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Investment Insights News 14 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group dips after 24/7 Digital Settlement House debut, AWS pact

LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group dips after 24/7 Digital Settlement House debut, AWS pact

London, Jan 16, 2026, 08:48 GMT — Market open for the regular session. Shares in London Stock Exchange Group edged lower early Friday, slipping about 0.1% to 9,080 pence by 0845 GMT. The stock had moved between 9,052 and 9,144 in early trade following the launch of a new digital settlement service and an expanded partnership with Amazon Web Services. (Google) Market players are ramping up efforts to speed up trading and settlement via automation. Investors keep a sharp eye on anything that could boost steady data revenue or trim expenses tied to maintaining the infrastructure. Post-trade grabs attention as
Lloyds share price: BoE cuts big-bank oversight as Lloyds results loom after Thursday rally

Lloyds share price: BoE cuts big-bank oversight as Lloyds results loom after Thursday rally

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Lloyds Banking Group shares ended Thursday at 102.20 pence, rising 1.20p. The stock trades just shy of its 52-week peak as Friday’s London session approaches. (Hargreaves Lansdown) The environment is rapidly changing for UK lenders. The Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority announced it will reduce formal supervisory meetings with major banks to once every two years. Deputy governor Sam Woods described the move as a way to “make our operations more efficient” and simplify banks’ interactions with the regulator. Robert Dedman, a partner at law firm CMS and former PRA enforcement
Sembcorp Industries share price rises as Alinta Energy vote nears and FY2025 results date set

Sembcorp Industries share price rises as Alinta Energy vote nears and FY2025 results date set

Singapore, January 16, 2026, 15:23 SGT — Regular session Sembcorp Industries Ltd shares rose 2% to S$6.10 by midday in Singapore on Friday, as investors sized up the next steps on its proposed purchase of Australia’s Alinta Energy. The stock traded between S$5.97 and S$6.10, and about 3.7 million shares had changed hands, according to data. (Investing.com India) The move matters because Sembcorp is pushing for shareholder backing on a deal that would deepen its bet on Australia, and it is doing it on a tight schedule. That is forcing the market to put a price on financing risk, regulatory
UOB stock price today: U11 ticks up after buyback notice and S$850 million AT1 pricing

UOB stock price today: U11 ticks up after buyback notice and S$850 million AT1 pricing

Singapore, Jan 16, 2026, 15:09 SGT — Regular session. Shares of Singapore’s United Overseas Bank Ltd (UOB) edged up 0.5% to S$36.59 as of 3:09 p.m. local time, after closing at S$36.40 previously. DBS Group and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp also saw gains. UOB’s trading range today was between S$36.28 and S$36.71. (Google) The boost arrives amid investor focus on new capital moves. An exchange filing on Thursday revealed UOB repurchased and cancelled 38,000 shares, paying between S$36.23 and S$36.45 each, totaling roughly S$1.38 million including costs. Since April 2025, when the mandate started, it has bought back 19.16 million shares.
Singtel stock in focus after NCS CEO exit plan — what investors watch next

Singtel stock in focus after NCS CEO exit plan — what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 16, 2026, 15:10 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd held steady at S$4.49 in mid-afternoon trading. The company’s tech services unit, NCS, announced that CEO Ng Kuo Pin will step down on April 1, with deputy CEO Sam Liew set to succeed him. (SG Investors) The leadership shift comes as Singtel pushes to focus more on faster-growing enterprise and tech services, moving beyond just mobile and broadband. Investors are particularly eyeing NCS for growth, and with the stock already reflecting more stable outcomes, execution becomes crucial. This arrives as major clients grow more selective with
Bloom Energy stock jumps 8% as EIA flags data-center power surge

Bloom Energy stock jumps 8% as EIA flags data-center power surge

New York, January 15, 2026, 13:34 EST — Market open for regular trading. Shares of Bloom Energy Corp surged almost 8% on Thursday, hitting a new intraday peak during afternoon trading. The fuel-cell manufacturer last traded up 8.0% at $144.11. The shift came as investors zeroed in on firms tied to the growing electricity demand, particularly from data centers. Tristan Abbey, Administrator of the U.S. Energy Information Administration, noted that electricity consumption “rises through 2027, driven largely by increasing demand from large computing facilities, including data centers.” (U.S. Energy Information Administration) Bloom sells solid oxide fuel cells—devices that produce electricity
Why Eli Lilly stock is down today: FDA pushes obesity pill decision to April 10

