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Stock Market News 11 January 2026

Diageo stock (DGE.L) in focus after Kenya court delays $2.3 billion EABL sale to Asahi

Diageo stock (DGE.L) in focus after Kenya court delays $2.3 billion EABL sale to Asahi

London, Jan 11, 2026, 08:08 GMT — The market has closed. Diageo’s London-listed shares face uncertainty on Monday as a Kenyan court delays a hearing tied to its $2.3 billion asset sale. Kenya’s High Court moved the hearing to Jan. 20, aiming to block the deal. Judge Bahati Mwamuye ruled that while the parties may proceed with preliminary actions like seeking regulatory approvals, they cannot close the transaction before that date. Despite the delay, those involved still anticipate completing the deal in the second half of the year. The case was brought by Kenyan beer distributor Bia Tosha, linked to
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Shell stock: 3% Friday jump puts buybacks and oil shocks back in play

Shell stock: 3% Friday jump puts buybacks and oil shocks back in play

LONDON, January 11, 2026, 08:02 GMT — Market closed Shell Plc shares (SHEL.L) closed Friday up 3.0%, finishing at 2,640 pence after moving between 2,589.5 and 2,659.0 pence during the session. Immediate support is near 2,554 pence, matching Thursday’s low. The stock’s 52-week range stretches from 2,269.9 to 2,937.5 pence. (Investing.com) As London remains closed for the weekend, any near-term movement in Shell shares will probably hinge on crude prices rather than corporate news. Energy stocks have been highly responsive to changes in supply risk, often overshadowing regular trading updates. This is significant because Shell is heavily focused on capital
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RELX PLC stock: buyback rolls on as investors brace for Feb. 12 results

RELX PLC stock: buyback rolls on as investors brace for Feb. 12 results

London, Jan 11, 2026, 07:58 GMT — Markets closed. RELX repurchased 305,052 shares on Friday, paying between 3,136 and 3,179 pence each. The buyback cost roughly £9.6 million at the group’s average price. This continues their share repurchase program from January. The FTSE 100 information and analytics company’s stock last closed up 0.95% at 3,178 pence. (TradingView) So far, the buyback is making an impact. By reducing the share count, it can boost earnings per share — the straightforward metric of profit per share — despite daily trading being largely driven by broader macro factors. The next wave of catalysts
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BAE Systems stock ends near 52-week high as Trump payout order sharpens focus on buybacks

BAE Systems stock ends near 52-week high as Trump payout order sharpens focus on buybacks

London, Jan 11, 2026, 0806 GMT — The market has closed. BAE Systems plc shares closed Friday 1.5% higher at 2,053 pence, holding close to a 52-week peak. Investors balanced fresh U.S. scrutiny over contractor payments with discussions of expanded military budgets. The stock’s recent surge places it in a range where even minor policy tweaks and changes in cash returns can sharply sway sentiment. BAE, which sells extensively in the United States, has seen capital returns play a key role in its story. London’s market is closed Sunday, setting the stage for Monday’s open to deliver a fresh take
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Rio Tinto stock slips on Glencore merger talks as Feb 5 takeover clock looms

Rio Tinto stock slips on Glencore merger talks as Feb 5 takeover clock looms

London, Jan 11, 2026, 07:53 (GMT) — Market closed. Shares of Rio Tinto plc fell 3.0% to 6,006 pence on Friday, as investors mulled over a potential deal with Glencore, whose stock jumped roughly 10% that day. (Hargreaves Lansdown) These talks are significant as they revive a rare chance for a major merger in the sector. Reuters estimates the combined market value of the two companies at around $207 billion, surpassing BHP. Richard Hatch from Berenberg noted that BHP was “the most likely interloper” should the deal move forward. (Reuters) Rio has until Feb. 5 to either declare a firm
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Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto merger talks — three key dates traders now track

Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto merger talks — three key dates traders now track

LONDON, Jan 11, 2026, 07:53 GMT — The market has closed. Glencore’s shares surged 9.6% on Friday, closing at 452.65 pence amid growing speculation that takeover discussions with Rio Tinto might soon solidify. During the session, the stock fluctuated between 437.90 and 459.00 pence. (Investing.com) The companies confirmed they are in early talks about potentially combining parts or all of their businesses, possibly through an all-share merger—meaning a stock-for-stock deal instead of cash. Rio has until 5 p.m. London time on Feb. 5 to either declare a firm intention to make an offer or step back, according to Rule 2.6
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Rolls-Royce stock just hit a fresh high — here’s what matters before Monday

