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Financial Updates News 4 February 2026 - 5 February 2026

Beazley share price today: BEZ holds near 1,240p as Zurich bid deadline starts to loom

Beazley share price today: BEZ holds near 1,240p as Zurich bid deadline starts to loom

Beazley shares held steady near 1,240 pence in early London trading Thursday after surging 6.9% on Zurich’s enhanced takeover offer. Zurich and Beazley have agreed in principle on a cash bid of 1,310p plus up to 25p in dividends, with a firm offer deadline set for Feb. 16. The stock remains below the bid price as investors weigh deal risks and await further developments.
5 February 2026
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Singtel stock price slips after KKR’s $5.2 billion STT GDC deal — here’s what’s driving it

Singtel stock price slips after KKR’s $5.2 billion STT GDC deal — here’s what’s driving it

Singtel shares fell 3.46% to S$4.74 on Thursday after a two-day rally tied to its S$6.6 billion KKR-led acquisition of the remaining stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres. Investors cited concerns over funding and execution risks. Analysts raised target prices but kept “buy” ratings. About 21.85 million shares changed hands during the session.
5 February 2026
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ANZ share price rises as banks pass on RBA hike; Feb 12 update looms

ANZ share price rises as banks pass on RBA hike; Feb 12 update looms

ANZ shares closed up 1.4% at A$37.58, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 0.5% to 8,880. Australia’s big four banks will raise variable mortgage rates by 25 basis points between Feb. 13 and 17, following the RBA’s cash rate hike to 3.85%. Investors are watching ANZ’s Feb. 12 trading update for signs of margin pressure and household stress.
5 February 2026
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Xero share price steadies after 16% rout as investors weigh AI pitch and Melio timeline

Xero share price steadies after 16% rout as investors weigh AI pitch and Melio timeline

Xero shares closed up 1.6% at A$82.09 Thursday, recovering some ground after a 15.9% plunge Wednesday. The rebound followed Xero’s announcement of its AI roadmap and U.S. payments push with Melio. Investors are watching if gains hold ahead of Xero’s May 14 earnings. Australia’s tech sector saw sharp declines this week amid concerns over AI’s impact on software firms.
5 February 2026
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Why ESAB stock is jumping today: Eddyfi deal digested, early numbers set the tone

Why ESAB stock is jumping today: Eddyfi deal digested, early numbers set the tone

ESAB Corp shares surged 7.4% to $126.62 Wednesday, rebounding after a $1.45 billion deal to acquire Eddyfi Technologies. The company expects Eddyfi to add $270 million in 2026 revenue and plans to finance the purchase with cash, debt, and $318 million in equity. JPMorgan cut its price target to $130 but kept an “Overweight” rating. ESAB’s Q4 revenue guidance is $720–$722 million, with adjusted EPS of $1.34–$1.36.
4 February 2026
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TransDigm (TDG) stock falls again as Baird downgrade keeps pressure on share price

TransDigm (TDG) stock falls again as Baird downgrade keeps pressure on share price

TransDigm shares fell 2.3% to $1,271.89 Wednesday after Baird downgraded the stock and cut its price target to $1,400. The company reported a 14% rise in net sales to $2.285 billion for the fiscal first quarter, but net income dropped nearly 10% to $445 million due to higher interest expenses. TransDigm raised its 2026 profit forecast but kept the midpoint below analyst expectations.
4 February 2026
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Adobe stock slips again: ADBE hit by Piper Sandler downgrade as AI disruption fears linger

Adobe stock slips again: ADBE hit by Piper Sandler downgrade as AI disruption fears linger

Adobe shares fell 0.6% to $270.20 in Wednesday’s premarket after a 7.3% drop Tuesday. Piper Sandler downgraded the stock to neutral and cut its price target to $330, citing weaker demand for licenses. The selloff followed Anthropic’s launch of new AI plug-ins, raising concerns over competition. Adobe’s earnings call is scheduled for March 12.
4 February 2026
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Vodafone share price jumps nearly 3% in London as buyback clock ticks and Q3 update looms

Vodafone share price jumps nearly 3% in London as buyback clock ticks and Q3 update looms

Vodafone shares rose 2.7% to 114.45 pence in early London trading Wednesday, ahead of the company’s Q3 FY26 update and investor Q&A set for Thursday. Trading volume reached 13.2 million shares by 09:03 GMT. Vodacom, majority-owned by Vodafone, reported a 13% jump in quarterly service revenue, led by growth in Egypt and Congo. Vodafone’s ongoing share buyback program is due to end Feb. 4.
4 February 2026
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Glencore share price in focus: $9bn Congo stake talks land as Rio Tinto deadline nears (GLEN.L)

Glencore share price in focus: $9bn Congo stake talks land as Rio Tinto deadline nears (GLEN.L)

Glencore signed a non-binding deal that could give a U.S.-backed group a 40% stake in its Congo copper and cobalt operations, valuing the assets near $9 billion. The company also paused nearly $1 billion in investment at its Quebec smelter over regulatory issues. Rio Tinto faces a Feb. 5 deadline to decide on a possible takeover bid. Glencore shares last closed at 517.30 pence, up 16.30.
4 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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