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Investing News 19 January 2026

Trustpilot share price falls 5% in London trade as tariff jitters bite; March results loom

Trustpilot share price falls 5% in London trade as tariff jitters bite; March results loom

London, Jan 19, 2026, 13:41 GMT — Regular session Shares of Trustpilot Group Plc dropped 5.4% to 219.6 pence by 1341 GMT on Monday, slipping from Friday’s close at 232.2 pence. The stock oscillated between 216.6 pence and 229.2 pence, putting the company’s market cap near 868 million pounds. (Google) Shares in London dipped following U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against Britain and other European countries, hitting risk appetite for mid-cap growth stocks. (Reuters) Trustpilot’s retreat comes after a steep price jump earlier this month. Investors are shifting attention away from the January update’s initial boost and zeroing in
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XP Power share price jumps nearly 12% as RF exit plan and stronger orders lift stock

XP Power share price jumps nearly 12% as RF exit plan and stronger orders lift stock

London, Jan 19, 2026, 13:14 GMT — Regular session underway. Shares of XP Power Ltd soared 11.8% to 1,012 pence in London on Monday. The power control specialist flagged a stronger second half and unveiled plans to ditch its lower-margin radio frequency (RF) division. (London South East) The company confirmed that full-year profit and earnings per share are expected to meet current market forecasts. It also highlighted a planned wind-down of RF products following U.S. export controls that have limited sales to major Chinese clients. XP Power’s analyst consensus, as of Jan. 19, estimates adjusted operating profit at £17.3 million
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Halma share price drops 2% as Trump tariff threat rattles London stocks

Halma share price drops 2% as Trump tariff threat rattles London stocks

London, January 19, 2026, 13:08 GMT — Regular session Halma (HLMA.L) shares slipped roughly 2.1% to 3,619 pence by 1308 GMT, retreating from last week’s rally as investors scaled back on UK equities. (MarketScreener) London shares slipped after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Britain and seven other European countries unless the U.S. could buy Greenland. The FTSE 100 dropped around 0.6% by late morning, with Trump saying the proposed tariff would start at 10% from Feb. 1, rising to 25% by June 1 if no agreement is reached. (Reuters) Sentiment in Europe leaned cautious. Kyle
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Imperial Brands share price climbs as tariff jitters hit Europe — what IMB investors watch next

Imperial Brands share price climbs as tariff jitters hit Europe — what IMB investors watch next

London, 19 Jan 2026, 12:35 GMT — Regular session Imperial Brands (IMB.L) shares edged up about 1.3%, hitting close to 3,085 pence by 12:35 GMT. Earlier, the stock traded in a range between roughly 3,047 and 3,093 pence. The dividend yield remained firm at around 5.2%. Meanwhile, British American Tobacco, one of its main competitors, also posted gains today. (Google) The rise came as London stocks dropped, spooked by Trump’s tariff threat aimed at Britain and seven other European countries unless the U.S. got approval to purchase Greenland. This move reignited trade concerns across markets. The FTSE 100 had earlier
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Plus500 stock price jumps in London as buyback rolls on ahead of Feb 9 results

Plus500 stock price jumps in London as buyback rolls on ahead of Feb 9 results

London, Jan 19, 2026, 12:35 GMT — Regular session Plus500 shares climbed 2.4% to 4,001 pence by 1216 GMT, outperforming London’s weaker broader market. (investors.plus500.com) The stock hit 4,056 pence earlier, staying close to its 52-week peak. Attention is shifting beyond daily moves to the company’s results on Feb. 9, as investors weigh if a solid 2025 can extend into 2026. (Investing.com) This is significant since Plus500’s earnings shift with market activity. Higher client trading volume or speed usually means the company pulls in more revenue from spreads and fees. Plus500 announced on Monday that it acquired 8,171 shares on
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Haleon share price falls in London as tariff threat shakes markets; what HLN investors watch next

Haleon share price falls in London as tariff threat shakes markets; what HLN investors watch next

London, Jan 19, 2026, 12:33 GMT — Regular session ongoing. Haleon (HLN.L) slipped 0.7% to 361.4 pence by 1218 GMT, with investors retreating from UK stocks amid fresh trade concerns. (SharePrices) The stock plunged amid a wider selloff in London, triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat against Britain and seven other European countries—unless the U.S. can purchase Greenland. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.6% at 1038 GMT, according to a Reuters report. (Reuters) This matters because the tariff plan kicks in at 10% on Feb. 1, then jumps to 25% on June 1 unless a deal is struck, according
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M&G Plc share price dips as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hits London stocks — what to watch next

