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Stock Market News 24 January 2026

GSK share price in focus after China clears Trelegy for asthma — what to watch next week

GSK share price in focus after China clears Trelegy for asthma — what to watch next week

GSK shares closed down 0.2% at 1,801 pence in London Friday after China approved Trelegy Ellipta for uncontrolled asthma in adults. The expanded label gives GSK access to an estimated 46 million adults with asthma in China. Investors await GSK’s Q4 and full-year results, set for Feb. 4. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.07% on the day.
HSBC share price slips into the weekend as Hang Seng Bank delisting nears — key dates ahead

HSBC share price slips into the weekend as Hang Seng Bank delisting nears — key dates ahead

HSBC shares fell 1.1% to 1,231 pence in London after a court cleared its $13.6 billion plan to privatize Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank. Hang Seng’s delisting is set for Jan. 27, with minority shareholders to receive HK$155 per share. HSBC already owns about 63% of Hang Seng. The deal’s completion depends on all conditions being met by the deadline.
Shell share price nudges up as Vaca Muerta sale talk swirls and buyback ticks along

Shell share price nudges up as Vaca Muerta sale talk swirls and buyback ticks along

Shell shares rose 0.5% to 2,687.5 pence in London Friday after the company approached potential buyers about selling its Vaca Muerta assets in Argentina, sources told Reuters. Shell also disclosed new share buybacks in London and Amsterdam, with over 1.1 million shares repurchased on Jan. 23 for cancellation. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.07% as energy stocks advanced.
Intel outlook rattles Dow as S&P 500 stalls after volatile week on Wall Street

Intel outlook rattles Dow as S&P 500 stalls after volatile week on Wall Street

Intel shares fell sharply after a weak first-quarter forecast, pulling the Dow down 285.30 points to 49,098.71. The S&P 500 closed nearly flat, up 2.26 points, while the Nasdaq gained 65.22. Intel expects revenue of $11.7–$12.7 billion and break-even adjusted earnings for the quarter. Executives cited an inability to meet soaring demand for AI server chips.
City Developments stock cools after Thursday pop; S$9.21 close keeps home-price data, Feb results in view

City Developments stock cools after Thursday pop; S$9.21 close keeps home-price data, Feb results in view

City Developments shares fell 0.97% to S$9.21 on Friday, reversing some of Thursday’s gains. Singapore’s private home prices rose 3.3% in 2025, the slowest increase since 2020, according to URA data. CDL begins Newport Residences bookings Jan 31 and will release FY2025 results Feb 27. Construction demand is forecast at S$47-53 billion for 2026.
Glencore stock price hits 501p: what to watch as Rio deadline and takeover filings pile up

Glencore stock price hits 501p: what to watch as Rio deadline and takeover filings pile up

Glencore shares closed up 2.2% at 501 pence Friday, near a 52-week high, after filings showed L&G, State Street, and Allan & Gill Gray Foundation each crossed the 1% ownership threshold. Investors await Glencore’s Jan. 29 production report and Rio Tinto’s Feb. 5 “possible offer” deadline as takeover speculation intensifies.
iFAST (SGX:AIY) stock jumps 3.4% as Singapore market hits record — investors eye Feb 12 results

iFAST (SGX:AIY) stock jumps 3.4% as Singapore market hits record — investors eye Feb 12 results

iFAST shares rose 3.4% to S$10.37 on Friday, touching a 52-week high of S$10.46 with about 1.93 million shares traded. Singapore’s STI closed at a record high, led by gains in bank stocks. iFAST will release full-year results on Feb. 12. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Beazley shares rise again as Zurich bid deadline nears — what to watch when London reopens

Beazley shares rise again as Zurich bid deadline nears — what to watch when London reopens

Beazley shares rose 3.2% to £11.52 on Friday but remain below Zurich’s 1,280p takeover offer, which the board rejected as too low. Zurich faces a Feb. 16 deadline to raise its bid or walk away. Beazley’s board cited a previous 1,315p approach and set March 4 for full-year results. Investors are watching for any revised offer or new bidders.
Sembcorp Industries stock price: 3 dates to watch after Alinta deal Q&A hits SGX

Sembcorp Industries stock price: 3 dates to watch after Alinta deal Q&A hits SGX

Sembcorp Industries shares closed up 0.34% at S$5.99 Friday after releasing responses to shareholder questions on its planned A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy acquisition. Investors face a Jan. 27 proxy deadline ahead of a Jan. 30 vote. The company highlighted potential earnings growth but acknowledged increased emissions and climate risks. About 4 million shares changed hands.

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ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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