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Stock Market 20 January 2026

National Grid share price slips from 52-week high as exec sells shares and grid plans draw pushback

National Grid share price slips from 52-week high as exec sells shares and grid plans draw pushback

National Grid shares fell 1.5% to 1,178.5p Tuesday after hitting a 52-week high, as the utility disclosed a senior manager’s share sale and new consultations on its Norwich-to-Tilbury line. The project faces objections from Network Rail, BP, and Northumbrian Water. National Grid also reported £1.65 billion in consumer benefits from its subsea interconnectors since 2023. In the U.S., its Massachusetts Gas unit filed for a $144 million rate increase.
20 January 2026
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Vodafone share price edges up after fresh buyback disclosure — here’s what traders watch next

Vodafone share price edges up after fresh buyback disclosure — here’s what traders watch next

Vodafone shares rose 0.1% to 102.05 pence in early London trading after the company bought back nearly 2.85 million shares at an average price of 102.02 pence. The shares, acquired from Merrill Lynch International, will be held in treasury. Vodafone closed Monday at 102.00 pence, up 1.19% from Friday. The company’s next trading update is scheduled for Feb. 5.
20 January 2026
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BP share price slips today: buyback update, oil wobble and Feb 10 results in focus

BP share price slips today: buyback update, oil wobble and Feb 10 results in focus

BP shares fell 1.0% to 433.22 pence by 0907 GMT after a 0.6% drop Monday, as oil prices held steady and the FTSE 100 slipped amid U.S.-UK tariff tensions. BP continued its buyback program, purchasing over 3 million shares Monday. The company flagged $4–5 billion in Q4 impairments ahead of its Feb. 10 earnings. Investors await updates on buybacks, debt, and trading results.
20 January 2026
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700 tractors roll into Strasbourg as French farmers target EU-Mercosur court vote

700 tractors roll into Strasbourg as French farmers target EU-Mercosur court vote

More than 700 tractors converged on the European Parliament in Strasbourg Tuesday as French farmers protested the EU-Mercosur trade deal. The demonstration comes ahead of a parliamentary vote on seeking a court opinion that could delay ratification. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has promised emergency farm legislation and new measures on water, nitrates, and taxes by March.
20 January 2026
Rio Tinto share price slips in London as iron ore weakens and Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto share price slips in London as iron ore weakens and Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto shares fell 0.8% to 6,287 pence in early London trading as iron ore futures hit a two-week low, with China’s May contract down 2.82% to 792 yuan a ton. BHP confirmed it is offering price concessions in 2026 supply talks with China’s state buyer. Investors are watching Rio’s quarterly update and a Feb. 5 deadline for Glencore’s potential offer.
20 January 2026
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Unilever share price today: ULVR slides in London as tariff nerves linger ahead of results

Unilever share price today: ULVR slides in London as tariff nerves linger ahead of results

Unilever shares slipped 0.7% to 4,732.5p in early London trading Tuesday, tracking broader declines in European markets after renewed U.S. tariff threats. Berenberg reiterated its Buy rating and 5,600p target. Investors await Unilever’s Feb. 12 results, the first since the ice cream division demerger, for updates on volumes and margins. Year to date, the stock is down about 2.6%.
20 January 2026
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Glencore share price slips in London as BlackRock filing keeps Rio Tinto deal watch alive

Glencore share price slips in London as BlackRock filing keeps Rio Tinto deal watch alive

Glencore shares slipped 0.4% to 478.95 pence after Rio Tinto confirmed talks on an all-share takeover, triggering speculation and regulatory scrutiny. BlackRock disclosed a 7.17% stake and a 0.07% short position. China’s antitrust review could require asset sales if a deal proceeds. Investors await Glencore’s production report on Jan. 29 and 2025 results on Feb. 18.
20 January 2026
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Why London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price is sliding: buyback filing lands as UK reforms and tariff jitters collide

Why London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price is sliding: buyback filing lands as UK reforms and tariff jitters collide

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.2% to 8,974 pence by 0826 GMT after announcing new buybacks and the purchase of 110,386 shares for cancellation. Britain’s new capital-raising rules took effect, raising the prospectus threshold and aiming to cut costs. London markets dropped after President Trump announced a 10% tariff on UK and European imports, effective Feb. 1. LSEG will report preliminary 2025 results on Feb. 26.
20 January 2026
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  • US Stocks Rise on March 18 Despite Middle East Tensions and High Oil Prices
    March 18, 2026, 8:26 AM EDT. U.S. stock markets closed higher on March 18, 2026, ignoring elevated crude oil prices amid ongoing Middle East conflict. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.1% to 46,993.26, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.5%, boosted by tech giant Western Digital's 9.6% jump. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, with all 11 sectors advancing. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), a measure of market fear, dropped 4.9% to 22.37. Despite geopolitical tensions and oil supply disruptions, investors awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision from its FOMC meeting. Market consensus heavily favors stable rates between 3.5-3.75%, with only mild probability of a hike.
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