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Stock Market News 19 January 2026

Sainsbury share price rises as buyback update lands while tariff jitters hit London

Sainsbury share price rises as buyback update lands while tariff jitters hit London

London, Jan 19, 2026, 12:17 GMT — Regular session Shares in J Sainsbury plc climbed roughly 1.2% to 318.6 pence during London trading on Monday, having earlier peaked at 321.4 pence. The stock closed the prior session at 314.8 pence. (Hargreaves Lansdown) UK stocks fell after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of fresh tariffs on Britain and seven other European nations amid a spat over Greenland. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.6% in morning trading, according to Reuters data. (Reuters) Food retailers usually fare better in risk-off market environments. Investors also appreciate their consistent cash flow, particularly when the company is
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Rotork share price slides nearly 2% as buyback update lands in tariff-hit London session

Rotork share price slides nearly 2% as buyback update lands in tariff-hit London session

London, Jan 19, 2026, 11:33 GMT — Regular session Rotork shares dropped close to 2% on Monday following news of another tranche of buybacks as part of its ongoing share repurchase programme. The stock slipped 1.96% to 340.2 pence, slipping from an opening price of 346.4 pence. (London South East) London stocks slipped in a sluggish session following U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat targeting Britain and seven other European countries, contingent on the U.S. gaining access to buy Greenland. By 10:38 GMT, the FTSE 250 had dropped 0.9%, according to Reuters. (Reuters) Rotork revealed it bought 129,221 ordinary shares
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Seplat Energy stock hits 52-week high on anti-flaring update as London market slides

Seplat Energy stock hits 52-week high on anti-flaring update as London market slides

London, Jan 19, 2026, 11:35 GMT — Regular session Shares of Seplat Energy (SEPL.L) climbed 3.1% to 336 pence on Monday, marking a 52-week peak in London trading. The Nigerian producer highlighted advancements in projects designed to eliminate routine gas flaring. https://www.lse.co.uk/SharePrice.html?share=Seplat-Energy&shareprice=SEPL The move stood out amid a sluggish market. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.6% by mid-morning after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Britain and several European countries, rattling investors and sparking a shift toward safer assets. https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/london-stocks-fall-after-trump-issues-tariff-threat-european-nations-2026-01-19/ Seplat confirmed all projects aimed at ending routine gas flaring were completed in 2025 and have now moved into the
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Admiral Group shares edge up even as Trump tariff threat drags London market

Admiral Group shares edge up even as Trump tariff threat drags London market

London, January 19, 2026, 11:45 GMT — Regular session Shares in Admiral Group plc (LSE:ADM) edged up 0.4% to 3,042 pence (£30.42) Monday, outpacing the broader UK market in early trading. The price feed didn’t flag any fresh regulatory news for the insurer during the session. (London South East) London shares slipped after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of new tariffs on Britain and seven other European countries if the U.S. couldn’t secure Greenland. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.6% at 1038 GMT, Reuters reported. (Reuters) “Trump’s moves over the weekend have ramped up geopolitical risks and brought trade uncertainty back
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Aviva share price slips with FTSE as Trump tariff threat rattles Europe

Aviva share price slips with FTSE as Trump tariff threat rattles Europe

London, Jan 19, 2026, 11:49 GMT — Regular session Aviva shares dipped 0.2% to 673.8 pence on Monday, sliding within a range of 670.2p to 678.2p. The fall came as London stocks dropped following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs targeting Britain and seven other European countries. (Aviva) This matters because Aviva is known for its reliable cash returns, and a sharp risk-off shift can quickly alter how investors see financial stocks reliant on steady investment income. With the full-year report coming in early March, traders are hesitant to increase exposure amid the current macro headlines driving the market.
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Fresnillo PLC share price jumps near a 52-week high as gold and silver hit records

Fresnillo PLC share price jumps near a 52-week high as gold and silver hit records

