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Stock Market News 25 January 2026

LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group stock closes higher as buyback notice lands — what to watch next week

LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group stock closes higher as buyback notice lands — what to watch next week

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:33 GMT — The market has closed. Shares of London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) climbed 0.5% on Friday, closing at 8,768 pence. The FTSE 100 edged down 0.07%, wrapping up a volatile week. The stock kicked off the day at 8,734p and fluctuated between 8,666p and 8,770p, with around 1.25 million shares traded. (hl.co.uk) London markets are closed for the weekend, yet LSEG remains at the core of trading, data, and clearing operations, making its stock a potential barometer for risk appetite. As investors flip between “risk-on” and “risk-off” stances, turnover and hedging shift rapidly
25 January 2026
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Aviva share price sinks after Friday selloff — what investors watch ahead of Monday’s London open

Aviva share price sinks after Friday selloff — what investors watch ahead of Monday’s London open

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:41 GMT — Market closed Aviva shares fell 5.17% to 619.40 pence on Friday, marking a sharp drop late in the week before the London market reopens Monday. Trading volume reached roughly 18.4 million shares, according to data. (Share Prices) The latest drop pushed Aviva even further from its 52-week high of 7.01 pounds reached on Jan. 6, putting it roughly 11.6% below that peak, per MarketWatch data. (MarketWatch) The selloff came as investors absorbed a batch of UK economic data that boosted the pound and shifted interest-rate bets—an unsettling combo for insurers. The FTSE 100
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RELX share price stuck near a 52-week low as buybacks run on into February results

RELX share price stuck near a 52-week low as buybacks run on into February results

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:35 GMT — Markets have closed. RELX (REL.L) shares ended Friday 4 pence lower, slipping 0.14% to 2,921 pence. The stock remains close to its 52-week low, which is 2,898p. (Investing.com) London’s closed for the weekend, making Monday’s open the first real test to see if that floor sticks or the slide picks up. This stock’s been valued as a reliable, cash-generating compounder for a long time, so the recent drop is catching attention. The key factor now is the balance between support and signal. Buybacks absorb available shares but also highlight valuation concerns and upcoming
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Unilever share price rises into weekend as broker calls clash and Magnum legal row simmers

Unilever share price rises into weekend as broker calls clash and Magnum legal row simmers

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:32 GMT — Market closed Unilever (ULVR.L) shares ended Friday up 1%, closing at 4,864 pence. That lifted the stock roughly 2.2% over the past five sessions, just ahead of the weekend London market shutdown. (MarketScreener) Investors face a tug-of-war on Monday: upbeat broker targets clash with ongoing legal and governance troubles tied to the group’s former ice cream business. All eyes will be on Unilever’s full-year results due in February. Barclays analyst Warren Ackerman maintained his Buy rating and bumped up the target price to 5,700 pence, up from 5,500 pence, in a note dated
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Shell Plc stock price: Nigeria’s $20 billion Bonga push and buybacks set up Shell shares for a busy week

Shell Plc stock price: Nigeria’s $20 billion Bonga push and buybacks set up Shell shares for a busy week

London, January 25, 2026, 08:05 GMT — Market closed Shell Plc shares (SHEL.L) closed Friday at 2,687.5 pence, up roughly 0.5%, after swinging between 2,678 and 2,722 during the session. Nigeria greenlit “investment-linked” incentives for Shell’s Bonga South West deepwater oil project. Meanwhile, Shell’s chief pointed to a possible $20 billion investment alongside partners Exxon Mobil and ENI. (Reuters) Markets are closed for the weekend, but come Monday, traders will be wrestling with the usual trio: crude prices, cash returns, and just how much fresh long-cycle investment the oil giants can pitch without unsettling investors. Shell faces a tricky yet
25 January 2026
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Anglo American share price ends near 1-year high as metal rally sets up the week ahead

Anglo American share price ends near 1-year high as metal rally sets up the week ahead

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:25 GMT — The market has closed. Anglo American (AAL.L) shares approach Monday’s London open close to recent peaks, having closed Friday at 3,378 pence, marking a 1.1% gain for the day. This matters now since the stock’s been moving more like a macro play: metals prices, merger news, and risk appetite are driving the action as investors hold out for the company’s upcoming operational updates. The shares climbed roughly 4% over the last week, bouncing between a 4.9% surge on Jan. 21 and a 1.7% dip the following day, then closing up on Friday. The
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BAE Systems share price ends week higher — what to watch before London reopens

