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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 also higher. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/defence-stocks-europe-all-time-high-after-trump-calls-higher-us-defence-budget-2026-01-08/ The move matters now because defence stocks have started trading like a live feed of geopolitics and budget politics. Defence stocks in London rose 1.7% on Wednesday even as the FTSE 100 fell 0.7%, after U.S. strikes
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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 food sales rose 6.6% in the 13 weeks to Dec. 27, with like-for-like sales — a measure that strips out new store openings — up 5.6%. Its Fashion, Home & Beauty business fell 2.5%, with like-for-like sales down 2.9%, and
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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 trade and is down about 5% over the past year. City AM ABF said it now expects adjusted operating profit and adjusted earnings per share to come in below last year, reversing its earlier forecast for growth in 2026. “We
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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 lands at an awkward moment for UK food retailers. They are trying to hold margins while keeping prices sharp enough to fend off discounters, with shoppers still split between “treat” spending and belt-tightening. There is also a wider read-through. Industry
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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 stronger, but the near-term iron ore picture is still fragile. S&P Global said a surge in artificial intelligence and defence spending could lift copper demand 50% by 2040, taking annual demand to 42 million metric tons from 28 million in
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BAE Systems stock jumps 6% as Europe defence shares hit record on Trump budget call

BAE Systems stock jumps 6% as Europe defence shares hit record on Trump budget call

London, Jan 8, 2026, 08:40 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems shares climbed in early London trading on Thursday as European defence stocks hit a fresh record after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a bigger U.S. military budget. BAE was up with peers including Chemring, Italy’s Leonardo and Germany’s Rheinmetall. Reuters BAE Systems (BAES.L) traded around 2,042 pence, up about 6% from Wednesday’s close of 1,926 pence, and near the top of the day’s 2,029-2,055 pence range, according to price data. Investing.com The sector move matters because defence spending expectations have become the market’s main input for the group’s
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National Grid stock hits a 52-week high then slips — what investors watch next

National Grid stock hits a 52-week high then slips — what investors watch next

London, Jan 8, 2026, 08:10 GMT — Regular session National Grid shares dipped 0.3% to 1,181 pence in early London trade on Thursday, after an earlier push took the stock to 1,194.5 pence — its highest level in the past 52 weeks. The shares ended Wednesday at 1,184.5 pence. Google The move comes as investors juggle a mix of geopolitical headlines and interest-rate expectations that can swing demand for dividend-heavy utilities. “Geopolitical headlines are in the driver’s seat,” said Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo, as markets looked ahead to Friday’s U.S. jobs report. Reuters In Britain, traders have
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Shell stock in focus after Q4 update flags chemicals loss and weaker trading

Shell stock in focus after Q4 update flags chemicals loss and weaker trading

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 03:08 EST — Market closed Shell Plc said its Chemicals and Products segment is expected to post adjusted earnings below break-even in the fourth quarter, as weaker chemicals margins and lower trading weigh, keeping the stock in focus ahead of the next session. Reuters The timing matters. Investors use these quarterly outlook notes as a quick read on cash generation, trading performance and whether shareholder returns look secure before the full results land. In New York, Shell’s ADRs (SHEL) closed down 1.9% at $71.54 on Wednesday. In London, Shell shares fell 3.3% to 26.56 pounds.
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CapitaLand Investment stock climbs after S$260 million Singapore automated logistics bet

CapitaLand Investment stock climbs after S$260 million Singapore automated logistics bet

Singapore, Jan 8, 2026, 15:50 SGT — Regular session Shares of CapitaLand Investment Limited climbed 2.16% to S$2.84 as of 3:39 p.m. in Singapore on Thursday, extending a steady week for the real asset manager after it flagged new logistics moves. SG Investors CLI is leaning harder into warehouses and automation at a time when investors have been picky about property names. The company said it would take a minority stake in smart logistics operator Ally Logistic Property and that its CapitaLand Southeast Asia Logistics Fund will commit about S$260 million to build its first automated logistics facility in Singapore.
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX:BS6) stock slips near 52-week high as traders eye March results

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX:BS6) stock slips near 52-week high as traders eye March results

SINGAPORE, Jan 8, 2026, 15:50 SGT — Regular session Shares of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) slipped 0.8% to S$3.61 by 3:39 p.m. in Singapore, pulling back after Wednesday’s close at S$3.64 and a session high of S$3.68, which matched the stock’s 52-week peak. The shares traded between S$3.60 and S$3.67 on the day, with turnover at about 8.2 million shares by mid-afternoon. SG Investors+1 The move comes with investors still leaning on the company’s recent margin story. In its latest half-year report, Yangzijiang said net profit rose 36.7% to RMB4.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025, while shipbuilding
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OCBC stock back near record highs as dividend buyers crowd into Singapore banks

OCBC stock back near record highs as dividend buyers crowd into Singapore banks

Singapore, Jan 8, 2026, 15:48 SGT — Regular session Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) shares were up 0.45% at S$20.15 in afternoon trade on Thursday, holding near the highs set this week after the stock first pushed through the S$20 mark. Investing.com The latest leg comes as Singapore’s big lenders start 2026 on strong footing, helped by dividend appeal and a broader “flight to quality” bid that has pushed DBS and OCBC to fresh all-time highs, even as some analysts warn upside may be harder to find from here. The Business Times Rate expectations are part of the mix. A soft
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City Developments stock climbs after JPMorgan lifts target, flags “strategic review”

City Developments stock climbs after JPMorgan lifts target, flags “strategic review”

SINGAPORE, Jan 8, 2026, 15:50 (SGT) — Regular session City Developments’ shares rose 1.7% to S$8.89 in afternoon trade on Thursday, hovering near the day’s high of S$8.95, after a bullish broker call kept focus on asset sales and potential payout upside. classic.shareinvestor.com The move matters now because property developers are back in play at the start of 2026, with investors hunting for balance-sheet repair and cash returns after a long stretch where higher rates punished the sector’s valuations. For City Developments, the near-term story is less about a new project launch and more about whether management can turn divestments
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Stock Market Today

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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