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Stock Market News 19 January 2026

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.
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.
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.
Glencore share price rises as China scrutiny hangs over Rio Tinto merger talks

Glencore share price rises as China scrutiny hangs over Rio Tinto merger talks

Glencore shares rose 0.5% to 481.15 pence in early London trading Monday, recovering some ground after Friday’s drop. The UK Takeover Panel set a Feb. 5 deadline for Rio Tinto to make a firm offer or walk away. Investors remain focused on Chinese antitrust risks and the potential for required asset sales if a Rio-Glencore merger proceeds. Glencore’s full-year production report is due Jan. 29.
Rolls-Royce share price set for scrutiny after CEO bonus plan as London opens

Rolls-Royce share price set for scrutiny after CEO bonus plan as London opens

Rolls-Royce shares will be in focus Monday after reports the board plans to boost CEO Tufan Erginbilgic’s pay package to over £13 million, pending shareholder approval. The stock closed Friday at 1,285.5p, up 0.98%. A £200 million buyback program is underway, set to finish by Feb. 24. Investors await late-February results and a vote on executive pay.
HSBC share price slips in early London trade as tariff jitters hit risk mood

HSBC share price slips in early London trade as tariff jitters hit risk mood

HSBC shares fell 1.2% to 1,216.9 pence at the London open after President Trump threatened new U.S. tariffs on eight European countries. U.S. markets are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reducing global trading cues. Investors are watching HSBC’s possible sale of its Singapore insurance unit ahead of annual results due Feb. 25.

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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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