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Stock Market News 14 January 2026

Rio Tinto plc stock edges up as Glencore deal talk deepens with bank advisers lined up

Rio Tinto plc stock edges up as Glencore deal talk deepens with bank advisers lined up

Rio Tinto shares rose 0.3% to 6,231 pence after reports it hired JPMorgan, Evercore, and Macquarie to advise on a possible Glencore takeover. The potential deal could create a $200 billion mining group. Rio has until Feb. 5 to make a formal offer or withdraw, and said there’s no guarantee a bid will happen. BHP is not planning a rival bid, according to sources.
Reckitt Benckiser stock dips after RBC downgrade as a big cash-return vote closes in

Reckitt Benckiser stock dips after RBC downgrade as a big cash-return vote closes in

Reckitt shares fell nearly 0.8% in early London trading after RBC Capital Markets downgraded the stock to “sector perform” and cut its price target to 6,200 pence. The move comes ahead of a shareholder vote on a 235 pence special dividend and share consolidation set for January 27. Reckitt recently completed the sale of its Essential Home business and repurchased 48,340 shares on January 13. Full-year results are due March 5.
14 January 2026
Anglo American plc stock rises after Norges Bank nudges stake above 3% as copper, deal talk stay in focus

Anglo American plc stock rises after Norges Bank nudges stake above 3% as copper, deal talk stay in focus

Anglo American shares rose 0.7% to 3,242 pence in early London trading after Norges Bank disclosed raising its stake above 3%. The stock fluctuated between 3,234 and 3,264 pence by 0804 GMT. BHP is not preparing a bid as Rio Tinto and Glencore discuss a takeover, sources told Reuters. EU regulators set a Feb. 3 deadline for a simplified review of Anglo’s planned merger with Teck Resources.
Union Bank of India share price hits 5-year high after Q3 FY26 profit rises 9% and NPAs fall

Union Bank of India share price hits 5-year high after Q3 FY26 profit rises 9% and NPAs fall

Union Bank of India shares jumped nearly 8% to a five-year high after Q3 net profit rose 9% to 5,017 crore rupees and gross bad-loan ratio dropped to 3.06%. Net interest income increased 1% to 9,328 crore rupees. The Nifty PSU Bank index gained about 2% in afternoon trade. Bank of Maharashtra reported a 26.5% rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday.
LAMMA 2026 opens with New Holland’s UK debut, JCB’s Fastrac 6000 — and a stark farm safety display

LAMMA 2026 opens with New Holland’s UK debut, JCB’s Fastrac 6000 — and a stark farm safety display

New Holland, Deutz-Fahr, Fendt, and JCB launched new high-horsepower tractors at LAMMA 2026 in Birmingham on Wednesday. NAAC prepared a memorial display for 28 farming accident fatalities since April 2025. Visitors can buy half-price tickets to the Agronomy Exchange conference in London this February. The event runs Jan. 14-15 at the National Exhibition Centre.

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Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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