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Financial News News 27 January 2026

Fresnillo PLC share price slips in London after gold’s $5,000 surge — what investors watch next

Fresnillo PLC share price slips in London after gold’s $5,000 surge — what investors watch next

London, Jan 27, 2026, 09:03 GMT — Regular session Fresnillo shares dropped 3.2% to 4,304 pence by 0903 GMT, pulling back from Monday’s 6.7% surge and a recent high close to 4,470 pence. So far Tuesday, the stock has fluctuated between 4,288 and 4,410 pence, after climbing steadily over the past year from the mid-600s to the mid-4,000s. (Investing.com) This matters because Fresnillo has emerged as one of London’s purest plays on precious metals, now trading with little room for disappointment. Bullion prices hover near all-time highs, and with a production update due shortly, traders are focused on whether the
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Lloyds share price today: LLOY.L ticks higher as sanctions fine fades and results loom

Lloyds share price today: LLOY.L ticks higher as sanctions fine fades and results loom

London, Jan 27, 2026, 09:10 GMT — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) shares climbed roughly 0.7% to 103.7 pence by 0910 GMT Tuesday, hovering near the day’s high. So far, the stock has fluctuated between 103.28p and 103.80p. (Investing.com) As UK lenders gear up for their annual results, investors are zeroing in on any shifts in profitability targets following a strong rally in bank shares. The return on tangible equity (ROTE) — a crucial measure of profit — is drawing particular attention after sources told Reuters some banks plan to raise their targets soon. Peter Rothwell, KPMG UK’s head
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National Grid share price slips as GriffinLink UK-Germany wind link plan lands

National Grid share price slips as GriffinLink UK-Germany wind link plan lands

London, Jan 27, 2026, 09:00 GMT — Regular session National Grid (NG.L) shares slipped roughly 0.2% to 1,202 pence by 0900 GMT, shedding 2 pence from Monday’s finish. The stock has hovered near a one-year peak and gained about 25% over the last 12 months. (Investing.com) The shift was small, yet the headline remains familiar: grid spending. Investors continue to back network operators as Europe ramps up offshore wind integration into aging power grids, aiming to avoid soaring costs. National Grid announced plans to collaborate with TenneT Germany on GriffinLink, a proposed subsea “multi-purpose interconnector” aimed at linking offshore wind
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3i Group share price wobbles as RBC downgrade puts Action valuation back in the spotlight

3i Group share price wobbles as RBC downgrade puts Action valuation back in the spotlight

London, Jan 27, 2026, 09:06 GMT — Regular session 3i Group (III.L) shares slipped on Tuesday, continuing their retreat from last year’s peak after a new broker downgrade targeted its top asset, Dutch discount retailer Action. (3i) The stock slipped roughly 0.5% to 3,114 pence after RBC Capital Markets downgraded it from “sector perform” to “underperform.” The firm also trimmed its price target to 30 pounds from 32.50 pounds a share. (Investing.com UK) The significance of that call has grown as the market turns less tolerant of the premiums investors pay for Action’s expansion. 3i’s valuation now shifts in line
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Rio Tinto share price slips as Glencore deadline nears and HSBC turns cautious

Rio Tinto share price slips as Glencore deadline nears and HSBC turns cautious

London, January 27, 2026, 08:29 GMT — Regular session Shares of Rio Tinto (RIO.L) dropped 0.8% to 6,622 pence during early trading in London on Tuesday. (London South East) The pullback comes as the clock ticks down on Rio’s next move in its talks with Glencore (GLEN.L). Investors view a potential merger as the biggest near-term catalyst for the stock. Under UK takeover rules, Rio must announce a firm intention to bid for Glencore or confirm it will not by 5 p.m. London time on Feb. 5. (Rio Tinto) Disclosures tied to that process continued Tuesday. A Form 8.3 filing
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LSEG share price ticks up as FTSE Russell weighs easier FTSE 100 entry for foreign firms

LSEG share price ticks up as FTSE Russell weighs easier FTSE 100 entry for foreign firms

London, Jan 27, 2026, 08:32 GMT — Regular session Shares of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG.L) ticked up 0.6% to 8,630 pence in early Tuesday trading. The boost came after its FTSE Russell unit proposed adjustments aimed at simplifying the process for foreign companies to enter major UK indices. (London South East) This consultation is key since index eligibility influences investor interest. A large number of passive funds follow the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250, so adjusting the rules could expand the range of firms considering a London listing down the line. For LSEG, this move comes as investors focus
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Experian share price skids near 52-week low after Citi trims target — what’s next for EXPN?

Experian share price skids near 52-week low after Citi trims target — what’s next for EXPN?

