Stock Market News 12 January 2026

Airtel Africa stock slides early despite fresh buyback; all eyes on Jan. 30 results

Airtel Africa shares fell 1.3% to 360.4 pence in early London trading Monday. The company bought 40,000 shares on Jan. 9 under its $100 million buyback program, with cancellation planned. Investors await quarterly results due Jan. 30 for further direction.

12 January 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:AAF.L·Stock Market

Barclays stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap plan hits bank shares

Barclays shares fell as much as 4.5% Monday after President Trump set Jan. 20 for a one-year 10% cap on U.S. credit card rates, spurring a sell-off in European banks. The broader sector index dropped 1.1%. Fed Chair Powell said the Trump administration threatened him with indictment, adding to market jitters. Trump gave no details on how the cap would be enforced.

12 January 2026

LSE:BARC.L·Stock Market

Tesco PLC stock today: TSCO shares edge up in London — what traders are watching next

Tesco shares rose 0.5% to 417.5 pence in early London trading Monday after a volatile post-Christmas stretch. The company’s UK like-for-like sales grew 3.2% over Christmas, but volume trends remain under scrutiny as price competition intensifies. Tesco bought back 475,248 shares last week as part of its £1.45 billion repurchase program. Investors await UK inflation data and Tesco’s April earnings report.

12 January 2026

LSE:TSCO.L·Stock Market

National Grid plc stock drops today as markets wobble; dividend clock ticks on NG.L

National Grid shares fell 1.1% to 1,179 pence in early London trading Monday, moving off a previous close of 1,192.5 pence. The drop followed global market jitters after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Trump administration threatened him with indictment. Investors are also watching for National Grid’s interim dividend payment due Jan. 13.

12 January 2026

Dividends·LSE:NG·Stock Market

IFCI share price jumps over 7% on BSE as volume spikes, but a ‘Sell’ tag lingers

IFCI Ltd shares jumped 7.7% to Rs 52.79 on Monday, leading BSE’s “A” group gainers as trading volume soared to nearly five times the one-month average. The rally came despite a 0.5% drop in the Sensex and no new stock-specific news. MarketsMojo maintained a “Sell” rating with a Mojo Score of 32.

12 January 2026

BSE:IFCI·NSE:IFCI·Stock Market

BAE Systems hits new highs as Trump defence-spending push keeps UK arms stocks in play

BAE Systems shares rose 2% Monday to 2,094.94 pence, nearing a 52-week high and lifting its market cap to about £61.1 billion. The rally followed a proposed $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget for 2027. Analysts cited high valuations and political uncertainty as key risks. BAE’s order backlog topped £75 billion as of June 30.

12 January 2026

Aerospace·LSE:BA.L·Stock Market·UK Economy

Rightmove share price today: RMV stock dips as investors eye Feb. 27 results

Rightmove shares edged down 0.12% to 515.0 pence in early London trading Monday. The company faces a potential £1 billion lawsuit from estate agents over alleged excessive fees. Rightmove reaffirmed its 2025 forecast, projecting about 9% revenue growth and a 70% operating margin, with full-year results due Feb. 27.

12 January 2026

LSE:RMV·Stock Market

Babcock (BAB.L) share price edges toward 52-week high as traders line up for Jan 26 update

Babcock shares rose 0.7% to 1,479 pence by 0831 GMT Monday, close to their 52-week high, as investors await a trading update and a 2.5 pence interim dividend set for Jan. 16. The stock has gained about 15% since Jan. 2, outperforming weaker European markets. Babcock’s next trading update is due Jan. 26.

12 January 2026

LSE:BAB.L·Stock Market

GSK stock in focus: JPMorgan healthcare agenda, merger chatter and key dates for investors

GSK shares slipped 0.03% to 1,885.5 pence in early London trading Monday, as investors awaited the company’s appearance at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco on Tuesday. GSK’s ADRs closed up 0.3% in the U.S. at $50.39. Traders are watching for updates ahead of GSK’s full-year results due February 4.

12 January 2026

LSE:GSK·Mergers and Acquisitions·NYSE:GSK·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

Vodafone stock ticks up in London after fresh buyback filing; traders eye Feb. 5 update

Vodafone bought 7.5 million shares at an average price of 102.04 pence on Jan. 9, holding them in treasury, according to a regulatory filing. Shares rose 0.2% to 101.36 pence by 08:42 GMT. The company now holds over 1.4 billion treasury shares, with 23.46 billion shares outstanding. Investors await Vodafone’s trading update on Feb. 5.

12 January 2026

LSE:VOD·Stock Market

Reckitt Benckiser stock slips on buyback update as £1.6bn special dividend vote nears

Reckitt shares dipped 0.03% to 6,174p in early London trading after the company disclosed a Jan. 9 repurchase of 48,415 shares at an average 6,196.07p each. Investors await a Jan. 27 vote on a 235p special dividend and a 24-for-25 share consolidation, following the sale of Reckitt’s Essential Home division.

12 January 2026

Dividends·LSE:RKT.L·Stock Market

HSBC stock slips after UAE onshore fund launch; investors eye Feb. 25 results

HSBC shares fell 0.8% in early London trading after the bank announced a new onshore asset management business in the UAE with 10 locally regulated funds. The bank did not disclose the expected size or financial impact of the UAE venture. Investors await further details ahead of HSBC’s annual results on Feb. 25.

