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Stock Market News 19 January 2026

Weir Group PLC stock price slips as Trump tariff threat jars Europe; Davos now in focus

Weir Group PLC stock price slips as Trump tariff threat jars Europe; Davos now in focus

London, Jan 19, 2026, 10:55 GMT — Regular session Shares of London-listed Weir Group (WEIR.L) dipped 0.9% to 3,060 pence by 10:32 a.m. GMT on Monday, retreating after a strong run over the past year. (StockAnalysis) The mining-equipment supplier has been viewed as a simple play on major miners’ capital expenditures. Yet, its share price has slipped sharply from recent peaks. Small shifts on paper often pack a bigger punch when investors grow cautious. The shift came fast after President Donald Trump warned of new tariffs on imports from eight European countries, pushing investors toward safer assets. “It’s highly likely
Smith & Nephew share price drops as Trump tariff threat hits Europe — what to watch next

Smith & Nephew share price drops as Trump tariff threat hits Europe — what to watch next

London, Jan 19, 2026, 10:42 GMT — Regular session underway. Shares of Smith & Nephew (SN.L) fell 1.8% to 1,214.0 pence by 1026 GMT, deepening their morning slide in London amid a broader European sell-off. The stock kicked off at 1,217.0 pence, down from Friday’s 1,236.0 close. Over the past year, it has swung between 937.8 and 1,441.5 pence. (Share Prices) Sentiment soured after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries unless the U.S. was allowed to buy Greenland. The STOXX 600 dropped 1%, dragging Britain’s FTSE 100 down with it. “Following a quiet start to the
Rentokil Initial share price slips after big holder trims stake below 5%

Rentokil Initial share price slips after big holder trims stake below 5%

London, Jan 19, 2026, 10:34 GMT — Regular session Rentokil Initial (RTO.L) slipped 1.1% to 459.3 pence in London on Monday, starting the session at 461.1 pence. The shares moved in a range from 457.7 to 463.7 pence, with roughly 3.0 million shares traded. (Investing.com) Selling pressure came after a TR-1 disclosure—the UK’s standard form for major shareholding announcements—revealed Independent Franchise Partners, LLP trimmed its stake to 4.98% from 5.01%. The firm held 125,795,910 voting rights, with the change dated Jan. 15 and Rentokil informed on Jan. 16, according to the notice. (Investegate) Rentokil faces a crucial stretch ahead, with
Tesco share price climbs as £1.45bn buyback nears completion, April results next

Tesco share price climbs as £1.45bn buyback nears completion, April results next

London, January 19, 2026, 10:14 GMT — Regular session Tesco PLC shares climbed 1.2% to 427.1 pence by 1001 GMT on Monday following the announcement of another share buyback. The stock started the day at 428.7p, fluctuating between 424.7p and 430.1p, after closing at 422.0p on Friday. (Share Prices) This shift is significant as UK grocers rely heavily on cash returns to hold investor interest amid a price-driven battle for customers. With Tesco’s buyback nearing its targeted scale, focus is turning to how capital returns will fare once the share repurchases ease off. Tesco reported buying 471,892 shares on Jan.
Drax shares barely budge after fresh buyback disclosure as investors look to February results

Drax shares barely budge after fresh buyback disclosure as investors look to February results

London, Jan 19, 2026, 10:36 GMT — Regular session Drax Group shares slipped 0.06% to 903.0 pence by 1021 GMT, following news of additional share repurchases in its ongoing buyback programme. (Share Prices) The company purchased 62,163 shares on Jan. 16, paying between 899.0 pence and 908.5 pence per share. The volume-weighted average price, which factors in trade size, came to 902.8286 pence. According to a filing, total buybacks since the programme launched on July 31, 2025, now stand at 5,210,411 shares. (Investegate) Drax’s shares have pushed up close to their 52-week peak in recent days, making investors keen to
Bunzl share price slips as tariff jitters hit Europe; BNZL investors eye March results

Bunzl share price slips as tariff jitters hit Europe; BNZL investors eye March results

London, Jan 19, 2026, 10:25 GMT — Regular session Bunzl plc shares slipped on Monday, pressured by new trade headlines weighing on risk appetite in Europe. The FTSE 100 distributor fell 14 pence, or roughly 0.7%, settling at 2,060 pence, after fluctuating between 2,056 and 2,066 earlier. (Investing.com) Timing is crucial. Investors are weighing how much of Bunzl’s next share move will stem from its own pricing and margins versus another wave of politically driven cost shocks. European markets opened the week on the back foot as fresh tariff threats from the U.S. rattled investors. Shares dipped after President Donald
Sage share price slips as tariff jitters hit tech — what to watch before the Q1 update

