Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 02:50 EST — Market closed Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares ended Friday up roughly 2.5% at $93.37, after the company confirmed it won’t move forward with a Glencore merger. That decision put to rest weeks of speculation swirling over the sector.