12 January 2026

LSE:HSBA·Stock Market

BP PLC stock nudges up as Iran unrest props oil, but Goldman flags a 2026 glut

BP shares rose 0.35% to 427.1 pence in early London trading Monday, tracking a modest uptick in oil prices. Brent crude edged up to $63.39 a barrel as unrest in Iran fueled supply concerns, while Venezuelan output limits capped gains. Goldman Sachs maintained a $56 Brent forecast for 2026, citing a projected surplus. BP will report fourth-quarter results and its dividend on Feb. 10.

12 January 2026

LSE:BP·Oil Industry·Stock Market

Anglo American stock hits a new 52-week high — what’s driving AAL and what to watch next

Anglo American shares rose 1.7% to 3,270p in early London trading Monday, touching a new 52-week high amid renewed merger speculation in the mining sector. The European Commission is set to rule on the Anglo-Teck merger by Feb. 10, with a separate decision on foreign subsidies due Feb. 3. Anglo’s Q4 production report is scheduled for Feb. 5, and full-year results on Feb. 20.

12 January 2026

LSE:AAL.L·Mining Industry·NYSE:TECK·Stock Market

Shell stock today: SHEL.L ticks up as oil headlines clash with buyback doubts

Shell shares rose 0.3% to 2,647.5 pence in early London trading Monday as investors weighed oil market volatility and concerns over the company’s Chemicals and Products division loss in Q4. Shell continued its $3.5 billion buyback program, purchasing nearly 2 million shares last week for cancellation. Brent crude traded at $63.39 a barrel amid supply risks from Iran and Venezuela.

12 January 2026

LSE:SHEL.L·Oil Industry·Stock Market

BAE Systems stock jumps toward 2,100p as Sweden flags new air-defence spending

BAE Systems shares rose about 2% in early London trading Monday, briefly hitting a 52-week high of 2,098 pence. The move followed Sweden’s announcement of a 15 billion crown air-defence investment. Investors are watching for BAE’s February results for updates on guidance and cash returns.

12 January 2026

Aerospace·Defense Industry·LSE:BAES.L·Stock Market

Rio Tinto stock faces Glencore merger countdown as BHP speculation builds

Rio Tinto confirmed early-stage merger talks with Glencore, sending its London shares down 3.04% to 6,006 pence Friday. The miner said any deal could use a UK “scheme of arrangement” but stressed no offer is certain. BHP is seen as a possible rival bidder as copper demand drives consolidation. Rio faces a Feb. 5 deadline under UK takeover rules.

12 January 2026

LSE:BHP·LSE:GLEN·LSE:RIO·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Compass Group stock nudges up as dividend date nears — here’s what could move CPG next

Compass Group shares rose 0.7% to 2,362 pence in early London trading Monday, ahead of the Jan. 15 ex-dividend date and a Feb. 5 AGM and trading update. The stock remains about 17% below its 52-week high. Broader markets were volatile as Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the Trump administration threatened him with indictment, sending the dollar lower and gold above $4,600 an ounce.

12 January 2026

Dividends·LSE:CPG.L·Stock Market

Glencore stock faces takeover countdown as BHP pressure builds in Rio talks

Glencore shares surged 9.6% after confirming early takeover talks with Rio Tinto, with a UK deadline set for Feb. 5. Market focus has shifted to potential rival bids, especially from BHP, as traders watch for regulatory filings and disclosures. The offer period began Jan. 8. Glencore’s full-year production report is due Jan. 29.

12 January 2026

LSE:BHP.L·LSE:GLEN.L·LSE:RIO.L·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Rolls-Royce stock set for London open after fresh buyback print — here’s what matters next

Rolls-Royce repurchased 398,806 shares on Jan. 9 at an average price of about 1,285p under its £200 million interim buyback program. Shares closed Friday at 1,293.5p after hitting a record high of 1,296.5p. The company will announce 2026 buyback plans with full-year results on Feb. 26. UBS manages the buybacks, which continue daily until then.

12 January 2026

LSE:RR.L·Stock Market

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SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026

SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.

Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

7 February 2026

Bank of America shares rose 2.89% Friday to $56.53, tracking a rally in U.S. financial stocks as the Dow closed above 50,000. The bank will redeem its Series DD preferred stock and related depositary shares on March 10 at $1,000 per share. CEO Brian Moynihan donated 100,000 shares on Feb. 4, a regulatory filing showed. Key U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after delays.

Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

7 February 2026

Oracle shares jumped 4.65% to $142.82 Friday, ending an eight-day slide but remaining down 22% since Jan. 27. The company has set up a $20 billion at-the-market stock program and completed a $25 billion senior notes sale to fund cloud expansion. Oracle’s liabilities stood at $174.5 billion as of Nov. 30, 2025, before the new financing. Investors remain focused on dilution risks and the pace of capacity growth.

ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

7 February 2026

ASML shares rose 3.84% Friday in Amsterdam to 1,193.80 euros, rebounding with global chip stocks after Amazon signaled a sharp increase in AI-related capital spending. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9 ahead of a 1.60-euro interim payout. ASML’s Nasdaq shares climbed 4.64% to $1,413.01. Despite Friday’s gains, the Amsterdam listing finished the week about 2.5% lower.

Stock Market News 12 January 2026

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