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Glencore share price slips in London as BlackRock filing keeps Rio Tinto deal watch alive

Glencore share price slips in London as BlackRock filing keeps Rio Tinto deal watch alive

Glencore shares slipped 0.4% to 478.95 pence after Rio Tinto confirmed talks on an all-share takeover, triggering speculation and regulatory scrutiny. BlackRock disclosed a 7.17% stake and a 0.07% short position. China’s antitrust review could require asset sales if a deal proceeds. Investors await Glencore’s production report on Jan. 29 and 2025 results on Feb. 18.
Anglo American stock slips in London as tariff jitters return — key dates ahead

Anglo American stock slips in London as tariff jitters return — key dates ahead

Anglo American traded at 3,238 pence, down 0.1% by 0827 GMT, near its 52-week high. Shares fluctuated amid new U.S. tariff threats on Europe and ongoing merger talks with Teck Resources. The EU antitrust ruling on the merger is expected by Feb. 10, with a separate subsidies probe verdict due Feb. 3. Anglo American will report Q4 production on Feb. 5 and full-year earnings on Feb. 20.
Glencore share price rises as China scrutiny hangs over Rio Tinto merger talks

Glencore share price rises as China scrutiny hangs over Rio Tinto merger talks

Glencore shares rose 0.5% to 481.15 pence in early London trading Monday, recovering some ground after Friday’s drop. The UK Takeover Panel set a Feb. 5 deadline for Rio Tinto to make a firm offer or walk away. Investors remain focused on Chinese antitrust risks and the potential for required asset sales if a Rio-Glencore merger proceeds. Glencore’s full-year production report is due Jan. 29.
Anglo American share price slides as copper cools — what to watch before Monday

Anglo American share price slides as copper cools — what to watch before Monday

Anglo American shares fell 2.4% to 3,240 pence Friday, snapping a rally after hitting a 52-week high Thursday. Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange dropped 1.2% to $12,955 a ton amid weak Chinese demand, dragging London miners and the FTSE 100 lower. Glencore lost 2.5%, Rio Tinto 1.8%. Trading volume in Anglo shares was below average at 3.6 million.
Rio Tinto share price slips from fresh high as Glencore deal talk runs into China risk

Rio Tinto share price slips from fresh high as Glencore deal talk runs into China risk

Rio Tinto shares fell 1.87% to 6,347 pence in London on Friday, retreating from a 52-week high as miners were hit by concerns over Chinese copper demand. The potential merger with Glencore faces uncertainty, with analysts warning Chinese approval may require asset sales. Iron ore futures also slipped, and inventories at Chinese ports reached a record 165.6 million tons.
Chevron (CVX) stock slips as oil drops 4% — and a Venezuela license decision is in focus

Chevron (CVX) stock slips as oil drops 4% — and a Venezuela license decision is in focus

Chevron shares fell 0.6% to $166.16 Thursday as oil prices slid 4% after U.S.-Iran tensions eased. Traders also watched for a possible expanded U.S. license for Chevron to operate in Venezuela, which could boost production. Drones struck two oil tankers in the Black Sea, including one chartered by Chevron. Chevron’s next earnings report is due Jan. 30.
FTSE 100 climbs on miners and AstraZeneca as record gold keeps UK stocks in play

FTSE 100 climbs on miners and AstraZeneca as record gold keeps UK stocks in play

FTSE 100 rose 0.3% to 10,170.81 in mid-morning trade, led by gains in gold miners and AstraZeneca. Spot gold hit a record $4,639.42 an ounce after U.S. inflation data missed forecasts. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.3%, showing uneven momentum. Investors are watching a pending U.S. tariffs ruling and upcoming bank earnings.
Anglo American stock price dips early as Rio-Glencore megadeal talk keeps miners on edge

Anglo American stock price dips early as Rio-Glencore megadeal talk keeps miners on edge

Anglo American shares slipped 0.5% to 3,236 pence in early London trading Tuesday. BHP is reportedly staying out of Rio Tinto’s pursuit of Glencore, as deal rumors swirl across the mining sector. Traders are watching Rio and Glencore’s next steps and awaiting EU rulings on Anglo’s planned merger with Teck Resources, due by Feb. 10.
FTSE 100 slips as Barclays takes a hit from Trump’s credit-card cap push; gold miners climb