Why Eli Lilly stock is down today: FDA pushes obesity pill decision to April 10

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 12:06 (EST) — Regular session Eli Lilly and Company shares dropped 4.7% to $1,022.50 on Thursday after Reuters reported that internal documents revealed U.S. regulators delayed a decision on the drugmaker’s weight-loss pill until April 10. A Lilly spokesperson said approval could still come in the second quarter, aligning with current FDA guidance. Holly Fernandez Lynch, a health-policy professor at the University of Pennsylvania, commented on the FDA’s cautious stance, saying, “Hold on, we’re not actually sure this product should be allowed on the market,” highlighting the agency’s readiness to slow fast-tracked reviews. (Reuters) The
ConocoPhillips stock (COP) dips in premarket as oil slides; Australia gas discovery adds a wrinkle

ConocoPhillips stock (COP) dips in premarket as oil slides; Australia gas discovery adds a wrinkle

New York, January 15, 2026, 05:26 EST — Premarket ConocoPhillips (COP) slipped roughly 1% in Thursday’s U.S. premarket, hitting $99.27. The drop pared some of Wednesday’s gains, as oil prices retreated. (marketbeat.com) Timing is key. Energy stocks have been volatile alongside crude prices, and Thursday’s action finds the stock near the upper end of its short-term range following a two-day rally. ConocoPhillips jumped 4.02% to close at $100.34 on Wednesday, bucking the broader market declines as the S&P 500 dropped 0.53% and the Dow dipped 0.09%. Volume surged to about 13.5 million shares, nearly twice its 50-day average. Exxon Mobil
Nike stock dips despite NikeSKIMS shoe reveal with Kim Kardashian — what investors watch next

Nike stock dips despite NikeSKIMS shoe reveal with Kim Kardashian — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 21:24 ET — Market closed Nike shares closed down 1.1% on Wednesday, even as the company rolled out details for its first NikeSKIMS shoe, due to hit North America on Jan. 26. “The Rift isn’t just a shoe — it’s a 90s icon,” Kim Kardashian said. (About Nike) The timing matters because Nike is leaning harder on new product and partnerships to shake off a choppy turnaround story. Investors have been looking for signs that demand is stabilizing without deeper discounting, and that the brand still has pull with consumers paying full price. NikeSKIMS is
Intuit stock drops 6% as new $2.2 billion credit line and Goldman call put tax season in focus

Intuit stock drops 6% as new $2.2 billion credit line and Goldman call put tax season in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 17:52 (EST) — After-hours trading Intuit shares dropped sharply on Wednesday, falling roughly 6.4% to $566.60 in after-hours trading following an intraday low of $556.83. Roughly 4.8 million shares were traded. The timing is tricky for bulls. The IRS announced the 2026 filing season starts Jan. 26, shifting focus back to Intuit’s critical period for TurboTax and its related services. (IRS) A filing revealed Intuit has entered a new credit agreement, securing a $2.2 billion unsecured revolving credit facility that extends through Jan. 9, 2031, replacing its previous 2024 facility. The company also mentioned the
Gold.com stock slips after-hours as gold price hits fresh record highs — what traders watch next

Gold.com stock slips after-hours as gold price hits fresh record highs — what traders watch next

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 17:15 (EST) — After-hours. Gold.com Inc shares were last down 4.4% at $39.82 in after-hours trading on Wednesday, after swinging between $42.71 and $39.10 in the session. The drop came as bullion pushed deeper into uncharted territory. Spot gold was up 0.9% at $4,628.68 an ounce in afternoon U.S. trade after touching a record $4,641.40, while silver hit $92.23 before easing — moves traders tied to safe-haven demand (assets investors buy when they are nervous) and expectations the Federal Reserve will cut rates later this year. “All roads are leading to gold and silver,” said
Bloom Energy stock dips 2% after Korea AI data center MOU puts orders in focus

Bloom Energy stock dips 2% after Korea AI data center MOU puts orders in focus

New York, January 14, 2026, 12:38 EST — Regular session Bloom Energy (BE.N) shares fell 2.3% to $136.55 in midday trade on Wednesday, after swinging between $132 and $140 earlier in the session. The fuel-cell maker has turned into a fast-moving proxy for the hunt for electricity to run artificial intelligence data centers, where power limits and grid queues are starting to show up in project timelines. That makes even small signals about where Bloom can sell next — and how quickly it can deliver — matter more than usual. The stock has been quick to react to anything that
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South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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