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Investment News News 21 January 2026 - 22 January 2026

BAE Systems share price slips after £453m Typhoon radar upgrade deal — what investors watch next

BAE Systems share price slips after £453m Typhoon radar upgrade deal — what investors watch next

London, Jan 22, 2026, 08:50 GMT — Regular session Shares of BAE Systems dipped Thursday despite Britain handing over a 453 million pound ($608 million) contract to upgrade radar systems on its Typhoon fighter jets. The subdued action reflects investor hesitation: lots of defense headlines, yet uncertainty about how fast they’ll translate into new earnings upgrades, particularly following the stock’s recent sharp surge. The Typhoon project matters because it’s part of a broader British effort to secure defence budgets and safeguard manufacturing, at a time when European governments are under pressure to strengthen air defences and shore up supply chains.
22 January 2026
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Shell share price today: Shell stock nudges up in London as buybacks roll on, oil slips

Shell share price today: Shell stock nudges up in London as buybacks roll on, oil slips

London, Jan 22, 2026, 08:36 GMT — Regular session Shell Plc (SHEL.L) shares nudged higher in early London trade Thursday following the announcement of new share buybacks. The move lent support to the stock amid slipping crude prices. By 0837 GMT, shares ticked up 0.2% to 2,740 pence, having fluctuated between 2,735.5 and 2,757.0 pence. (Google) This is significant now because Shell’s daily buyback updates have effectively become a live tally of cash returns, with the current programme approaching its planned conclusion. Investors often read into any shift in the buyback pace as a signal, even if the core business
22 January 2026
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Glencore share price slips as Chevron Singapore sale talks and Rio Tinto bid clock keep GLEN.L in focus

Glencore share price slips as Chevron Singapore sale talks and Rio Tinto bid clock keep GLEN.L in focus

London, January 22, 2026, 08:13 GMT — Regular session Glencore (GLEN.L) shares dropped 0.9% to 495.48 pence by 0813 GMT, pulling back from Wednesday’s close at 500.00 pence. The stock hovered just under the peak of its 52-week range, fluctuating in an early session band between 495.45 and 500.50 pence. (Investing.com UK) The drop followed Reuters’ report that Chevron is in the final stages of talks with Japan’s Eneos and Glencore over its refining and distribution assets in Singapore. Sources indicated the deal could top $1 billion. The assets include Chevron’s 50% stake in Singapore Refining Co, which has a
22 January 2026
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3i Group share price jumps at the London open as investors look to next week’s update

3i Group share price jumps at the London open as investors look to next week’s update

London, Jan 22, 2026, 08:14 GMT — Regular session 3i Group shares jumped 2.5% to 3,353 pence soon after Thursday’s London open, hitting a peak of 3,354 pence and putting the private equity firm’s market cap near £33 billion. The stock closed Wednesday at 3,272 pence and has fluctuated between 2,957 pence and 4,496 pence in the last 52 weeks. (Share Prices) 3i’s early action is notable given its weight among FTSE 100 financial stocks and how its shares often respond sharply to changes in private equity sentiment. Investors are eyeing the company’s Q3 update scheduled for Jan. 29, especially
22 January 2026
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares slip again in Singapore trade as tariff headlines linger

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares slip again in Singapore trade as tariff headlines linger

Singapore, Jan 22, 2026, 15:00 SGT — Regular session Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd shares dropped 1.2% to S$3.41 Thursday, marking their third consecutive day down. The stock fluctuated between S$3.39 and S$3.49 during the session, with about 14 million shares traded. (Investing.com) The pullback catches the eye as Singapore’s Straits Times Index gained roughly 0.4% that day, signaling stock-specific selling rather than a broad market drop. This is notable for a company linked to global trade and shipping, where investors often react swiftly to policy news. (Trading Economics) Global risk appetite got a boost after U.S. President Donald Trump stepped
22 January 2026
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CapitaLand Investment (SGX:9CI) pops back above S$3, eyes 52-week high in Singapore trade

CapitaLand Investment (SGX:9CI) pops back above S$3, eyes 52-week high in Singapore trade

Singapore, Jan 22, 2026, 15:08 SGT — Regular session CapitaLand Investment gained 2.4% to close at S$3.01 on Thursday, recovering from yesterday’s drop and edging closer to its 52-week peak of S$3.03. Shares fluctuated between S$2.95 and S$3.03 during the session. (https://www.investing.com/equities/capitaland-investment) This matters as the stock nears the upper boundary of its one-year trading range, with investors eyeing upcoming data to recalibrate forecasts. CapitaLand Investment is set to release its full-year results on Feb. 11. (https://sginvestors.io/sgx/stock/9ci-capitalandinvest/stock-info) At these levels, even minor changes in sentiment can pack a punch. Traders zero in on management’s comments about fundraising and fee income
22 January 2026
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DBS share price today: DBS stock steadies near S$58 as Singapore bank earnings loom