London, Jan 27, 2026, 08:33 GMT — Regular session Experian shares dipped 0.8% to 2,908 pence in early London trading Tuesday, skirting just above their 52-week low of 2,901 pence. Citi cut its 12-month price target to 3,824 pence from 3,907 pence but held on to a “buy” rating, per Investing.com data — a modest downgrade that still suggests significant upside. (Investing.com) The move adds pressure to a stock slipping despite the broader market’s resilience. Experian fell 3.2% on Monday, closing at £29.32, underperforming as the FTSE 100 nudged up 0.05%, according to MarketWatch data. (MarketWatch) This matters because the
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Barclays shares rise after fresh buyback update as investors look to Feb. 10 results

Barclays shares rise after fresh buyback update as investors look to Feb. 10 results

London, Jan 27, 2026, 08:50 GMT — Regular session Barclays shares climbed 1.2% to 486.6 pence by 0850 GMT, following Monday’s close at 480.75 pence, kicking off a stronger session for UK bank stocks. (Investing.com) Investors are sizing up steady capital returns while bracing for what the bank will reveal about profits and targets in its annual report due next month. This is crucial, as UK lenders have benefited from a lengthy run of higher rates and solid credit, and the market is now probing how much of that momentum can be captured in multi-year guidance. Barclays reported repurchasing 2,490,976
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Glencore share price slips as Rio Tinto “put up or shut up” deadline looms — what traders watch next

Glencore share price slips as Rio Tinto “put up or shut up” deadline looms — what traders watch next

LONDON, Jan 27, 2026, 08:19 GMT — Regular session. Glencore plc shares slipped 4.95 pence, or 1.0%, to 495.15 pence by 0820 GMT, moving in a range from 494.65 to 499.55. Copper futures dropped close to 2% during that period, weighing on miners’ stocks. (Investing.com) The pullback coincides with renewed focus on the UK takeover timetable. The Takeover Panel’s disclosure table names Rio Tinto as the potential offeror, setting a 5 p.m. London deadline on Feb. 5 for Rio to either make a firm offer or withdraw—unless more time is granted. (TradingView) Glencore revealed earlier this month that it’s in
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HSBC stock jumps in Hong Kong as Hang Seng delisting nears and profit-target talk builds

HSBC stock jumps in Hong Kong as Hang Seng delisting nears and profit-target talk builds

Hong Kong, Jan 27, 2026, 15:50 HKT — Regular session. Shares of HSBC Holdings Plc climbed in Hong Kong on Tuesday after the lender confirmed its court-backed plan to take Hang Seng Bank private had gone through. The unit’s listing is set to be withdrawn at 4 p.m. local time. HSBC’s Hong Kong shares gained HK$3.70, or roughly 2.8%, closing at HK$134.70. In New York, the stock rose $1.15 to $85.09, while in London it traded at 1,242.2 pence. (HSBC) This matters because HSBC ranks among the biggest names in Hong Kong’s market and acts as a key indicator for
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Hongkong Land stock pops to a 52-week high — here’s what’s driving the move today

Hongkong Land stock pops to a 52-week high — here’s what’s driving the move today

Singapore, Jan 27, 2026, 15:39 (SGT) — Regular session Shares of Hongkong Land Holdings Limited rose 1.45% to $8.40 on Tuesday, hitting $8.43—the peak of their 52-week range—during active trading in Singapore. By 3:29 p.m., roughly 1.46 million shares had traded, with the price fluctuating between $8.31 and $8.43. (SG Investors) Singapore stocks held steady close to record highs, with real estate and other rate-sensitive sectors still attracting attention. The Straits Times Index gained roughly 1% for the day, reaching an intraday peak of 4,914.03. (Investing.com Canada) Why this matters now: Investors are bracing for central bank cues that could
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UOL Group stock price jumps 7% after JPMorgan lifts target — SGX:U14 in focus

UOL Group stock price jumps 7% after JPMorgan lifts target — SGX:U14 in focus

Singapore, Jan 27, 2026, 15:10 SGT — Regular session Shares of UOL Group Limited surged 7.6% on Tuesday, pushing the Singapore-listed developer’s price up to S$11.14 by 2:58 p.m. local time. The stock fluctuated between S$10.56 and S$11.17 during the session, more than doubling from its 52-week low of S$5.01. (SG Investors) The rally came after JPMorgan raised its target price to S$12.05, maintaining an “overweight” rating, The Business Times reported. Analyst Terence Khi bumped the target up from S$10.15 following UOL and its partners securing a 99-year mixed-use site in Hougang Central. JPMorgan estimated new-home prices around S$2,500 to
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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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