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Stock Market 18 January 2026

Legal & General share price watch: LGEN heads into Monday with UK inflation, gilts and March results in focus

Legal & General share price watch: LGEN heads into Monday with UK inflation, gilts and March results in focus

Legal & General shares slipped 0.11% to 265.8 pence Friday, with about 35.8 million shares traded and the dividend yield near 8%. The FTSE 100 edged down 0.04% to 10,235.29, while UK 10-year gilt yields closed near 4.40%. Investors are watching UK CPI data due January 21 and Legal & General’s full-year results on March 11.
18 January 2026
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Barclays share price near a 52-week high — what to watch before markets reopen

Barclays share price near a 52-week high — what to watch before markets reopen

Barclays shares rose 0.96% to 488.95 pence Friday, near a 52-week high, as the FTSE 100 closed almost flat at 10,235.29. UK banks cut mortgage rates to attract early-year demand, narrowing net interest margins. The Bank of England’s next rate decision is set for Feb. 5. U.S. moves to cap credit card rates have unsettled bank stocks, with Barclays’ U.S. card business making up 11% of group earnings.
18 January 2026
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Diageo share price set for a key week as spirits glut report and insider buys hit DGE

Diageo share price set for a key week as spirits glut report and insider buys hit DGE

Diageo shares closed Friday at 1,655.5 pence, down 1.37% and about 35% below their 52-week high, as traders reacted to reports of record unsold spirits inventories. Chief commercial officer Dayalan Nayager bought nearly 29,000 shares, while smaller insider purchases were disclosed. Diageo will report interim results on Feb. 25. China remains a pressure point, with asset sales under consideration.
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  • Alibaba Reports December Quarter Revenue Miss, Net Income Plunges 66%
    March 19, 2026, 6:44 AM EDT. Chinese tech giant Alibaba reported December quarter revenue of 284.8 billion yuan ($41.4 billion), falling short of the expected 290.7 billion yuan. Its net income plunged 66% year-on-year to 15.6 billion yuan, driven by a 74% drop in operational income. The decline reflects investments in quick commerce, user experience, and technology. Alibaba's cloud business revenue rose 36%, fueled by AI-related products, marking a tenth consecutive quarter of triple-digit growth in this segment. CEO Eddie Wu emphasized Alibaba's commitment to AI and consumption pillars, highlighting ongoing investments aiming to position the company as a leader in AI and cloud infrastructure. Alibaba's U.S.-listed shares fell 4% in premarket trading following the announcement.
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