FTSE 100 slips as Barclays takes a hit from Trump’s credit-card cap push; gold miners climb

Barclays dropped 4% after U.S. President Trump called for a 10% cap on credit-card interest rates, weighing on UK stocks. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.1% by 0823 GMT, while sterling rose 0.3% to about $1.34. Miners gained as gold hit a record $4,563.61 an ounce. HSBC and other European banks also fell on concerns over U.S. policy risks.
Rio Tinto stock faces Glencore merger countdown as BHP speculation builds

Rio Tinto stock faces Glencore merger countdown as BHP speculation builds

Rio Tinto confirmed early-stage merger talks with Glencore, sending its London shares down 3.04% to 6,006 pence Friday. The miner said any deal could use a UK “scheme of arrangement” but stressed no offer is certain. BHP is seen as a possible rival bidder as copper demand drives consolidation. Rio faces a Feb. 5 deadline under UK takeover rules.
Global stock markets hit record highs — CPI, bank earnings and a tariff ruling are next tests

Global stock markets hit record highs — CPI, bank earnings and a tariff ruling are next tests

Global stocks hit record highs Friday, with the S&P 500 closing up 0.65% at 6,966.28 and the STOXX 600 up 1%. Chipmakers led U.S. gains, while Glencore surged 10% in Europe. Investors await U.S. CPI data and major bank earnings this week. Global equity funds saw $6.07 billion in outflows, while money market funds drew $161.27 billion.

Stock Market Today

  • Southern Company Gains Strength with Rising Analyst Targets and Infrastructure Tailwinds
    May 1, 2026, 8:10 AM EDT. Southern Company (NYSE: SO), a leading U.S. utility serving 9 million customers, is gaining attention with a strong 14.7% net profit margin. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $99 and Truist set a $103 target, citing benefits from infrastructure tied to data center electricity demand. The Atlanta-based firm operates a broad energy mix including renewables, targeting net-zero emissions by 2050. These developments position Southern as one of the 11 most profitable renewable energy stocks currently. While promising for steady dividends and long-term earnings, some analysts favor AI stocks for greater upside and lower risk.

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American Water Expands 2026 Water Grants As AWK Investors Watch Costs And Merger Risk

American Water Expands 2026 Water Grants As AWK Investors Watch Costs And Merger Risk

1 May 2026
Illinois American Water named 14 nonprofits as 2026 Water and Environment grant recipients, funded by the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing program. The awards came as American Water Works reaffirmed its 2026 earnings guidance and outlined $3.7 billion in planned investments. Shares fell 2.69% to $128.42 Thursday. Nationally, the foundation awarded over $1.5 million to 86 groups in 13 states.
Exxon and Chevron Beat Earnings, But the Iran War Left a Bigger Mark Than Oil Prices Show

Exxon and Chevron Beat Earnings, But the Iran War Left a Bigger Mark Than Oil Prices Show

1 May 2026
Exxon Mobil and Chevron beat first-quarter earnings forecasts despite lower reported profits, citing disruptions from the Iran war. Exxon’s adjusted earnings reached $1.16 per share, while Chevron posted $1.41 per share. Exxon’s free cash flow was $2.7 billion; Chevron’s was negative $1.5 billion. Both companies said timing effects from unsettled oil shipments weighed on results.
Old National Bancorp Stock Gets a $5.9 Million Comerica Signal as Buybacks Take Focus

Old National Bancorp Stock Gets a $5.9 Million Comerica Signal as Buybacks Take Focus

1 May 2026
Comerica Bank increased its stake in Old National Bancorp by 27.8% in Q4, now holding 263,057 shares worth about $5.87 million, according to a Friday 13F filing. Old National reported Q1 net income of $229.6 million, net interest income of $580.4 million, and total loans of $49.8 billion. The bank repurchased 3.9 million shares and returned $151 million to shareholders. Shares last traded at $23.97.
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