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Stock Market News 16 January 2026

BAE Systems share price rises after buyback update as U.S. Navy, Marine Corps contracts roll in

BAE Systems share price rises after buyback update as U.S. Navy, Marine Corps contracts roll in

London, Jan 16, 2026, 08:42 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems (BA.) shares jumped 1.9% to 2,080 pence in early London trading on Friday, following the defence firm’s announcement of a fresh batch of share buybacks as part of its ongoing repurchase scheme. The price is delayed by 15 minutes. (London South East) This update is crucial now since buybacks help prop up per-share metrics and show confidence in cash flow amid politically charged defence budgets and procurement schedules. For BAE, consistent contract wins from the US offer one of the clearest demand signals, with investors often trading the stock
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British American Tobacco share price barely budges after buyback update as South Africa plant closure hits focus

British American Tobacco share price barely budges after buyback update as South Africa plant closure hits focus

London, Jan 16, 2026, 08:44 GMT — Regular session British American Tobacco (BATS.L) shares dipped roughly 0.1%, trading at 4,336.5 pence (£43.37) by 0844 GMT Friday. The company flagged another series of share buybacks, while investors reacted to news of a planned closure of its South African cigarette factory. (MarketScreener India) This update is significant as BAT relies on buybacks and dividends to maintain visible cash returns, despite challenges from illicit trade and changing nicotine regulations. The South Africa development provides concrete evidence of how rapidly legal volumes can decline when enforcement falters. The stock closed Thursday 2.33% higher at
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3i Group share price holds steady after UBS flags Action sales pickup in France

3i Group share price holds steady after UBS flags Action sales pickup in France

London, Jan 16, 2026, 08:42 GMT — Regular session 3i Group shares edged slightly, holding at 3,341 pence by 0830 GMT. The stock opened at 3,340 and fluctuated in a narrow range between 3,316 and 3,359 pence. Around 103,000 shares traded hands. (London South East) The pause matters because 3i has become a one-name story for a lot of investors. When sentiment shifts on Action, it quickly reflects in 3i’s share price and the discount to its portfolio value. Traders keep zeroing in on France in the Action story. It’s a major market for the retailer, and fresh demand signals
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Rolls-Royce stock eyes Friday open after fresh buyback filing, with RR shares near records

Rolls-Royce stock eyes Friday open after fresh buyback filing, with RR shares near records

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Rolls-Royce shares looked poised for a near-flat start on Friday after the British aerospace and defence firm announced a fresh batch of share buybacks as part of its interim repurchase plan. (London South East) The buyback stands out because it’s one of the rare consistent signals from the company while the stock hovers near record highs. Traders are eager to figure out just how much extra cash Rolls-Royce intends to return to shareholders in 2026, beyond the existing programme. Investors have been willing to pay a premium for engine makers, betting that
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Lloyds share price: BoE cuts big-bank oversight as Lloyds results loom after Thursday rally

Lloyds share price: BoE cuts big-bank oversight as Lloyds results loom after Thursday rally

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Lloyds Banking Group shares ended Thursday at 102.20 pence, rising 1.20p. The stock trades just shy of its 52-week peak as Friday’s London session approaches. (Hargreaves Lansdown) The environment is rapidly changing for UK lenders. The Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority announced it will reduce formal supervisory meetings with major banks to once every two years. Deputy governor Sam Woods described the move as a way to “make our operations more efficient” and simplify banks’ interactions with the regulator. Robert Dedman, a partner at law firm CMS and former PRA enforcement
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NatWest share price in focus: NWG ends higher after buyback update as UK banks ride GDP bounce

NatWest share price in focus: NWG ends higher after buyback update as UK banks ride GDP bounce

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket NatWest Group Plc shares ended Thursday’s session 1.4% higher at 639 pence, positioning the stock for attention when London markets reopen Friday. (Yahoo Finance) The FTSE 100 hit a record closing high, boosted by a broad rally in UK financial stocks. Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds all climbed, even as traders factored in about 40 basis points of Bank of England rate cuts by September—a basis point equals one-hundredth of a percentage point. Axel Rudolph, IG’s senior financial analyst, described the stronger-than-expected UK GDP as “a potential catalyst for inflows.” (Reuters) NatWest signaled
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HSBC stock price in focus as Singapore insurance review revives sale talk before London open

HSBC stock price in focus as Singapore insurance review revives sale talk before London open

