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Stock Market 6 January 2026

SSE shares edge up in London after SSEN flags January flexibility auction

SSE shares edge up in London after SSEN flags January flexibility auction

SSE Plc shares rose 0.7% to 2,271 pence in London by 1007 GMT, following news that its SSEN Distribution unit will launch a long-term flexibility auction on Jan. 12, seeking 46 megawatts. The stock traded between 2,249 and 2,277 pence. Investors are watching grid upgrades and regulatory developments as Britain’s electricity networks expand. SSE’s interim dividend is due Jan. 30.
6 January 2026
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Hang Seng jumps 1.4% as Hong Kong stock market tracks Wall Street rally, eyes US jobs report

Hang Seng jumps 1.4% as Hong Kong stock market tracks Wall Street rally, eyes US jobs report

The Hang Seng Index closed up 1.38% at 26,710.45 on Tuesday, led by gains in financial and property stocks. China Hongqiao rose 6.14% and Ping An climbed 5.79%. Tencent repurchased over 1 million shares for HK$635.6 million. Investors are awaiting Friday’s U.S. jobs report for signals on Federal Reserve rate policy.
6 January 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh high as Next upgrade lifts retailers and oil majors rise

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh high as Next upgrade lifts retailers and oil majors rise

FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 10,061 in early London trade, near record highs after Next lifted its profit outlook and energy stocks advanced. Next shares gained 3.1% as full-price sales jumped 10.6%. Tesco and Sainsbury’s also climbed after new grocery data showed rising sales and easing inflation. BP and Shell advanced, while JD Sports fell 6.4%.
6 January 2026
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India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex slip in late trade as Reliance drops, tariff jitters linger

India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex slip in late trade as Reliance drops, tariff jitters linger

The Nifty 50 fell 0.34% to 26,159.90 and the Sensex dropped 0.47% to 85,037.57 in late Mumbai trade Tuesday, led by declines in Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. U.S. tariff threats and weak energy stocks weighed on sentiment. Trent slumped 7.5% after its update, while Tata Motors’ JLR flagged a sharp volume drop. The rupee firmed to 90.09 per dollar after state banks sold dollars.
6 January 2026
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New Zealand Stock Market Ends Higher as BlueScope Bid Sparks Steel Rally, Infratil Gains

New Zealand Stock Market Ends Higher as BlueScope Bid Sparks Steel Rally, Infratil Gains

New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 index rose 0.56% to 13,663.58 Tuesday, led by steel and construction stocks after a takeover bid for Australia’s BlueScope Steel. Vulcan Steel jumped 3.6%, Steel & Tube 4.7%, and Fletcher Building 1.6%. BlueScope surged 21% in Sydney after receiving a buyout proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics. Banks fell, with Westpac and ANZ both down 2.6%.
6 January 2026
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Imperial Brands stock edges up after fresh buyback filing as AGM and dividend dates loom

Imperial Brands stock edges up after fresh buyback filing as AGM and dividend dates loom

Imperial Brands shares rose 0.4% to 3,058 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed it repurchased 353,995 shares under its £1.45 billion buyback program. The shares, bought at an average 3,035.35 pence and to be cancelled, follow a 2.5% drop in Monday’s session. Investors are watching ahead of the Jan. 28 AGM and Feb. 19 ex-dividend date.
6 January 2026
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Kaynes Technology share price hits fresh 52-week low as bearish signals pile up

Kaynes Technology share price hits fresh 52-week low as bearish signals pile up

Kaynes Technology shares fell over 6% Tuesday to a 52-week low of 3,747 rupees, underperforming the Sensex and peers Dixon Technologies, Amber Enterprises, and PG Electroplast. MarketsMojo downgraded its stance to “Sell” as technical signals weakened. The stock’s one-year return stands at about -47%. Trading ranged between 3,711 and 4,015.8 rupees during the session.
6 January 2026
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Why LSEG stock is ticking higher today after a buyback filing — and what investors watch next

Why LSEG stock is ticking higher today after a buyback filing — and what investors watch next

LSEG shares rose 0.6% to 9,096 pence by 0920 GMT Tuesday after the company bought back 112,769 shares on Monday at an average price of 8,885.77 pence, planning to cancel them. The stock remains 26% below its 52-week high despite recent gains. FTSE 100 closed above 10,000 for the first time on Monday. LSEG will have 510.2 million shares in issue after the cancellation.
6 January 2026
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IAG share price today: British Airways owner nears 52-week high as oil eases

IAG share price today: British Airways owner nears 52-week high as oil eases

IAG shares rose 0.6% to 427.8 pence in early London trading Tuesday, near a 52-week high, as lower oil prices eased concerns over airline fuel costs. Brent crude slipped 0.5% to $61.48 a barrel. IAG reported 162 million treasury shares and 4.56 billion voting rights outstanding. Iberia warned of possible flight delays at Madrid–Barajas Airport on Jan. 7 due to a ground-handling strike.
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  • Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Surges 18.9% on Strong Demand and Positive Earnings Revisions
    March 25, 2026, 9:23 AM EDT. Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) shares jumped 18.9% to $113.9, driven by robust demand for its CATV and data center fiber optic products, including 400G and 800G solutions. The stock has rallied 77.5% over the past month amid expectations of a quarterly loss of $0.05 per share, improving from last year, and revenue growth forecasted at 56.7% year-over-year to $156.46 million. Analysts have revised earnings per share estimates up by 6.1% in the past 30 days, often a bullish signal. AAOI holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Competitor QuickLogic (QUIK) also gained 1.1%, though with weaker earnings outlook and a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Investors should watch AAOI's upcoming earnings for signs of continued momentum.
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