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Stock Market News 8 January 2026

Fresh Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest price targets hint at more upside for UK bank sharesLONDON,

Fresh Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest price targets hint at more upside for UK bank sharesLONDON,

Jefferies raised price targets for Lloyds to 119p, Barclays to 560p, and NatWest to 720p, citing room for UK bank shares to rerate despite a strong 2025. Lloyds traded near 99.6p, Barclays at 481p, and NatWest at 629p on Thursday. Barclays kept Lloyds “overweight” but cut NatWest to “equal weight,” citing diverging capital and earnings outlooks.
8 January 2026
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Utah’s New Wildfire Risk Map Flags Hot Zones as Central Texas Tracks Early 2026 FiresSALT LAKE CITY, Utah,

Utah’s New Wildfire Risk Map Flags Hot Zones as Central Texas Tracks Early 2026 FiresSALT LAKE CITY, Utah,

Utah officials released an updated wildfire risk map Thursday, placing about 60,000 structures in the highest risk tier and triggering new annual fees for property owners under House Bill 48. Insurers must use the state’s high-risk boundary starting Jan. 1. In Central Texas, state crews responded to four wildfires totaling 10 acres this week, with 2.5 acres burned so far in 2026.
8 January 2026
ABF shares plunge as Primark Europe slump triggers profit warning — what investors watch next

ABF shares plunge as Primark Europe slump triggers profit warning — what investors watch next

Associated British Foods shares dropped as much as 11.7% after the Primark owner cut its annual profit outlook, citing weak clothing demand in continental Europe and softer U.S. food sales. The company now expects adjusted operating profit and earnings per share below last year, reversing earlier growth forecasts. Primark’s like-for-like sales in continental Europe fell 5.7%. Final segment revenue will be published Jan. 22.
8 January 2026
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BAE Systems stock jumps 6% as Europe defence shares hit record on Trump budget call

BAE Systems stock jumps 6% as Europe defence shares hit record on Trump budget call

BAE Systems shares rose about 6% to 2,042 pence in early London trading Thursday after U.S. President Trump called for a larger U.S. military budget. Defence stocks across Europe hit record highs, lifting London’s FTSE 100. Analyst opinions on BAE’s outlook remain divided, with some citing currency risks and budget constraints. Trading volume stayed below average despite the price surge.
8 January 2026
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Shell stock in focus after Q4 update flags chemicals loss and weaker trading

Shell stock in focus after Q4 update flags chemicals loss and weaker trading

Shell warned its Chemicals and Products segment will post adjusted earnings below break-even in Q4, citing weaker margins and lower trading. Shell’s ADRs closed down 1.9% in New York at $71.54; London shares fell 3.3% to £26.56. The company also flagged a $1.5 billion cash outflow for German emissions certificates. Investors await full results on Feb. 5.
8 January 2026
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CapitaLand Investment stock climbs after S$260 million Singapore automated logistics bet

CapitaLand Investment stock climbs after S$260 million Singapore automated logistics bet

CapitaLand Investment shares rose 2.16% to S$2.84 in Singapore after announcing a S$260 million automated logistics facility in Jurong and a minority stake in Ally Logistic Property. The five-storey warehouse, due in 2028, will be fully leased to ALP. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is also investing through the logistics fund. Investors await February results for updates on fee growth and fundraising.
8 January 2026
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX:BS6) stock slips near 52-week high as traders eye March results

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX:BS6) stock slips near 52-week high as traders eye March results

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares fell 0.8% to S$3.61 in Singapore after touching a 52-week high. Phillip Securities Research called the stock a “technical buy” with S$3.48 as a stop-loss level. The company recently reported a 36.7% jump in half-year net profit and announced new contracts worth US$0.92 billion, but also terminated four tanker deals over sanctions concerns.
8 January 2026
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City Developments stock climbs after JPMorgan lifts target, flags “strategic review”

City Developments stock climbs after JPMorgan lifts target, flags “strategic review”

City Developments shares climbed 1.7% to S$8.89 in afternoon trade Thursday, near a 52-week high, after JPMorgan raised its target price to S$10.75 and projected higher dividends. The stock led gainers on the Straits Times Index Wednesday, rising 4.2%. JPMorgan cited asset sales and a possible strategic review but warned of risks from inflation and residential sales.
8 January 2026
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Singtel stock rebounds in Singapore trade after sharp drop; Optus shake-up in focus

Singtel stock rebounds in Singapore trade after sharp drop; Optus shake-up in focus

Singtel shares rose 0.9% to S$4.43 in afternoon trade Thursday, recovering some of Wednesday’s 3.3% drop. Investors tracked developments at Australian unit Optus, where CTO Tony Baird will depart after a transition period. About 17 million Singtel shares changed hands as traders watched if the price would hold above S$4.40. No major new company disclosures have been issued since Jan. 2.
8 January 2026
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ASX Limited (ASX:ASX) shares jump 2% on Goldman upgrade as December activity stays firm

ASX Limited (ASX:ASX) shares jump 2% on Goldman upgrade as December activity stays firm

ASX Ltd shares rose 2% to A$52.14 after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to neutral, citing improved trading activity and a positive December report. ASX’s average daily cash-market trades jumped 50% year-on-year and value traded rose 23% to A$6.5 billion. Regulatory pressure continues, with ASIC requiring a A$150 million capital buffer by June 2027. Half-year results are due February 12.
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Exxon Mobil stock price hits a fresh 52-week high near $149 — what could move XOM next week

Exxon Mobil stock price hits a fresh 52-week high near $149 — what could move XOM next week

7 February 2026
NEW YORK, Feb 7, 2026, 10:46 EST — Market closed Exxon Mobil Corp shares closed Friday up 2.03% at $149.05, ending the week at a new high as the energy complex firmed and Wall Street snapped back from a rough stretch. (ExxonMobil) The move matters because Exxon’s stock has been trading like a clean proxy for two things investors are still fighting over: where crude goes next, and how much risk the U.S. market can carry when rates and growth expectations wobble. With U.S. markets shut for the weekend, traders will come into Monday looking first at oil prices and
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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