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Stock Market News 27 January 2026

Babcock share price today: BAB.L slips despite fresh buybacks and higher broker targets

Babcock share price today: BAB.L slips despite fresh buybacks and higher broker targets

Babcock shares slipped 0.34% to 1,449p in early London trading after announcing further share buybacks. Jefferies and JPMorgan raised their target prices to 1,670p and 1,700p, respectively, as investors watch for a June board handover. The company reaffirmed its FY26 outlook and margin target, citing contracted revenue and new Arrowhead licence deals in Indonesia.
27 January 2026
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Vodafone share price slips as Centrica partnership lands — and buyback rolls on

Vodafone share price slips as Centrica partnership lands — and buyback rolls on

Vodafone shares fell 0.3% to 104.2 pence in early London trading, retreating from Monday’s 52-week high. The company signed a four-year workplace and connectivity contract with Centrica, covering 80 UK sites and 30,000 devices. Vodafone also repurchased 2.57 million shares on Jan. 26 at an average 104.82 pence each. Financial terms of the Centrica deal were not disclosed.
27 January 2026
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Fresnillo PLC share price slips in London after gold’s $5,000 surge — what investors watch next

Fresnillo PLC share price slips in London after gold’s $5,000 surge — what investors watch next

Fresnillo shares fell 3.2% to 4,304 pence in early London trading Tuesday, retreating from Monday’s 6.7% surge and recent highs. The drop comes ahead of the company’s quarterly production report due Wednesday, with gold and silver prices hovering near records on safe-haven demand. Fresnillo recently completed a C$770 million acquisition of Probe Gold.
27 January 2026
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National Grid share price slips as GriffinLink UK-Germany wind link plan lands

National Grid share price slips as GriffinLink UK-Germany wind link plan lands

National Grid shares slipped 0.2% to 1,202 pence in early London trading after announcing studies with TenneT Germany for the proposed 2-gigawatt GriffinLink offshore wind interconnector. Traders cited funding conditions and a crowded grid project pipeline. Societe Generale will support a planned €500 million bond sale. Sea Link project hearings begin Jan. 27.
27 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price ticks up on buyback update after Monday slide — what to watch next

BAE Systems share price ticks up on buyback update after Monday slide — what to watch next

BAE Systems shares edged up 0.3% to £19.80 early Tuesday after the company disclosed repurchasing 106,953 shares for cancellation. The move followed a 2.66% drop on Monday, leaving the stock about 9% below its January peak. Investors are watching for full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on targets and cash flow.
27 January 2026
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Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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