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Financial Updates News 20 January 2026 - 21 January 2026

Barclays share price today: Stock slips after fresh buyback update as tariff jitters linger

Barclays share price today: Stock slips after fresh buyback update as tariff jitters linger

London, Jan 21, 2026, 08:02 GMT — Regular session. Shares of Barclays PLC dipped in early London trading Wednesday following the announcement of a new round of share buybacks, as trade tensions kept investors on edge. This update is significant because buybacks offer banks a direct, rapid method to return surplus capital. Investors frequently interpret them as a gauge of confidence and available balance-sheet capacity. Barclays faces a turbulent backdrop. Bank shares have been volatile amid shifting rate forecasts and political uncertainty, and a quiet market can quickly sour as tariffs and geopolitical tensions drive investors to safer bets. Barclays
21 January 2026
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Jardine Matheson share price today: J36 slips as buybacks and Mandarin Oriental delisting land

Jardine Matheson share price today: J36 slips as buybacks and Mandarin Oriental delisting land

Singapore, Jan 21, 2026, 15:37 SGT — Regular session Shares of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited (J36) on the Singapore Exchange slipped 0.6% Wednesday amid a series of regulatory updates from the Asia-focused conglomerate. By 3:26 p.m. local time, the stock stood at US$74.46, marking an 8.9% gain since January. (MarketScreener) Jardine’s filings draw attention as the company continues to rely heavily on share repurchases, buying back and cancelling stock. Meanwhile, the shareholder register reveals subtle but noteworthy moves near critical disclosure thresholds. Jardine is incorporated in Bermuda, with its main listing in London and secondary listings in Singapore and Bermuda.
21 January 2026
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Northern Star share price rises 2% after cost-guidance hike, with investors eyeing next update

Northern Star share price rises 2% after cost-guidance hike, with investors eyeing next update

Sydney, Jan 21, 2026, 17:04 AEDT — Market closed. Northern Star Resources (NST.AX) closed Wednesday 2.0% higher at A$28.54, trading within a range of A$28.04 to A$28.76. The stock stayed near its 52-week high throughout the session. (Investing.com) On Tuesday, the Australian gold miner raised its fiscal 2026 all-in sustaining cost (AISC) forecast to A$2,600-A$2,800 an ounce, up from the previous A$2,300-A$2,700 range. It cited reduced gold sales and increased royalties driven by higher bullion prices. The company said it now had sufficient data to take a “reasonably certain view” on the impact, while maintaining sustaining capital guidance at roughly
21 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 21.01.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 21, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 21, 2026, 11:56 PM EST Air Canada Stock Outlook to 2030 Amid Geopolitical and Industry Challenges January 21, 2026, 11:56 PM EST. Air Canada (TSX:AC) remains under $20 despite the pandemic's end and global recovery. The airline faces a tough geopolitical environment marked by economic coercion and tariffs, which have reduced Canada-U.S. travel by over 20%, impacting a key revenue source. Air Canada aims to grow by focusing on expanding routes to the Atlantic, sun destinations, and international markets. However, the stock struggles to break out due to the capital-intensive
21 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock slips late as Deutsche Bank, Clear Street lift targets to $137

AST SpaceMobile stock slips late as Deutsche Bank, Clear Street lift targets to $137

New York, January 20, 2026, 18:52 EST — after hours AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares fell 2.8%, ending Tuesday at $112.44. The stock fluctuated between $107.69 and $119.78, with roughly 18.4 million shares changing hands. The pullback follows a strong early-year surge for the satellite-to-smartphone company. AST SpaceMobile has gained about 60% in 2026, with investors watching closely to see if it can make its “direct-to-device” approach a reliable business model — connecting regular phones to satellites without any extra gear. Competition in the sector is heating up. (MarketWatch) Analysts on Tuesday homed in on execution. Deutsche Bank highlighted a strategy
21 January 2026
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BitMine (BMNR) stock slides after $14.5 billion crypto hoard update, 50-billion-share approval

BitMine (BMNR) stock slides after $14.5 billion crypto hoard update, 50-billion-share approval

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 15:20 EST — Regular session Shares of BitMine Immersion Technologies slipped roughly 8.3% to $28.57 in afternoon trading Tuesday, extending losses after the company released new details on its crypto assets. The stock fluctuated between $28.30 and $29.36, with more than 36 million shares exchanging hands. The swing matters because BitMine’s stock has been moving more like a stand-in for ether’s price and management’s capacity to fund additional token purchases. It also recently secured shareholder approval to raise the amount of stock it can issue — a move that paves the way for future fundraising
20 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock slips in premarket after Goldman target hike as tariff jitters hit futures

