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Stock Market News 21 January 2026

Ashtead share price rebounds as AHT buybacks continue, with March 2 NYSE move in focus

Ashtead share price rebounds as AHT buybacks continue, with March 2 NYSE move in focus

Ashtead shares rose 1% to 5,050 pence in early London trading Wednesday after two days of declines. The company confirmed a new $1.5 billion buyback programme starting March 2, coinciding with its planned NYSE relisting. Ashtead bought 74,800 shares on Jan. 20 and 74,000 on Jan. 19, both via J.P. Morgan Securities. Investors are watching for updates on the relisting schedule.
21 January 2026
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Netflix stock slips premarket as Warner Bros bid swamps earnings beat

Netflix stock slips premarket as Warner Bros bid swamps earnings beat

Netflix shares fell 1.1% premarket after the company reported a slight earnings beat but warned of higher deal-related costs tied to its $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery assets. The company will halt share buybacks to conserve cash for the deal. Netflix posted $12.1 billion in fourth-quarter revenue, topping estimates, and paid subscribers rose above 325 million. Shares dropped about 7% in early Frankfurt trading.
21 January 2026
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Haleon share price rises as Jefferies lifts target and investors eye results

Haleon share price rises as Jefferies lifts target and investors eye results

Haleon shares rose 1.4% to 378.2 pence in early London trading Wednesday after Jefferies raised its price target to 450 pence and reaffirmed a buy rating. The company reiterated its 2025 guidance for about 3.5% organic revenue growth, warning that currency translation could reduce net revenue by 2.8% and profit by 3.8% for the year.
21 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock price rises as bumper Q4 output beats forecasts and puts focus back on February

Rio Tinto stock price rises as bumper Q4 output beats forecasts and puts focus back on February

Rio Tinto shares climbed 3.5% to 6,535 pence after reporting stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter output, with Pilbara iron ore shipments hitting a record 91.3 million tonnes. Copper production rose 11% to 883,000 tonnes for 2025, boosted by Oyu Tolgoi. The STOXX 600 slipped 0.1%. Investors await Rio’s full-year results and a merger decision with Glencore by Feb. 5.
21 January 2026
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Experian share price slides 5% after Q3 trading update keeps outlook unchanged — what to watch next

Experian share price slides 5% after Q3 trading update keeps outlook unchanged — what to watch next

Experian shares fell 5.3% to 3,055 pence in early London trading Wednesday after its third-quarter update, despite reporting 8% organic revenue growth and maintaining its full-year outlook. The stock touched a 52-week low of 3,032 pence. Investors are watching U.S. lending and mortgage trends for signs of momentum shifts.
21 January 2026
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RELX share price slides near 52-week low as buyback update and LexisNexis AI push meet trade jitters

RELX share price slides near 52-week low as buyback update and LexisNexis AI push meet trade jitters

RELX shares fell 1.4% to 2,967 pence by 0915 GMT Wednesday, nearing a 52-week low amid renewed U.S.-Europe trade tensions and higher UK inflation. The company disclosed a buyback of 314,016 shares Tuesday, now holding over 8.1 million in treasury. LexisNexis expanded its Protégé AI tool, while investors await RELX’s full-year results on Feb. 12.
21 January 2026
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GSK stock slips after $2.2 billion RAPT deal — what investors watch before the open

GSK stock slips after $2.2 billion RAPT deal — what investors watch before the open

GSK’s U.S.-listed shares fell 1.2% to $47.65 premarket after it agreed to buy RAPT Therapeutics for $2.2 billion, paying a 65% premium for rights to a mid-stage food allergy drug. The deal, led by new CEO Luke Miels, comes as GSK faces pressure to offset losses from expiring HIV drug patents. Pfizer will exit the ViiV Healthcare joint venture, with Shionogi raising its stake to 21.7%.
21 January 2026
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BAT share price today: British American Tobacco edges up after buyback update, steadies after Tuesday drop

BAT share price today: British American Tobacco edges up after buyback update, steadies after Tuesday drop

British American Tobacco shares rose 0.1% to 4,262 pence in early London trading after a 2.65% drop the previous day. The company said it repurchased 160,365 shares on Jan. 20 for cancellation. UK inflation rose to 3.4% in December, with tobacco costs contributing. BAT’s next results are due Feb. 12.
21 January 2026
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Lloyds share price drops 1.6% in early London trade as inflation data lands, tariffs rattle banks

Lloyds share price drops 1.6% in early London trade as inflation data lands, tariffs rattle banks

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 1.6% to 100.75 pence by 0824 GMT amid broad selling in UK bank stocks. The drop comes as investors await Lloyds’ full-year results on Jan. 29 and monitor its £1.95 billion provision for Britain’s motor finance review. UK inflation rose to 3.4% in December, while wage growth slowed and unemployment held at 5.1%. Bank of England’s next policy announcement is set for Feb. 5.
21 January 2026
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price drops as buyback update lands and tariff jitters linger

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price drops as buyback update lands and tariff jitters linger

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.8% to 8,820 pence in early trading Wednesday, hitting a session low of 8,794 pence. The company disclosed a new tranche of share buybacks after purchasing 110,386 shares on January 19. Investors remain cautious ahead of LSEG’s February 26 results and possible U.S. tariffs on UK assets.
21 January 2026
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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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