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Investment News 22 January 2026 - 23 January 2026

British American Tobacco share price in focus before London open after buyback disclosure

British American Tobacco share price in focus before London open after buyback disclosure

London, Jan 23, 2026, 07:59 GMT — Premarket British American Tobacco shares are set to draw attention on Friday following the announcement of another share buyback program, extending focus on capital returns after a solid previous session. (Sharecast) The London-listed tobacco firm has long been a reliable “income” play for investors, boasting a dividend yield north of 5% alongside a…
Lloyds share price today: €500m bond call keeps LLOY in focus ahead of results week

Lloyds share price today: €500m bond call keeps LLOY in focus ahead of results week

London, Jan 23, 2026, 07:59 GMT — Premarket. Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) shares held steady at 101.9 pence before Friday’s London session, following the bank’s announcement of an early redemption of €500 million in senior debt. (London South East) The timing is delicate for UK banks. Traders are weighing two key factors: if the Bank of England will slash rates…
SGX stock price rises as Singapore Exchange proposes smaller board lots; Feb 13 deadline looms

SGX stock price rises as Singapore Exchange proposes smaller board lots; Feb 13 deadline looms

Singapore, Jan 23, 2026, 15:29 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd climbed 1.1% to S$17.49 by 3:10 p.m. on Friday, with the Straits Times Index also up 1.1%. The stock has surged roughly 46% over the last year and is hovering near its 52-week peak. (StockAnalysis) This matters for SGX since it earns fees whenever investors trade.…
Paytm share price whipsaws after Investec starts coverage with ‘Buy’ and ₹1,550 target

Paytm share price whipsaws after Investec starts coverage with ‘Buy’ and ₹1,550 target

Mumbai, January 23, 2026, 12:36 IST Paytm shares reversed course on Friday, dropping nearly 4% by 11:50 a.m. after an initial jump of 3.48%, sparked by Investec kicking off coverage with a “Buy” rating and a 1,550 rupee target price. Investec described Paytm as a “payments toll-road operator with strong opex leverage,” projecting a 23% net revenue CAGR from FY26…
OCBC share price jumps near record in Singapore bank rally — what to watch next

OCBC share price jumps near record in Singapore bank rally — what to watch next

Singapore, Jan 23, 2026, 15:15 SGT — Regular session Shares of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd rose about 3% to S$21.21 by 2:58 p.m. local time. This gain extends a January rally that’s pushed Singapore’s banks to fresh highs. (SG Investors) The rally came after United Overseas Bank hit a record high, lifting the Straits Times Index to new territory. Analysts…
CapitaLand Investment stock jumps again on SGX as rate bets lift property names into results season

CapitaLand Investment stock jumps again on SGX as rate bets lift property names into results season

Singapore, Jan 23, 2026, 15:07 SGT — Regular session Shares of CapitaLand Investment climbed 1.7% to S$3.05 in Singapore on Friday afternoon, building on gains from the previous day as investors returned to rate-sensitive property stocks. (Shareinvestor) This shift is important since Singapore’s REIT and property sectors often move in line with interest-rate forecasts: cheaper borrowing costs from lower rates…
UOB share price hits record high after Macquarie upgrade, buyback filing

UOB share price hits record high after Macquarie upgrade, buyback filing

Singapore, Jan 23, 2026, 14:49 SGT — Regular session. Shares of United Overseas Bank (UOB) climbed 4.3% to S$39.23 in mid-afternoon trading on Friday in Singapore, after hitting a fresh record peak at S$39.41 earlier in the session. (Google) The move pushed Singapore’s third-largest listed bank toward its best close ever, while the heavyweight Straits Times Index hovered near record…
Fortescue (FMG) share price steadies after cost spike as Iron Bridge ramp-up stays in focus

Fortescue (FMG) share price steadies after cost spike as Iron Bridge ramp-up stays in focus

Sydney, January 23, 2026, 16:50 (AEDT) — Market closed Fortescue Ltd shares nudged higher by 0.14%, finishing Friday at A$21.51. The stock swung between A$21.14 and A$21.55 throughout the session. This follows a sharp 5.12% decline to A$21.48 on Thursday, driven by a quarterly update investors digested. (Investing.com Australia) This move stands out because Fortescue’s profits still hinge on iron…
Xero shares rebound 3.5% ahead of Australia Day break as rate bets swing

Xero shares rebound 3.5% ahead of Australia Day break as rate bets swing

Sydney, Jan 23, 2026, 17:06 AEDT — Market closed. Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) shares climbed 3.5% to finish at A$101.22 on Friday, ending a two-day losing streak for the accounting software company. The stock fluctuated between A$98.45 and A$102.99, with roughly 1.43 million shares changing hands. This follows declines of 5.15% on Wednesday and 1.15% on Thursday. (Investing) Investors are…
Amphenol stock slips as earnings near — what APH investors watch next week

Amphenol stock slips as earnings near — what APH investors watch next week

New York, January 22, 2026, 20:57 EST — The market has closed for the day. Amphenol Corp shares dipped 1.36% to close at $152.50 on Thursday, trailing both a rising Wall Street and some of its industrial-electronics rivals. The S&P 500 climbed 0.55%, the Dow added 0.63%, while TE Connectivity nudged up and Eaton slipped, per MarketWatch data. (MarketWatch) Amphenol…
Alphabet (GOOG) stock rises after Raymond James upgrade as judge keeps consumer antitrust case alive

Alphabet (GOOG) stock rises after Raymond James upgrade as judge keeps consumer antitrust case alive

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 16:50 EST — After-hours Alphabet’s non-voting Class C shares (GOOG) jumped roughly 0.7% to $330.84 in after-hours trading Thursday, following Raymond James’ upgrade to “Strong Buy” and a boosted price target of $400. Analyst Josh Beck highlighted that Alphabet’s AI “stack”—covering chips, models, and software powering its AI products—is now “shifting to high gear,” prompting…
SanDisk stock holds above $500 after Citi hikes target, eyes turn to Jan. 29 earnings

SanDisk stock holds above $500 after Citi hikes target, eyes turn to Jan. 29 earnings

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 16:04 EST — Trading after hours. SanDisk Corp shares climbed 1.4% to $508.09 on Thursday, bouncing between $468.12 and $515.59 during the session. Trading volume hit roughly 19.2 million shares. SanDisk’s recent surge has propelled it to the top of the S&P 500 leaderboard in 2026, forcing analysts to revise their forecasts. Citi bumped its…

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  • CMP.AX stock jumps 38.46% to A$0.45 on ASX amid volume surge
    January 23, 2026, 7:20 AM EST. CMP.AX led ASX gainers on January 23, closing at A$0.45, up 38.46% on heavy volume of 695,750 shares, nearly nine times average. The rise broke through the 50-day average price of A$0.35. Drivers include improved quarterly flows and stronger demand for sleep and neurology diagnostic equipment. Financials show modest liquidity with ongoing profit challenges; EPS stands at -0.01 and negative net income per share. Technical indicators are mixed but short-term bullish given price momentum above moving averages. Meyka AI rates the stock 'Hold' with a B grade, forecasting gradual price appreciation over 7 years. Key risks involve thin free cash flow and leverage amid competitive healthcare device sector pressures.
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