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Envirotech Vehicles stock jumps 442% on AZIO AI $107 million order as traders eye Jan. 20 vote

Envirotech Vehicles stock jumps 442% on AZIO AI $107 million order as traders eye Jan. 20 vote

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 03:54 (EST) — Market closed. Shares of Envirotech Vehicles Inc jumped 442% Monday, closing at $2.51 after fluctuating between $1.01 and $2.62 amid a volume spike to roughly 761 million shares. The stock traded again in after-hours, hitting $3.16, close to a $3 reference price linked to a proposed transaction. (StockAnalysis) This matters because EVTV is a microcap stock, and the headline driving its trade had nothing to do with vans or buses. Instead, it focused on AI infrastructure and a purported government order that, if it turns into actual revenue, would be significant compared
HSBC stock rises today: UAE asset-management push in focus as rates nerves linger

HSBC stock rises today: UAE asset-management push in focus as rates nerves linger

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:46 GMT — Regular session HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA.L) shares ticked up 0.5% to 1,208.4 pence in early London trading Tuesday, after opening at 1,205.0 pence. The stock last changed hands at 1,208.0 pence, swinging within a range of 1,203.4 to 1,209.2 pence. (London South East) The move follows HSBC’s announcement yesterday that it’s launching an onshore asset management business in the UAE, along with 10 locally regulated funds. The bank is clearly positioning itself to tap into the Gulf’s booming wealth, which is attracting global asset managers. “Our investment … is about capturing the significant
Shell stock climbs as buyback rolls on and oil hits near two‑month high — what to watch next

Shell stock climbs as buyback rolls on and oil hits near two‑month high — what to watch next

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:52 GMT — Regular session Shell Plc shares climbed 0.6% in early London trading Tuesday, hitting 2,678.6 pence by 0846 GMT, near the session peak. The rise came as oil prices edged up and the company kept up its steady pace of share buybacks. On Monday, the stock closed at 2,661.5 pence. (google.com) This shift is crucial since Shell’s immediate outlook still hinges on three factors: crude prices, cash returns, and the company’s guidance for the upcoming quarter. Minor fluctuations in oil tend to overshadow the more muted buyback news. Oil prices climbed further on fears
LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group stock slips after fresh buyback update

LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group stock slips after fresh buyback update

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:36 GMT — Regular session. London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) shares edged lower in early London trade on Tuesday as investors digested a fresh update on the company’s ongoing share buyback. The stock was down 0.2% at 9,048 pence by 0836 GMT, versus a previous close of 9,066, after trading between 9,018 and 9,074 so far in the session. (Investing.com) LSEG said it bought 111,189 shares on Jan. 12 at an average price of 8,993.78 pence, with prices ranging from 8,918 to 9,064, and “intends to cancel all of the purchased shares”. After cancellation, it would
BAE Systems stock dips after a record close — here’s what traders are watching next

BAE Systems stock dips after a record close — here’s what traders are watching next

London, January 13, 2026, 08:36 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares fell 1.4% to 2,064 pence by mid-morning in London on Tuesday, easing after a sharp early-January rally. The stock trades at about 30 times estimated 2025 earnings, MarketScreener data showed. (MarketScreener) That leaves BAE just below Monday’s intraday peak of 2,119 pence, after it closed at 2,093 pence. Even with Tuesday’s dip, the shares are up about 18% since Jan. 2, when they ended at 1,754 pence, according to Investing.com price data. (Investing.com) Investors had little fresh company news to trade on. BAE is due to publish
BP PLC stock watch: cost-cut pledge, oil jump and buyback keep shares in play

BP PLC stock watch: cost-cut pledge, oil jump and buyback keep shares in play

LONDON, Jan 13, 2026, 08:28 GMT — Regular session BP shares (BP.L) inched up roughly 0.3% to 427.7 pence during early trade in London on Tuesday, finding footing following recent management comments on costs and strategy. (Investing.com) The stock has returned to focus as BP undergoes a leadership transition, with investors eager to understand what shifts, if any, lie ahead. Meanwhile, oil prices are moving independently, often overshadowing company-specific updates on any given day. Interim CEO Carol Howle told staff at a recent town hall that the company’s strategy and cost-cutting focus remain unchanged, according to two insiders. Howle stepped
Unilever shares slip in London as Reuters flags India slowdown ahead of earnings

