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Investment News 27 January 2026

Jardine Matheson stock hits 52-week high on SGX after fresh buyback filing

Jardine Matheson stock hits 52-week high on SGX after fresh buyback filing

Jardine Matheson shares rose 2.5% to $76.64 in Singapore Tuesday, hitting a 52-week high after the company repurchased 50,000 shares for about $3.7 million. The Straits Times Index also set a record at 4,912.46. Investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision Wednesday and the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s policy update Thursday.
27 January 2026
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UOL Group stock price jumps 7% after JPMorgan lifts target — SGX:U14 in focus

UOL Group stock price jumps 7% after JPMorgan lifts target — SGX:U14 in focus

UOL shares jumped 7.6% to S$11.14 in Tuesday afternoon trading after JPMorgan raised its target price to S$12.05 and kept an “overweight” rating. The move follows UOL’s S$1.5 billion acquisition of a 99-year mixed-use site in Hougang Central. Investors are watching for the company’s full-year results on Feb. 26 and further broker reactions.
27 January 2026
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Singtel stock price jumps 2% as Singapore market hits a record — here’s what traders watch next

Singtel stock price jumps 2% as Singapore market hits a record — here’s what traders watch next

Singtel rose 2.2% to S$4.56 in afternoon trade, with about 16.5 million shares changing hands. The Straits Times Index crossed 4,900 for the first time, led by gains in banks and blue chips. Investors are watching for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision and Singapore’s MAS policy review later this week. The Singapore dollar touched its strongest level against the U.S. dollar since 2014 before easing.
27 January 2026
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UOB stock price wobbles after JPMorgan downgrade as MAS review and earnings near

UOB stock price wobbles after JPMorgan downgrade as MAS review and earnings near

UOB shares slipped 0.3% to S$38.40 by mid-afternoon in Singapore, lagging DBS and OCBC as the Straits Times Index rose 1%. JPMorgan downgraded UOB to “underweight” last week, while Macquarie upgraded it to “outperform.” Analysts expect Q4 net profit to fall 16.7% year-on-year to S$1.28 billion, citing weaker fees and a tough comparison base. UOB will report full-year results on Feb. 24.
27 January 2026
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Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price jumps as Australia inflation data looms

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price jumps as Australia inflation data looms

Macquarie Group shares rose 2.3% to A$215.19 on Tuesday, outperforming the broader ASX 200, which closed up 0.9%. Traders are bracing for Australia’s December-quarter CPI report on Wednesday and a Reserve Bank policy meeting next week. A NAB survey showed improved business conditions in December, intensifying debate over interest rates.
27 January 2026
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CBA share price rises, but Commonwealth Bank loses ASX top spot to BHP as rate bets build

CBA share price rises, but Commonwealth Bank loses ASX top spot to BHP as rate bets build

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed up 0.5% at A$150.22, but lost its top spot to BHP after a surge in mining stocks. The ASX 200 rose 0.9% to its highest since October. Traders await Wednesday’s inflation data and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate decision on Feb. 3. CBA will report half-year results and announce an interim dividend on Feb. 11.
27 January 2026
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Bank of America stock price closes at $52 as Fed week looms for BAC

Bank of America stock price closes at $52 as Fed week looms for BAC

Bank of America shares closed Monday up 0.58% at $52.02, then slipped 0.04% to $52.00 in late after-hours trading. Investors are watching the Federal Reserve’s policy update Wednesday and a wave of major earnings reports, with bank stocks sensitive to changes in interest rate outlooks. The Dow rose 0.64%, S&P 500 0.50%, and Nasdaq 0.43%.
27 January 2026
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Arista Networks stock jumps 5% as Fed week puts AI data-center plays back in focus

Arista Networks stock jumps 5% as Fed week puts AI data-center plays back in focus

Arista Networks shares rose 5.4% to $143.72 Monday, valuing the company at about $183 billion. Trading volume reached 10.7 million shares amid anticipation of the Feb. 12 earnings release. The stock moved between $135.55 and $146.40 during the session. Broader markets gained ahead of a Federal Reserve decision and major tech earnings.
27 January 2026
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Seagate stock price jumps after hours ahead of Q2 earnings as demand signals loom

Seagate stock price jumps after hours ahead of Q2 earnings as demand signals loom

Seagate shares rose 3.5% to $358.29 in after-hours trading Monday ahead of its fiscal Q2 earnings report, due after Tuesday’s market close. Analysts expect adjusted earnings of $2.83 per share on $2.74 billion in revenue. Investors are watching for updates on pricing, supply constraints, and the rollout of HAMR technology. Western Digital shares also gained, rising 1.9% to $240.85.
27 January 2026
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Cisco stock jumps after Evercore upgrade flags AI “tailwinds” into next earnings

Cisco stock jumps after Evercore upgrade flags AI “tailwinds” into next earnings

Cisco shares rose 3.2% to $77.01 and gained another 0.4% after hours following an Evercore ISI upgrade to Outperform and a price target hike to $100. The company also launched its new 360 Partner Program focused on AI-ready data centers. Cisco’s fiscal Q2 closed Jan. 24, with its next earnings report set for Feb. 11.
27 January 2026
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Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
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