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Investment News 19 January 2026

4imprint share price dips as tariff jitters hit UK stocks; FOUR.L update due Tuesday

4imprint share price dips as tariff jitters hit UK stocks; FOUR.L update due Tuesday

London, January 19, 2026, 12:58 GMT — Regular session Shares of 4imprint Group (FOUR.L) dropped 1.8% to 4,350 pence by 1242 GMT on Monday, down from last Friday’s close of 4,430p. During the session, the stock swung between 4,325p and 4,415p. (Shareprices) This move matters since it comes just a day ahead of 4imprint’s update on trading and its schedule…
19 January 2026
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Sainsbury share price rises as buyback update lands while tariff jitters hit London

Sainsbury share price rises as buyback update lands while tariff jitters hit London

London, Jan 19, 2026, 12:17 GMT — Regular session Shares in J Sainsbury plc climbed roughly 1.2% to 318.6 pence during London trading on Monday, having earlier peaked at 321.4 pence. The stock closed the prior session at 314.8 pence. (Hargreaves Lansdown) UK stocks fell after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of fresh tariffs on Britain and seven other European…
19 January 2026
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Pennon Group share price jumps even as FTSE 250 dips — dividend and March update in focus

Pennon Group share price jumps even as FTSE 250 dips — dividend and March update in focus

London, Jan 19, 2026, 11:05 GMT — Regular session Pennon Group Plc shares climbed roughly 2.4% to near 558 pence by mid-morning on Monday, gaining ground despite the FTSE 250 index sliding almost 1%. (Barclays Smart Investor) This move is significant since the stock is behaving like a classic defensive play: it’s finding buyers even as the broader market slips,…
19 January 2026
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Tesco share price climbs as £1.45bn buyback nears completion, April results next

Tesco share price climbs as £1.45bn buyback nears completion, April results next

London, January 19, 2026, 10:14 GMT — Regular session Tesco PLC shares climbed 1.2% to 427.1 pence by 1001 GMT on Monday following the announcement of another share buyback. The stock started the day at 428.7p, fluctuating between 424.7p and 430.1p, after closing at 422.0p on Friday. (Share Prices) This shift is significant as UK grocers rely heavily on cash…
19 January 2026
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Bunzl share price slips as tariff jitters hit Europe; BNZL investors eye March results

Bunzl share price slips as tariff jitters hit Europe; BNZL investors eye March results

London, Jan 19, 2026, 10:25 GMT — Regular session Bunzl plc shares slipped on Monday, pressured by new trade headlines weighing on risk appetite in Europe. The FTSE 100 distributor fell 14 pence, or roughly 0.7%, settling at 2,060 pence, after fluctuating between 2,056 and 2,066 earlier. (Investing) Timing is crucial. Investors are weighing how much of Bunzl’s next share…
19 January 2026
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Sage share price slips as tariff jitters hit tech — what to watch before the Q1 update

Sage share price slips as tariff jitters hit tech — what to watch before the Q1 update

London, Jan 19, 2026, 10:38 GMT — Regular session Shares of Sage Group plc (SGE) dropped 10 pence Monday morning, falling roughly 0.9% to 1,044 pence. The stock traded between 1,039 and 1,054 pence in the latest sessions. (Google) Risk appetite is fraying across Europe after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries, dragging the regional…
19 January 2026
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Prudential shares steady as buyback ticks on and investors eye March results

Prudential shares steady as buyback ticks on and investors eye March results

London, Jan 19, 2026, 10:32 GMT — Regular session underway. Prudential shares dipped slightly in early London trade Monday as investors held back for more concrete company catalysts. The insurer just launched a fresh buyback programme this month. (Investing) The stock hovered near 1,182 pence, dipping just 0.5 pence below yesterday’s close of 1,182.5 pence. Intraday, it fluctuated between about…
19 January 2026
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United Utilities share price ticks up as investors seek UK defensives ahead of jobs, inflation data

United Utilities share price ticks up as investors seek UK defensives ahead of jobs, inflation data

London, Jan 19, 2026, 10:04 GMT — Regular session United Utilities Group PLC shares edged higher on Monday, standing out amid a softer European equity landscape as investors favored defensive, rate-sensitive names. By 0951 GMT, the stock had gained 0.7%, reaching 1,233.0 pence. (Share Prices) This shift is notable since utilities usually behave like bond proxies: when nerves hit and…
19 January 2026
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Ashtead share price slips as AHT flags fresh buyback, NYSE move stays in focus

Ashtead share price slips as AHT flags fresh buyback, NYSE move stays in focus

London, Jan 19, 2026, 09:11 GMT — Regular session Ashtead Group (AHT) shares dropped roughly 1.1% to about 5,240 pence by 08:56 GMT, trailing the wider UK market’s modest decline. The FTSE 100 equipment rental company, known for its Sunbelt and A-Plant brands, has consistently repurchased its own stock. (Fidelity) The company bought back 71,535 shares on Jan. 16 at…
19 January 2026
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Standard Chartered share price slips despite buyback update as Trump tariff threat rattles Europe

Standard Chartered share price slips despite buyback update as Trump tariff threat rattles Europe

London, Jan 19, 2026, 09:16 GMT — Regular session Standard Chartered (STAN.L) shares slipped roughly 0.7% to 1,865 pence by 09:16 GMT, following Friday’s close at 1,878.5 pence — marking the peak of their 52-week range. (Investing) European stocks dipped at the open following U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning of fresh tariffs if the U.S. isn’t permitted to purchase Greenland.…
19 January 2026
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Diageo share price slips after $22bn spirits glut report — here’s what traders watch next

Diageo share price slips after $22bn spirits glut report — here’s what traders watch next

London, January 19, 2026, 08:35 GMT — Regular session Diageo (DGE.L) shares fell 1.3% to 1,634 pence by 0828 GMT on Monday following a weekend report that spotlighted the large amounts of unsold inventory piling up in the global spirits sector. (Google) This matters now because inventories are where the risks lie in spirits. A significant portion of costs is…
19 January 2026
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Bitcoin whale sells $48 million after 12 years — and the market isn’t panicking

Bitcoin whale sells $48 million after 12 years — and the market isn’t panicking

NEW YORK, Jan 19, 2026, 03:14 (EST) A Bitcoin “whale” — a term for a major holder — offloaded another 500 bitcoins, valued at about $47.77 million, sending them to Binance, on-chain analyst EmberCN reported. The same address began accumulating back in November 2013, building a 5,000-BTC stash. Since November 2024, it has transferred around 2,500 BTC to Binance, netting…
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Stock Market Today

  • Earnings vs. Stock Market: Understanding the Disconnect
    January 23, 2026, 6:55 PM EST. Corporate earnings and the stock market often move independently, posing challenges for investors. Market prices reflect not only current profits but also expectations about the future, influenced by economic conditions, sentiment, and external shocks. This disconnect means strong earnings do not always translate into rising stock prices. Investors must parse signals beyond earnings reports, considering factors like interest rates and geopolitical risks. Awareness of this complexity can help in navigating market volatility and making informed investment decisions.
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