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Financial News News 27 January 2026

Puma stock jumps as Anta snaps up 29% stake at €35 — what investors watch next

Puma stock jumps as Anta snaps up 29% stake at €35 — what investors watch next

Frankfurt, Jan 27, 2026, 11:16 CET — Regular session Shares of Puma SE (PUMG.DE) rose Tuesday after China’s Anta Sports Products (2020.HK) agreed to buy a 29.06% stake from the Pinault family’s investment vehicle at a hefty premium. By 10:15 a.m. CET, the stock was up 6%, having surged as much as 17% earlier in the session. (Reuters) The deal arrives as Puma works to regain investor trust following a rough patch, adding a major strategic shareholder without sparking an instant takeover bid. Anta’s stake stays just below Germany’s 30% limit that would compel a full offer, dampening short-term M&A
27 January 2026
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Humana stock tumbles in premarket after CMS flags near-flat 2027 Medicare Advantage rates

Humana stock tumbles in premarket after CMS flags near-flat 2027 Medicare Advantage rates

New York, January 27, 2026, 05:08 EST — Premarket Humana Inc (HUM.N) shares dropped roughly 12% in premarket trading Tuesday, leading a broad selloff among U.S. health insurers following a Medicare Advantage payment proposal that fell well short of Wall Street’s estimates. In extended hours, Humana was last seen near $231. (Barron’s) The annual Medicare Advantage rate notice is a Washington update that can swiftly upend earnings forecasts. It establishes the baseline payments private insurers receive to manage government-backed plans for seniors and people with disabilities—and it directly influences the benefits they’re able to provide. The Centers for Medicare &
27 January 2026
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CVS stock slides before the bell as Medicare Advantage rate shock hits insurers

CVS stock slides before the bell as Medicare Advantage rate shock hits insurers

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 05:08 EST — Premarket Shares of CVS Health (CVS) dropped roughly 9% in premarket trading Tuesday after U.S. health regulators announced a 2027 Medicare Advantage payment update that fell well short of investor expectations. The stock had closed Monday up about 1% at $83.87. (Barron’s) This shift is significant since Medicare Advantage, the private-sector alternative to traditional Medicare, ranks among the largest profit sources for major U.S. health insurers. A weaker payment forecast could push plans to cut benefits, hike premiums, or absorb rising medical expenses, all of which can pinch their profits. The Centers
27 January 2026
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GameStop stock rises again after Michael Burry says he’s buying — what traders watch next

GameStop stock rises again after Michael Burry says he’s buying — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, January 27, 2026, 04:56 ET — Premarket Shares of GameStop Corp climbed roughly 2% in premarket action Tuesday, extending gains following a strong rally the day before fueled by new remarks from investor Michael Burry. (MarketWatch) This move is significant since GameStop stays a high-beta retail darling, with headlines and online buzz still able to jolt the price sharply before the bell. Its swings frequently attract short-term traders hunting for momentum once the cash market opens. Burry jumping back into the GameStop talk underscores just how much the stock still reacts to big names, even five years after
27 January 2026
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Zoom stock steadies in premarket after 11% jump on billion-dollar Anthropic stake talk

Zoom stock steadies in premarket after 11% jump on billion-dollar Anthropic stake talk

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 04:54 EST — Premarket Zoom Communications (ZM.O) hovered around $95.46 in early premarket Tuesday, after surging 11.3% the day before. The jump came after an analyst highlighted Zoom’s connection to AI startup Anthropic. This rally is significant since Zoom has long struggled to prove it can return to growth now that video meetings are more routine than vital. The market has also shown a quick appetite for anything tied to AI, even if the connection to near-term revenue remains weak. A venture stake isn’t the same as boosting subscription numbers. But when growth slows and
27 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock slides premarket as Medicare Advantage rate plan shakes insurers before earnings

UnitedHealth stock slides premarket as Medicare Advantage rate plan shakes insurers before earnings

New York, January 27, 2026, 04:49 EST — Premarket Shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc dropped 8.3% in premarket trading Tuesday, slipping to $322.32 after closing Monday at $351.64. (Investing.com) The slide shines a new spotlight on Medicare Advantage, the government-backed private plans driving major profits for large insurers. The move comes just hours ahead of UnitedHealth’s full-year 2025 earnings report and 2026 outlook. (UnitedHealth Group) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced its initial 2027 “advance notice,” showing a net average payment increase of just 0.09% for Medicare Advantage. They attributed a 4.97% “effective growth rate” that was nearly
27 January 2026
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BT Group share price edges higher after Monday slide as market eyes Feb 5 update

