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Stock Market News 19 January 2026

Aberdeen share price dips as tariff jitters hit London ahead of key update

Aberdeen share price dips as tariff jitters hit London ahead of key update

London, Jan 19, 2026, 14:35 GMT — Regular session Shares in Aberdeen Group plc slipped 2.1% to 220.4 pence by 1435 GMT, marking it as one of the lagging financial stocks amid a risk-off mood in European markets. (MarketScreener) The timing was crucial, coming as London markets wrestled with new trade tensions. The FTSE 100 fell 0.6% earlier following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Britain and seven other European countries, rattling investors and stirring worries of an escalating trade war. (Reuters) Aberdeen investors face tricky timing. The firm will release its Q4 2025 assets under management
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Centrica share price slips as Which? names British Gas among worst suppliers and tariff jitters hit London

Centrica share price slips as Which? names British Gas among worst suppliers and tariff jitters hit London

London, January 19, 2026, 14:03 GMT — Regular session Centrica (CNA.L) shares slipped on Monday following a consumer survey that once again ranked its British Gas unit near the bottom for customer service. By 1343 GMT, the stock had fallen 0.99% to 180.3 pence. (Centrica Plc) Which? has named Scottish Power, EDF, and British Gas as the worst energy suppliers in its latest annual ranking, with British Gas scoring just 59%, ITV reported. Emily Seymour, energy editor at Which?, said “some big firms … are letting their customers down.” She added that fixed tariffs cheaper than the energy price cap
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Nvidia stock in focus after holiday as China chip snag and Wolfe call collide

Nvidia stock in focus after holiday as China chip snag and Wolfe call collide

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 09:32 ET — Market closed. Nvidia shares in Frankfurt dropped 2.2% on Monday, dragged down by slumping U.S. tech stocks in Europe after President Donald Trump signaled fresh tariff threats against European nations. Nasdaq 100 futures slid 1.25%. (Reuters) U.S. stock and options markets remain closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, pushing investors to look at futures and overseas trading for clues on chip stock demand. Nvidia’s price action is especially important, serving as a high-beta proxy for AI investment and overall risk appetite. (NASDAQ Trader) On Friday’s final regular U.S. session, Nvidia slipped
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St James’s Place Plc share price slips as Trump tariff threat dents risk appetite in London

St James’s Place Plc share price slips as Trump tariff threat dents risk appetite in London

London, Jan 19, 2026, 14:08 GMT — Regular session St. James’s Place slipped 1.6% to 1,491 pence, hitting a session low of 1,479.4 pence and a high of 1,503.5 pence. Early volume stood around 233,000 shares. (Investing.com) UK stocks slipped after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of tariffs on Britain and seven other European countries if the U.S. isn’t allowed to purchase Greenland. The FTSE 100 fell roughly 0.6% in early trading, dragging down a wide range of sectors. (Reuters) Why this matters now: St. James’s Place is a wealth manager focused on advice. When risk appetite falls, investors often
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TBC Bank shares slide in London trade even as buyback ticks over

TBC Bank shares slide in London trade even as buyback ticks over

London, Jan 19, 2026, 14:15 GMT — Trading in regular session. Shares of TBC Bank Group Plc dipped on Monday, mirroring a broader sell-off among London-listed stocks, even though the lender revealed it continued repurchasing its own shares. The FTSE 250 bank’s stock slipped 1.1% to 3,945 pence, after moving in a range from 3,870 to 4,005 pence during the session. (Investing.com) This move is significant since TBC, a lender centered on Georgia and expanding quickly in Uzbekistan’s digital sector, usually tracks changes in risk appetite. On Monday, sentiment shifted toward caution. (Reuters) Capital returns are back in focus. Investors
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Ocado share price slides about 7% as Trump tariff threat drags UK mid-caps

Ocado share price slides about 7% as Trump tariff threat drags UK mid-caps

London, January 19, 2026, 13:49 GMT — Regular session Shares of Ocado Group (OCDO.L) dropped roughly 7% to 262 pence on Monday, slipping from an opening price of 278.6 pence. The stock, which has fluctuated between 166.0 and 397.7 pence over the last 52 weeks, was hovering near its session low as volume approached 1.4 million shares. (Investing.com) British stocks slid after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Britain and seven other European countries if Washington isn’t allowed to buy Greenland. Trump warned of a 10% tariff starting Feb. 1, jumping to 25% from June 1 if no agreement
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Polar Capital share price slips despite Deutsche Bank target hike as £15m buyback kicks off

