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Investing News 15 January 2026

Barclays stock edges up after fresh buyback update — what investors watch next

Barclays stock edges up after fresh buyback update — what investors watch next

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:29 GMT — Regular session Shares of Barclays PLC (BARC.L) nudged up on Thursday following the bank’s announcement of an additional round of share buybacks, pushing further a programme that’s supported the stock’s momentum into 2026. At 0816 GMT, the price rose 0.6% to 482.7 pence. (Investors Chronicle) This update barely moved the day’s tape but hits on a theme investors revisit constantly: capital returns. Buybacks involve a company repurchasing and canceling its own stock, cutting the share count and potentially boosting earnings per share over time. European stocks edged higher Thursday morning. UK November GDP
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OCBC stock back above S$20: dividends, rates and what investors watch next

OCBC stock back above S$20: dividends, rates and what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 15:51 SGT — Regular session Shares of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) climbed 0.8% to S$20.30 by 3:48 p.m. in Singapore, pushing the stock further above the S$20 threshold where it has been holding steady in recent sessions. (SG Investors) This is crucial as Singapore’s major banks have turned into a crowded trade: reliable earnings, hefty dividends, and few other yield options in a market that’s beginning to factor in lower interest rates. The banks hold sway over the Straits Times Index. When they shift, the entire market follows, prompting swift reactions from traders. OCBC disclosed
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BAT stock in focus: British American Tobacco buyback update hits ahead of February results

BAT stock in focus: British American Tobacco buyback update hits ahead of February results

London, Jan 15, 2026, 07:37 GMT — Premarket British American Tobacco said it bought back 118,229 shares on Jan. 14 at prices between 4,160p and 4,245p, paying a volume-weighted average price (VWAP, a volume-weighted trading price) of 4,197.4176p. It said it would cancel the shares, taking the number of voting shares in issue to 2,178,299,552, excluding treasury stock. (Investegate) The buyback matters now because it is one of the few company-specific signals ahead of results season. BAT extended its share repurchase programme by up to 1.3 billion pounds for 2026 and put UBS in charge of buying shares independently during
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Glencore stock swings back into view as Rio deal doubts hit before London open

Glencore stock swings back into view as Rio deal doubts hit before London open

London, Jan 15, 2026, 06:53 GMT — Premarket action underway. Glencore (GLEN.L) shares drew renewed attention Thursday as a prominent Australian investor challenged the value of Rio Tinto’s stake in the miner-trader, raising fresh doubts about its valuation ahead of London’s market open. Timing is crucial here. Merger rumors have pushed Glencore’s shares around sharply, while Rio faces a strict deadline under the UK Takeover Code. The company must reveal by 5 p.m. London time on Feb. 5 whether it plans to launch an offer or walk away — essentially a “put up or shut up” moment. (Rio Tinto) The
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Wesfarmers shares rise as fresh spending data keeps RBA rate talk in play

Wesfarmers shares rise as fresh spending data keeps RBA rate talk in play

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 17:39 AEDT — The market has closed. Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) closed Thursday up around 0.9%, finishing at A$82.99 compared to Wednesday’s A$82.29. The stock swung between A$82.18 and A$83.15 during the session, with roughly 1.03 million shares traded. (eoddata.com) The update followed fresh data showing Australian consumer spending remained solid at year-end—a crucial factor for Wesfarmers’ retail-focused earnings. Household spending increased 0.7% in December and climbed 6.3% over the year, according to de-identified payments data analysed by Commonwealth Bank, reported by Capital Brief. Belinda Allen, the bank’s head of Australian economics, described the figures as “more
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Fortescue Ltd stock ends higher after Zitara deal — what FMG investors watch next week

Fortescue Ltd stock ends higher after Zitara deal — what FMG investors watch next week

Sydney, January 15, 2026, 17:12 AEDT — Market closed Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) shares ended up 0.4% on Thursday after the iron ore miner said it bought U.S. battery controls company Zitara to bolster its Elysia software unit. The stock closed at A$22.75. (Intelligent Investor) The purchase keeps Fortescue’s energy-tech pivot in view as investors weigh how much spending the group can carry while its earnings still hinge on iron ore prices. Australian stocks rose, with miners leading the move, and the S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.5% higher. “Valuation fatigue in banks and strong tailwinds for miners are prompting a rotational positioning
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ANZ share price jumps as big banks lift ASX; what investors watch next for ANZ stock

ANZ share price jumps as big banks lift ASX; what investors watch next for ANZ stock

