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Stock Market 19 January 2026

TBC Bank shares slide in London trade even as buyback ticks over

TBC Bank shares slide in London trade even as buyback ticks over

TBC Bank Group shares fell 1.1% to 3,945 pence in London trading after the company announced a modest share buyback, with repurchased shares to be cancelled. The decline tracked a broader sell-off in UK equities as new U.S. tariff threats unsettled markets. TBC bought 3,000 shares on January 16 at an average 3,872.98 pence. Peer Lion Finance Group also slipped 0.9%.
19 January 2026
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Ocado share price slides about 7% as Trump tariff threat drags UK mid-caps

Ocado share price slides about 7% as Trump tariff threat drags UK mid-caps

Ocado Group shares fell 7% to 262 pence in London trading Monday, nearing session lows as volume hit 1.4 million. The drop followed U.S. President Trump’s tariff threats against Britain and other European countries, which sent the FTSE 250 down 0.9%. A regulatory filing Friday showed Ocado executives bought shares via an employee plan. Investors await Ocado’s FY25 results on Feb. 26, with focus on cash flow.
19 January 2026
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Polar Capital share price slips despite Deutsche Bank target hike as £15m buyback kicks off

Polar Capital share price slips despite Deutsche Bank target hike as £15m buyback kicks off

Polar Capital shares fell 0.96% to 619 pence in London on Monday, even as the company began a £15 million buyback after reporting a 6% quarterly rise in assets under management to £28.4 billion. Deutsche Bank Research raised its price target to 750 pence and maintained a “buy” rating. The buyback, managed by Deutsche Numis, will run through July 19 using existing cash reserves.
19 January 2026
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Schroders PLC share price slips as Goldman lifts target but sticks to “sell” on tariff jitters

Schroders PLC share price slips as Goldman lifts target but sticks to “sell” on tariff jitters

Schroders shares fell 1.7% to 459.2p in London by 13:35 GMT after Goldman Sachs raised its price target to 395p but kept a “sell” rating. The move followed a recent rally sparked by a strong trading update. Investors weighed the impact of U.S. tariff threats and awaited Schroders’ full-year results due February 12. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.6% earlier on tariff concerns.
19 January 2026
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QinetiQ share price rises on £205m Typhoon contract extension as BlackRock crosses 5%

QinetiQ share price rises on £205m Typhoon contract extension as BlackRock crosses 5%

QinetiQ shares rose 2.6% to 529p Monday after winning a £205 million, five-year contract extension to support RAF Typhoon jets. The UK defence ministry said the deal secures 250 jobs and includes investment in AI and digital engineering. BlackRock disclosed it has crossed the 5% ownership threshold in QinetiQ. Traders await further updates from the company on Tuesday.
19 January 2026
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XP Power share price jumps nearly 12% as RF exit plan and stronger orders lift stock

XP Power share price jumps nearly 12% as RF exit plan and stronger orders lift stock

XP Power shares rose 11.8% to 1,012 pence in London after the company said 2025 profit and EPS should meet forecasts and announced a three-year wind-down of its RF business. Order intake for 2025 jumped 24% to £225.9 million, but revenue fell 7% to £229.7 million. The company’s new Malaysia plant will open in 2026, while its Kunshan, China, facility has closed. Full-year results are due March 3.
19 January 2026
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Skip LAX: JSX eyes Silicon Valley–Santa Monica flights as its new turboprops push into short-runway airports

Skip LAX: JSX eyes Silicon Valley–Santa Monica flights as its new turboprops push into short-runway airports

JSX will launch flights between San Jose and Santa Monica using ATR 42-600 turboprops, with Scottsdale service starting Jan. 22 and more Las Vegas flights planned. Santa Monica officials confirmed the airport remains set to close by the end of 2028 under a federal consent decree. The carrier received a three-year lease for commercial operations through Nov. 30, 2028. Space limits at San Jose may push the Bay Area route to Oakland.
19 January 2026
Pan African Resources share price rises as gold hits fresh records — what traders watch next