Polar Capital share price slips despite Deutsche Bank target hike as £15m buyback kicks off

London, January 19, 2026, 13:49 GMT — Trading continues in the regular session. Polar Capital Holdings shares fell 0.96% to 619 pence on Monday, despite a broker bumping up its target price right before the company kicked off its £15 million share buyback. (London South East) The drop matters because buybacks directly reduce the number of shares available. Investors remain skeptical about whether active managers can turn better returns into actual net inflows. Fund managers zero in on assets under management — the client money the firm controls — as their key benchmark because it drives steady management fees. Performance
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Entain share price slips as Barclays tweaks stake and UK bonus clampdown starts

Entain share price slips as Barclays tweaks stake and UK bonus clampdown starts

London, Jan 19, 2026, 13:58 GMT — Regular session Entain (ENT.L) shares dropped roughly 1.5% to 692.2 pence on Monday, following a regulatory filing revealing Barclays had altered its stake in the betting company. The stock’s market capitalization stood near 4.4 billion pounds. (London South East) This disclosure comes as stricter UK regulations on gambling incentives take effect, drawing new attention to how bookmakers offer bonuses and the scale of their marketing spend. It’s a crucial issue for Entain, with the UK still a major arena for promotional battles and online expansion. (Gambling Commission) The broader market also slid. London
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Schroders PLC share price slips as Goldman lifts target but sticks to “sell” on tariff jitters

Schroders PLC share price slips as Goldman lifts target but sticks to “sell” on tariff jitters

London, January 19, 2026, 13:35 GMT — Regular session Schroders’ shares slipped 1.7% to 459.2 pence by 1335 GMT on Monday, as investors processed a Goldman Sachs price target hike that still placed the stock below its current level. Goldman lifted its target for the UK fund manager from 380 to 395 pence but maintained a “sell” rating, according to an analyst summary. (London South East) The dip is significant since Schroders recently enjoyed a strong rally, and its shares often reflect broader market sentiment. Fund managers rake in fees based on assets under management—the client funds they handle—so any
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QinetiQ share price rises on £205m Typhoon contract extension as BlackRock crosses 5%

QinetiQ share price rises on £205m Typhoon contract extension as BlackRock crosses 5%

London, January 19, 2026, 13:57 GMT — Regular session. QinetiQ’s shares climbed Monday following a £205 million contract extension to continue engineering support for the RAF’s Typhoon fighter jets. At 1343 GMT, QinetiQ (QQ.L) stock was trading 2.6% higher at 529p, pushing its year-to-date gains to roughly 21%. (MarketScreener) The defence ministry announced a five-year deal set to preserve 250 skilled jobs across the UK and keep aircraft mission-ready. The contract covers airworthiness—the inspections and approvals that ensure aircraft safety—and includes engineering support for the European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 radar upgrade. Ministers highlighted plans to raise defence spending
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Trustpilot share price falls 5% in London trade as tariff jitters bite; March results loom

Trustpilot share price falls 5% in London trade as tariff jitters bite; March results loom

London, Jan 19, 2026, 13:41 GMT — Regular session Shares of Trustpilot Group Plc dropped 5.4% to 219.6 pence by 1341 GMT on Monday, slipping from Friday’s close at 232.2 pence. The stock oscillated between 216.6 pence and 229.2 pence, putting the company’s market cap near 868 million pounds. (Google) Shares in London dipped following U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against Britain and other European countries, hitting risk appetite for mid-cap growth stocks. (Reuters) Trustpilot’s retreat comes after a steep price jump earlier this month. Investors are shifting attention away from the January update’s initial boost and zeroing in
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Zegona Communications share price rises on buyback update — what investors watch next

Zegona Communications share price rises on buyback update — what investors watch next

London, Jan 19, 2026, 13:44 GMT — Trading ongoing. Zegona Communications Plc (ZEG) shares climbed roughly 2% to 1,570 pence by 1344 GMT on Monday following news of another share buyback. The stock gained 30 pence from Friday’s close and fluctuated between 1,540 and 1,597.5 during the session. (Investing.com) Zegona’s buyback is key as it reshapes its capital structure following the Vodafone Spain acquisition. Investors are eyeing how fast the company can cut its share count without ramping up debt. Back in December, shareholders greenlit a plan linked to a €1.4 billion special dividend, partly used to pay down Vodafone
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:31 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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