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LSE:BEZ News 19 January 2026 - 20 January 2026

FTSE 100 price today: UK stocks slide on Trump tariff threat and softer jobs data

FTSE 100 price today: UK stocks slide on Trump tariff threat and softer jobs data

London, Jan 20, 2026, 11:05 GMT — Regular session London shares dipped on Tuesday. By 11:05 GMT, the FTSE 100, tracking the UK’s largest 100 firms, was down 1.2% at 10,073.59. The FTSE 250, which leans more heavily on domestic companies, dropped 1.0% to 22,877.83. (Hargreaves Lansdown) The decline counts because the market is grappling with two simultaneous pressures: renewed trade-war fears and evidence the domestic economy is slowing. Neither risk hedges neatly, and they rattle different parts of the London market in a tangled fashion. Investors have been betting on interest rates easing this year. But fresh tariff threats
20 January 2026
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Beazley share price in focus: Zurich’s £7.7bn bid sets up a high-stakes London open

Beazley share price in focus: Zurich’s £7.7bn bid sets up a high-stakes London open

London, Jan 20, 2026, 07:59 GMT — Premarket Zurich Insurance has launched a public bid for Beazley, offering 1,280 pence per share in cash and shaking up the London-listed insurer just before Tuesday’s open. Beazley shares closed Monday at 1,170 pence, jumping 42.7%. (sharecast.com) The move matters because Zurich has labeled the approach a “possible offer” under the UK Takeover Code, rather than a confirmed bid, kicking the clock into motion. Zurich now faces a deadline: it must declare a firm intention to make an offer or drop the idea by 5 p.m. London time on Feb. 16. Zurich is
20 January 2026
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Zurich’s £7.7bn Beazley takeover bid goes public after board rebuff

Zurich’s £7.7bn Beazley takeover bid goes public after board rebuff

London, 19 January 2026, 16:17 GMT Zurich Insurance Group revealed on Monday an upgraded all-cash bid for UK specialty insurer Beazley, offering 1,280 pence per share. The deal values Beazley at roughly £7.67 billion ($10.3 billion). Following the announcement, Beazley’s shares jumped over 40% in London. https://www.reuters.com/business/zurich-insurance-offers-10-billion-buy-uk-insurer-beazley-2026-01-19/ The move spotlights a niche in insurance: specialty coverage, where insurers tackle more specific, complex risks and aim to price them precisely. At the heart of this sector is Lloyd’s of London, serving as a marketplace where syndicates underwrite everything from cyber attacks to shipping and property risks. Zurich said acquiring Beazley would
19 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:01 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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