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Meta stock steadies before the bell after a 5.7% pop — here’s what’s driving META now

Meta stock steadies before the bell after a 5.7% pop — here’s what’s driving META now

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 04:47 EST — Premarket Meta Platforms shares slipped roughly 0.1% in premarket trading Friday, following a 5.7% rally the day before. That surge shifted attention to fresh ad inventory and how much Wall Street is willing to bear on Meta’s AI spending. (StockAnalysis) Timing is crucial. Meta is set to release its results next week,…
Unilever PLC stock price ticks higher after Barclays lifts target — what investors watch next

Unilever PLC stock price ticks higher after Barclays lifts target — what investors watch next

London, Jan 23, 2026, 09:26 GMT — Regular session Unilever PLC shares climbed 0.7% to roughly 4,849 pence by 0926 GMT, buoyed by new broker notes that kept the spotlight on the consumer goods giant ahead of its upcoming earnings. (MarketScreener) This move is key as investors scramble to define what “steady” means for major consumer staples amid a volatile…
BP stock climbs in London as oil rebounds; buyback rolls on ahead of Feb. 10 results

BP stock climbs in London as oil rebounds; buyback rolls on ahead of Feb. 10 results

London, Jan 23, 2026, 09:26 (GMT) — Regular session. BP PLC shares climbed 1.6% to 443.9 pence by 0910 GMT on Friday, regaining ground as oil prices stabilized following a turbulent week. The stock started the day at 439.8 pence, fluctuating between 438.8 and 444.7 pence, with roughly 2.1 million shares traded in early sessions. (Lse) The move is significant…
Experian share price rebounds after bruising slide as traders weigh Q3 update and policy risk

Experian share price rebounds after bruising slide as traders weigh Q3 update and policy risk

London, Jan 23, 2026, 09:20 GMT — Regular session Experian (EXPN.L) shares climbed 1.1% to 3,050 pence by 0920 GMT on Friday, aiming to end a four-day losing streak. The stock closed Thursday at 3,016 pence, following drops of 4.9% on Wednesday and 1.8% on Tuesday. (Investing) This matters because Experian plays a key role in consumer lending flows. When…
DLF hits debt-free milestone after Q3 results — but sales bookings crash and shares slide

DLF hits debt-free milestone after Q3 results — but sales bookings crash and shares slide

NEW DELHI, Jan 23, 2026, 14:35 (IST) Shares of DLF Ltd fell on Friday following a steep decline in sales bookings reported in its Q3 results, even as the company announced it has become gross debt-free for the first time since its 2007 IPO. By mid-afternoon, DLF was trading around 588.5 rupees, down roughly 4% after starting the day higher.…
Beazley share price today: BEZ holds steady as Zurich takeover clock ticks

Beazley share price today: BEZ holds steady as Zurich takeover clock ticks

London, January 23, 2026, 08:59 GMT — Regular session Beazley shares edged slightly higher in early London trading on Friday, lingering near 1,117 pence after a turbulent week sparked by Zurich’s takeover approach. By 0837 GMT, the stock had gained roughly 0.1%, following Thursday’s close at 1,116 pence. (Share Prices) Beazley is now trading about 13% under Zurich’s cash offer…
NatWest share price: fresh forecasts and buyback update set up Feb 13 results

NatWest share price: fresh forecasts and buyback update set up Feb 13 results

LONDON, Jan 23, 2026, 08:59 GMT — Regular session. Shares in NatWest Group Plc (NWG.L) nudged 0.06% higher to roughly 654 pence by 0859 GMT, following fresh analyst forecasts released ahead of next month’s earnings report and additional buyback announcements. The stock fluctuated between 650.2 and 657.6 pence. (Hargreaves Lansdown) NatWest’s latest pre-results “consensus”—a company-compiled snapshot of sell-side estimates—puts 2025…
Shell share price edges higher in London as Nigeria incentives and Argentina shale sale talk hit the tape

Shell share price edges higher in London as Nigeria incentives and Argentina shale sale talk hit the tape

London, Jan 23, 2026, 08:03 GMT — Regular session Shell shares (SHEL.L) edged up roughly 0.3%, hitting 2,683 pence by 0803 GMT Friday, just above Thursday’s close of 2,674 pence as London trading kicked off. (Google) The early gain reflects investors grappling with mixed signals: Nigeria is pushing Shell toward a major new offshore project, but a separate report suggests…
Lloyds share price today: €500m bond call keeps LLOY in focus ahead of results week

Lloyds share price today: €500m bond call keeps LLOY in focus ahead of results week

London, Jan 23, 2026, 07:59 GMT — Premarket. Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) shares held steady at 101.9 pence before Friday’s London session, following the bank’s announcement of an early redemption of €500 million in senior debt. (London South East) The timing is delicate for UK banks. Traders are weighing two key factors: if the Bank of England will slash rates…
SGX stock price rises as Singapore Exchange proposes smaller board lots; Feb 13 deadline looms

SGX stock price rises as Singapore Exchange proposes smaller board lots; Feb 13 deadline looms

Singapore, Jan 23, 2026, 15:29 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd climbed 1.1% to S$17.49 by 3:10 p.m. on Friday, with the Straits Times Index also up 1.1%. The stock has surged roughly 46% over the last year and is hovering near its 52-week peak. (StockAnalysis) This matters for SGX since it earns fees whenever investors trade.…
iFAST (SGX:AIY) share price jumps as UK bank joins Bacs — what investors watch next

iFAST (SGX:AIY) share price jumps as UK bank joins Bacs — what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 23, 2026, 15:32 SGT — Regular session iFAST Corporation Ltd (SGX:AIY) shares climbed 3.9% to S$10.42 by 3:20 p.m. Singapore time, hitting an intraday peak of S$10.46 earlier. Around 1.66 million shares changed hands, outpacing its typical volume, as the stock pressed near its 52-week high. (StockAnalysis) iFAST Global Bank, its UK unit, announced it has joined Bacs,…
Genting Singapore stock slips as STI hits record — what investors watch next

Genting Singapore stock slips as STI hits record — what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 23, 2026, 15:31 SGT — Regular session. Shares of Genting Singapore Limited (SGX: G13) slipped 0.7% to S$0.725 by 3:10 p.m. on Friday, after bouncing between S$0.725 and S$0.735 earlier in the session. Trading volume hit 27.7 million shares, outpacing the stock’s one-week average. Its 52-week trading range remains between S$0.660 and S$0.800. (SG Investors) The slip happened…

Stock Market Today

  • Oric Pharmaceuticals Shares Poised for 74% Upside as Biotech Innovation Draws Investor Attention
    January 23, 2026, 8:13 AM EST. Oric Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ORIC) is gaining investor interest with a potential 74% upside from its current $12.05 share price, backed by partnerships with Pfizer, Bayer, and Johnson & Johnson. The clinical-stage biotech focuses on therapies addressing cancer treatment resistance, advancing candidates like ORIC-114 and ORIC-944 through early-stage trials. Despite a $1.17 billion market cap, Oric reports a negative EPS of -1.71 and free cash flow of -$70.7 million, reflecting typical high-risk biotech dynamics. With no dividends and a neutral RSI, stock momentum shows cautious optimism. Analysts rate ORIC with 14 buys and project a $21 average target price, suggesting substantial growth for investors able to tolerate the sector's inherent uncertainties.
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