares inched up 0.72%, while Microsoft dipped 10%. The Indian market's near-term outlook remains cautious, with investors eyeing stock-specific movements ahead of budget announcements. Gold rates and geopolitical developments also influenced sentiment globally.
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