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Stock Market News 14 January 2026

Glencore stock steady as Rio Tinto lines up banks for possible takeover

Glencore stock steady as Rio Tinto lines up banks for possible takeover

London, 14 Jan 2026, 08:16 GMT — Regular session Glencore plc (GLEN.L) held steady at 470.2 pence in early London trading Wednesday, reflecting last week’s takeover rumors already baked into the price. (Glencore) Rio Tinto has tapped JPMorgan, Evercore, and Macquarie to advise on a possible Glencore takeover, according to a source close to the matter who spoke to Reuters. The banks are competing for a mandate that could generate fees topping $100 million. Glencore itself hasn’t officially hired an adviser yet, another insider mentioned. (Reuters) The adviser line-up matters as it signals a shift from initial discussions to the
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Barclays stock drifts lower as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap keeps U.S. profits in play

Barclays stock drifts lower as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap keeps U.S. profits in play

London, Jan 14, 2026, 08:15 GMT — Regular session Shares of Barclays (BARC.L) slipped 0.2% to 476.35 pence in early Wednesday trading, retreating after a steep fall earlier this week sparked by U.S. discussions about capping interest rates on credit cards. (Google Finance quote) This move hits home for Barclays, given its U.S. credit card division is a solid profit driver. Ranked ninth in the U.S. card market, it accounts for roughly 11% of the bank’s overall profits, according to Reuters. (Reuters — Barclays shares fall) Barclays isn’t the only one feeling the heat. JPMorgan’s top brass pushed back sharply
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NASA’s Moon Nuclear Reactor Push Meets DOE Safety Rule Shake-Up — What Space and Nuclear Stocks Are Watching

NASA’s Moon Nuclear Reactor Push Meets DOE Safety Rule Shake-Up — What Space and Nuclear Stocks Are Watching

WASHINGTON, January 14, 2026, 03:25 EST NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy announced plans to develop a nuclear reactor for the Moon’s surface by 2030, reviving a partnership that places fission power at the heart of America’s lunar ambitions. Why it matters now: a reactor could provide a reliable power source during the Moon’s long periods of darkness, a key challenge for bases dependent on solar panels and batteries. This comes as the Energy Department revises sections of its nuclear regulations, a move that could change the timeline and expenses for projects dealing with radioactive materials — ranging from
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NatWest share price edges up as buyback rolls on and board change lands ahead of Feb results

NatWest share price edges up as buyback rolls on and board change lands ahead of Feb results

London, Jan 14, 2026, 08:07 GMT — Regular session NatWest Group Plc shares (NWG.L) were up 0.2% at 630.0 pence by 0801 GMT, moving in a tight 629.6p–631.4p range. Lloyds Banking Group was up about 0.1% and Barclays added 0.4%. (Google) The early nudge higher follows a 1.8% drop on Tuesday, when NatWest underperformed as the FTSE 100 ended little changed. The stock is still about 6.7% below its 52-week high of 6.74 pounds hit on Jan. 6. (MarketWatch) NatWest said it bought back 845,398 ordinary shares on Jan. 13 at a volume-weighted average price of 630.81 pence, paying between
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EPFO brings “life certificate” visits to your doorstep for free — what EPS pensioners should know

EPFO brings “life certificate” visits to your doorstep for free — what EPS pensioners should know

NEW DELHI, Jan 14, 2026, 13:21 (IST) India’s Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has introduced a free doorstep service allowing Employees’ Pension Scheme pensioners to submit their Digital Life Certificate from home, in collaboration with India Post Payments Bank. “The service will be totally free for the pensioners,” EPFO said in a circular cited by local media. (The Economic Times) The move comes as pensioners once again grapple with the yearly hassle of proving they’re alive to continue receiving pension payments—a process that often involves travel, long lines, and multiple biometric scans. EPFO and IPPB are now offering home visits as
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EU Tariff Relief? BYD, Xpeng Shares Jump on Plan to Swap Chinese EV Duties for Minimum Prices

EU Tariff Relief? BYD, Xpeng Shares Jump on Plan to Swap Chinese EV Duties for Minimum Prices

Hong Kong, Jan 14, 2026, 15:39 HKT Shares of BYD and other Chinese EV makers surged Tuesday following a European Commission hint that import tariffs might be swapped for a minimum-price mechanism. BYD jumped as much as 4.8% in Hong Kong, Xpeng climbed 5.3%, and SAIC Motor’s Shanghai-listed shares rose up to 3.6%. (Bloomberg.com) This development is significant since the EU’s tariffs on China-made EVs are at the heart of Brussels’ toughest trade battle with Beijing. European automakers, facing competition from lower-priced Chinese models gaining ground, have been demanding clear answers. Now, the discussions seem to be edging toward a
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Rolls-Royce stock in focus: fresh buyback filing and Deutsche Bank target lift ahead of London open