Rocket Lab stock slips in premarket after Goldman target hike as tariff jitters hit futures

NEW YORK, January 20, 2026, 07:54 EST — Premarket Rocket Lab Corporation shares slipped 3.6% to $92.86 in early Tuesday trading, after closing Friday at $96.30. The stock hit a recent peak of $99.58 and is still well ahead since January. (MarketBeat) The stock dipped early after a new brokerage note landed: Goldman Sachs analyst Anthony Valentini bumped up his price target on Rocket Lab to $69 from $47, though he maintained a Neutral rating. He highlighted “defense tech momentum emphasizes faster, commercial-style providers.” (TipRanks) Why it matters now: Rocket Lab has turned into a favorite among space-sector investors and
20 January 2026
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IEX share price slides as India holds firm on market coupling ahead of APTEL hearing

IEX share price slides as India holds firm on market coupling ahead of APTEL hearing

NEW DELHI, Jan 20, 2026, 13:02 IST Shares of Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) fell on Monday following the power minister’s reaffirmation that the government’s position on market coupling remains unchanged, just before a key hearing at the Electricity Appellate Tribunal. The stock dropped 1.47% to 137.1 rupees on the BSE, fluctuating between 133.65 and 141.90 rupees. Its market capitalization stood near 123.2 billion rupees. The planned reform, set for January 2026, would have Grid-India consolidate bids in the day-ahead market — where power is traded for next-day delivery — and release a single cleared price instead of separate prices across
20 January 2026
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United Overseas Bank share price today: UOB stock slips after fresh buyback filing

United Overseas Bank share price today: UOB stock slips after fresh buyback filing

Singapore, Jan 20, 2026, 15:01 SGT — Regular session Shares of United Overseas Bank Ltd slipped 0.3% to S$36.73 by 2:48 p.m. in Singapore on Tuesday, after fluctuating between S$36.48 and S$36.88 earlier in the session. Trading volume hit roughly 1.36 million shares. (SG Investors) Traders pay attention to the modest shift since UOB is smack in the middle of Singapore’s bank-heavy benchmark, where flows can shift rapidly on news. This follows the lender’s recent update on share repurchases. Risk appetite dipped across Asia as U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up efforts to seize control of Greenland and warned of
20 January 2026
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Macquarie shares drop 1.8% as buyback update hits the tape; what to watch next

Macquarie shares drop 1.8% as buyback update hits the tape; what to watch next

SYDNEY, Jan 20, 2026, 17:58 AEDT — After-hours Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) shares dropped 1.82%, ending Tuesday at A$206.97. The stock underperformed the broader market as bank shares dipped late in the session. (Australian Securities Exchange) Macquarie’s shift counts as a key signal for Australian financials, known for its liquidity. Tuesday’s trading carried that familiar jittery, risk-averse tone. While the company’s buyback aims to steadily prop up the market, it hasn’t deterred investors from pulling back amid growing macro worries. The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.66% lower, dragged down mainly by financials and materials. Financial stocks fell 1.08%, according to the market
20 January 2026
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Piotech stock price slips again in Shanghai as block trade selling hangs over the name

Piotech stock price slips again in Shanghai as block trade selling hangs over the name

Shanghai, Jan 20, 2026, 10:16 GMT+8 — Regular session Piotech Inc’s Class A shares (688072.SH) dropped 1.7% to 368.70 yuan by 10:15 a.m. in Shanghai, swinging between 366.02 and 379.76 yuan earlier in the session. (AAStocks) The pullback came after China held its benchmark lending rates steady, with the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) staying at 3.0% and the five-year LPR remaining at 3.5%. The LPR serves as the benchmark for pricing most loans and mortgages. (Reuters) Chip-equipment stocks remain sensitive to policy signals. With no rate change this time, investors are parsing the central bank’s stance for hints about
20 January 2026
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Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A share price: 688347 set for choppy Shanghai open after 3.5% drop

Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A share price: 688347 set for choppy Shanghai open after 3.5% drop

Shanghai, Jan 20, 2026, 09:09 (GMT+8) — Premarket Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd’s yuan-denominated Class A shares on Shanghai’s STAR Market (688347.SH) will face scrutiny at Tuesday’s open after slipping 3.5% to 135.08 yuan in the last session. The stock has surged roughly 188% over the past year, narrowing room for any sharp changes in risk appetite. (StockAnalysis) The pullback comes as Beijing clamps down on the short-term trading that fueled gains in tech and chip stocks. According to Reuters, China’s securities regulator has ordered brokers to remove client-dedicated servers from exchange data centres, a move that would blunt the advantage
20 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:22 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
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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