BT Group share price edges higher after Monday slide as market eyes Feb 5 update

London, Jan 27, 2026, 09:40 GMT — Regular session BT Group shares nudged higher in early London trading Tuesday, recovering a bit from Monday’s drop. At 09:40 GMT, the stock stood at 183.05 pence, up 0.14%, valuing BT at about £17.8 billion. Vodafone, on the other hand, dipped 0.5%. (London South East) This change matters because BT is gearing up for a busy stretch, with a trading update due on Feb. 5 and its interim dividend payment scheduled for Feb. 11. (London South East) February 5 brings the next Bank of England policy meeting. According to a Reuters survey, economists
27 January 2026
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SSE PLC share price ticks up in London as Jan 30 dividend nears — what to watch next

SSE PLC share price ticks up in London as Jan 30 dividend nears — what to watch next

London, Jan 27, 2026, 09:44 GMT — Regular session SSE Plc shares inched up 0.1% to 2,358 pence in early London trade on Tuesday, hovering just under their 52-week peak near 2,382 pence. Volume was thin, with roughly 308,000 shares traded—far below the three-month average of 3.6 million. (Investing.com) The upcoming catalysts are approaching quickly. SSE’s investor calendar lists an interim dividend payment set for Jan. 30, followed by a third-quarter trading update expected on Feb. 4. (SSE) Heading into Tuesday, SSE’s shares rose 1.46% on Monday, finishing at £23.56 and beating a mostly flat market. Trading volume lagged its
27 January 2026
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Compass Group PLC share price dips near 52-week low as CPG investors look to Feb. 5 update

Compass Group PLC share price dips near 52-week low as CPG investors look to Feb. 5 update

London, Jan 27, 2026, 09:23 GMT — Regular session Shares in Compass Group PLC dipped roughly 0.1% to 2,221 pence on Tuesday, marking a second day of losses on the London Stock Exchange as investors held back ahead of the caterer’s upcoming update. The stock had closed at 2,224 pence on Monday, slipping 0.7%. (MarketScreener) CPG’s slide is significant, shedding about 2% last week and nearly 6% in the past month. That’s in a market favoring companies with clearer earnings momentum. The key date now is Feb. 5, when Compass will release its first-quarter trading update and hold an analyst
27 January 2026
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Standard Chartered share price today: STAN stock ticks higher as $1.3 billion buyback ends

Standard Chartered share price today: STAN stock ticks higher as $1.3 billion buyback ends

LONDON, Jan 27, 2026, 09:28 GMT — Regular session Standard Chartered shares ticked higher on Tuesday as the bank announced it had completed a $1.3 billion share buyback, wrapping up a months-long run of steady repurchases. The stock climbed roughly 0.5% to 1,843.5 pence, up from a prior close of 1,833.5 pence, with intraday moves between 1,840.0 and 1,851.5 pence. It’s now hovering near the upper limit of its 52-week range, which Investing.com lists as 872.8 to 1,878.5 pence. (Investing.com) The bank reported purchasing 528,116 shares on Jan. 26 at a volume-weighted average price of 1,835.08 pence, with individual prices
27 January 2026
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Aviva share price ticks up after UBS backs the insurer — what to watch before March results

Aviva share price ticks up after UBS backs the insurer — what to watch before March results

London, Jan 27, 2026, 09:31 GMT — Regular session Aviva shares climbed 0.7% to 629.2 pence during early London trading on Tuesday, building on a modest bounce from yesterday’s close. (London South East) The FTSE 100 kicked off higher, led by gains in financial stocks. Brokers highlighted life insurers for their dividend potential and capital returns ahead of earnings reports. (MarketScreener) Aviva will release its full-year 2025 results on March 5. Investors are focused on any updates regarding distributions and capital measures following a turbulent opening to the year for UK financial stocks. (Aviva) UBS analyst Nasib Ahmed said Monday
27 January 2026
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NatWest share price rises as profit-target talk builds ahead of UK bank earnings

NatWest share price rises as profit-target talk builds ahead of UK bank earnings

London, Jan 27, 2026, 09:09 GMT — Regular session underway. NatWest Group Plc shares climbed 1.6% to 661 pence in early Tuesday trading, up from a close of 650.4p the day before. (London South East) The shift unfolds as investors brace for UK bank earnings and possible profit-target upgrades, following a strong sector rally. Sources told Reuters NatWest may raise its 2027 return on tangible equity (ROTE) target to 17% from 15%. Peter Rothwell, KPMG UK’s head of banking, noted that UK banks’ earnings resilience has outlasted initial expectations. Meanwhile, Shore Capital analyst Gary Greenwood pointed to the government’s bank
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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