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Stock Market News 19 January 2026

Severn Trent share price rises as UK water outages drag regulators back into focus

Severn Trent share price rises as UK water outages drag regulators back into focus

Severn Trent shares rose 1.8% to 2,886 pence in London trading Monday, as water sector stocks drew attention after fresh outages hit South East Water in Kent. Over 5,500 homes lost supply Sunday, prompting the environment secretary to urge a review of South East Water’s licence. Ofwat launched an investigation last week. Investors are watching Severn Trent’s trading update due Feb. 11.
19 January 2026
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Experian share price drops in London as tariff jitters hit Europe ahead of Q3 update

Experian share price drops in London as tariff jitters hit Europe ahead of Q3 update

Experian shares fell 1.6% to 3,245p in early London trading Monday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.4% drop. The decline comes ahead of Experian’s third-quarter update scheduled for Jan. 21. European stocks also slipped after U.S. President Trump threatened new tariffs over Greenland. Trading volume for Experian remained light at around 66,700 shares by mid-morning.
19 January 2026
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Ashtead share price slips as AHT flags fresh buyback, NYSE move stays in focus

Ashtead share price slips as AHT flags fresh buyback, NYSE move stays in focus

Ashtead shares fell about 1.1% to 5,240 pence in early London trading after the company announced another tranche of buybacks under its $1.5 billion programme. The FTSE 100 firm repurchased 71,535 shares on Jan. 16 at an average 5,310 pence, placing them in treasury. Traders are watching the Jan. 23 dividend election deadline and the next buyback phase set for March.
19 January 2026
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Standard Chartered share price slips despite buyback update as Trump tariff threat rattles Europe

Standard Chartered share price slips despite buyback update as Trump tariff threat rattles Europe

Standard Chartered shares fell 0.7% to 1,865 pence in early London trading after the bank completed a new round of share buybacks. The drop followed Friday’s 52-week high close and came as markets turned cautious on fresh U.S. tariff threats against Europe, including the UK. The bank has spent about $1.21 billion on buybacks since July. Investors now await the bank’s Feb. 24 earnings release.
19 January 2026
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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.
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Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
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