Rolls-Royce stock just hit a fresh high — here’s what matters before Monday

London, Jan 11, 2026, 07:55 GMT — The market has closed. Rolls-Royce shares closed Friday at a fresh high, up 1.65% to 1,293.5 pence, pushing their strong streak into 2026. The stock ticked even higher during the day, reaching 1,296.5p. (Investing.com) The jump matters heading into Monday, having lifted the stock well beyond recent ranges despite no new company announcements. Investors now seem focused on positioning and upcoming catalysts. Trading volume on Friday came in below average, MarketWatch data shows, suggesting the rally isn’t backed by heavy selling or buying activity. (MarketWatch) Rolls-Royce remains active on the buyback front. On
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Sembcorp Industries stock slips to S$5.99 as Alinta deal nears key dates

Sembcorp Industries stock slips to S$5.99 as Alinta deal nears key dates

Singapore, Jan 11, 2026, 15:33 SGT — Market closed. Sembcorp Industries Ltd shares ended Friday down 0.66%, closing at S$5.99 after fluctuating between S$5.96 and S$6.03 during the day. Since the start of 2026, the stock has fallen roughly 1.5%, with around 4.5 million shares traded on Friday. The Singapore market was closed over the weekend, leaving the stock stuck near S$6 as Monday’s session approaches. All eyes remain on a major corporate event that could change the narrative. Sembcorp plans to acquire Australia’s Alinta Energy in a deal valued at A$6.5 billion (S$5.6 billion) on an enterprise value basis,
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Jardine Matheson stock hits a 52-week high — what investors watch next

Jardine Matheson stock hits a 52-week high — what investors watch next

SINGAPORE, Jan 11, 2026, 15:31 SGT — Market closed. Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited shares jumped 4.34% on Friday, closing at $74.72 in Singapore. The stock has been on a strong run this month. Volume hit roughly 330,000 shares, according to Financial Times data. (FT Markets) Jardine Matheson ended near the high of its 52-week range, capping a year that has drawn more investors to Asia-centric conglomerates heavily tied to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. According to Yahoo Finance, its 52-week range spans from $36.01 to $74.72. (Yahoo Finance) Why it matters now: macro risk returns as the next session kicks
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Singapore Airlines stock slips as oil jumps; traders eye Feb 24 update

Singapore Airlines stock slips as oil jumps; traders eye Feb 24 update

Singapore, Jan 11, 2026, 15:35 (SGT) — Market closed Shares of Singapore Airlines Ltd edged down 0.5% to close at S$6.43, as investors mulled rising fuel expenses against steady travel demand ahead of the weekend. The stock fluctuated between S$6.42 and S$6.47, with roughly 4.25 million shares exchanging hands. (Investing.com UK) Fuel remains the key near-term mover. Brent crude closed 2.18% higher at $63.34 a barrel Friday, while WTI gained 2.35%, finishing at $59.12. Prices drew support from ongoing supply concerns tied to Iran and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. “The uprising in Iran is keeping the market on edge,” said Phil
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock back on watchlists after institutional inflows; earnings next in March

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock back on watchlists after institutional inflows; earnings next in March

Singapore, Jan 11, 2026, 15:25 SGT — Market closed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd was among the Singapore stocks that drew the largest net institutional inflows in the first five trading sessions of 2026, a Business Times review showed, as funds turned net buyers to start the year. The list also included City Developments, OCBC, Hongkong Land, CapitaLand Investment, Singapore Exchange, ST Engineering, Sats, Venture Corp and UOL, the report said. (The Business Times) That matters because early-year fund flows often set the tone for the next leg of trading in Singapore, especially in liquid index names. When institutions lean the
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SGX stock in focus after Nasdaq dual-listing rule push, December volumes — what’s next

SGX stock in focus after Nasdaq dual-listing rule push, December volumes — what’s next

Singapore, Jan 11, 2026, 15:20 SGT — Market closed Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGXL.SI) shares closed up 1.2% on Friday at S$17.51, as new consultations tied to a planned Nasdaq dual-listing route kept the exchange operator in focus. The stock traded between S$17.20 and S$17.53 and about 2.0 million shares changed hands. (StockAnalysis) The policy push matters because SGX’s revenue is closely linked to listings and trading activity. A lift in liquidity can show up quickly in fees, while a deeper IPO pipeline tends to play out over quarters, not days. The Nasdaq tie-up is meant to cut cost and complexity
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Stock Market Today

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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