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Stock Market News 22 January 2026

BAT share price rises after buyback update — what’s next for British American Tobacco stock?

BAT share price rises after buyback update — what’s next for British American Tobacco stock?

British American Tobacco shares rose 1.9% to 4,327 pence in London after the company bought back 161,326 shares on Jan. 21, planning to cancel them. The buyback comes as BAT faces tighter U.S. vape regulation and prepares to report 2025 results on Feb. 12. UK inflation rose to 3.4% in December, partly due to tobacco prices. BAT recently paused a U.S. vape pilot amid increased FDA scrutiny.
22 January 2026
Shell share price today: Shell stock nudges up in London as buybacks roll on, oil slips

Shell share price today: Shell stock nudges up in London as buybacks roll on, oil slips

Shell shares rose 0.2% to 2,740 pence in early London trading Thursday after announcing the repurchase of 1.32 million shares for cancellation. The company confirmed Projects and Technology President Robin Mooldijk will depart Feb. 28 as Shell integrates technical functions into business units. Brent crude slipped 0.43% to $64.96 a barrel. Shell’s next earnings are due Feb. 5.
British Land’s leasing jump fuels UK dividend hunt as Legal & General’s 8% yield grabs attention

British Land’s leasing jump fuels UK dividend hunt as Legal & General’s 8% yield grabs attention

British Land signed 882,000 sq ft of leases in the third quarter, 8.5% above estimated rental value, and kept its earnings forecast. The company reported 1.8 million sq ft under offer and said retail park occupancy stands at 99%. UK inflation rose in December, but analysts expect the Bank of England to cut rates three times this year. Investors remain cautious about dividend risks despite British Land’s 5.5% yield.
Glencore share price slips as Chevron Singapore sale talks and Rio Tinto bid clock keep GLEN.L in focus

Glencore share price slips as Chevron Singapore sale talks and Rio Tinto bid clock keep GLEN.L in focus

Glencore shares fell 0.9% to 495.48 pence in early London trading after Reuters reported the company and Eneos are in final talks to buy Chevron’s Singapore downstream assets, a deal that could exceed $1 billion. Attention is fixed on Rio Tinto’s Feb. 5 deadline to make a takeover offer for Glencore or walk away under UK rules.
Barclays share price jumps as Paris HQ shift plan hits tape, buyback keeps focus on Feb results

Barclays share price jumps as Paris HQ shift plan hits tape, buyback keeps focus on Feb results

Barclays shares rose nearly 2% in early London trading Thursday after the bank announced plans to move its European headquarters from Dublin to Paris by 2027, pending regulatory approval. The bank also repurchased over 2.5 million shares on Jan. 21. JPMorgan raised its price target for Barclays to 570 pence ahead of fourth-quarter results. Barclays will report full-year 2025 results on Feb. 10.
22 January 2026
Seatrium Limited share price slips as DolWin 5 arbitration clouds the next leg for SGX:5E2

Seatrium Limited share price slips as DolWin 5 arbitration clouds the next leg for SGX:5E2

Seatrium shares fell 0.5% to S$2.12 after the company disclosed arbitration with partner Aibel over the DolWin 5 converter platform project. Seatrium is seeking about €180 million from Aibel and faces counterclaims near €130 million. The dispute concerns cost, revenue sharing, and project scope under a 2019 consortium agreement. Project delivery is now delayed to 2026.
22 January 2026
Jardine Matheson share price ticks up on J36 as buybacks, CEO share purchase hit the tape

Jardine Matheson share price ticks up on J36 as buybacks, CEO share purchase hit the tape

Jardine Matheson shares rose 0.9% to $74.69 in Singapore Thursday after the company repurchased 170,300 shares over two days and director Lincoln Pan bought 13,600 shares for $1 million. The group completed its buyout and delisting of Mandarin Oriental, with shareholders receiving £2.05 per share. Voting rights for Allan & Gill Gray Foundation and Orbis fell below 5%. The stock is up 9% year to date.
22 January 2026

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IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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