Unilever shares slip in London as Reuters flags India slowdown ahead of earnings

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Regular session Unilever’s shares slipped 0.22% to 4,760 pence by 08:07 GMT Tuesday, following a close of 4,770.5 pence on Monday. The stock has dropped nearly 2% over the last year and offers a trailing dividend yield of around 3.7%, LSEG data shows. (markets.investorschronicle.co.uk) European shares hit a record high, amid caution ahead of U.S. inflation figures due later that day. Investors eyed the data closely, knowing it could shift rate expectations and sway “everyday goods” stocks alongside broader market trends. (Reuters) A Reuters Breakingviews column late Monday highlighted that Unilever and Nestlé
Rio Tinto stock ticks up in London as BHP steps back from Glencore bid talk

Rio Tinto stock ticks up in London as BHP steps back from Glencore bid talk

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:12 GMT — Regular session Rio Tinto shares edged higher by 0.1% to 6,143 pence in early London trade Tuesday, as investors digested new indications that a competing bid for Glencore might not be on the horizon. (Investing.com) Recently, the stock’s movement has hinged more on deal math than the iron ore market. A merger with Glencore would mark an unusual shift for Rio: big, complicated, and impossible to overlook in an industry chasing copper exposure without overspending. The timing is crucial since the countdown is now displayed on every screen. Under UK takeover rules, Rio
Anglo American stock price dips early as Rio-Glencore megadeal talk keeps miners on edge

Anglo American stock price dips early as Rio-Glencore megadeal talk keeps miners on edge

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:08 GMT — Regular session Anglo American (AAL.L) shares edged down 0.5% to 3,236 pence in early London trading on Tuesday, after finishing the previous session at 3,252 pence. So far today, the stock has fluctuated between 3,235 and 3,252 pence. (Investing.com) The sector is absorbing fresh deal rumors, with BHP reportedly opting out of Rio Tinto’s push to acquire Glencore, according to two insiders. They say BHP has no plans to launch a competing bid. Sources also note that BHP favors Anglo American’s copper division over Glencore’s and intends to wait for clearer signals before
Barclays shares bounce after Trump’s 10% credit-card cap scare — what to watch next

Barclays shares bounce after Trump’s 10% credit-card cap scare — what to watch next

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Regular session Barclays PLC shares (BARC.L) jumped 1.7% to 481.2 pence in early Tuesday trading, recovering some losses after a steep fall the previous day. The sell-off came amid concerns that a U.S. credit-card rate cap might hit profits. (Investing.com) The move is significant given Barclays’ large U.S. card operation. Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, noted it ranks as the ninth largest in the market and brings in roughly 11% of the group’s profits. (Reuters) Traders face a fundamental challenge: crucial details remain scarce. President Donald Trump announced a one-year
NatWest stock ticks up as buyback rolls on and bank taps cyber veteran for board

NatWest stock ticks up as buyback rolls on and bank taps cyber veteran for board

London, January 13, 2026, 08:04 GMT — Regular session Shares of NatWest Group Plc (NWG.L) inched up roughly 0.1% to 640.8 pence by 0804 GMT, just above Monday’s 640.2 pence close. Early trading saw the stock fluctuate between 640.2 and 645.0 pence. (Google) The board shake-up zeroes in on high-cost, behind-the-scenes banking areas: tech, cyber security, and operational risk. NatWest announced Albert Hitchcock will join as an independent non-executive director starting Feb. 16. Yasmin Jetha is set to leave on March 31. Chair Rick Haythornthwaite highlighted Hitchcock’s “over 30 years’ expertise across technology, cyber and AI.” (NatWest Group) NatWest revealed
Glencore stock in focus as BHP bows out and Rio takeover clock ticks

Glencore stock in focus as BHP bows out and Rio takeover clock ticks

LONDON, Jan 13, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Glencore Plc shares opened Tuesday in London following reports from Reuters that BHP plans to hold off on any move while Rio Tinto pursues its takeover talks. According to sources, BHP has no intention of bidding for the Swiss commodities giant. (Reuters) This development is significant as investors had been considering the possibility of a competing bid since Rio confirmed it was in early talks. With BHP now off the table—at least for the time being—the range of scenarios tightens, shifting attention squarely onto Rio’s next step. This highlights the big miners’

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Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
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