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Stock Market News 19 January 2026

National Grid share price flat as BP, Network Rail objections put spotlight on key power line

National Grid share price flat as BP, Network Rail objections put spotlight on key power line

National Grid shares slipped 0.04% to 1,201 pence in early London trading Monday after hitting a 52-week high. Network Rail, BP, and Northumbrian Water have raised objections to the Norwich-to-Tilbury power line, citing safety risks and delays. National Grid launched a consultation on two local project changes, running from Jan. 19 to Feb. 23. Public events are set for late January and early February.
19 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price rises after buyback update as defence stocks hold up

BAE Systems share price rises after buyback update as defence stocks hold up

BAE Systems shares rose about 1% to 2,108 pence in early London trading Monday after the company announced a new round of share buybacks for cancellation. The move came as European markets fell, with the STOXX 600 down 1.3% and the FTSE 100 slipping. BAE repurchased 103,168 shares Friday at an average 2,074.08 pence. Investors await the company’s full-year results due Feb. 18.
19 January 2026
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Unilever stock price rises in London despite Trump tariff jitters — what to watch before earnings

Unilever stock price rises in London despite Trump tariff jitters — what to watch before earnings

Unilever shares rose 0.7% to 4,793 pence in early London trading Monday, bucking a 1.3% drop in the STOXX 600 after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs tied to Greenland. The company’s next earnings report is set for Feb. 12. Unilever recently spun off its Magnum ice cream unit and completed an 8-for-9 share consolidation.
19 January 2026
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Diageo share price slips after $22bn spirits glut report — here’s what traders watch next

Diageo share price slips after $22bn spirits glut report — here’s what traders watch next

Diageo shares dropped 1.3% to 1,634 pence in early London trading Monday after a report highlighted record unsold spirits inventories in the sector. The Financial Times said Diageo’s maturing stock has reached $8.6 billion, part of a $22 billion industry total. Investors await Diageo’s February 25 results for updates on pricing and inventory.
19 January 2026
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Lloyds share price slips in early London trade as tariff jitters spread — what to watch next

Lloyds share price slips in early London trade as tariff jitters spread — what to watch next

Lloyds Banking Group shares slipped 0.5% to 101.55 pence by 0834 GMT Monday, tracking declines across European markets after U.S. tariff threats. The bank reported 231 million unallotted shares in employee plans following UK rule changes. Lloyds will release preliminary 2025 results on Jan. 29. Investors remain focused on lending margins and credit quality.
19 January 2026
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Anglo American stock slips in London as tariff jitters return — key dates ahead

Anglo American stock slips in London as tariff jitters return — key dates ahead

Anglo American traded at 3,238 pence, down 0.1% by 0827 GMT, near its 52-week high. Shares fluctuated amid new U.S. tariff threats on Europe and ongoing merger talks with Teck Resources. The EU antitrust ruling on the merger is expected by Feb. 10, with a separate subsidies probe verdict due Feb. 3. Anglo American will report Q4 production on Feb. 5 and full-year earnings on Feb. 20.
19 January 2026
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Wall Street is shut for MLK Day — the 2026 U.S. market holiday calendar and the crypto ETF catch

Wall Street is shut for MLK Day — the 2026 U.S. market holiday calendar and the crypto ETF catch

U.S. stock markets, including NYSE and Nasdaq, will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. Trades made before the holiday will settle one day later than usual due to T+1 rules. Crypto trades continuously, but U.S.-listed crypto ETFs will pause during the closure. The next market holiday is Presidents Day on Feb. 16.
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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