DBS share price today: DBS stock steadies near S$58 as Singapore bank earnings loom

Singapore, Jan 22, 2026, 14:49 SGT — Regular session Shares of DBS Group Holdings Ltd edged higher by 0.1% to S$58.08 early afternoon in Singapore, after slipping 0.2% on Wednesday. Trading volume stood at about 2.1 million shares, MarketScreener data showed. (MarketScreener) Singapore’s banks remain the driving force behind the local index, pushing the Straits Times Index up nearly 0.6% in early trade. This shift carries weight as traders hunt for an edge ahead of earnings season, with few fresh company updates to guide them. The Business Times reports on the move. (The Business Times) DBS isn’t fixated on today’s
22 January 2026
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Fortescue shares sink after costs rise in quarterly report, putting Iron Bridge ramp-up back in focus

Fortescue shares sink after costs rise in quarterly report, putting Iron Bridge ramp-up back in focus

Sydney, January 22, 2026, 16:50 AEDT — Trading after hours. Fortescue Ltd (FMG.AX) shares slipped 5.1% to close at A$21.48 on Thursday. The iron ore miner’s quarterly report revealed rising unit costs and persistent challenges at its Iron Bridge magnetite project. (MarketScreener) The move was significant since Fortescue’s earnings and dividends are highly sensitive to even slight changes in mining costs and iron ore prices. Investors tend to react sharply to any unexpected cost fluctuations. This hits a sensitive point for Pilbara miners: China remains the largest buyer, and iron ore bargaining power has been under the spotlight all month.
22 January 2026
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ASX:PLS share price tops A$5 as China lithium futures bounce; traders watch Jan 30 update

ASX:PLS share price tops A$5 as China lithium futures bounce; traders watch Jan 30 update

Sydney, Jan 22, 2026, 17:02 AEDT — Market closed PLS Group Limited shares ended Thursday above A$5, rising 1.8% to close at A$5.04 after moving between A$4.97 and A$5.07 during the session. Roughly 19.5 million shares were traded. The stock has gained around 17% year-to-date on daily closes. (StockAnalysis) Traders are zeroing in on China’s lithium price moves as a fast barometer for battery-material shares. Lithium carbonate futures climbed 3% to 169,480 yuan a tonne during daytime trading, still roughly 2.6% shy of a recent peak. Alongside this, PLS gained ground with Liontown Resources and IGO, data from MarketIndex shows.
22 January 2026
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BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock ends higher after $14.5B crypto holdings update as market looks to next session

BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock ends higher after $14.5B crypto holdings update as market looks to next session

New York, January 21, 2026, 20:47 EST — Market closed Shares of BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc (BMNR) rose 3.9% on Wednesday, closing at $29.35 following the company’s update on the scale of its crypto and cash reserves. The stock inched higher in late after-hours trading. (Investing.com) The numbers are significant because BitMine is behaving more like a leveraged proxy for ether — the cryptocurrency behind the Ethereum blockchain — instead of a typical miner or hosting business. When ether’s price moves, the company’s net asset value often shifts in tandem, dragging the stock along with it. This week’s update also
22 January 2026
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Chevron stock price ticks up as report flags $1 billion-plus Singapore asset sale talks

Chevron stock price ticks up as report flags $1 billion-plus Singapore asset sale talks

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 20:43 EST — Markets have closed for the day. Chevron Corporation shares closed Wednesday up roughly 0.8% at $166.73, after fluctuating between $165.51 and $168.45 during the session. According to sources speaking to Reuters, the oil giant is in the final stages of negotiations to offload its Singapore refining and fuel distribution operations to Japan’s Eneos and commodity trader Glencore. The deal, expected to exceed $1 billion, is aimed for completion in the first quarter. The assets on the table include Chevron’s 50% share in the 290,000-barrel-per-day Singapore Refining Co plant, along with Caltex-branded retail
22 January 2026
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Natural gas price surges toward $5 as Arctic blast flips forecasts; UNG, EQT jump

Natural gas price surges toward $5 as Arctic blast flips forecasts; UNG, EQT jump

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 17:17 EST — Trading after the bell. U.S. natural gas prices jumped once more on Wednesday, boosting gas-related stocks and ETFs as traders adjusted to a colder forecast and scrambled to cover short positions. February Henry Hub futures closed up 24.78% at $4.875 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), the benchmark pricing unit for U.S. gas. (Barchart.com) The rally is driven by an “unexpected Arctic blast,” with sub-zero temperatures forecast to move from the Northern Plains to the Northeast by Sunday, then push down to the Gulf Coast early next week, according to the National
21 January 2026
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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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