M&G Plc share price dips as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hits London stocks — what to watch next

London, Jan 19, 2026, 12:26 GMT — Regular session M&G Plc (MNG.L) edged down on Monday, staying close to last week’s peaks as fresh tariff worries rattled London markets. The share price slipped 0.2% to 298.7 pence, after fluctuating between 295.4 and 300.5 pence, with around 1.6 million shares changing hands. Valued at roughly £7.1 billion, the FTSE 100 insurer and asset manager offers an implied yield near 6.6%. Its rivals Legal & General, Aviva, and Phoenix Group also faced losses. (London South East) The broader market took a hit after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Britain and
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Rotork share price slides nearly 2% as buyback update lands in tariff-hit London session

Rotork share price slides nearly 2% as buyback update lands in tariff-hit London session

London, Jan 19, 2026, 11:33 GMT — Regular session Rotork shares dropped close to 2% on Monday following news of another tranche of buybacks as part of its ongoing share repurchase programme. The stock slipped 1.96% to 340.2 pence, slipping from an opening price of 346.4 pence. (London South East) London stocks slipped in a sluggish session following U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat targeting Britain and seven other European countries, contingent on the U.S. gaining access to buy Greenland. By 10:38 GMT, the FTSE 250 had dropped 0.9%, according to Reuters. (Reuters) Rotork revealed it bought 129,221 ordinary shares
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Smith & Nephew share price drops as Trump tariff threat hits Europe — what to watch next

Smith & Nephew share price drops as Trump tariff threat hits Europe — what to watch next

London, Jan 19, 2026, 10:42 GMT — Regular session underway. Shares of Smith & Nephew (SN.L) fell 1.8% to 1,214.0 pence by 1026 GMT, deepening their morning slide in London amid a broader European sell-off. The stock kicked off at 1,217.0 pence, down from Friday’s 1,236.0 close. Over the past year, it has swung between 937.8 and 1,441.5 pence. (Share Prices) Sentiment soured after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries unless the U.S. was allowed to buy Greenland. The STOXX 600 dropped 1%, dragging Britain’s FTSE 100 down with it. “Following a quiet start to the
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Legal & General share price slips as tariff jitters rattle London trade — what to watch next for LGEN

Legal & General share price slips as tariff jitters rattle London trade — what to watch next for LGEN

London, January 19, 2026, 09:45 GMT — Regular session Shares of Legal & General Group Plc dipped Monday amid a wider selloff sparked by new tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, rattling risk appetite. The stock slipped 0.7% to 263.9 pence, fluctuating between 262.3 and 266.5 pence during the session. (Investing.com) This matters because Legal & General finds itself caught between two market jitters: trade tensions and fluctuating interest rates. Trump announced a 10% tariff starting Feb. 1 on goods from eight European countries, including Britain, climbing to 25% on June 1 if no agreement is struck. (Reuters) European
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Smiths Group share price slips as tariff jitters hit Europe — what investors watch next

Smiths Group share price slips as tariff jitters hit Europe — what investors watch next

London, January 19, 2026, 09:31 GMT — Regular session Shares of Smiths Group Plc (SMIN.L) slipped 1.1% to 2,584 pence in early Monday trading, falling from Friday’s 2,612 pence close. Early turnover was light, with around 62,500 shares changing hands. (MarketScreener) European shares slumped early in the week after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of new tariffs linked to a spat over Greenland, weighing heavily on risk appetite. ING economists noted, “The rationale for higher tariffs is now even more political and less economic than in the first half of 2025.” (Reuters) Smiths is central to this tape because the
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IAG share price: analysts see 20% upside after a £10,000 stake nearly triples

IAG share price: analysts see 20% upside after a £10,000 stake nearly triples

LONDON, Jan 19, 2026, 09:02 GMT Shares of British Airways parent company IAG held steady near 411 pence on Monday, following a sharp rally over the past two years. Analysts remain divided but many see further upside potential. (https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/prediction-analysts-think-iag-share-062000629.html) The timing is crucial since IAG’s surge has been among the most noticeable in London’s blue-chip index. The stock now behaves more like a steady recovery play than a turnaround bet. That changes the question from “will travel hold up?” to “what’s already baked in?” Upcoming earnings could shake things up. IAG is set to release results on Feb. 27, per
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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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