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Stock Market News 1 February 2026

Barclays stock price ends January near a 52-week high — buyback update puts earnings in focus

Barclays stock price ends January near a 52-week high — buyback update puts earnings in focus

Barclays closed up 1.38% at 486.20 pence Friday after announcing a share buyback, purchasing over 3.5 million shares at an average 483.3 pence. The FTSE 100 extended its winning streak to seven months, led by banks. Barclays’ full-year results are due Feb. 10. Barclays’ U.S. shares slipped 0.5% to $26.75.
1 February 2026
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Unilever share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

Unilever share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

Unilever shares rose 1.5% to 49.41 pounds on Friday, beating the FTSE 100’s 0.5% gain. A U.S. court fight over Ben & Jerry’s board governance reignited, with ousted directors challenging Magnum’s move to install new members. Investors are awaiting Unilever’s full-year results on Feb. 12, seeking signs of volume-driven growth.
1 February 2026
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BAT share price: British American Tobacco stock heads into Monday with lawsuit cloud and results clock ticking

BAT share price: British American Tobacco stock heads into Monday with lawsuit cloud and results clock ticking

British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.1% at 4,376p in London on Friday after a U.S. lawsuit accused the company of aiding North Korea in funding terrorist attacks. BAT declined to comment on the legal claims. The Bank of England announces its rate decision Feb. 5, with BAT’s annual results due Feb. 12.
1 February 2026
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Glencore share price: Rio Tinto clock and Canada smelter talks set up the week ahead

Glencore share price: Rio Tinto clock and Canada smelter talks set up the week ahead

Glencore closed down 1.7% at 499.25 pence Friday as merger talks with Rio Tinto faced unresolved valuation issues and a Feb. 5 UK regulatory deadline. Glencore Canada said key elements remain unresolved in negotiations over the Horne smelter’s future. The company flagged a sharp drop in 2025 copper output but expects 2026 production of 810,000–870,000 tonnes.
1 February 2026
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HSBC share price near 52-week high: What could move HSBC stock next week

HSBC share price near 52-week high: What could move HSBC stock next week

HSBC shares rose 1.2% to 1,285.4 pence Friday, nearing a 52-week high as the FTSE 100 marked a seventh straight monthly gain. Investors await payments for cancelled Hang Seng Bank shares by Feb. 4 and HSBC’s annual results on Feb. 25. The bank’s issued share capital stood at 17.18 billion ordinary shares as of Jan. 29. HSBC is also ramping up hiring in Hong Kong to regain ground in IPOs after lagging rivals last year.
1 February 2026
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Seatrium share price stuck at S$2.11 as SGX reopens Monday; Feb 26 results loom

Seatrium share price stuck at S$2.11 as SGX reopens Monday; Feb 26 results loom

Seatrium Limited closed flat at S$2.11 on Friday, trading 7.84 million shares as the Straits Times Index fell 0.5%. The company reported a net order book of $16.6 billion and over $3 billion in new orders since September. Arbitration involving partner Aibel continues, but brokers CGS and Citi maintained buy ratings. Seatrium will release full-year results on Feb. 26 before market open.
1 February 2026
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UOL Group Limited stock: Pan Pacific Tianjin sale puts shares on watch ahead of Feb 26 results

UOL Group Limited stock: Pan Pacific Tianjin sale puts shares on watch ahead of Feb 26 results

UOL Group’s unit agreed to sell the 319-room Pan Pacific Tianjin hotel and a basement unit in China for RMB238 million in cash, matching an independent valuation. UOL shares closed at S$10.84 on Friday, down 0.46%. The buyer has paid a 10% deposit, with the remainder due by April 1, 2026. Investors await UOL’s full-year results on Feb 26 for further details on capital plans.
1 February 2026
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South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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