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Investment News 8 January 2026

Jefferies lifts Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest price targets as UK bank rally rolls into 2026

Jefferies lifts Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest price targets as UK bank rally rolls into 2026

LONDON, Jan 8, 2026, 09:26 (GMT) Jefferies has raised its price targets on Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest Group, arguing there is still room for UK bank shares to climb despite a sharp run-up. The broker lifted its target on Barclays by 19% to 560p, Lloyds by 13% to 119p and NatWest by 14% to 720p, interactive investor reported.…
8 January 2026
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NatWest share price edges higher after Barclays downgrade jolt; buybacks, Feb. 13 results in focus

NatWest share price edges higher after Barclays downgrade jolt; buybacks, Feb. 13 results in focus

London, Jan 8, 2026, 09:22 GMT — Regular session NatWest Group (NWG.L) shares were up 0.6% at 636.2 pence on Thursday, after opening lower and trading between 625.0p and 637.2p on a 15-minute delay. The stock is about 6% below Tuesday’s 52-week peak of 674.2p. London South East The move comes a day after NatWest slid 4.3% when Barclays downgraded…
8 January 2026
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Compass Group shares hit a 12-month low early as London market slips; dividend clock ticks

Compass Group shares hit a 12-month low early as London market slips; dividend clock ticks

London, Jan 8, 2026, 09:17 GMT — Regular session Compass Group shares slid early on Thursday and briefly hit a 12-month low before paring losses, tracking a softer tone across London equities. The caterer’s stock was down 0.8% at 2,314 pence by 0902 GMT after opening at 2,249p, which also marked the bottom of its 52-week range. SharePrices The move…
8 January 2026
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Fresh Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest price targets hint at more upside for UK bank sharesLONDON,

Fresh Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest price targets hint at more upside for UK bank sharesLONDON,

Jan 8, 2026, 09:05 GMT Jefferies lifted its price targets on Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays and NatWest in a fresh note, arguing UK bank shares still have room to rerate despite a strong 2025. The broker raised its targets to 119 pence for Lloyds, 560 pence for Barclays and 720 pence for NatWest. It also kept Buy calls on OSB…
8 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price jumps 6% as Trump floats $1.5 trillion defence budget and lifts Europe arms stocksLondon,

BAE Systems share price jumps 6% as Trump floats $1.5 trillion defence budget and lifts Europe arms stocksLondon,

January 8, 2026, 08:48 GMT Shares in Britain’s BAE Systems jumped on Thursday as European arms makers hit a fresh record after U.S. President Donald Trump called for higher U.S. defence spending and put a $1.5 trillion figure on next year’s military budget. Europe’s aerospace and defence index was up about 2% by 0816 GMT, with Chemring, Leonardo and Rheinmetall…
8 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock slips in early London trade as copper demand outlook clashes with iron ore risks

Rio Tinto stock slips in early London trade as copper demand outlook clashes with iron ore risks

London, January 8, 2026, 08:42 (GMT) — Regular session Rio Tinto shares eased on Thursday, down 0.9% at 6,204 pence, after setting a 52-week high the previous day. The stock opened at 6,260p and has traded between 6,194p and 6,260p so far. London South East The timing matters because miners are being pulled in two directions: long-term copper demand looks…
8 January 2026
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OCBC stock back near record highs as dividend buyers crowd into Singapore banks

OCBC stock back near record highs as dividend buyers crowd into Singapore banks

Singapore, Jan 8, 2026, 15:48 SGT — Regular session Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) shares were up 0.45% at S$20.15 in afternoon trade on Thursday, holding near the highs set this week after the stock first pushed through the S$20 mark. Investing The latest leg comes as Singapore’s big lenders start 2026 on strong footing, helped by dividend appeal and a…
8 January 2026
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DBS stock slips from record highs as dividend rush runs into valuation warnings

DBS stock slips from record highs as dividend rush runs into valuation warnings

Singapore, Jan 8, 2026, 14:52 SGT — Regular session DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05) shares fell 1.6% to S$57.47 in afternoon trade on Thursday, easing after a quick run to fresh highs this week. The stock traded between S$57.40 and S$58.42. Google The pullback lands at an awkward moment for investors who have been chasing Singapore bank stocks for…
8 January 2026
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Taiwan Taiex cracks 30,000 — but a lawmaker says TSMC is warping the market

Taiwan Taiex cracks 30,000 — but a lawmaker says TSMC is warping the market

TAIPEI, Jan 8, 2026, 13:53 (GMT+8) Taiwan’s stock rally drew political heat this week after a senior opposition lawmaker said the Taiex benchmark no longer reflects the broader market because it is dominated by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, which he said accounts for more than 40% of total market value. “The market structure has lost its balance,” Kuomintang legislator Lin…
8 January 2026
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CBA shares stop falling — but the next CPI print could jolt Commonwealth Bank stock

CBA shares stop falling — but the next CPI print could jolt Commonwealth Bank stock

Sydney, Jan 8, 2026, 16:50 AEDT — Market closed Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) closed up a fraction on Thursday, ending 0.03% higher at A$153.27 after swinging between A$152.45 and A$153.76. Turnover was about 1.0 million shares, after a 1.68% drop in the prior session. Investing Why it matters now: CBA is a rates stock in a market that…
8 January 2026
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DBS Smashes S$58, OCBC Tops S$20: Singapore Bank Stocks Hit Records as Dividend Hunt Intensifies

DBS Smashes S$58, OCBC Tops S$20: Singapore Bank Stocks Hit Records as Dividend Hunt Intensifies

SINGAPORE, January 8, 2026, 10:37 (SGT) Shares of DBS, Southeast Asia’s largest bank by assets, pushed past S$58 for the first time on Wednesday, hitting S$58.80 before ending at a new closing high of S$58.40. OCBC rose to S$20.25 and later eased to S$20.06, in a bank-led run that drove Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) to another record. Straitstimes The…
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Bunzl Shares Down 37% in a Year Despite EPS Growth
    January 25, 2026, 3:34 AM EST. Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL) investors have faced a 37% loss over the past year, while the market returned 25%. The company's share price declined 39% over 12 months and has fallen 14% in the last three months. Over three years, shares are down 31%. Despite the price drop, earnings per share (EPS) rose 0.7% in the same period, suggesting market expectations for higher growth were unmet. Revenue remained steady, possibly fueling disappointment. Insider buying has been noted, indicating confidence within the company. Long-term shareholders have experienced a modest annual loss of 0.3% over five years. Analysts will watch future earnings closely to determine if a turnaround is feasible amid continued share price weakness.
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