BAE Systems share price ends week higher — what to watch before London reopens

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:22 GMT — The market has closed. BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares climbed 2.1% to 2,027 pence on Friday, recovering from a steep fall the previous day and outperforming a flat-to-lower FTSE 100. (MarketWatch) With London closed for the weekend, the stock’s next move hinges on Monday’s open, where defence shares will react to contract news and changes in risk sentiment. BAE remains near the highs it hit earlier this month, limiting upside surprises. Why it matters now: BAE’s rally rests on a steady stream of orders and confidence that Western defence budgets will hold firm, even
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Rio Tinto share price steadies near highs as Glencore deal clock ticks toward Feb. 5

Rio Tinto share price steadies near highs as Glencore deal clock ticks toward Feb. 5

London, January 25, 2026, 08:20 GMT — The market has closed. Shares of Rio Tinto ended Friday at 6,576 pence, rising 1.39%. Investors are now focusing on upcoming takeover-code deadlines and the company’s next earnings report. (Investing.com) The timing is crucial as Rio is currently in an “offer period” under the UK Takeover Code regarding a potential deal with Glencore. This phase requires public disclosures and imposes a firm deadline for bidders to clarify their intentions. Rio must announce a definitive offer for Glencore by 5 p.m. London time on Feb. 5 or walk away—unless the Takeover Panel grants an
25 January 2026
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BP share price: buyback filing and a jump in oil set the tone for the week ahead

BP share price: buyback filing and a jump in oil set the tone for the week ahead

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:03 GMT — The market has closed. BP shares (BP.L) ended Friday 1.6% higher at 443.65 pence. With crude prices picking up again and buybacks continuing, investors are left weighing Monday’s opening moves. (source: https://www.hl.co.uk/shares/shares-search-results/b/bp-plc-ordinary-us%240.25) The timing is key since BP often moves in line with daily oil price shifts, and with its next earnings report approaching, even minor changes in crude, trading margins, or cash returns can quickly shift investor sentiment. A filing with the London Stock Exchange on Friday revealed BP snapped up 2,980,065 shares as part of its buyback scheme — where a
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Beazley share price sits at a takeover discount after Zurich’s bid — what investors watch next

Beazley share price sits at a takeover discount after Zurich’s bid — what investors watch next

London, Jan 25, 2026, 07:47 GMT — Market closed Beazley shares closed on Friday at 1,152 pence, up 3.2% on the day, keeping the FTSE 100 insurer in the spotlight after Zurich’s approach. The stock is still trading about 10% below the 1,280p cash proposal Zurich put forward, leaving a visible “deal spread” for traders heading into Monday. (shareprices.com) That gap matters now because it is the market’s quick read on what happens next: a richer offer, a long grind, or Zurich stepping back. Merger arbitrage — a strategy that tries to capture the gap between a bid price and
25 January 2026
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Compass Group share price hits 52-week low; investors eye Feb. 5 update and dividend date

Compass Group share price hits 52-week low; investors eye Feb. 5 update and dividend date

London, Jan 25, 2026, 07:57 GMT — The market has closed. Shares of Compass Group PLC (CPG.L) slipped to their lowest level in a year on Friday before clawing back some ground late in the session. The FTSE 100 caterer closed down 16 pence, or 0.7%, at 2,239 pence, after hitting an intraday low of 2,211 and a high of 2,257. About 6.0 million shares traded hands. (Hargreaves Lansdown) London markets remained closed over the weekend, shifting attention to Compass’s annual general meeting and Q1 trading update scheduled for Feb. 5. The dividend is due Feb. 26, but shares went
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Barclays share price slips into week ahead as BoE decision and UK bank earnings loom

Barclays share price slips into week ahead as BoE decision and UK bank earnings loom

London, Jan 25, 2026, 07:58 GMT — Market closed Barclays shares dipped on Friday, entering the new week as investors digested a company buyback update amid growing macroeconomic uncertainty. The stock’s next move might not be driven by trading this weekend but by upcoming dates. UK bank earnings roll out soon, and the Bank of England’s policy decision comes on Feb. 5 — two key factors that will shape how investors value banks. Barclays is a major player in the FTSE 100. Its stock tends to react sharply to changes in rate expectations and overall risk appetite — not always
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Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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