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Stock Market News 9 January 2026

Tesco PLC stock slips again after Christmas update — what traders watch next

Tesco PLC stock slips again after Christmas update — what traders watch next

Tesco shares fell 1.6% to 415.4 pence in London Friday morning, deepening Thursday’s 6.7% drop after Christmas sales growth slowed. The company raised its profit outlook to the top end of guidance, with UK like-for-like sales up 3.2% in the six weeks to Jan. 3. Investors await April 16 results for more detail on margins and pricing. Tesco bought back 475,248 shares on Jan. 8.
9 January 2026
Cemtrex (CETX) stock jumps 33% in premarket after Invocon deal closes — what to watch nextNew York,

Cemtrex (CETX) stock jumps 33% in premarket after Invocon deal closes — what to watch nextNew York,

Cemtrex shares jumped 33% in U.S. premarket trading after announcing the $7.06 million cash acquisition of aerospace and defense firm Invocon. The stock reached $3.86 early Friday, up from Thursday’s $2.90 close. Cemtrex said Invocon’s financials will be filed later and highlighted new exposure to missile defense contracts. The next earnings report is expected Feb. 13.
BAE Systems share price rises as Trump’s $1.5 trillion US defence budget call ripples through London

BAE Systems share price rises as Trump’s $1.5 trillion US defence budget call ripples through London

BAE Systems shares rose 1.24% to 2,048 pence in London on Friday, trading near a 52-week high after U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027. Over 1 million shares changed hands. Investors weighed Trump’s threat to block dividends and buybacks for defense contractors unless weapons output increases. BAE jumped 5% Thursday as the FTSE 350 defence index hit a record.
9 January 2026
Lloyds share price slips under £1 as UK housing cools and results near

Lloyds share price slips under £1 as UK housing cools and results near

Lloyds Banking Group shares slipped 0.37% to 99.68 pence in London by 10:51 GMT, after touching 100.50 pence earlier. The move followed data showing UK house prices fell 0.6% in December, with annual growth slowing to 0.3%. Investors are watching for Lloyds’ January 29 results for updates on margins and credit costs. The Bank of England rescheduled two gilt sales but kept its broader programme unchanged.
9 January 2026
Sainsbury shares slide after Argos sales dip; investors turn to April results

Sainsbury shares slide after Argos sales dip; investors turn to April results

J Sainsbury shares fell 6.3% after its Christmas update showed a 1% drop in Argos sales, despite grocery sales rising 5.4% in the 16 weeks to Jan. 3. The company maintained its profit forecast above £1 billion and raised its free cash flow outlook to over £550 million. Investors focused on weakness in general merchandise. Sainsbury plans to return over £800 million to shareholders.
9 January 2026
Tilray Brands (TLRY) stock jumps in premarket after record $218 mln quarter and net cash turn

Tilray Brands (TLRY) stock jumps in premarket after record $218 mln quarter and net cash turn

Tilray shares jumped nearly 9% to $9.95 in premarket trading after reporting fiscal Q2 revenue of $217.5 million and a narrowed net loss of $43.5 million. The company reaffirmed its full-year adjusted profit target and said it moved to a net cash position. Gross margin slipped, and craft beer sales remained under pressure. Traders are watching if the gains hold at the open.
GSK stock slips in London as hepatitis B drug details awaited; Feb 4 results loom

GSK stock slips in London as hepatitis B drug details awaited; Feb 4 results loom

GSK shares slipped 0.6% to 1,879.5p in London by 10:50 GMT as investors awaited detailed data from its phase III hepatitis B drug trial. Analysts pressed for cure rate and durability figures after GSK withheld specifics. A royalty dispute over cancer drug Jemperli is pending in U.S. court, with a trial set for July 2026. Investors are watching for updates at the Jan. 13 J.P. Morgan conference and Feb. 4 results.
Opendoor stock jumps premarket as Trump mortgage-bond push puts housing back in focus

Opendoor stock jumps premarket as Trump mortgage-bond push puts housing back in focus

Opendoor shares climbed 4.9% to $6.43 in premarket trading after President Trump announced a $200 billion government-backed mortgage bond purchase to lower borrowing costs. Homebuilder stocks also gained, with Lennar up 5.4% and D.R. Horton rising 4.7%. Vanguard disclosed an 11.62% stake in Opendoor. Investors await further details on the policy and upcoming housing proposals.
Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto takeover talks — the deadline and next catalysts investors watch

Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto takeover talks — the deadline and next catalysts investors watch

Glencore shares rose about 8% after the company confirmed early-stage merger talks with Rio Tinto, which could involve an all-share deal. Rio Tinto has until Feb. 5 under UK takeover rules to announce a firm offer or withdraw. Glencore stock traded at 447.83 pence by 10:00 GMT, while Rio shares fell. Both companies said there is no certainty a deal will be reached.
Rolls-Royce share price steadies near highs as buyback rolls on and Turkey engine hub takes shape

Rolls-Royce share price steadies near highs as buyback rolls on and Turkey engine hub takes shape

Rolls-Royce bought 462,606 shares on Jan. 8 under its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 2.31 million shares. Shares traded near a 52-week high Friday, ranging from 1,274 to 1,297 pence. The company and Turkish Technic broke ground on a new engine maintenance site at Istanbul Airport, set to open by 2027. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 26.
Alibaba stock (BABA) slips premarket as Nvidia H200 approval talk swirls in China

Alibaba stock (BABA) slips premarket as Nvidia H200 approval talk swirls in China

Alibaba’s Hong Kong shares rose up to 4.8% after reports China may approve Nvidia H200 chip imports this quarter. In U.S. premarket trading, Alibaba’s ADRs fell 2.5% after a previous 5.3% gain. Morgan Stanley cut its price target, citing weakening e-commerce, while China issued new rules restricting merchant coercion by major platforms, effective February.
Ford stock jumps on Piper Sandler upgrade as “eyes-off” driving plan sharpens focus

Ford stock jumps on Piper Sandler upgrade as “eyes-off” driving plan sharpens focus

Ford shares jumped 4.8% to $14.40 premarket Thursday after Piper Sandler upgraded the stock and raised its price target. Ford announced it will launch Level 3 “eyes-off” driver assistance in 2028, with details on pricing still undecided. Trading volume doubled recent averages. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Ford’s Feb. 10 earnings update.
Lynas Rare Earths stock ends lower as China-Japan rare earth curbs keep traders on edge

Lynas Rare Earths stock ends lower as China-Japan rare earth curbs keep traders on edge

Lynas Rare Earths shares fell 1% to A$14.10 in Sydney on Friday after volatile swings this week. China’s new export controls on dual-use items to Japan have raised concerns over rare earth supply, though Beijing said civilian users would not be affected. A Wall Street Journal report said China has begun restricting rare earth and magnet exports to Japanese firms. Lynas will report quarterly results on Jan. 21.
9 January 2026

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Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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