Basic materials stocks: XLB jumps 1.6% on copper surge as Linde sets Feb. 5 earnings date
U.S. basic materials shares wrapped up last week on a strong note, with the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund gaining 1.6% on Friday.
Glencore share price jumps on Rio Tinto talks: what to know before Monday’s London open
Glencore’s stock surged 9.6% on Friday, hitting its highest mark since July 2024 after the miner confirmed talks with Rio Tinto over a potential merger. The news reignited interest in the deal-driven mining sector, according to Reuters data.
Global stock markets hit record highs — CPI, bank earnings and a tariff ruling are next tests
Global stock markets start the week at record levels following new highs on Wall Street and in Europe last Friday, though the calm appears precarious.
Rio Tinto stock slips on Glencore merger talks as Feb 5 takeover clock looms
Shares of Rio Tinto plc fell 3.0% to 6,006 pence on Friday, as investors mulled over a potential deal with Glencore, whose stock jumped roughly 10% that day.
Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto merger talks — three key dates traders now track
Glencore’s shares surged 9.6% on Friday, closing at 452.65 pence amid growing speculation that takeover discussions with Rio Tinto might soon solidify. During the session, the stock fluctuated between 437.90 and 459.00 pence.
BHP stock back in play as Rio-Glencore talks raise the stakes for big miners
BHP Group Ltd kicks off the week with merger chatter resurfacing, following Rio Tinto’s confirmation of takeover talks with Glencore. This development could shake up the mining rankings and keep BHP squarely in the spotlight.
Fortescue share price: what to watch before the ASX reopens after Rio-Glencore talks
Fortescue Ltd shares open Monday with renewed focus on the major miners after Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore reignited merger speculation. The stock last closed at A$22.71 on Friday, slipping 0.18%.
Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto deal talks — what GLEN.L investors watch next
Glencore shares closed up 9.6% on Friday at 452.65 pence after Rio Tinto confirmed preliminary discussions about a possible combination that could include an all-share merger. The stock traded in a 437.9–459.0 pence range and is now sitting near the top end of its recent band as London markets remain shut for the weekend.
Rio Tinto stock slides on Glencore merger talks as Feb 5 takeover deadline looms
Rio Tinto Plc shares dropped 3.04% on Friday after the miner revealed early talks with Glencore about a potential merger. The stock closed at 6,006 pence, trading in a range from 5,991p to 6,118p, setting the 6,000p level as a key point to watch when the London market opens.
Fortescue stock slips into weekend as Rio-Glencore talks jolt miners; Jan 22 update next
Fortescue Ltd shares closed Friday just off, down 0.18% at A$22.71, following a turbulent start to the week for resource stocks. The Australian market is closed over the weekend, giving investors a pause before Monday brings iron ore news and deal developments back into focus.
BHP share price rises as Rio-Glencore merger talks put mining giants back in play
BHP Group Ltd shares ended Friday up 0.8% at A$47.72, steadying after a choppy start to the year as miners took in talk of a Rio Tinto-Glencore tie-up.
Rio Tinto stock slides on revived Glencore merger talks as Feb 5 deadline nears
Rio Tinto shares slid on Friday after the miner confirmed preliminary discussions with Glencore over a possible combination. Rio was down 2.2% in London by 1044 GMT, while Glencore jumped 10%, with markets also watching a U.S. jobs report later in the day.
Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends flat as Rio Tinto sinks on Glencore talks
Australian shares ended barely changed on Friday, with Rio Tinto sliding 6.2% and dragging miners lower, while Codan jumped 16.8% to lead gainers. The S&P/ASX 200 edged down 0.03% at the close as oil prices firmed and the Aussie dollar held near $0.67.
UK stock market today: FTSE100 rises as Glencore jumps on Rio takeover talks
London stocks edged higher on Friday, with Glencore’s sharp rise on takeover talk helping to steady the UK stock market after two down days. The FTSE 100 was up about 0.4% at roughly 10,088 points, with miners dominating both the winners and losers list.
Glencore stock jumps 8% on Rio Tinto merger talks as Feb 5 deadline looms
Glencore shares jumped 8.4% to 447.7 pence on Friday after the miner said it was in preliminary discussions with Rio Tinto about a possible all-share deal — meaning shareholders would be paid in shares rather than cash. The company said Rio must, by Feb. 5, announce a firm intention to make an offer or say it will not proceed.
Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto takeover talks — the deadline and next catalysts investors watch
Glencore plc shares jumped on Friday after the miner and commodities trader confirmed it is in preliminary talks with Rio Tinto about a possible tie-up that could include an all-share merger. Glencore’s share price tools showed the stock at 447.83 pence, up 34.83 pence, by 10:00 GMT, with prices delayed by 10 minutes. Glencore+1
BHP stock edges up as Rio-Glencore merger talks jolt miners; what investors watch next
BHP Group Ltd shares ended Friday higher after Rio Tinto and Glencore said they were in early talks that could reshape the top end of global mining and, on paper, knock BHP off the top spot by market value. The companies said the expectation was an all-share buyout — paid in stock, not cash — and UK takeover rules give Rio until Feb. 5 to make a formal offer or walk away. Reuters
Glencore stock steadies as copper hits record highs — what to watch next for GLEN.L
Glencore shares edged lower in early London trade on Wednesday, after two sessions of gains that tracked copper’s record run. The stock was down 0.15 pence, or about 0.04%, at 427.80 pence by 0820 GMT. Glencore
Glencore stock jumps near 52-week high as copper rallies; January production report in focus
Glencore shares rose about 2.6% in early London trade on Monday, taking the stock to 419.3 pence from a previous close of 408.8 pence. Investing
Glencore PLC Stock (LSE: GLEN) on Dec 25, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Could Move the Share Price Next
December 25, 2025 — While UK markets are closed for Christmas, Glencore plc shares head into the holiday break near recent highs after a busy December news cycle spanning copper growth plans, fresh M&A, and ongoing capital returns. The stock last traded around 394.30p at the Dec. 24 close, according to Glencore’s investor share-price tool. Glencore
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