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Why Sensex fell today: Reliance, ICICI and Wipro drag Indian stocks as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat bites

Why Sensex fell today: Reliance, ICICI and Wipro drag Indian stocks as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat bites

The Sensex fell 0.39% and the Nifty 50 slipped 0.42% on Monday, pressured by weak earnings from Reliance, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank. Wipro tumbled nearly 10% after a soft revenue forecast. Fresh U.S. tariff threats targeting Greenland and continued foreign investor selling added to the decline.
19 January 2026
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Legal & General share price slips as tariff jitters rattle London trade — what to watch next for LGEN

Legal & General share price slips as tariff jitters rattle London trade — what to watch next for LGEN

Legal & General shares fell 0.7% to 263.9 pence in early London trading Monday, tracking a broader European selloff after U.S. President Trump threatened new tariffs on British and European goods. The STOXX 600 dropped 1.3%. Investors are watching the World Economic Forum in Davos for updates. Legal & General’s full-year results are due March 11.
19 January 2026
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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.
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  • GameStop Eyes eBay Takeover, Shares Surge on Potential Deal
    May 2, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. Shares of GameStop and eBay jumped following reports that GameStop is preparing a takeover offer for the larger eBay, with eBay rising about 14% and GameStop roughly 4% in after-hours trading. This move by GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen marks a bold attempt to reshape both companies, positioning GameStop to expand beyond its traditional retail model into e-commerce. eBay's market value is around $46 billion, compared to GameStop's $12 billion, making this a significant and unusual bid in the market. Investors are closely watching the deal's impact on the retail and online marketplaces as well as GameStop's ambitious goal to hit a $100 billion market value.

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2 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 2, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 2, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT GameStop Eyes eBay Takeover, Shares Surge on Potential Deal May 2, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. Shares of **GameStop** and **eBay** jumped following reports that GameStop is preparing a takeover offer for the larger eBay, with eBay rising about 14% and GameStop roughly 4% in after-hours trading. This move by GameStop CEO **Ryan Cohen** marks a bold attempt to reshape both companies, positioning GameStop to expand beyond its traditional retail model into e-commerce. eBay's market value is around $46 billion, compared to GameStop's $12 billion, making
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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