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NYSE:PSO News 16 January 2026

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 stalls near record as miners slip, defence shares rise

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 stalls near record as miners slip, defence shares rise

London, Jan 16, 2026, 10:55 GMT — Regular session London’s FTSE 100 held steady at 10,236.58 points by 0955 GMT Friday, held back by falling metal prices that weighed on miners after the index hit a record high the day before. Defence stocks climbed amid renewed Russia-Ukraine tensions, while Pearson dropped following a Barclays downgrade. Meanwhile, Britain’s Office for National…
16 January 2026
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  • Markets Steady After Trump Greenland Spat; Tech Earnings Stress Test Looms
    January 24, 2026, 1:00 PM EST. Markets absorbed recent geopolitical shocks, notably President Trump's abrupt Greenland acquisition bid, dubbed TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out), with only mild weekly losses: Dow -0.5%, S&P 500 -0.4%, Nasdaq -0.1%. The episode fueled volatility but subsided after Trump scaled back threats, easing investor fears. Strong U.S. economic data-including robust Q3 GDP growth at 4.4% and solid consumer sentiment-supported the rebound. Transport stocks hit record highs, a traditional economic bellwether. Yet, caution persists. Experts warn markets remain sensitive to political headlines. The spotlight now shifts to fourth-quarter tech earnings from giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Meta. Recent weak guidance from chipmaker Intel highlights sector fragility, signaling a potential stress test for sustained market momentum amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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