Rolls-Royce stock in focus: fresh buyback filing and Deutsche Bank target lift ahead of London open

London, Jan 14, 2026, 07:59 GMT — Premarket Rolls-Royce Holdings announced it bought back 428,382 shares on Jan. 13, part of its £200 million share buyback plan, at an average price near 1,294 pence each. The company plans to cancel these shares and has repurchased a total of 3,579,872 shares since the programme started. (London South East) The London-listed engineer ended Tuesday at 1,305 pence, gaining 18 pence or 1.4%, hitting its 52-week peak once again. Investors are now eager for new clues on cash returns and the upcoming guidance. (Hargreaves Lansdown) Rolls-Royce kicked off its interim buyback programme in
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Shell stock rises as buyback keeps ticking — what to watch before earnings

Shell stock rises as buyback keeps ticking — what to watch before earnings

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 03:14 EST — Market closed Shell’s U.S.-listed shares closed Tuesday 2.1% higher at $73.18, buoyed by stronger energy sector momentum following a fourth consecutive rise in crude prices. The shift is significant as traders weigh a complicated blend: geopolitical tensions affecting oil, new Q4 earnings reports from Big Oil, and a continuous stream of share buybacks propping up the sector. (Reuters) Shell disclosed it repurchased 1,677,480 shares for cancellation on Jan. 13, split between its London and Amsterdam listings. This move is part of a buyback programme the company unveiled in late October. (GlobeNewswire) Oil
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HSBC stock in focus before London open after UAE wealth push; U.S. inflation next

HSBC stock in focus before London open after UAE wealth push; U.S. inflation next

London, Jan 14, 2026, 07:52 GMT — Premarket HSBC Holdings (HSBA.L) is in the spotlight Wednesday following its expansion into the United Arab Emirates with a fresh onshore asset management arm designed to tap into the area’s growing wealth. (Reuters) This shift is key as HSBC aims to boost steady fee income in growth markets, even as it cuts back parts of its sprawling investment bank elsewhere. Investors want more proof the overhaul is showing up in earnings, not just new org charts. (Reuters) HSBC ended Tuesday’s session in London at 1,212.8 pence, gaining 0.86%, with its shares fluctuating between
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Lloyds Banking Group stock in focus before London open as watchdog questions staff data use

Lloyds Banking Group stock in focus before London open as watchdog questions staff data use

LONDON, Jan 14, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) enters Wednesday’s session as investors digest scrutiny from the UK’s data watchdog regarding the bank’s use of staff banking information during pay negotiations. (The Guardian) The timing is tricky: UK banks are gearing up to release earnings, and investors have already driven Lloyds close to its recent peaks, leaving little space for new governance concerns to make an impact. Lloyds shares ended Tuesday at 101.35 pence, rising 0.35% on the day and hovering near their 52-week high, based on data from Hargreaves Lansdown. (Hargreaves Lansdown) Britain’s Information Commissioner’s
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Keppel Ltd stock slips in Singapore trade after dormant-unit liquidation update; eyes on Feb 5 results

Keppel Ltd stock slips in Singapore trade after dormant-unit liquidation update; eyes on Feb 5 results

Singapore, Jan 14, 2026, 15:40 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore’s Keppel Ltd (SGX:BN4) fell 1.39% to S$10.68 by 3:28 p.m. local time on Wednesday, after the company said it had completed the members’ voluntary liquidation of a dormant unit. (SG Investors) The timing matters because Keppel is heading into an earnings run, with the group set to release its second-half and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 5, before the market opens, according to a notice on its website. (Keppel) The drop came against a firmer regional backdrop, with Asian stocks touching record highs as investors digested U.S. inflation
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Singapore Exchange (SGX) stock edges down as bond futures plan emerges; Feb 5 results ahead

Singapore Exchange (SGX) stock edges down as bond futures plan emerges; Feb 5 results ahead

Singapore, Jan 14, 2026, 15:35 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd slipped slightly on Wednesday, with investors digesting reports that the bourse is considering adding new Asian government bond futures. By 3:35 p.m. Singapore time, the stock was down roughly 0.2% at S$17.69, having fluctuated between S$17.67 and S$17.83 earlier in the session, compared to Tuesday’s close of S$17.72. (Google) This story is crucial now since SGX’s growth strategy depends largely on derivatives and market services. In those areas, a fresh contract can quickly generate turnover and clearing fees when volatility spikes. Bond futures are contracts allowing
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Westpac share price slides after ASX rout; investors brace for next week’s WBC update

Westpac share price slides after ASX rout; investors brace for next week’s WBC update

7 February 2026
Westpac shares fell 1.2% to A$39.43 Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 2% amid broad selling. The bank is set to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot to 35,000 staff after a pilot last year. Investors are watching for signs of loan growth and credit quality ahead of Westpac’s first-quarter update on Feb. 13. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 3.85% this week.
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