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Stock Market 15 January 2026

Trip.com’s antitrust shock hits Hong Kong stocks as Hang Seng slips; Alibaba’s Qwen upgrade draws focus

Trip.com’s antitrust shock hits Hong Kong stocks as Hang Seng slips; Alibaba’s Qwen upgrade draws focus

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closed down 0.5% at 26,866.29 Thursday, led by a sharp drop in Trip.com shares after news of a China antitrust probe. Trip.com fell as much as 21.7% before paring losses. Alibaba launched new Qwen app features for food delivery and travel booking. China raised minimum margin requirements for margin trading on major exchanges.
15 January 2026
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Vodafone Group Public Limited Company stock slips after buyback notice; Feb. 5 update in focus

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company stock slips after buyback notice; Feb. 5 update in focus

Vodafone shares fell 0.5% to 99.34 pence in early London trading Thursday after the company disclosed it repurchased nearly 4 million shares on Jan. 14 at an average 99.37 pence. The buyback program, capped at €500 million, is set to end by Feb. 4. Investors await Vodafone’s third-quarter update on Feb. 5. The stock closed Wednesday at 99.82 pence, up 1.18% for the day.
15 January 2026
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National Grid plc stock edges up in London as gilt yields slide — what to watch next

National Grid plc stock edges up in London as gilt yields slide — what to watch next

National Grid shares rose 0.6% to 1,174 pence in early London trading after the company issued over 7 million new shares through its scrip dividend scheme. The 10-year gilt yield fell to 4.34% as UK government bonds rallied. UK GDP grew 0.3% in November, beating forecasts. Investors await inflation data on January 21 and the Bank of England meeting on February 5.
15 January 2026
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NatWest share price rises in early London trade after fresh buyback filing — what to watch next

NatWest share price rises in early London trade after fresh buyback filing — what to watch next

NatWest shares rose 1.2% to 637.8 pence in early London trading after the bank announced further buybacks, purchasing over 1.6 million shares for cancellation on Jan. 13 and 14. Investors await the Feb. 13 annual results for updates on targets and capital returns. Morgan Stanley expects new medium-term goals and a possible cut to NatWest’s capital ratio target.
15 January 2026
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Standard Chartered stock rises as buyback rolls on; eyes on next results

Standard Chartered stock rises as buyback rolls on; eyes on next results

Standard Chartered shares rose 0.9% to 1,853 pence in early London trading Thursday, tracking gains in other UK banks. The bank disclosed buybacks of over 1 million shares on Jan. 12 and 13, with total buyback spending surpassing $1.15 billion. UK GDP grew 0.3% in November, beating forecasts and influencing rate cut expectations. Standard Chartered’s earnings report is due Feb. 24.
15 January 2026
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UOL stock rises after S$1.5 billion Hougang Central land win — what investors watch next

UOL stock rises after S$1.5 billion Hougang Central land win — what investors watch next

UOL shares rose about 2% Thursday after a consortium including the firm won a S$1.50 billion government tender for a major mixed-use site in Singapore. By 3:59 p.m. SGT, UOL traded at S$9.92 with volume near 2.25 million shares. The 46,899.4 sq m site will link to an MRT station and bus interchange. UOL holds a 30% stake in the residential portion; CapitaLand Development owns 50%.
15 January 2026
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Hongkong Land stock holds near a 52-week high as buybacks keep ticking

Hongkong Land stock holds near a 52-week high as buybacks keep ticking

Hongkong Land shares traded at US$8.18 Thursday afternoon after touching a 52-week high of US$8.33. The company disclosed buybacks of 185,000 shares each on Jan. 13 and Jan. 12, both set for cancellation, reducing its share count to about 2.16 billion. Buybacks follow a US$200 million repurchase plan funded by property sales. The next earnings report is due March 5.
15 January 2026
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Stock market today: Nasdaq slides as bank earnings and credit-card cap talk hit Wall Street

Stock market today: Nasdaq slides as bank earnings and credit-card cap talk hit Wall Street

Nasdaq fell 1% Wednesday as tech and bank shares slid; S&P 500 lost 0.53% and the Dow slipped 0.09%. Wells Fargo dropped 4.6% after missing profit targets and reporting $612 million in severance charges. Visa and Mastercard tumbled after President Trump proposed a 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The Russell 2000 closed at a record high.
15 January 2026
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DBS stock nears a 52-week high as investors weigh AI gains and the next dividend call

DBS stock nears a 52-week high as investors weigh AI gains and the next dividend call

DBS shares rose 0.8% to S$58.80 Thursday, just below their 52-week high, as investors assessed dividend prospects ahead of February results. The bank reported S$1 billion in “economic value” from AI in 2025, up from S$750 million in 2024. Analysts remain split on valuation and dividend sustainability amid rate concerns. Full-year earnings are due Feb. 9.
15 January 2026
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IRS tax filing season starts Jan. 26 — refunds, W-2 deadline and 2026 tax brackets: what to know

IRS tax filing season starts Jan. 26 — refunds, W-2 deadline and 2026 tax brackets: what to know

The IRS will begin accepting 2025 federal tax returns on Jan. 26, with an April 15 deadline. The agency is phasing out paper refund checks and urging taxpayers to set up online accounts. Staffing cuts and new tax laws may strain IRS services during the filing rush, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate. Employers must provide W-2s by Feb. 2 due to a calendar shift.
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  • Albany International (AIN) Shares Enter Oversold Territory Amid Heavy Selling
    March 20, 2026, 5:53 PM EDT. Albany International Corp (AIN) shares hit an oversold level with a Relative Strength Index (RSI) reading of 25.1 on Friday, indicating strong recent selling pressure. The RSI, a momentum indicator on a 0-100 scale, signals a stock as oversold below 30, a potential sign that selling may be winding down. AIN's price touched a low of $48.27, close to its 52-week low of $47.65, compared to a high of $88.13. By contrast, the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) holds a moderate RSI of 47.3. Investors following Warren Buffett's guidance might view AIN's current RSI as an opportunity to buy while others are fearful.
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