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Financial News News 28 January 2026

Stride (LRN) stock jumps 26% premarket after earnings and outlook; what to watch at the open

Stride (LRN) stock jumps 26% premarket after earnings and outlook; what to watch at the open

Stride shares soared 26% to $91.50 in premarket trading Wednesday after reporting a 7.5% revenue gain to $631.3 million for the December quarter and raising its full-year outlook. Career Learning revenue jumped nearly 29%, with total enrollments up 7.8% to 248,500. The company announced a $500 million stock buyback program through October 2026. BMO Capital raised its price target to $94.
28 January 2026
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Redwire stock (RDW) jumps again in premarket after $151B SHIELD award — what traders watch next

Redwire stock (RDW) jumps again in premarket after $151B SHIELD award — what traders watch next

Redwire shares rose 2.4% to $14.54 in Wednesday premarket trading after the company secured a spot on the Missile Defense Agency’s $151 billion SHIELD contract vehicle. The stock jumped 29.6% Tuesday on heavy volume. The contract admits multiple vendors but does not guarantee awards. Investors await Redwire’s next earnings update, expected in early March.
28 January 2026
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LVMH share price sinks 7% as results revive luxury margin fears

LVMH share price sinks 7% as results revive luxury margin fears

LVMH shares fell about 7% to 547 euros in Paris after its annual update signaled caution on demand recovery. Fourth-quarter sales beat forecasts, but profit concerns persisted as margins faced pressure from currency shifts and tariffs. The group reported 2025 revenue of 80.8 billion euros and a 22% operating margin. LVMH will propose a 13-euro dividend at its April 23 shareholder meeting.
28 January 2026
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Lam Research stock price pops in premarket as LRCX heads into earnings

Lam Research stock price pops in premarket as LRCX heads into earnings

Lam Research shares rose 4.4% premarket Wednesday to $249, extending a rally ahead of its December-quarter earnings due after the U.S. close. The stock jumped 7% Tuesday after Evercore ISI and Lynx Equity raised price targets. Analysts expect revenue to reach $5.25 billion, up 20% year-over-year, with adjusted earnings at $1.17 per share. Investors are watching for updates on customer spending and service revenue.
28 January 2026
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ASML stock price rises in premarket after orders beat, 2026 outlook raised, job cuts flagged

ASML stock price rises in premarket after orders beat, 2026 outlook raised, job cuts flagged

ASML shares rose 2.9% premarket after reporting fourth-quarter bookings of €13.2 billion and raising its 2026 sales forecast. The company plans to cut about 1,700 jobs and launched a new share buyback program. Net sales for the quarter reached €9.7 billion, with net income at €2.8 billion. Chip equipment stocks, including Applied Materials and Lam Research, also gained in early U.S. trading.
28 January 2026
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Aviva share price rises as UBS says insurer is “better protected” ahead of March results

Aviva share price rises as UBS says insurer is “better protected” ahead of March results

Aviva shares rose 0.9% to 631.6 pence in early London trading after UBS named it its top UK life insurer pick over Legal & General. Investors await Aviva’s March 5 results for updates on buybacks and Direct Line integration. UBS set a 750p target, citing Aviva’s strong solvency and capital generation. Aviva expects over £500 million in capital synergies from the Direct Line deal by end-2026.
28 January 2026
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3i Group share price inches up as RBC’s Action warning hangs over stock

3i Group share price inches up as RBC’s Action warning hangs over stock

3i Group shares rose 0.35% to 3,146p Wednesday after a sharp 4.86% drop on Monday. RBC downgraded the stock to “Underperform,” citing risk of “diminishing returns” at key holding Action and cut its price target to 3,000p. Barclays trimmed its target but kept an “overweight” rating. Investors await Thursday’s trading update for details on Action and net asset value.
28 January 2026
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Sage share price today: Sage stock steadies after Q1 revenue climbs 10% as buyback rolls on

Sage share price today: Sage stock steadies after Q1 revenue climbs 10% as buyback rolls on

Sage Group shares rose 0.2% to 991.6 pence in early London trading after a 5.1% drop the previous session. First-quarter revenue climbed 10% to £674 million, led by gains in cloud and recurring streams. The company repurchased 998,691 shares on Jan. 27 at an average price of 1,001.05 pence. Sage confirmed full-year guidance and will hold its AGM on Feb. 5.
28 January 2026
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Experian share price slides again as EXPN extends selloff in London

Experian share price slides again as EXPN extends selloff in London

Experian shares fell 1.3% to 2,749 pence in early London trading Wednesday, extending a four-day losing streak. The stock has dropped nearly 10% this week amid investor concerns over AI disruption, regulatory uncertainty, and Fair Isaac’s move to sell mortgage credit scores directly to lenders. Investors are watching for central bank signals and Experian’s February dividend.
28 January 2026
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National Grid share price holds near fresh 52-week high as €650m bond sale puts funding back in focus

National Grid share price holds near fresh 52-week high as €650m bond sale puts funding back in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.3% to 1,226 pence by 08:45 GMT in London, nearing a 52-week high. Its UK transmission unit issued a 650 million euro bond, with Societe Generale signaling possible price support in the debt market. Ofgem’s new RIIO-T3 settlement for electricity transmission starts in April. Investors await National Grid’s full-year results in May.
28 January 2026
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LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group stock braces for Monday after AI jitters and buyback move

LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group stock braces for Monday after AI jitters and buyback move

7 February 2026
London, Feb 7, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Market closed. London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) shares ended Friday at 7,502 pence, down about 1.1% on the day, with London markets shut for the weekend and set to reopen on Monday. (MarketWatch) The stock has been caught in a wider repricing of software, data and analytics names as investors question which business models benefit from the next wave of AI — and which get squeezed. “It’s a de-risking trade,” Andrew Wells, chief investment officer at SanJac Alpha, said, as he argued the AI build-out had become “too pricey.” (Reuters) LSEG also
GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
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