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Financial News News 6 January 2026

Prudential plc stock rises after $1.2bn buyback launch — what to watch next

Prudential plc stock rises after $1.2bn buyback launch — what to watch next

London, Jan 6, 2026, 09:52 GMT — Regular session Prudential (PRU.L) shares rose on Tuesday after the insurer launched a $1.2 billion share buyback programme. The stock was up 0.9% at 1,189 pence by 0930 GMT, with the UK life insurance sector also firmer. Sharecast The move matters because buybacks are a direct way to return surplus capital to investors.…
6 January 2026
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Fresnillo PLC stock edges lower after Citi target hike as gold rally keeps traders focused on jobs data

Fresnillo PLC stock edges lower after Citi target hike as gold rally keeps traders focused on jobs data

London, Jan 6, 2026, 09:30 GMT — Regular session Fresnillo PLC shares (FRES.L) edged down 0.5% to 3,478 pence by 09:30 GMT on Tuesday, easing after Citigroup raised its price target for the precious-metals miner. The move matters because Fresnillo has become one of the FTSE 100’s most direct plays on gold and silver, with the stock trading near the…
6 January 2026
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Kaynes Technology share price hits fresh 52-week low as bearish signals pile up

Kaynes Technology share price hits fresh 52-week low as bearish signals pile up

Mumbai, Jan 6, 2026, 14:42 (IST) Shares of Kaynes Technology India slid more than 6% on Tuesday to about 3,747 rupees, touching a fresh 52-week low as it stayed below key moving averages — a backward-looking trend gauge based on past prices — Trendlyne data showed. Trendlyne The drop keeps the electronic manufacturing services (EMS) company — a contract maker…
6 January 2026
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Standard Chartered stock today: STAN slips after buyback update, Feb 24 results in focus

Standard Chartered stock today: STAN slips after buyback update, Feb 24 results in focus

London, Jan 6, 2026, 09:27 GMT — Regular session Standard Chartered (STAN.L) shares edged lower in early London trade on Tuesday after the bank disclosed another round of purchases under its share buyback programme. The stock was down 1.0 pence, or 0.05%, at 1,854.5 pence by 0927 GMT, near its 52-week high of 1,875.5 pence. Google Why it matters now:…
6 January 2026
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Why LSEG stock is ticking higher today after a buyback filing — and what investors watch next

Why LSEG stock is ticking higher today after a buyback filing — and what investors watch next

London, January 6, 2026, 09:37 (GMT) — Regular session London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) shares were up 0.6% at 9,096 pence by 0920 GMT on Tuesday after the company disclosed fresh purchases under its share buyback programme. MarketScreener The update matters because buybacks shrink the share count, which can lift earnings per share and support the stock when the…
6 January 2026
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IAG share price today: British Airways owner nears 52-week high as oil eases

IAG share price today: British Airways owner nears 52-week high as oil eases

London, Jan 6, 2026, 09:27 GMT — Regular session Shares in International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways, traded close to a 52-week high on Tuesday, up 2.7 pence, or 0.6%, at 427.8 pence by 0923 GMT. The stock sat near the top of its 52-week range of 210.0p to 430.6p and valued the group at about 19.6…
6 January 2026
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Vodafone stock rises above 100p as buyback disclosure sharpens focus on Feb 5 update

Vodafone stock rises above 100p as buyback disclosure sharpens focus on Feb 5 update

London, January 6, 2026, 08:36 GMT — Regular session Vodafone (VOD.L) shares rose about 1.1% to 100.85 pence by 0837 GMT, hovering near the day’s high after the telecoms group disclosed fresh share repurchases. The buyback matters because Vodafone’s stock has pushed back above 100p, a round-number level traders often treat as a near-term line in the sand. With the…
6 January 2026
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Lloyds Banking Group share price rises to 1-year high as mortgage cuts and BoE data sharpen results focus

Lloyds Banking Group share price rises to 1-year high as mortgage cuts and BoE data sharpen results focus

London, January 6, 2026, 08:35 (GMT) — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) shares rose 1.6% to 101.51 pence by 0835 GMT, after touching 101.70 pence — the top of their 52-week range. Investing The move puts the spotlight back on a familiar pressure point for the lender: UK mortgages. With borrowers refinancing and lenders fighting for new business, investors…
6 January 2026
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Unilever stock slips again in London as defensives lag record Europe rally

Unilever stock slips again in London as defensives lag record Europe rally

London, Jan 6, 2026, 08:30 GMT — Regular session Unilever (ULVR.L) was down 29 pence, or 0.6%, at 4,670 pence by 0815 GMT, after opening at 4,681. The stock traded between 4,658 and 4,682 pence, extending Monday’s 2.6% fall to 4,699. Investors Chronicle The slide matters because it has come alongside a risk-on push in Europe that has left consumer…
6 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock jumps as copper cracks $13,000 — what to know before Wall Street opens

Rio Tinto stock jumps as copper cracks $13,000 — what to know before Wall Street opens

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 03:41 EST — Market closed Rio Tinto plc stock ended Monday’s U.S. session up 2.17% at $83.21, according to Markets Insider data, with the ADRs—U.S.-listed certificates that trade like shares—printing a $83.24 52-week high. Businessinsider The move matters because Rio is a bellwether for global metals demand, and traders have been leaning into materials as…
6 January 2026
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Anglo American stock rallies toward a fresh 52-week high as copper tops $13,000 — what to watch next

Anglo American stock rallies toward a fresh 52-week high as copper tops $13,000 — what to watch next

London, January 6, 2026, 08:04 GMT — Regular session Anglo American plc shares rose in early London trade on Tuesday as copper extended its run to record highs, lifting mining stocks. The stock was up 1.7% at 3,196 pence by 0804 GMT after briefly touching 3,213 pence, a new 52-week high. Google The early move matters because copper is driving…
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Stock Market Today

  • 3 Promising UK Penny Stocks Over £40M Market Cap to Watch
    January 30, 2026, 4:24 PM EST. Despite recent pressures on the UK market, driven by weak trade data from China pushing the FTSE 100 lower, select penny stocks-smaller companies trading at low prices-offer potential for growth. Among those with market capitalizations over £40 million, Foresight Group Holdings, Warpaint London, and ME Group International stand out for strong financial health and solid fundamentals. Brickability Group Plc, with a £173 million market cap, showed 28.9% earnings growth last year and maintains sound liquidity, though its dividend yield coverage raised questions. Kooth plc, valued at £49 million, delivers digital mental health services and remains financially stable. These picks suggest niche opportunities amid broader market volatility in the UK equity space.
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