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Stock Market News 19 January 2026

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

Seplat Energy shares rose 3.1% to a 52-week high of 336 pence in London on Monday after the company said all projects to end routine gas flaring finished in 2025 and are now in commissioning. CEO Roger Brown said Seplat expects to declare an end to routine flaring in its onshore operations soon. The FTSE 100 fell 0.6% after U.S. President Trump threatened tariffs on Britain and Europe.
19 January 2026
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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

Fresnillo shares surged 4.9% to a 52-week high of 3,950 pence in London as gold and silver prices hit records after President Trump threatened new tariffs on European imports. Spot gold reached $4,689 an ounce and silver $94.08. The FTSE 100 fell 0.6%, but precious metal miners rose 2.5%. Traders await Fresnillo’s Jan. 28 production report for further direction.
19 January 2026
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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

JTC Plc shares slipped 0.2% to 1,290 pence by 1057 GMT after Societe Generale disclosed an 8.87% stake, including a 2.61% position via equity-linked swaps. The stock trades below Papilio Bidco’s 1,340p all-cash takeover offer, despite shareholder and regulatory approvals. Deutsche Bank sold 21,171 shares on Jan. 16. The deal is targeting Q3 2026 completion, pending final court sanction.
19 January 2026
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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

Smith & Nephew shares fell 1.8% to 1,214.0 pence in London as European stocks dropped after President Trump threatened tariffs on eight countries over Greenland. The company is finalizing a $225 million U.S. acquisition of Integrity Orthopaedics, expected to close by month-end. Investors remain cautious about Smith & Nephew’s ability to meet its 2028 growth targets.
19 January 2026
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RELX share price slides again as AI fears linger, results next week in focus

RELX share price slides again as AI fears linger, results next week in focus

7 February 2026
RELX closed down 4.6% at 2,145 pence in London on Friday, capping a volatile week ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. The company bought back 465,361 shares even as selling continued amid investor concerns over AI risks and pricing power. Peers Wolters Kluwer and Thomson Reuters also faced pressure. Markets await RELX’s outlook for 2026 trading.
Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
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