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Stock Market 21 January 2026

Shell share price ticks up in London after exec change, but oil slide keeps traders cautious

Shell share price ticks up in London after exec change, but oil slide keeps traders cautious

Shell shares rose 0.3% to 2,729 pence in early London trading after announcing executive committee changes, with senior director Robin Mooldijk set to step down Feb. 28. Oil prices fell about 1.5%, pressuring energy stocks. Shell also repurchased over 1.3 million shares across London and Amsterdam for cancellation under its buyback program. BP shares gained 0.6%.
HSBC share price slips in London as trade jitters weigh on banks, UK inflation in focus

HSBC share price slips in London as trade jitters weigh on banks, UK inflation in focus

HSBC shares fell 0.8% to 1,221 pence in early London trading, tracking declines across European banks after renewed U.S.-Europe trade tensions. The STOXX 600 slipped 0.1% and the Europe-wide banks index dropped 0.6%. UK inflation rose to 3.4% in December, adding pressure on rate forecasts. HSBC also announced a pilot with Harvey AI for its Global Legal division.
Glencore stock rises as Rio output beat keeps merger spotlight on miners

Glencore stock rises as Rio output beat keeps merger spotlight on miners

Glencore shares rose 1.7% to 490.25 pence in early London trading, outperforming a broader market decline. Rio Tinto’s stronger-than-expected iron ore and copper output fueled renewed merger speculation, with a Feb. 5 deadline looming for Rio to clarify its intentions. Glencore’s production report is due Jan. 29. Around 2.7 million Glencore shares changed hands during the session.
Jardine Matheson share price today: J36 slips as buybacks and Mandarin Oriental delisting land

Jardine Matheson share price today: J36 slips as buybacks and Mandarin Oriental delisting land

Jardine Matheson shares fell 0.6% to US$74.46 in Singapore Wednesday after regulatory filings showed continued share buybacks and a completed cash acquisition of the remaining Mandarin Oriental stake. The company repurchased and cancelled over 100,000 shares this week, reducing issued capital. Allan & Gill Gray Foundation’s voting rights dipped just below 5%. Broader market sentiment remained cautious after a sharp U.S. selloff.
Keppel share price slips as SGX:BN4 eases for a second session

Keppel share price slips as SGX:BN4 eases for a second session

Keppel Ltd shares slipped 0.7% to S$10.72 by mid-afternoon Wednesday, following broader market weakness. The stock has fallen for a second straight day, after closing at S$10.96 on Monday. Keppel filed a routine trust deed report tied to its US$5 billion note programme late Tuesday. The company said its Melbourne data-centre project will not significantly impact earnings or book value this year.
21 January 2026
Sembcorp Industries share price slides as Alinta vote nears — what to watch next

Sembcorp Industries share price slides as Alinta vote nears — what to watch next

Sembcorp Industries shares fell 1.6% to S$5.98 in Wednesday afternoon trading, hitting a one-week low ahead of a Jan 30 shareholder vote on its proposed A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy acquisition. Investors must submit questions by Jan 22 and proxy forms by Jan 27. The EGM will be held in person only. Sembcorp plans to fund the deal with a fully committed bridge loan, not new equity.
21 January 2026

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  • Seaport Therapeutics CEO Rings Nasdaq Opening Bell
    May 1, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT. Seaport Therapeutics, a clinical-stage company focusing on neuropsychiatric medicines, marked a milestone at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. Daphne Zohar, founder and CEO, rang the Opening Bell to commemorate the event. The company, listed as SPTX, is advancing treatments in mental health, spotlighting innovation within the biopharma sector on Nasdaq's platform.

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Why Zscaler Stock Jumped Today Despite a Wall Street Target Cut

Why Zscaler Stock Jumped Today Despite a Wall Street Target Cut

1 May 2026
Zscaler shares climbed 7% to $139.81 Friday despite a price-target cut by Citizens JMP to $210. The move followed a sector rally after Atlassian raised its forecast. Zscaler reported 26% revenue growth last quarter and expanded AI security features in its GovCloud product. Customers remain cautious on large deals, with longer approval times noted.
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Stock Gets First Big Test as Q1 Results Date Lands

Xanadu Quantum Technologies Stock Gets First Big Test as Q1 Results Date Lands

1 May 2026
Xanadu Quantum Technologies will report first-quarter results May 14, its first earnings since going public last month. Shares closed at $36.12 Friday, up $7.05, with 4.28 million traded. The company posted a $70.7 million net loss in 2025 and raised $302 million via a SPAC merger. Investors will watch the call for updates on spending, cash runway, and funding prospects.
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