London, Jan 19, 2026, 11:35 GMT — Regular session Fresnillo Plc (FRES) shares jumped 4.9% to 3,930 pence on Monday, hitting an intraday peak of 3,950 pence—a fresh 52-week high. The stock had previously closed at 3,746 pence. (London South East) Gold and silver surged to record levels as investors sought safe havens following U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning on Saturday about expanding tariffs on several European nations amid a Greenland dispute. Spot gold jumped 1.6% to $4,669 an ounce, hitting a peak of $4,689, while spot silver surged 3.5% to $93.17 after reaching $94.08, according to Reuters data. “When
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Pennon Group share price jumps even as FTSE 250 dips — dividend and March update in focus

Pennon Group share price jumps even as FTSE 250 dips — dividend and March update in focus

London, Jan 19, 2026, 11:05 GMT — Regular session Pennon Group Plc shares climbed roughly 2.4% to near 558 pence by mid-morning on Monday, gaining ground despite the FTSE 250 index sliding almost 1%. (Barclays Smart Investor) This move is significant since the stock is behaving like a classic defensive play: it’s finding buyers even as the broader market slips, anchored in a UK sector where dividends often hold the spotlight. Investors face a firm schedule ahead. Pennon goes ex-dividend on Jan. 29, so anyone buying shares after that won’t get the upcoming interim payout. That dividend is set to
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BT share price today: BT Group stock climbs as Openreach widens copper switch push

BT share price today: BT Group stock climbs as Openreach widens copper switch push

London, Jan 19, 2026, 11:04 GMT — Regular session BT Group plc shares edged up about 1.7% to 182.05 pence in London by 1104 GMT, recovering after slipping to 178.10 earlier. The stock had ended the previous session at 178.95. (Google) The move came after European stocks fell, triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to slap tariffs on European nations if they reject U.S. control over Greenland—a jolt to risk appetite. “This is reintroducing a trade war dynamic that markets had started to price out,” said Kyle Rodda, senior financial market analyst at Capital.com. (Reuters) UK telecom investors have
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JTC share price slips as SocGen flags 8.9% stake in Permira takeover trade

JTC share price slips as SocGen flags 8.9% stake in Permira takeover trade

London, Jan 19, 2026, 10:57 GMT — Regular session Shares of JTC Plc slipped on Monday following Societe Generale’s reveal of an 8.87% stake in the company. That includes a 2.61% position held through a cash-settled equity-linked swap set to expire on Feb. 23. By 1057 GMT, the stock had dipped about 0.2% to 1,290 pence, fluctuating narrowly between 1,290 and 1,292 on volume near 106,000 shares. (Investing.com) The slight uptick occurs as JTC remains under a recommended all-cash takeover bid. Papilio Bidco has committed to 1,340 pence per share, placing JTC’s equity value near £2.3 billion and pushing the
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Melrose Industries share price dips after fresh buyback filing as tariff jitters hit London stocks

Melrose Industries share price dips after fresh buyback filing as tariff jitters hit London stocks

London, Jan 19, 2026, 11:10 (GMT) — Regular session Shares of Melrose Industries (MRO.L) slipped on Monday, even after the aerospace supplier announced a fresh round of share buybacks, as risk appetite faded across London markets. Melrose shares fell 1.06% to 634.0 pence by 10:54 a.m., down 6.8 pence on the day. The company plans to announce its full-year results on Feb. 27. (Melrose) The timing couldn’t be more critical. The buyback provides steady backing for the shares, but it comes on a day when traders are pulling back from UK and European stocks amid fresh trade tensions and a
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Burberry share price slides on tariff fears as traders brace for Q3 update

Burberry share price slides on tariff fears as traders brace for Q3 update

London, January 19, 2026, 11:06 GMT — Regular session Shares of Burberry Group plc dropped 2.8% in London on Monday, leading the pack of luxury retailers lower after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Britain and seven other European countries. The FTSE 100, which tracks the largest UK-listed firms, slipped 0.6%, while the more domestically focused FTSE 250 fell 0.9%. Watches of Switzerland Group also declined, down 1.5%. (Reuters) The move comes amid a broader risk-off mood in Europe, as investors wrestle with how far and fast trade tensions might escalate. By 0932 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 had
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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
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ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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