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Investing News 24 January 2026

Experian share price: why EXPN steadied on Friday and what could move it next week

Experian share price: why EXPN steadied on Friday and what could move it next week

Experian shares rose 0.4% to 3,029 pence Friday, recovering from a 19-month low after a sharp 7% drop earlier in the week. The company reported 12% quarterly revenue growth, but analysts flagged risks from a weaker U.S. dollar, proposed U.S. credit card rate caps, and competition from Fair Isaac. Investors await Experian’s interim dividend on Feb. 6 and full-year results on May 20.
24 January 2026
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LSEG share price ticks higher into weekend as buyback continues; Fed week is the next test

LSEG share price ticks higher into weekend as buyback continues; Fed week is the next test

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 0.5% to 8,768 pence Friday, as the company bought back 114,040 shares at a VWAP of 8,769.15 pence. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.07%, ending a three-week rally. UK December retail sales climbed 0.4%, and the pound strengthened. LSEG will release preliminary 2025 results on Feb. 26.
24 January 2026
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Rio Tinto share price ends week higher as broker upgrades sharpen focus on Glencore deadline

Rio Tinto share price ends week higher as broker upgrades sharpen focus on Glencore deadline

Rio Tinto shares closed Friday up 1.39% at £65.76, about 1.5% below their 52-week high. Broker upgrades followed a strong Q4 production update, with copper output boosted by Mongolia’s Oyu Tolgoi. Investors await a Feb. 5 deadline on Glencore talks and annual results on Feb. 19. Trading volume was 1.7 million shares, below the 50-day average.
24 January 2026
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RELX share price: Kepler’s AI call and buyback update keep the stock in focus ahead of results

RELX share price: Kepler’s AI call and buyback update keep the stock in focus ahead of results

Relx shares closed Friday at 2,921 pence, down 0.14%, marking a fifth straight session of losses. Kepler Cheuvreux maintained a “buy” rating and set a 3,905-pence target, calling AI disruption fears exaggerated and raising its 2026–27 growth outlook. Relx continued its buyback, acquiring 325,221 shares on Jan. 23. Full-year results are due Feb. 12.
24 January 2026
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Intel outlook rattles Dow as S&P 500 stalls after volatile week on Wall Street

Intel outlook rattles Dow as S&P 500 stalls after volatile week on Wall Street

Intel shares fell sharply after a weak first-quarter forecast, pulling the Dow down 285.30 points to 49,098.71. The S&P 500 closed nearly flat, up 2.26 points, while the Nasdaq gained 65.22. Intel expects revenue of $11.7–$12.7 billion and break-even adjusted earnings for the quarter. Executives cited an inability to meet soaring demand for AI server chips.
24 January 2026
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Glencore stock price hits 501p: what to watch as Rio deadline and takeover filings pile up

Glencore stock price hits 501p: what to watch as Rio deadline and takeover filings pile up

Glencore shares closed up 2.2% at 501 pence Friday, near a 52-week high, after filings showed L&G, State Street, and Allan & Gill Gray Foundation each crossed the 1% ownership threshold. Investors await Glencore’s Jan. 29 production report and Rio Tinto’s Feb. 5 “possible offer” deadline as takeover speculation intensifies.
24 January 2026
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CapitaLand Investment stock price rallies into weekend as STI hits record; Feb 11 results in focus

CapitaLand Investment stock price rallies into weekend as STI hits record; Feb 11 results in focus

CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.7% to S$3.05 Friday, extending a two-day rally on volume of 16.6 million shares. The Straits Times Index closed at a record 4,891.45, up 1.3%. CapitaLand Investment will release full-year results on Feb. 11 and brief analysts that morning, according to SGX filings.
24 January 2026
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Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Lloyds shares closed up 0.9% at 106.75 pence Friday after the bank announced fresh buybacks totaling 17 million shares over two days, all to be cancelled. The stock rebounded from a 5.6% drop Thursday as traders adjusted UK rate-cut bets. About 121 million Lloyds shares changed hands. Investors await the bank’s annual report on February 18 and the next Bank of England decision March 19.
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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