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Investing News 11 January 2026

RTX Corporation stock faces Trump payout clampdown as investors brace for Monday trade

RTX Corporation stock faces Trump payout clampdown as investors brace for Monday trade

NEW YORK, Jan 11, 2026, 04:50 ET — Market closed. Shares of RTX (RTX.N) rose 0.7% to close at $188.50 on Friday. Investors now face a White House directive aimed at curbing dividends and stock buybacks by major defense contractors. (The White House) Timing is crucial here since capital returns drive why many investors stick with defense stocks, especially when procurement cycles get uneven. If payout rules begin to depend on delivery scorecards, boards could face pressure to adjust buyback schedules, bonus structures, and even bidding strategies. Defense contractors have reached out to legal counsel over the enforceability and potential
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BlackRock’s 2026 playbook: AI still leads, but cash income fades and diversification returns

BlackRock’s 2026 playbook: AI still leads, but cash income fades and diversification returns

NEW YORK, Jan 11, 2026, 04:17 EST BlackRock sees the AI-driven bull market stretching into 2026 but advises moving away from broad “AI-only” plays toward more targeted investments and reliable income streams, according to recent media comments. Kristy Akullian, head of iShares investment strategy for the Americas at BlackRock, told Yahoo Finance on Jan. 9 that AI is “no longer the only game in town.” The message comes as investors begin the year holding significant cash reserves, just as policy rates decline. In a Jan. 7 outlook, BlackRock pointed out that money-market yields are already dropping and flagged this as
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Imperial Brands PLC stock: Buyback update lands as shares slip and AGM clock ticks

Imperial Brands PLC stock: Buyback update lands as shares slip and AGM clock ticks

London, Jan 11, 2026, 09:38 GMT — Market closed. Imperial Brands PLC (IMB.L) shares slipped 0.3% to 3,011 pence at Friday’s close, even as the tobacco group kept buying back stock under its ongoing programme. (Yahoo Finance) The move was small, but it speaks to the trade in this name right now: cash returns. Buybacks and dividends do most of the heavy lifting while investors judge whether Imperial can keep growing its newer nicotine products without losing its grip on cigarettes. A regulatory filing showed the company bought 194,893 shares on Jan. 9 at an average 3,004.20 pence, using Morgan
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BAT stock in focus: UBS sticks with Buy on British American Tobacco ahead of Feb results

BAT stock in focus: UBS sticks with Buy on British American Tobacco ahead of Feb results

London, Jan 11, 2026, 09:07 GMT — The market has closed UBS has maintained its Buy rating on British American Tobacco, projecting the company will return to steady growth by 2026 as U.S. nicotine pouches and newer products gain momentum. The firm also held its price target steady at GBP52. https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/ubs-reiterates-buy-rating-on-british-american-tobacco-stock-with-gbp52-target-93CH-4439124 The call arrives as markets kick off a new week, with defensives drawing fresh attention and investors grappling with the direction of earnings revisions. For BAT, the upcoming results are near enough to be significant, and the key question remains whether reduced-risk products can shoulder a bigger share of
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Unilever PLC stock rises into the weekend as investors eye U.S. CPI and Feb results

Unilever PLC stock rises into the weekend as investors eye U.S. CPI and Feb results

London, Jan 11, 2026, 08:36 GMT — Market closed Unilever PLC’s shares closed up 1.7% at 4,744 pence on Friday, finishing the week stronger. With the London market closed Sunday, trading resumes Monday amid renewed focus on macroeconomic data and interest rates. (Yahoo Finance) This move takes on added weight as Unilever approaches its full-year results next month, with investors keen to understand the business after shedding its ice cream division. The company will announce its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 figures on Feb. 12. (Unilever) The FTSE 100 hit a record closing high on Friday, boosted by a U.S. jobs
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Tesco PLC stock: CEO and CFO buy shares after TSCO selloff — what investors watch next

Tesco PLC stock: CEO and CFO buy shares after TSCO selloff — what investors watch next

London, Jan 11, 2026, 08:44 GMT — Market closed Tesco (TSCO.L) shares closed Friday at 415.4 pence, slipping 1.6% after the stock had already fallen 6.7% the day before. The low for Friday was 412.6p, marking a clear slide from this year’s peak of 480.5p. (Hargreaves Lansdown) The late-week filings are significant since Tesco’s Christmas update raised its profit forecast but sparked debate over how aggressively the group will need to use pricing to protect its market share. The question resurfaces as Monday’s open approaches. UK grocery spending remains steady, yet the balance between volumes and margins can shift fast
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Rightmove stock jumps 1.5% into the weekend — here’s what matters before Monday

