Stock Market News 8 January 2026

NatWest share price edges higher after Barclays downgrade jolt; buybacks, Feb. 13 results in focus

NatWest shares rose 0.6% to 636.2p in early London trading Thursday, rebounding after a 4.3% drop on Barclays’ downgrade to “equal-weight.” A U.S. filing showed NatWest bought back 848,792 shares on Jan. 7 at 638.20p. The stock remains 6% below its 52-week high. Annual results are due Feb. 13.

8 January 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:NWG.L·Stock Market

Barclays shares edge up after Ubyx stablecoin stake and fresh buyback update

Barclays shares rose 0.7% to 482.9p by 0854 GMT after the bank disclosed its first investment in a stablecoin firm, Ubyx. Barclays also bought back over 2 million shares for cancellation on Jan. 7 at an average price of 481.99p. The size of the Ubyx stake was not disclosed. The stock remains below its 52-week high of 492.95p.

8 January 2026

Cryptocurrency·LSE:BARC.L·Stock Market

Unilever PLC stock hits a fresh 52-week low as Jefferies stays wary ahead of February results

Unilever shares fell 0.7% to 4,599.6p in early London trading, hitting a 52-week low. Jefferies maintained an “underperform” rating, citing valuation and margin risks, and raised its target price to 4,100p. Unilever Indonesia agreed to sell its SariWangi tea unit for $89 million. Investors await Unilever’s Feb. 12 results for growth and margin updates.

8 January 2026

IDX:UNVR·LSE:RB·LSE:ULVR·Stock Market

Compass Group shares hit a 12-month low early as London market slips; dividend clock ticks

Compass Group shares fell 0.8% to 2,314p by 0902 GMT after hitting a 12-month low of 2,249p at the open. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.3% amid corporate updates and geopolitical concerns. Compass goes ex-dividend Jan. 15 and will release a first-quarter update at its Feb. 5 AGM.

8 January 2026

Dividends·LSE:CPG·Stock Market

Rolls-Royce shares hit fresh highs in 2026 rally as valuation debate heats upLondon,

Rolls-Royce shares climbed to 1,286 pence Thursday, up 8.5% in the first week of 2026. The stock drew retail and institutional interest as defence-linked shares rallied after U.S. President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion military budget. Rolls-Royce reported £0.9 billion of a planned £1 billion buyback completed and reaffirmed 2025 profit guidance. Full-year results are due Feb. 26.

8 January 2026

LSE:RR·Stock Market

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

LSE:BARC·LSE:LLOY·LSE:NWG·Stock Market·UK Economy

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

Stock Market

Glencore plc stock slips as copper cools — the next dates investors are watching

Glencore shares fell 0.8% to 419.4 pence in early London trading Thursday as copper prices slipped 0.7%. The stock is now about 3% below its 52-week high. The broader FTSE 100 dropped 0.7% Wednesday, with miners retreating as copper eased. Investors remain cautious amid U.S.-Venezuela tensions and shifting risk appetite.

8 January 2026

Commodities·LSE:GLEN.L·Stock Market

BAE Systems share price jumps 6% as Trump floats $1.5 trillion defence budget and lifts Europe arms stocksLondon,

BAE Systems shares surged 6.1% in London on Thursday, nearing a 52-week high, as European defence stocks hit records after Donald Trump called for a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget. The European aerospace and defence index rose about 2% by 0816 GMT. BAE’s two-session gain reached 8.6%.

8 January 2026

LSE:BA·Stock Market

Marks & Spencer shares rise after Christmas update as food sales grow and outlook holds

Marks & Spencer shares rose 2.8% to 337.8 pence after reporting a 6.6% rise in food sales and a 2.5% drop in Fashion, Home & Beauty for the Christmas quarter. Like-for-like food sales increased 5.6%, while clothing and home fell 2.9%. The retailer kept full-year guidance unchanged. The stock remains below its 52-week high of 417.5 pence.

8 January 2026

LSE:MKS.L·Stock Market

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

LSE:ABF.L·Stock Market

Tesco shares slide as Christmas update disappoints despite profit outlook lift

Tesco shares dropped nearly 5% in early London trading after the company raised its full-year profit outlook but reported slower Christmas sales growth and a 2.1% decline at its Booker unit. Like-for-like UK sales rose 3.2% over six weeks to Jan. 3, down from 3.9% in the previous quarter. Investors await management’s call and updates from rivals later this week.

8 January 2026

LSE:TSCO.L·Stock Market

Rio Tinto stock slips in early London trade as copper demand outlook clashes with iron ore risks

Rio Tinto shares fell 0.9% to 6,204p in early London trading after hitting a 52-week high the previous day. S&P Global projects global copper demand will reach 42 million tonnes annually by 2040, up from 28 million in 2025. Investors are awaiting Rio’s January 21 production update for more details on volumes and costs.

8 January 2026

Commodities·LSE:RIO·Stock Market

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

LSE:BAES.L·Stock Market

National Grid stock hits a 52-week high then slips — what investors watch next

National Grid shares fell 0.3% to 1,181 pence in early London trading Thursday after hitting a 52-week high of 1,194.5 pence. The company’s interim dividend of 16.35 pence per share is set for payment on Jan. 13. Investors are watching U.S. payrolls and UK GDP data for signals on interest rates.

8 January 2026

LSE:NG·Stock Market

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

Earnings Reports·Energy·NYSE:SHEL·Stock Market

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

Real Estate·SGX:ALP·SGX:CLI·Stock Market

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

Earnings Reports·SGX:BS6·Singapore Stocks·Stock Market

OCBC stock back near record highs as dividend buyers crowd into Singapore banks

OCBC shares rose 0.45% to S$20.15 in Thursday afternoon trading, near record highs set this week after breaking above S$20 for the first time. Dividend demand and rate expectations have driven gains, but analysts warn upside may be limited if rate cuts arrive faster than expected. Investors await signals on capital returns and dividends from new CEO Tan Teck Long.

8 January 2026

Dividends·SGX:O39·Stock Market

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

Real Estate·SGX:C09·Stock Market

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Industrial stocks surge, pushing XLI near a 52-week high after Dow cracks 50,000

7 February 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time Friday, led by a 7.1% jump in Caterpillar shares. The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) surged 2.9% to a record $173.18. Traders await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week for signals on interest rates.

Healthcare stocks in focus: Molina shock, FDA “copycat” warning and XLV set up Monday’s trade

7 February 2026

Molina Healthcare plunged 25.5% after forecasting 2026 profit far below estimates and announcing a 2027 exit from Medicare Part D. Centene guided profit above expectations but dropped 3.7%, while Cigna rose 2.6% on a strong quarter but flagged a softer 2026 outlook. XLV gained 1.8%. Hims fell 10% after the FDA warned against mass-marketing compounded obesity drugs.

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

7 February 2026

U.S. energy stocks rose Friday, with the S&P 500 energy sector up 1.88% and Exxon Mobil gaining 2.03%. Brent crude settled at $68.05 a barrel after Iran threatened U.S. bases if attacked. Saudi Aramco cut March Arab Light crude prices to a five-year low for Asia. Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports may drop 35% this month due to Tengiz oilfield disruptions.

Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

U.S. financial stocks rose Friday, with the XLF fund up 1.8% and the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 2.47%. Goldman Sachs jumped 4.3%, JPMorgan 3.9%, and Citigroup 6.0%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signaled possible cuts this year. Investors await January jobs and inflation data next week.

Stock Market News 8 January 2026

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