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Stock Market News 26 January 2026

Rio Tinto stock price ticks up in London as iron ore slips and the Glencore clock looms

Rio Tinto stock price ticks up in London as iron ore slips and the Glencore clock looms

London, Jan 26, 2026, 08:29 GMT — Regular session Rio Tinto (RIO.L) shares climbed roughly 1% in early London trade Monday, hitting 6,639 pence. The stock opened at 6,604 and fluctuated between 6,604 and 6,645. (Investing) The stock showed early strength despite iron ore — the key profit driver for major diversified miners — remaining weak. Iron ore futures fell…
26 January 2026
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Compass Group share price steadies as CPG eyes Feb 5 update and AGM

Compass Group share price steadies as CPG eyes Feb 5 update and AGM

London, Jan 26, 2026, 08:07 GMT — Regular session Shares of Compass Group PLC inched up 0.1% in early London trade on Monday, hovering near 2,240 pence after starting around 2,234.5 pence. Trading was confined to a narrow range with light volume at the session’s outset. (Redmayne Bentley) Timing is crucial for investors. The next batch of company events kicks…
26 January 2026
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HSBC share price set for Monday spotlight as profit-target talk swirls ahead of results

HSBC share price set for Monday spotlight as profit-target talk swirls ahead of results

LONDON, Jan 26, 2026, 07:57 (GMT) — Premarket. HSBC Holdings’ shares are likely to grab early attention in London Monday after insiders indicated the bank plans to boost its key profitability target in next month’s annual results. The bank is tipped to raise its return-on-tangible-equity forecast beyond the current “mid teens or better” range. Some analysts suggest the upgrade could…
26 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley downgrades United Utilities as UU shares hover near a key 200-day level

Morgan Stanley downgrades United Utilities as UU shares hover near a key 200-day level

London, Jan 26, 2026, 07:28 GMT United Utilities shares held firm at 1,192.5 pence on Monday, as investors absorbed a downgrade from Morgan Stanley late last week that has once again drawn attention to the UK water utility. Lse. The timing couldn’t be worse for the sector. UK water companies face another round of bill revisions amid political pressure, with…
26 January 2026
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Barclays share price ticks up as profit-target talk builds ahead of Feb. 10 results

Barclays share price ticks up as profit-target talk builds ahead of Feb. 10 results

London, Jan 26, 2026, 08:11 GMT — Regular session Barclays shares ticked up on Monday following a Reuters report that Britain’s largest banks are expected to boost their profit targets in upcoming annual results. (Reuters) Barclays shares (BARC) edged higher by roughly 0.2% to 481.2 pence in early moves, following a close at 480.3 pence, per Investing.com data. (Investing) Timing…
26 January 2026
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Glencore share price: production report and Rio Tinto deal clock keep GLEN.L in focus

Glencore share price: production report and Rio Tinto deal clock keep GLEN.L in focus

London, Jan 26, 2026, 07:50 GMT — Premarket update Glencore plc shares are drawing attention again ahead of Monday’s London open. Investors are moving beyond Friday’s rebound, eyeing a busy week full of key events for the miner and commodity trader. Glencore’s full-year production report is coming up next, offering the first solid update since takeover rumors dragged the stock…
26 January 2026
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Shell share price: RBC downgrade puts SHEL.L in focus ahead of Feb 5 results

Shell share price: RBC downgrade puts SHEL.L in focus ahead of Feb 5 results

London, Jan 26, 2026, 07:49 GMT — Premarket Shares of Shell Plc caught attention before Monday’s London open after RBC Capital Markets downgraded the stock to “sector perform,” slashing its price target from 3,600 pence to 3,200 pence. RBC described Shell’s chemicals restructuring as “running uphill” and raised concerns about its portfolio, warning of a downside risk to 1,500 pence.…
26 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price today: what to watch before London opens for RR.L

Rolls-Royce share price today: what to watch before London opens for RR.L

London, Jan 26, 2026, 07:47 GMT — Premarket Shares of Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (RR.L) closed Friday 0.7% higher at 1,253 pence, having fluctuated between 1,246p and 1,262.5p during the session. Trading volume reached 37.1 million shares. (Investing) The FTSE 100 engineering firm has surged around 105% in the last year, currently trading about 4% shy of its 52-week peak at…
26 January 2026
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Jardine Matheson share price edges lower as buybacks roll on, MAS decision next

Jardine Matheson share price edges lower as buybacks roll on, MAS decision next

SINGAPORE, Jan 26, 2026, 15:42 SGT — Regular session Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited shares slipped 0.1% to US$74.71 by mid-afternoon in Singapore on Monday. The stock fluctuated between US$74.53 and US$75.00, holding near its recent high of US$75.80. (Investing) The pullback may be minor, but its timing is crucial. As the stock hovers near its highs, traders search for any…
26 January 2026
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Beazley share price in focus as Zurich’s bid clock ticks toward Feb. 16 — what London traders watch

Beazley share price in focus as Zurich’s bid clock ticks toward Feb. 16 — what London traders watch

London, Jan 26, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Beazley Plc shares look poised for more takeover talk in London on Monday, having closed at 1,152 pence on Friday—a 3.23% rise. (Hargreaves Lansdown) The clock is ticking. Under the UK Takeover Code’s Rule 2.6(a), known as the “put up or shut up” rule, Zurich must decide by 5 p.m. London time…
26 January 2026
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Singapore Airlines stock price edges up on SGX as reroutes and storm disruptions stay in focus

Singapore Airlines stock price edges up on SGX as reroutes and storm disruptions stay in focus

SINGAPORE, Jan 26, 2026, 15:31 SGT — Regular session Singapore Airlines Ltd shares rose 0.16% to S$6.43 by 3:14 p.m. in Singapore, after closing at S$6.42 on Friday. The stock traded between S$6.41 and S$6.45 on the day. (Stockanalysis) The move was small, but it lands at the start of a week in which investors are again weighing operational disruptions…
26 January 2026
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Sembcorp Industries share price slips as Alinta vote nears — what SGX investors watch next

Sembcorp Industries share price slips as Alinta vote nears — what SGX investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 26, 2026, 15:38 SGT — Regular session Sembcorp Industries Ltd shares dipped 0.3% to S$5.97 on Monday, slipping slightly from Friday’s close of S$5.99. The stock stayed in a narrow range, fluctuating between S$5.97 and S$6.03. (Investing) The immediate focus for Sembcorp’s stock remains the upcoming shareholder vote on its proposed acquisition of Australia’s Alinta Energy. That extraordinary…
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Stock Market Today

  • ASX Penny Stocks to Watch in February 2026 Amid Market Uncertainty
    February 1, 2026, 11:00 PM EST. ASX penny stocks present intriguing opportunities amid a challenging start to the week with futures down 0.8%, amid concerns over a Reserve Bank interest rate hike. Notable stocks include Alfabs Australia (AAL), Dusk Group (DSK), and Central Petroleum (CTP), the latter showing improved financial health and a 40.63% forecasted earnings growth. Michael Hill International (ASX:MHJ) remains a key player in retail jewellery with a market cap of A$153.9 million. Investors are advised to focus on companies with strong balance sheets and strategic leadership to navigate volatile conditions and seize potential gains.
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