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Investment News 22 January 2026

AST SpaceMobile stock rises in premarket as BlueBird 7 gets late-February New Glenn launch window

AST SpaceMobile stock rises in premarket as BlueBird 7 gets late-February New Glenn launch window

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 07:21 ET — Premarket AST SpaceMobile shares climbed 3.1% to $106.75 in premarket trading Thursday, following news that the satellite-to-phone company scheduled its BlueBird 7 mission for launch in late February. The stock had slipped 7.95% to close at $103.50 on Wednesday. (MarketWatch) The timing is crucial since the stock’s movement hinges on execution. Investors…
FTSE 100 climbs as Trump cools tariff row; Beazley bid and BoE bets steer UK stocks

FTSE 100 climbs as Trump cools tariff row; Beazley bid and BoE bets steer UK stocks

London, Jan 22, 2026, 11:04 GMT — Regular session London stocks rose on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 (.FTSE) up 0.7% at 10,212.91 by 1104 GMT. Copper, Brent crude and gold were lower on the day, while sterling was firmer and UK 10-year gilt yields dipped. (Reuters) The UK market has been trading off geopolitics as much as earnings. Risk…
Microsoft stock slides after fresh price-target cuts stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft stock slides after fresh price-target cuts stack up ahead of earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 05:19 ET — Premarket Microsoft shares dropped 2.3% on Wednesday, closing at $444.11, following Rothschild & Co Redburn’s decision to lower its price target to $450. The new target reflects the analyst’s forecast for the stock’s value over the coming year. (TipRanks) The timing is crucial as Microsoft is set to release fiscal second-quarter results…
Future plc snaps up SheerLuxe for £39.9m as buyback rolls on and Fidelity lifts stake

Future plc snaps up SheerLuxe for £39.9m as buyback rolls on and Fidelity lifts stake

London, January 22, 2026, 08:56 (GMT) Future (FUTR.L) announced Thursday it will acquire UK digital publisher SheerLuxe, along with BLUSH Talent MGMT, for an initial £39.9 million in cash. Shares jumped 3.7% to 525.5 pence by 0835 GMT, per Fidelity data. (London South East) The timing of the deal is tricky for Future, coming after a steep decline in its…
Barclays snaps up 2.5 million more shares as buyback presses on amid tariff volatility

Barclays snaps up 2.5 million more shares as buyback presses on amid tariff volatility

LONDON, Jan 22, 2026, 08:55 GMT Barclays repurchased 2,522,940 ordinary shares on Wednesday, set for cancellation, a regulatory filing revealed. The bank paid a volume-weighted average price of 475.0654 pence per share. These shares traded between 470.10 pence and 479.00 pence on the London Stock Exchange. Tradingview Barclays said the latest buyback pushes the total shares repurchased since the programme…
BP buyback update nudges shares higher as oil slips and tariff talk shadows the sector

BP buyback update nudges shares higher as oil slips and tariff talk shadows the sector

London, 08:56 GMT, January 22, 2026 BP snapped up over 3 million shares on Wednesday as part of its ongoing buyback programme, boosting its treasury stock to 751.97 million shares. Following the announcement, shares nudged up around 0.5% in early London trade. Investegate https://ts2.tech/en/bp-share-price-today-bp-stock-edges-up-after-buyback-update-as-oil-prices-slip/ The buyback is significant as BP approaches its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings, with investors focused on…
NatWest share price rises as buyback update meets shifting BoE rate-cut bets

NatWest share price rises as buyback update meets shifting BoE rate-cut bets

London, Jan 22, 2026, 09:05 GMT — Regular session NatWest Group Plc shares climbed 1.6% to 660 pence by 0905 GMT on Thursday, bouncing back from the previous close of 649.6 pence. (Investing) UK banks are once again reacting to rates after December inflation came in hotter than anticipated, even though economists remain confident inflation will ease. “For now it’s…
British Land’s leasing jump fuels UK dividend hunt as Legal & General’s 8% yield grabs attention

British Land’s leasing jump fuels UK dividend hunt as Legal & General’s 8% yield grabs attention

London, Jan 22, 2026, 08:54 GMT British Land reported signing 882,000 square feet of leases in the third quarter and stuck to its earnings forecast, highlighting steady demand for London office campuses and retail parks. This matters now as UK income investors return to shares in search of yield, following a period when rising interest rates pushed cash and bonds…
Barclays share price jumps as Paris HQ shift plan hits tape, buyback keeps focus on Feb results

Barclays share price jumps as Paris HQ shift plan hits tape, buyback keeps focus on Feb results

London, Jan 22, 2026, 08:09 GMT — Regular session Shares in Barclays jumped almost 2% in early London trading Thursday, pushing the stock near a 52-week peak. The gain came after the bank announced plans to move its European headquarters from Dublin to Paris. (Investing) This shift is crucial as investors brace for UK bank earnings, grappling with what “post-Brexit…
Jardine Matheson share price ticks up on J36 as buybacks, CEO share purchase hit the tape

Jardine Matheson share price ticks up on J36 as buybacks, CEO share purchase hit the tape

SINGAPORE, Jan 22, 2026, 15:55 SGT — Regular session Shares of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited climbed 0.9% to $74.69 in Singapore on Thursday, recovering from recent volatility as investors absorbed new buyback activity and insider trading updates. The stock has gained roughly 9% year to date. (MarketScreener) The updates are significant as Jardine has been reducing its share count via…
SGX share price ticks up as investors eye record derivatives, China ETF push and Feb 5 results

SGX share price ticks up as investors eye record derivatives, China ETF push and Feb 5 results

Singapore, Jan 22, 2026, 15:19 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd ticked up Thursday as traders highlighted renewed chatter about the bourse operator’s trading momentum and a steady flow of new product launches. Shares of the company, listed as S68, climbed 0.35% to S$17.37 by 3:18 p.m. local time, moving between S$17.34 and S$17.54 on the day.…
City Developments stock jumps 2.6% as brokers tout asset recycling, Newport launch

City Developments stock jumps 2.6% as brokers tout asset recycling, Newport launch

Singapore, Jan 22, 2026, 15:17 SGT — Regular session Shares of City Developments Limited (SGX:C09) climbed 2.65% to hit S$9.30 by 3:09 p.m. Thursday, continuing a streak that’s drawn renewed attention to the Singapore property developer among traders looking for new triggers. (SG Investors) The bid arrives as brokers grow more optimistic about Singapore developers, pointing to eased mortgage rates…

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  • AppLovin Stock Outlook 2026-2030: AI Drives Growth Despite Recent Volatility
    January 23, 2026, 9:04 AM EST. AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) shares surged nearly 800% since its 2021 IPO, despite a 35% drop early last year amid lawsuit and short-seller pressure. The stock rebounded with strong quarterly results, peaking at $745.61 before retreating 22% year-to-date, yet still outperforming major indexes. The company leverages AI-driven advertising through its Axon engine, expanding beyond gaming into sectors like e-commerce and fintech, as CEO Adam Foroughi noted during Q4 2024 earnings. Analysts remain mixed, with Benchmark and Jefferies maintaining Buy ratings amid fundamental concerns. AppLovin's focus on personalized ads and a new self-service platform underpin its secular growth potential. Investors weigh risk after a 90% post-pandemic drawdown against momentum from AI-powered innovations and new market penetration.
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