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Richtech Robotics stock steadies premarket after 45% surge on Microsoft agentic AI tie-up

Richtech Robotics stock steadies premarket after 45% surge on Microsoft agentic AI tie-up

Richtech Robotics shares rose 0.2% to $5.52 in premarket trading Wednesday after surging 44.6% on news of a partnership with Microsoft’s AI Co-Innovation Labs. The company said it will use Microsoft’s technology to add autonomous AI features to its ADAM robot. Trading volume spiked Tuesday as investors watched for signs the rally would hold at the open. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
ASML stock price rises in premarket after orders beat, 2026 outlook raised, job cuts flagged

ASML stock price rises in premarket after orders beat, 2026 outlook raised, job cuts flagged

ASML shares rose 2.9% premarket after reporting fourth-quarter bookings of €13.2 billion and raising its 2026 sales forecast. The company plans to cut about 1,700 jobs and launched a new share buyback program. Net sales for the quarter reached €9.7 billion, with net income at €2.8 billion. Chip equipment stocks, including Applied Materials and Lam Research, also gained in early U.S. trading.
Legal & General share price: LGEN ticks up as L&G names new real assets chiefs, Banner Life sale in focus

Legal & General share price: LGEN ticks up as L&G names new real assets chiefs, Banner Life sale in focus

Legal & General shares rose 0.8% to 262.8 pence in early London trading Wednesday after appointing Tim Morris and Philipp Westermann as global co-heads of Real Assets. The company confirmed plans to close the sale of Banner Life and William Penn to Meiji Yasuda in early 2026, pending regulatory approval. Long-time general counsel Geoffrey Timms will step down after the May AGM.
28 January 2026
Ashtead share price: SEC Form 10 filing starts countdown to Sunbelt’s NYSE debut

Ashtead share price: SEC Form 10 filing starts countdown to Sunbelt’s NYSE debut

Ashtead’s U.S. unit, Sunbelt Rentals, has filed a Form 10 with the SEC ahead of a planned primary listing in New York, set to take effect Feb. 26. Trading is expected to begin March 2 on both the NYSE and London Stock Exchange under the ticker “SUNB.” Ashtead shares traded steady at 5,034 pence in early London trading. The move follows a 1.3% share drop in the previous session.
28 January 2026
Vodafone share price dips near 52-week high as Centrica deal, buyback keep VOD in focus

Vodafone share price dips near 52-week high as Centrica deal, buyback keep VOD in focus

Vodafone shares slipped 0.6% to about 105 pence in early London trade Wednesday, after nearing a 52-week high. The company announced a four-year IT and connectivity deal with Centrica covering 80 sites and 30,000 devices. Vodafone bought over 2.5 million shares for treasury on Jan. 27 at an average 105.17 pence. Q3 FY26 trading update and interim dividend payment are set for Feb. 5.
28 January 2026
Aviva share price rises as UBS says insurer is “better protected” ahead of March results

Aviva share price rises as UBS says insurer is “better protected” ahead of March results

Aviva shares rose 0.9% to 631.6 pence in early London trading after UBS named it its top UK life insurer pick over Legal & General. Investors await Aviva’s March 5 results for updates on buybacks and Direct Line integration. UBS set a 750p target, citing Aviva’s strong solvency and capital generation. Aviva expects over £500 million in capital synergies from the Direct Line deal by end-2026.
28 January 2026
3i Group share price inches up as RBC’s Action warning hangs over stock

3i Group share price inches up as RBC’s Action warning hangs over stock

3i Group shares rose 0.35% to 3,146p Wednesday after a sharp 4.86% drop on Monday. RBC downgraded the stock to “Underperform,” citing risk of “diminishing returns” at key holding Action and cut its price target to 3,000p. Barclays trimmed its target but kept an “overweight” rating. Investors await Thursday’s trading update for details on Action and net asset value.
28 January 2026
Babcock share price edges up after new buyback filing, near 52-week high

