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Investment Updates News 14 January 2026 - 4 February 2026

PayPal stock price today: PYPL slips again as CEO shake-up rattles analysts

PayPal stock price today: PYPL slips again as CEO shake-up rattles analysts

PayPal shares fell about 1% to near $41 early Wednesday after a CEO shakeup and lower profit outlook for 2026. The company reported Q4 net revenue up 4% to $8.7 billion and payment volume up 9% to $475.1 billion. Multiple brokers cut ratings and price targets, citing weak branded checkout growth and uncertainty over the leadership transition. Jamie Miller will serve as interim CEO until Enrique Lores takes over March 1.
Vodafone share price today hovers near 52-week high after buyback update, Q3 trading statement ahead

Vodafone share price today hovers near 52-week high after buyback update, Q3 trading statement ahead

Vodafone shares rose 1.1% to 110.4p by 09:22 GMT, nearing their 52-week high after the company bought back 146,082 shares at an average 108.66p on Feb. 2. Issued share capital stands at 24.88 billion, with 1.46 billion in treasury and 23.41 billion voting rights. Vodafone will pay an interim dividend of 2.25 euro cents per share on Feb. 5. Q3 results are due the same day.
UOL share price today: U14 edges up as Budget, Feb 26 earnings near

UOL share price today: U14 edges up as Budget, Feb 26 earnings near

UOL shares rose about 1% to S$10.95 in afternoon trade Tuesday, near the top of the day’s range on the Singapore Exchange. Brokers cited optimism on new property launches and valuations. Investors are watching for Singapore’s Budget on Feb. 12 and UOL’s full-year results on Feb. 26. The Straits Times Index was up roughly 0.9% in late afternoon.
Vodafone share price today: VOD edges up near a 52-week high as Centrica deal and buyback keep focus on Feb 5 update

Vodafone share price today: VOD edges up near a 52-week high as Centrica deal and buyback keep focus on Feb 5 update

Vodafone shares rose 0.1% to 106.45 pence in early London trading, near a 52-week high, after announcing a four-year UK enterprise deal with Centrica and a new subsea fibre project in Greece. The company repurchased 2.52 million shares on Jan. 27. Investors await Vodafone’s third-quarter trading update and interim dividend schedule on Feb. 5.
Robinhood stock barely budges after-hours as MIAXdx sale to Robinhood-Susquehanna JV closes

Robinhood stock barely budges after-hours as MIAXdx sale to Robinhood-Susquehanna JV closes

Robinhood shares were little changed after-hours as Miami International Holdings closed the sale of a 90% stake in MIAX Derivatives Exchange to a Robinhood-Susquehanna joint venture. The stock last traded at $105.92, up 0.1%. MIAX retains 10% ownership. Investors are watching Robinhood’s Feb. 10 earnings for signs of trading growth on the new venue.
Beazley share price today rises as Zurich takeover clock ticks toward Feb 16 deadline

Beazley share price today rises as Zurich takeover clock ticks toward Feb 16 deadline

Beazley shares rose 0.5% to 1,132 pence in early London trading, still about 12% below Zurich Insurance’s 1,280 pence-per-share cash offer. Beazley urged shareholders to wait, saying its board has not reviewed Zurich’s improved bid. Zurich faces a Feb. 16 deadline to make a firm offer or walk away. The deal values Beazley at £7.67 billion.
Venus Concept stock price jumps nearly 400% as Madryn flags possible delisting in filing

Venus Concept stock price jumps nearly 400% as Madryn flags possible delisting in filing

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 10:39 EST — Regular session Venus Concept Inc. shares surged over 390% on Friday, closing near $7.06 after an early range from $2.27 to $7.75. Trading volume exceeded 155 million shares. Late Thursday, Madryn Asset Management filed an amended Schedule 13D/A revealing it controls 91% of Venus Concept’s outstanding shares. The filing also noted Madryn urged the board to reduce operating costs, possibly by delisting and deregistering the stock. (SEC) This is significant since a 91% owner holds enough sway to push through major corporate moves, like restructurings that might dilute minority shareholders or alter
PLS Group share price falls after ASX close as lithium hits two-year highs; Jan 30 update looms

PLS Group share price falls after ASX close as lithium hits two-year highs; Jan 30 update looms

SYDNEY, Jan 16, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — The market has closed for the day. Shares of PLS Group Ltd slipped 3.1% to close at A$4.68 on Friday, placing the Australian lithium producer’s market cap near A$15.6 billion. Throughout the day, the stock fluctuated between A$4.60 and A$4.89. (Investing.com) PLS tumbled to become one of the biggest losers on the S&P/ASX 200, despite the index climbing 0.48% to 8,903.90. Lithium miner IGO Ltd also saw its shares slip during the session. (MarketScreener) Lithium markets are recalibrating as prices surge. Benchmark rates for battery-grade lithium chemicals have topped $20,000 per metric ton,
Woodside Energy stock edges up on JERA winter LNG deal as Scarborough update nears

Woodside Energy stock edges up on JERA winter LNG deal as Scarborough update nears

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 17:27 (AEDT) — After-hours Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX:WDS) shares rose 0.4% to end at A$24.02 on Thursday, after trading between A$23.77 and A$24.25. Japan’s largest power generator JERA said it signed a five-year winter LNG supply agreement with Woodside from 2027, covering three cargoes a year. (Investing.com) The timing matters because Woodside is selling into a market that is still short of winter flexibility. LNG — liquefied natural gas — is often bought years ahead, and winter cargoes can command a premium when demand spikes. For investors, a contract like this is not a big
Keppel Ltd stock slips in Singapore trade after dormant-unit liquidation update; eyes on Feb 5 results

Keppel Ltd stock slips in Singapore trade after dormant-unit liquidation update; eyes on Feb 5 results

Singapore, Jan 14, 2026, 15:40 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore’s Keppel Ltd (SGX:BN4) fell 1.39% to S$10.68 by 3:28 p.m. local time on Wednesday, after the company said it had completed the members’ voluntary liquidation of a dormant unit. (SG Investors) The timing matters because Keppel is heading into an earnings run, with the group set to release its second-half and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 5, before the market opens, according to a notice on its website. (Keppel) The drop came against a firmer regional backdrop, with Asian stocks touching record highs as investors digested U.S. inflation
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Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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