SYDNEY, Jan 15, 2026, 16:51 (AEDT) — The market has closed. Shares of ANZ Group Holdings Limited climbed 2.3% on Thursday, outpacing Australia’s big four banks as investors boosted their holdings heading into the weekend. The stock fluctuated between A$36.33 and A$37.32 throughout the day, according to pricing data. (intelligentinvestor.com.au) This shift carries weight since ANZ and its rivals hold sway over local portfolios and index funds. Bank shares typically react sharply to changes in rate forecasts. Traders are wrestling with local rate uncertainties amid a volatile global environment that’s rattled financial stocks. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.47% higher at
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PLS Group stock hits a 52-week high, then slips — what investors watch next

PLS Group stock hits a 52-week high, then slips — what investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — After-hours PLS Group Limited shares slipped Thursday, retreating from an intraday 52-week peak. The stock closed at A$4.83, down roughly 0.8% from Wednesday’s A$4.87, after swinging between A$4.82 and A$5.04 during the session. (Google) It’s significant because lithium pricing has shifted back into trading territory, moving beyond just supply-chain issues. Fastmarkets reported that CME lithium hydroxide futures—contracts allowing investors to bet on future prices—hit record weekly volume during the first full week of 2026. The head of market development also pointed to “rising volatility” throughout the supply chain. Policy headlines have returned. On
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CSL Limited stock rises 1% on the ASX — what investors are watching next

CSL Limited stock rises 1% on the ASX — what investors are watching next

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — Market closed. Shares of CSL Ltd (CSL.AX) closed Thursday 1.03% higher at A$175.28, swinging between A$174.21 and A$176.68 during the session. Volume hovered around 630,000 shares, matching typical recent activity. (Investing.com) The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.44% higher at 8,859.4. CSL, a key player in health care, often sets the tone when funds flow back into defensive stocks. (Investing.com Australia) Health care is showing signs of recovery following last week’s slide that dragged the sector to its lowest point since June 2019, according to IG market analyst Tony Sycamore. “Bargain hunters are beginning
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 15.01.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 15, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 15, 2026, 11:56 PM EST Sensex, Nifty set for cautious open as geopolitical tensions loom and mixed Asia cues persist January 15, 2026, 11:56 PM EST. Indian equities are set for a cautious open on Friday as global tensions and tariff-related headwinds limit risk appetite. A Gift Nifty hints at a roughly 76-point start, yet traders remain wary amid US-led geopolitical flare-ups. A EU-India trade deal helps keep value buying on the radar at lower levels, even as focus shifts to Q3 results. Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, says
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MercadoLibre stock ends higher — here’s what matters before the next session

MercadoLibre stock ends higher — here’s what matters before the next session

New York, January 14, 2026, 21:35 ET — The market has closed. Shares of MercadoLibre, Inc. climbed 1.4% on Wednesday, closing at $2,101.95. During the session, the stock fluctuated between $2,041.59 and $2,107.11, with roughly 500,000 shares changing hands. With U.S. markets closed today, all eyes turn to the company’s next move — can it sustain growth while safeguarding margins in its key drivers: online retail and payments? Leadership also makes the watch list. Back in a letter shared last year, founder Marcos Galperin announced he’d “transition to a new role as Executive Chairman” beginning January 1, 2026, with Ariel
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Snowflake stock slips again after Barclays downgrade as traders look to Thursday data and next earnings

Snowflake stock slips again after Barclays downgrade as traders look to Thursday data and next earnings

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 21:29 EST — Market closed Snowflake Inc. shares fell 1.5% to close at $206.16 on Wednesday, adding to declines from a steep drop earlier this week. This matters now because Snowflake, a high-growth software company, tends to see its stock swing wildly on even minor changes in forecasts. Investors are on edge, gearing up for a packed schedule of earnings reports and new U.S. economic data. (Reuters) Barclays played a major role in the recent pullback. The bank downgraded Snowflake from overweight to equal weight and slashed its price target to $250 from $290. It
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Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

7 February 2026
Northern Star Resources fell 1.7% to A$26.77 Friday, extending losses as gold miners and the broader market declined. MGX Resources completed its A$50 million purchase of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Gold Project from Northern Star. The All Ordinaries Gold index dropped 3.24%. CME Group raised COMEX gold futures margin requirements to 9% amid volatility.
PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

7 February 2026
PLS Group shares closed at A$4.12 Friday, down 1.2% after a 3.7% drop Thursday. Morgan Stanley and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group disclosed increased voting power in the lithium miner, both citing changes dated Feb. 2. The moves came as lithium prices fell and Australian equities posted their sharpest drop in months. PLS reports interim results Feb. 19.
Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

7 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed at A$158.91, down 0.23% Friday, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.03% and nearly A$70 billion was wiped from the market. The bank reports half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11, with shares going ex-dividend Feb. 18. CBA flagged a A$68 million provision linked to ASIC’s Better Banking review. The RBA raised rates to 3.85% on Feb. 3, with CBA passing on the increase from Feb. 13.
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