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Stock Market News 8 January 2026

Barclays shares edge up after Ubyx stablecoin stake and fresh buyback update

Barclays shares edge up after Ubyx stablecoin stake and fresh buyback update

London, January 8, 2026, 09:18 GMT — Regular session Barclays (BARC.L) shares were up 0.7% at 482.9 pence by 0854 GMT, after ending Wednesday at 479.55p. The stock traded in a 476.70p–483.20p range and remains below its 52-week high of 492.95p. SharePrices Barclays said on Wednesday it had taken a stake in U.S. stablecoin-settlement company Ubyx, its first investment in…
8 January 2026
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Unilever PLC stock hits a fresh 52-week low as Jefferies stays wary ahead of February results

Unilever PLC stock hits a fresh 52-week low as Jefferies stays wary ahead of February results

London, Jan 8, 2026, 09:02 GMT — Regular session Unilever PLC (ULVR.L) shares fell 0.7% to 4,599.6 pence by 0902 GMT, after touching 4,584.5 pence, the bottom of their 52-week range. The FTSE 100 was down about 0.2% and peer Reckitt Benckiser was up about 0.8%. Google The slide follows a 2.4% drop on Wednesday, when Unilever closed at £46.31…
8 January 2026
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Compass Group shares hit a 12-month low early as London market slips; dividend clock ticks

Compass Group shares hit a 12-month low early as London market slips; dividend clock ticks

London, Jan 8, 2026, 09:17 GMT — Regular session Compass Group shares slid early on Thursday and briefly hit a 12-month low before paring losses, tracking a softer tone across London equities. The caterer’s stock was down 0.8% at 2,314 pence by 0902 GMT after opening at 2,249p, which also marked the bottom of its 52-week range. SharePrices The move…
8 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce shares hit fresh highs in 2026 rally as valuation debate heats upLondon,

Rolls-Royce shares hit fresh highs in 2026 rally as valuation debate heats upLondon,

Jan 8, 2026, 09:00 (GMT) Rolls-Royce shares rose again on Thursday, pushing further into a strong start to 2026 for the UK aero-engine maker. The stock hit 1,286 pence and was up 1.15% at 1,273.5 pence on delayed London market data. London South East The move is pulling in retail attention as well as bigger money. A Motley Fool column…
8 January 2026
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Fresh Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest price targets hint at more upside for UK bank sharesLONDON,

Fresh Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest price targets hint at more upside for UK bank sharesLONDON,

Jan 8, 2026, 09:05 GMT Jefferies lifted its price targets on Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays and NatWest in a fresh note, arguing UK bank shares still have room to rerate despite a strong 2025. The broker raised its targets to 119 pence for Lloyds, 560 pence for Barclays and 720 pence for NatWest. It also kept Buy calls on OSB…
8 January 2026
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Utah’s New Wildfire Risk Map Flags Hot Zones as Central Texas Tracks Early 2026 FiresSALT LAKE CITY, Utah,

Utah’s New Wildfire Risk Map Flags Hot Zones as Central Texas Tracks Early 2026 FiresSALT LAKE CITY, Utah,

January 8, 2026, 01:55 MST Utah officials on Thursday released an updated statewide wildfire risk map that shows much of southern Utah, including large portions of Kane County and surrounding public lands, in the higher-risk categories because of dense fuels, steep terrain and seasonal winds. The map is intended to guide planning and mitigation as the state heads into another…
8 January 2026
BAE Systems share price jumps 6% as Trump floats $1.5 trillion defence budget and lifts Europe arms stocksLondon,

BAE Systems share price jumps 6% as Trump floats $1.5 trillion defence budget and lifts Europe arms stocksLondon,

January 8, 2026, 08:48 GMT Shares in Britain’s BAE Systems jumped on Thursday as European arms makers hit a fresh record after U.S. President Donald Trump called for higher U.S. defence spending and put a $1.5 trillion figure on next year’s military budget. Europe’s aerospace and defence index was up about 2% by 0816 GMT, with Chemring, Leonardo and Rheinmetall…
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Marks & Spencer shares rise after Christmas update as food sales grow and outlook holds

Marks & Spencer shares rise after Christmas update as food sales grow and outlook holds

London, January 8, 2026, 08:42 GMT — Regular session Marks & Spencer Group plc (MKS.L) shares rose 2.8% to 337.8 pence by 0842 GMT, reversing earlier-week weakness as investors digested the retailer’s Christmas-quarter update. The stock is still well below its 52-week high of 417.5 pence and above the 315.5 pence low. London South East In a statement, M&S said…
8 January 2026
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ABF shares plunge as Primark Europe slump triggers profit warning — what investors watch next

ABF shares plunge as Primark Europe slump triggers profit warning — what investors watch next

London, Jan 8, 2026, 08:42 GMT — Regular session Shares in Associated British Foods plc (ABF.L) fell sharply on Thursday after the Primark owner warned annual profit would drop, hit by weak clothing demand in continental Europe and softer sales in parts of its U.S. food business. The stock fell as much as 11.7% to 1,901 pence in early London…
8 January 2026
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Tesco shares slide as Christmas update disappoints despite profit outlook lift

Tesco shares slide as Christmas update disappoints despite profit outlook lift

London, January 8, 2026, 08:40 (GMT) — Regular session Tesco PLC (TSCO.L) shares slid on Thursday after the grocer nudged its profit outlook higher but reported a slower pace of sales growth over Christmas and a deeper drop at its Booker wholesale arm. The stock was down 21.3 pence, or 4.7%, at 431.3 pence in early deals. The Christmas statement…
8 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock slips in early London trade as copper demand outlook clashes with iron ore risks

Rio Tinto stock slips in early London trade as copper demand outlook clashes with iron ore risks

London, January 8, 2026, 08:42 (GMT) — Regular session Rio Tinto shares eased on Thursday, down 0.9% at 6,204 pence, after setting a 52-week high the previous day. The stock opened at 6,260p and has traded between 6,194p and 6,260p so far. London South East The timing matters because miners are being pulled in two directions: long-term copper demand looks…
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  • US Stocks Rally as Gold and Silver Prices Plunge Amid Fed Chair Nomination
    February 2, 2026, 4:35 PM EST. U.S. stocks rose sharply on Monday, with the S&P 500 up 0.5%, Dow Jones gaining 1.1%, and Nasdaq climbing 0.6%, snapping a three-day losing streak. Gains were led by computer storage companies and travel sectors benefiting from lower oil prices. Meanwhile, gold and silver prices tumbled following a period of extreme volatility; gold dropped nearly $1,000 from last week's peak, settling at $4,652.60. Silver experienced a wild swing, ultimately falling 1.9%. The metal price plunge coincided with President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, stirring debate over future interest rate policies. Market watchers highlight the Fed chair's pivotal role in steering U.S. economic growth and inflation control through interest rate decisions.
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