Pan African Resources share price rises as gold hits fresh records — what traders watch next

Pan African Resources shares rose 0.8% to 125.6 pence in London as gold prices jumped 1.5% to a record $4,689.39 an ounce amid renewed U.S. tariff threats over Greenland. Other London-listed precious-metal miners also advanced, while the FTSE 100 slipped 0.6%. No new company updates appeared on Pan African’s RNS feed. Investors await the firm’s interim results on Feb. 18.
19 January 2026
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Diploma PLC stock price drops 3.5% as Trump tariff threat jars FTSE 100 mood

Diploma PLC stock price drops 3.5% as Trump tariff threat jars FTSE 100 mood

Diploma PLC shares fell 3.5% to 5,488 pence by midday in London, retreating from last week’s record, as U.S. tariff threats rattled markets. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.6% after President Trump warned of new tariffs on Britain and Europe starting Feb. 1. European stocks also declined, with the STOXX 600 down about 1%. Diploma, which earns nearly half its revenue in the U.S., gave no new company updates.
19 January 2026
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Halma share price drops 2% as Trump tariff threat rattles London stocks

Halma share price drops 2% as Trump tariff threat rattles London stocks

Halma shares fell 2.1% to 3,619 pence by 1308 GMT in London, underperforming the FTSE 100 after U.S. President Trump threatened new tariffs on Britain and other European countries. Deutsche Bank raised Halma’s price target to 3,980 pence but kept its “hold” rating. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.6% by late morning. Investors await Halma’s trading update on March 12.
19 January 2026
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4imprint share price dips as tariff jitters hit UK stocks; FOUR.L update due Tuesday

4imprint share price dips as tariff jitters hit UK stocks; FOUR.L update due Tuesday

Shares of 4imprint Group fell 1.8% to 4,350p by midday in London, underperforming the FTSE 250’s 0.9% drop. The decline comes ahead of the company’s trading update and final-results schedule set for Jan. 20. Broader European markets slid after U.S. President Trump threatened tariffs unless the U.S. can buy Greenland. Volatility spiked across euro zone equities.
19 January 2026
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Yellow Cake share price nears 52-week high as uranium firms — what investors watch next

Yellow Cake share price nears 52-week high as uranium firms — what investors watch next

Yellow Cake Plc shares rose about 1.4% to 666p in London trading Monday, nearing a 52-week high as uranium futures held at $85.25 per pound after recent gains. The company’s last reported net asset value stood at 6.10 pounds per share, based on uranium spot prices and currency rates as of Jan. 8. Investors are watching for the next NAV update amid ongoing uranium price volatility.
19 January 2026
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  • MercadoLibre (MELI) Valuation Check: Is the Stock Undervalued?
    May 2, 2026, 3:13 AM EDT. MercadoLibre's stock closed at $1,850.05, showing mixed returns with a 7.63% rise in one month and 18.88% over one year. The company posted $28.9 billion in revenue and $2 billion in net income, operating across Latin America. Analysts suggest the stock may be 24.2% undervalued, with a fair value estimate of $2,439.88, driven by growth in user engagement and AI-enhanced operating leverage. However, risks include heavy marketing and logistics spending, and credit concerns in Brazil and Argentina. Despite a current P/E ratio of 47x, above industry average, the debate remains if the market has priced in future growth or if there's more upside potential.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 3:14 AM EDT MercadoLibre (MELI) Valuation Check: Is the Stock Undervalued? May 2, 2026, 3:13 AM EDT. MercadoLibre's stock closed at $1,850.05, showing **mixed returns** with a 7.63% rise in one month and 18.88% over one year. The company posted **$28.9 billion in revenue** and **$2 billion in net income**, operating across Latin America. Analysts suggest the stock may be **24.2% undervalued**, with a fair value estimate of $2,439.88, driven by growth in user engagement and AI-enhanced operating leverage. However, risks include heavy marketing and logistics spending, and
US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

2 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

2 May 2026
McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
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