Babcock share price edges up after new buyback filing, near 52-week high

Babcock shares rose about 1% to 1,509p in early London trading after the company disclosed it repurchased 15,093 shares on Jan. 27. The stock traded between 1,500.66p and 1,518p, just below its 52-week high. Total buybacks since July 24 reached 7.93 million shares, costing £88.47 million. Traders are watching for further contract announcements and procurement signals.
28 January 2026
Fresnillo share price climbs after Q4 production report — but 2026 output guidance gets cut

Fresnillo share price climbs after Q4 production report — but 2026 output guidance gets cut

Fresnillo shares rose 2.1% to 4,226 pence in early London trading after the miner cut its 2026 silver and gold production forecasts. The company reported Q4 output of 12.16 million ounces of silver and 135,192 ounces of gold. Gold prices hit a record $5,200 an ounce Wednesday, while silver surged 7.7% Tuesday. Fresnillo cited mine plan changes and operational shifts for the lower guidance.
Reckitt share price nudges higher after vote clears 235p special dividend and share consolidation

Reckitt share price nudges higher after vote clears 235p special dividend and share consolidation

Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 0.1% to 5,968 pence after shareholders approved a 235p special dividend and a share consolidation, both passing with over 99% support. The final day to trade existing shares is Jan. 30, with ex-dividend and consolidated shares set to begin trading Feb. 2. The £1.6 billion payout follows the sale of the Essential Home business. Reckitt also repurchased 51,050 shares on Jan. 26 for treasury.
28 January 2026
GSK share price slips in London as Arexvy EU expansion sinks in; earnings next week in focus

GSK share price slips in London as Arexvy EU expansion sinks in; earnings next week in focus

GSK shares dropped 1.8% to 1,828.5 pence by mid-morning Wednesday in London, reversing gains from earlier in the week. The decline followed news that the European Commission expanded approval of GSK’s RSV vaccine Arexvy to all adults 18 and older. Pfizer also secured similar approval for its RSV shot. Investors await guidance from European health agencies and GSK’s earnings report on February 4.
IAG share price slips as oil climbs again; investors brace for British Airways owner’s results

IAG share price slips as oil climbs again; investors brace for British Airways owner’s results

IAG shares fell 0.7% to 413.40 pence in early London trading, lagging behind easyJet and Ryanair as oil prices rose on U.S. supply concerns. Brent crude extended gains after a 3% jump the previous day. Investors are watching IAG’s results due Feb. 27 for updates on fuel costs and premium demand. Wizz Air dropped 1.55%, while easyJet gained 1.25%.
Unilever share price slips in early London trade as investors line up February results

Unilever share price slips in early London trade as investors line up February results

Unilever shares slipped 0.7% to 4,831.5 pence in early London trading, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.1% drop. Investors await Unilever’s full-year results on Feb. 12, focusing on volume growth and margins after the company spun off its Magnum unit and consolidated shares. European stocks paused after a two-day rally, with attention shifting to the U.S. Fed decision later today.

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  • Bitcoin holds support near 21-month low as crypto market sees mixed moves
    June 26, 2026, 8:25 AM EDT. The crypto market remains fragile as Bitcoin hovers near $59,700 after hitting a 21-month low around $58,100. Meanwhile, Ether extended losses, dropping 1% to about $1,550. U.S. equity futures show early weakness amid a cooling tech rally. Notably, Aave surged nearly 7%, following news of Kraken's potential stake acquisition. Market volatility persists with another $1 billion in futures liquidations, mostly in long positions, highlighting bearish sentiment. Bitcoin futures open interest rose sharply, indicating increased short bets, while Ether futures held steady. Implied volatility indexes for Bitcoin and Ether climbed, signaling investor anxiety, though U.S. equity and Treasury volatility levels remain steady. Bitcoin options skew reflects strong downside protection demand, pointing to continued caution in the near term.

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