Rightmove stock jumps 1.5% into the weekend — here’s what matters before Monday

London, Jan 11, 2026, 08:30 GMT — The market has closed. Rightmove (RMV.L) shares closed Friday 1.5% higher at 515.6 pence, recovering from an intraday low of 498.4 pence. Over the last 12 months, the stock has fluctuated between 474.5 pence and 827.0 pence, per market data. (shareprices.com) London markets were closed on Sunday, pushing traders to focus on upcoming events, with Rightmove’s full-year results set for Feb. 27 taking center stage. (Rightmove Plc) Rightmove hasn’t issued any fresh regulatory updates since its Jan. 2 report on total voting rights, so the stock’s direction is largely driven by market positioning
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Rolls-Royce stock just hit a fresh high — here’s what matters before Monday

Rolls-Royce stock just hit a fresh high — here’s what matters before Monday

London, Jan 11, 2026, 07:55 GMT — The market has closed. Rolls-Royce shares closed Friday at a fresh high, up 1.65% to 1,293.5 pence, pushing their strong streak into 2026. The stock ticked even higher during the day, reaching 1,296.5p. (Investing.com) The jump matters heading into Monday, having lifted the stock well beyond recent ranges despite no new company announcements. Investors now seem focused on positioning and upcoming catalysts. Trading volume on Friday came in below average, MarketWatch data shows, suggesting the rally isn’t backed by heavy selling or buying activity. (MarketWatch) Rolls-Royce remains active on the buyback front. On
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Keppel stock: Feb 5 results date is set — what BN4 investors watch after Friday’s dip

Keppel stock: Feb 5 results date is set — what BN4 investors watch after Friday’s dip

SINGAPORE, Jan 11, 2026, 15:34 SGT — Market closed Keppel Ltd said it will report second-half and full-year 2025 results before the market opens on Feb. 5, an exchange filing showed on Friday. The group’s listed REITs are due to release results ahead of that date. Keppel shares last closed down 0.66% at S$10.47 on Friday. (SG Investors) The timetable gives investors a fixed marker after a strong stretch for the stock and sets up the next test of Keppel’s pivot to fee-based businesses. The company describes itself as a global asset manager and operator, with businesses spanning infrastructure, real
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Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price holds near A$81 — three dates investors are circling this month

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price holds near A$81 — three dates investors are circling this month

Sydney, Jan 11, 2026, 17:29 AEDT — Market closed Wesfarmers Ltd (WES.AX) closed Friday at A$81.06, marking a modest gain of 0.12%, after fluctuating between A$80.73 and A$81.71 during the session, per Yahoo Finance. That modest shift carries weight as major retailers brace for changes in interest-rate forecasts. The Reserve Bank of Australia will announce its upcoming policy decision on Feb. 3, following a two-day meeting. (Reserve Bank of Australia) Australia’s inflation data for the December quarter arrives Jan. 28. This figure matters because it shows price trends over three months, not just one. (Australian Bureau of Statistics) The broader
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 11.01.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 11, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 11, 2026, 11:57 PM EST Analysts diverge on Ag Growth International as fair value nudges higher on Brazil optimism January 11, 2026, 11:57 PM EST. Analysts are divided on Ag Growth International after the company lifted its fair value to CA$39.20 a share, signaling differing takes on its current issues. Some point to Brazil as a potential long-term driver, with a recovery in agriculture cycles and possible U.S. farmer relief programs supporting growth. Others flag the withdrawal of 2025 guidance and an ongoing accounting review as uncertainties that weigh on
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Why Almonty Industries (ALM) stock slid Friday — and what matters before Monday

Why Almonty Industries (ALM) stock slid Friday — and what matters before Monday

Toronto, January 10, 2026, 21:22 (EST) — Market closed Almonty Industries Inc’s shares on the U.S. market dropped 7.3% Friday, finishing at $8.63. The stock swung between $8.38 and $9.37, with roughly 3.7 million shares changing hands before bouncing back to $8.82 in after-hours trading. (StockAnalysis) The move followed the expiration of a short lock-up tied to December financing, introducing new supply pressure on the stock. A lock-up prevents certain holders from selling shares for a defined period after a deal; S&P Capital IQ data cited by MarketScreener showed the restriction ran from Dec. 9 to Jan. 8, covering options,
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Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

7 February 2026
Singapore, February 7, 2026, 15:11 SGT — Market closed. Shares of Singapore’s Keppel Ltd (SGX:BN4) ended Friday at S$11.64, up 0.17%, with the market shut for the weekend and traders eyeing whether the post-results bid carries into Monday. A filing showed Keppel bought back 151,400 shares on Feb. 6 at prices between S$11.38 and S$11.55, spending about S$1.74 million including costs. (ShareInvestor) The stock had surged 6.1% on Thursday to close at S$11.62 after Keppel reported higher FY2025 earnings and laid out a larger distribution, sending the counter to its highest level in more than 12 years. That move did
ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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