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket HSBC Holdings Plc announced a strategic review of its insurance operations in Singapore, spotlighting potential asset disposals just ahead of Friday’s London market open. Shares of HSBC listed in Hong Kong rose roughly 2% in early trading. (Reuters) A strategic review typically kicks things off. It might end with a sale, a partnership, or a choice to hold and invest—but it usually stretches over months, not days. The development follows a Bloomberg News report on Wednesday revealing HSBC is weighing options for HSBC Life (Singapore) Pte, including a possible sale. The unit
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Glencore share price: GLEN.L in focus as China hurdles shadow Rio Tinto deal talk

Glencore share price: GLEN.L in focus as China hurdles shadow Rio Tinto deal talk

London, January 16, 2026, 07:56 GMT — Premarket Glencore shares (GLEN.L) opened cautiously Friday after a Reuters report suggested any deal with Rio Tinto might hinge on selling assets to appease Chinese regulators, with copper and iron ore marketing flagged as key issues. Barrenjoey analyst Glyn Lawcock said Beijing would likely use the review to “squeeze out assets.” On Thursday, Glencore closed at 491.0 pence, up 6.8 pence, or roughly 1.4%. (Reuters) For investors, the China factor is crucial—it can influence both the timing and the price. Should regulators push for divestments, the deal moves beyond a simple scale play
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Rio Tinto stock price in focus: China approval risk hangs over Glencore talks

Rio Tinto stock price in focus: China approval risk hangs over Glencore talks

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:55 GMT — Premarket Rio Tinto plc shares (RIO.L) head into Friday’s London session with China casting a shadow over any potential deal with Glencore. Analysts warn Beijing might demand asset sales to greenlight a merger. Barrenjoey’s Glyn Lawcock suggested China could leverage the talks to “squeeze out assets,” pointing out the merged company would represent around 17% of global copper supply. Barclays, however, estimates the figure closer to 7.5%. (Reuters) Rio closed Thursday at 6,468 pence, gaining 1.78%, after fluctuating between 6,262 and 6,468 pence. Roughly 6.6 million shares traded hands. The stock finished near
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Barclays share price in focus as buyback update hits tape before London open

Barclays share price in focus as buyback update hits tape before London open

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Barclays PLC (BARC.L) said on Friday it bought 2,065,985 shares on Jan. 15 under its buyback programme and will cancel them, putting the stock on watch ahead of the London open. The repurchase takes the total bought back since Oct. 23 to 77.2 million shares, the bank said. Barclays last closed up 0.9% at 484.3 pence. (Investegate) The backdrop is a UK market that just printed fresh highs. The FTSE 100 closed at a record on Thursday after data showed Britain’s economy grew 0.3% in November, its fastest pace since June. Axel
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DBS lifts ST Engineering target to S$10.20 as investors rotate into defence, maintenance plays

DBS lifts ST Engineering target to S$10.20 as investors rotate into defence, maintenance plays

Singapore, Jan 16, 2026, 15:35 (SGT) — Regular session underway. Shares of Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) held steady near S$9.54 on Friday afternoon. The stock has climbed to new highs following a recent rally. (Google) The stock has surged this month and now trades close to the peak of its recent daily range, closing Thursday at S$9.53. (Google) DBS Group Research was the latest to act, bumping its target price for ST Engineering to S$10.20 from S$9.40 while sticking with a “buy” rating. (The Business Times) DBS analysts Jason Sum and Tabitha Foo recommended investors shift focus from Asia-Pacific
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City Developments (CDL) share price rises as DBS keeps buy call ahead of Newport Residences preview

City Developments (CDL) share price rises as DBS keeps buy call ahead of Newport Residences preview

Singapore, Jan 16, 2026, 15:20 SGT — Regular session Shares of City Developments Ltd climbed almost 2% on Friday, outperforming Singapore’s mostly flat market. By around 3:20 p.m., the stock stood at S$9.12, trading in a range between S$8.93 and S$9.20. (ShareInvestor) CDL is gearing up for a crucial sentiment test in Singapore’s prime residential sector with a fresh downtown launch. The developer announced previews for Newport Residences, a 246-unit freehold project on Anson Road, starting this Friday, with sales bookings kicking off on Jan 31. “With strong and resilient demand for recent new launches in prime areas, the time
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LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group stock braces for Monday after AI jitters and buyback move

LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group stock braces for Monday after AI jitters and buyback move

7 February 2026
London, Feb 7, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Market closed. London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) shares ended Friday at 7,502 pence, down about 1.1% on the day, with London markets shut for the weekend and set to reopen on Monday. (MarketWatch) The stock has been caught in a wider repricing of software, data and analytics names as investors question which business models benefit from the next wave of AI — and which get squeezed. “It’s a de-risking trade,” Andrew Wells, chief investment officer at SanJac Alpha, said, as he argued the AI build-out had become “too pricey.” (Reuters) LSEG also
GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
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