Sage share price slips as tariff jitters hit tech — what to watch before the Q1 update

London, Jan 19, 2026, 10:38 GMT — Regular session Shares of Sage Group plc (SGE) dropped 10 pence Monday morning, falling roughly 0.9% to 1,044 pence. The stock traded between 1,039 and 1,054 pence in the latest sessions. (Google) Risk appetite is fraying across Europe after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries, dragging the regional tech sector down. (Reuters) Timing is crucial for Sage investors. The British accounting software company is just a week away from releasing its quarterly trading update, and its shares are hovering near a 52-week low. (Google) The FTSE 100 slipped
IAG share price holds up in London as Trump tariff threat hits Europe

IAG share price holds up in London as Trump tariff threat hits Europe

London, Jan 19, 2026, 10:13 GMT — Regular session International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) shares in London crept higher by 0.25%, closing at 411.42 pence on Monday. The broader European equity market was in a risk-off mood, but IAG held firm. During the session, the stock swung between 401.39 and 412.80 pence, according to data. (Investing.com) IAG held steady even as European shares slid following President Donald Trump’s threat of new tariffs on eight European countries if the U.S. isn’t allowed to buy Greenland. The STOXX 600 dropped about 1% in early trading, while the FTSE 100 lost 0.5%. ING
Why Sensex fell today: Reliance, ICICI and Wipro drag Indian stocks as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat bites

Why Sensex fell today: Reliance, ICICI and Wipro drag Indian stocks as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat bites

Mumbai, January 19, 2026, 15:41 IST Indian shares slipped on Monday, weighed down by Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank after their quarterly earnings. Adding to the pressure, new U.S. tariff threats targeting Greenland hit market sentiment. The BSE Sensex dropped 324.17 points, or 0.39%, closing at 83,246.18, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 0.42% to 25,585.5. “Markets are expected to remain in a consolidation zone,” said Vinod Nair, head of research at Geojit Investments. (Business Standard) The drop hits at a tricky time—earnings season—when a handful of big names can sway the entire market. “In index-heavy markets, a
ICG plc share price slips nearly 2% as tariff jitters rattle Europe; Jan 21 update in focus

ICG plc share price slips nearly 2% as tariff jitters rattle Europe; Jan 21 update in focus

London, January 19, 2026, 10:21 GMT — Regular session underway. ICG plc shares dropped almost 2% Monday morning, dragged down by a wider selloff in European stocks as investors pared risk following new U.S. tariff warnings. (ICG) The decline is significant since ICG stands at the intersection of market sentiment: policy disruptions often stall deal flow, exits, and fundraising, while publicly traded alternative managers frequently act as stand-ins for investor confidence. (Reuters) Global markets shifted toward risk aversion, as investors sought refuge in conventional safe havens, while the dollar slipped versus the yen and Swiss franc. “It’s highly likely that
Prudential shares steady as buyback ticks on and investors eye March results

Prudential shares steady as buyback ticks on and investors eye March results

London, Jan 19, 2026, 10:32 GMT — Regular session underway. Prudential shares dipped slightly in early London trade Monday as investors held back for more concrete company catalysts. The insurer just launched a fresh buyback programme this month. (Investing.com) The stock hovered near 1,182 pence, dipping just 0.5 pence below yesterday’s close of 1,182.5 pence. Intraday, it fluctuated between about 1,162 pence and 1,187.5 pence, based on delayed price data. (Investing.com) With Wall Street shut for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the usual cross-Atlantic cues for global financial markets are absent, leaving UK investors to zero in on local activity
Reckitt Benckiser share price slips as buyback update lands and special dividend vote nears

Reckitt Benckiser share price slips as buyback update lands and special dividend vote nears

London, Jan 19, 2026, 09:57 GMT — Trading underway Shares of Reckitt Benckiser Group plc slipped roughly 0.2% to 6,102 pence by 0957 GMT, bouncing between 6,088 and 6,136 earlier in the session. (Investing.com) The stock dipped as European shares fell following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of new tariffs against eight European countries unless the U.S. gets to buy Greenland, spiking trade tensions just ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. ING economists flagged that “the rationale for higher tariffs is now even more political and less economic than in the first half of 2025,” while

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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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