Stock Market News 28 January 2026

Vanguard breaks $1 trillion overseas barrier as CEO targets 40 million clients

Vanguard’s client assets outside the U.S. have surpassed $1 trillion for the first time. The firm plans to grow its international client base from 17 million to nearly 40 million within five years. Vanguard is also cutting UK stocks and bonds in its £52 billion LifeStrategy funds, despite government pressure to boost domestic investment.

28 January 2026

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Tesco share price edges up as UK shop-price inflation jumps, BoE decision looms

Tesco shares rose 0.12% to 420.5p in early London trading, moving between 418.5p and 423.2p. UK shop-price inflation hit its fastest pace since February 2024, with food prices up 3.9% year-on-year, BRC data showed. The Bank of England will announce its rate decision on Feb. 5. Tesco reports earnings in April.

28 January 2026

Bank of England·Inflation·LSE:TSCO·Stock Market

Vodafone share price dips near 52-week high as Centrica deal, buyback keep VOD in focus

Vodafone shares slipped 0.6% to about 105 pence in early London trade Wednesday, after nearing a 52-week high. The company announced a four-year IT and connectivity deal with Centrica covering 80 sites and 30,000 devices. Vodafone bought over 2.5 million shares for treasury on Jan. 27 at an average 105.17 pence. Q3 FY26 trading update and interim dividend payment are set for Feb. 5.

28 January 2026

LSE:CNA·LSE:VOD·Stock Market

Aviva share price rises as UBS says insurer is “better protected” ahead of March results

Aviva shares rose 0.9% to 631.6 pence in early London trading after UBS named it its top UK life insurer pick over Legal & General. Investors await Aviva’s March 5 results for updates on buybacks and Direct Line integration. UBS set a 750p target, citing Aviva’s strong solvency and capital generation. Aviva expects over £500 million in capital synergies from the Direct Line deal by end-2026.

28 January 2026

LSE:AV·Stock Market

3i Group share price inches up as RBC’s Action warning hangs over stock

3i Group shares rose 0.35% to 3,146p Wednesday after a sharp 4.86% drop on Monday. RBC downgraded the stock to “Underperform,” citing risk of “diminishing returns” at key holding Action and cut its price target to 3,000p. Barclays trimmed its target but kept an “overweight” rating. Investors await Thursday’s trading update for details on Action and net asset value.

28 January 2026

LSE:III.L·Stock Market

Babcock share price edges up after new buyback filing, near 52-week high

Babcock shares rose about 1% to 1,509p in early London trading after the company disclosed it repurchased 15,093 shares on Jan. 27. The stock traded between 1,500.66p and 1,518p, just below its 52-week high. Total buybacks since July 24 reached 7.93 million shares, costing £88.47 million. Traders are watching for further contract announcements and procurement signals.

28 January 2026

LSE:BAB·Stock Market

Sage share price today: Sage stock steadies after Q1 revenue climbs 10% as buyback rolls on

Sage Group shares rose 0.2% to 991.6 pence in early London trading after a 5.1% drop the previous session. First-quarter revenue climbed 10% to £674 million, led by gains in cloud and recurring streams. The company repurchased 998,691 shares on Jan. 27 at an average price of 1,001.05 pence. Sage confirmed full-year guidance and will hold its AGM on Feb. 5.

28 January 2026

LSE:SGE.L·Stock Market

BAE Systems share price flat near £20 after buyback update as Feb results loom

BAE Systems repurchased 107,347 shares on Tuesday at a VWAP of 1,993.5 pence as part of its ongoing £1.5 billion buyback program. Shares held steady at 2,012 pence by 0852 GMT Wednesday. Investors are awaiting BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and outlook. Trading volume Tuesday was 3.4 million shares, below the 50-day average.

28 January 2026

LSE:BAES.L·Stock Market

SSE shares ease from record highs as investors eye dividend, trading update

SSE shares fell 0.4% to 2,388p by 0931 GMT Wednesday, pulling back from Tuesday’s 52-week high. Investors are eyeing the interim dividend set for Jan. 30 and a third-quarter trading update on Feb. 4. Trading volume on Tuesday was below the 50-day average. National Grid and United Utilities also hit new highs Tuesday.

28 January 2026

Dividends·LSE:SSE·Stock Market

Fresnillo share price climbs after Q4 production report — but 2026 output guidance gets cut

Fresnillo shares rose 2.1% to 4,226 pence in early London trading after the miner cut its 2026 silver and gold production forecasts. The company reported Q4 output of 12.16 million ounces of silver and 135,192 ounces of gold. Gold prices hit a record $5,200 an ounce Wednesday, while silver surged 7.7% Tuesday. Fresnillo cited mine plan changes and operational shifts for the lower guidance.

28 January 2026

LSE:FRES.L·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Prudential plc share price rises on buyback update as investors look to March results

Prudential plc shares rose 0.6% to 1,188.5 pence in London after the insurer bought back 263,713 shares on Jan. 27 for cancellation, averaging 11.87 pounds per share. The company has been buying back shares almost daily this month as part of a $1.2 billion program. Full-year results are due March 18 in the UK.

28 January 2026

LSE:PRU·Stock Market

Diageo share price rebounds, but JPMorgan still sees downside ahead of interims

Diageo shares rose 0.8% to 1,622.5 pence in early London trading Wednesday after falling 2.75% the previous day. JPMorgan kept a neutral rating, warning of ongoing margin pressure and possible further earnings downgrades in the sector. Jefferies maintained a buy rating with a 2,000 pence target. Diageo reports interim results on Feb. 25.

28 January 2026

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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026

The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Palantir stock price rebounds to $135.90 on Cognizant AI deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Palantir shares closed Friday at $135.90, up 4.5% after Cognizant’s TriZetto unit announced plans to deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP in healthcare and business-process operations. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week may shift rate expectations for high-growth software stocks.

SoFi stock pops on back-to-back insider buys as jobs, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026

SoFi shares jumped 7.2% to $20.86 Friday after heavy trading and insider stock purchases by two executives, SEC filings show. The moves come ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week, which could impact rate-sensitive lenders.

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