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Stock Market News 7 January 2026

BAT shares dip under 4,000p after buyback filing — what to watch before February results

BAT shares dip under 4,000p after buyback filing — what to watch before February results

London, Jan 7, 2026, 09:17 GMT — Regular session Shares in British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BATS.L) slid 1.4% to 3,978 pence by 0848 GMT, after opening at 4,007 pence, according to market data. The stock traded between 3,967 and 4,017 pence and sits about 10% below its 52-week high. Share Prices BAT said it bought back 128,000 shares on Jan. 6 at a volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of 4,056 pence — a measure that weights trades by size — and plans to cancel them. Share buybacks, where companies repurchase and retire stock, can lift earnings per share by shrinking the
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Diageo share price slides as Kenyan court bid targets $2.3bn Asahi deal

Diageo share price slides as Kenyan court bid targets $2.3bn Asahi deal

London, Jan 7, 2026, 09:01 GMT — Regular session Diageo (DGE.L) shares slipped on Wednesday after a Kenyan beer distributor lodged a lawsuit seeking to block the spirits maker’s planned $2.3 billion sale of East African Breweries (EABL) to Japan’s Asahi Holdings. The stock was down 1.4% at 1,620.5 pence by 0900 GMT, after trading between 1,606 and 1,649 pence, and sits about 2.6% above its 52-week low. Diageo did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Reuters+1 The court challenge lands as investors weigh Diageo’s push to simplify its portfolio and strengthen its balance sheet. Diageo, maker of
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IAG stock near a fresh high as Morgan Stanley starts coverage and Bernstein lifts target

IAG stock near a fresh high as Morgan Stanley starts coverage and Bernstein lifts target

London, Jan 7, 2026, 09:12 GMT — Regular session Shares in British Airways owner International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) were down about 0.2% at 436.1 pence by 0912 GMT, after trading between 434.3 and 438.6 pence in early deals. Investing.com The stock is hovering near a 52-week high after a 2.8% jump on Tuesday, when it set a new peak above a prior high hit on Jan. 2. The next major company catalyst is IAG’s full-year 2025 results on Feb. 27. MarketWatch+1 Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of IAG’s U.S.-listed American depositary receipts (ADRs) — U.S.-traded certificates that represent shares —
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Maruti Suzuki share price drops: HSBC lifts target to Rs 18,500 but flags margin risk

Maruti Suzuki share price drops: HSBC lifts target to Rs 18,500 but flags margin risk

Mumbai, Jan 7, 2026, 14:17 IST Maruti Suzuki India shares slid on Wednesday, extending losses as investors weighed an HSBC upgrade that came with a warning on profit margins. The stock was down about 3.8% at 16,637 rupees by 2:11 p.m. IST, after touching a low of 16,524, according to market data compiled by Moneycontrol. Moneycontrol HSBC raised its target price on Maruti to 18,500 rupees from 17,000 and maintained a “buy” rating, saying market share had normalised around 40% and demand looked firm. The broker said anything below a 10% EBIT margin — earnings before interest and tax, a
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Haleon PLC stock edges lower after executive share-deal filing, with earnings in focus

Haleon PLC stock edges lower after executive share-deal filing, with earnings in focus

London, January 7, 2026, 09:04 GMT — Regular session Haleon shares edged lower in early London trade on Wednesday after the consumer healthcare group disclosed small share acquisitions by two senior executives under its reward plan. The stock was down 0.4% at 375.2 pence by 0839 GMT, having risen about 1.1% in the previous session. It traded between 374.1 and 378.0 pence, within a 52-week range of 325.1 to 419.4 pence, valuing the company at about £33.4 billion. Share Prices The disclosure lands at the start of the year, when investors tend to scan regulatory filings for fresh signals on
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RELX share price rises in London after buyback update as investors eye Feb. 12 results

RELX share price rises in London after buyback update as investors eye Feb. 12 results

London, Jan 7, 2026, 08:48 GMT — Regular session Shares in RELX (REL.L) rose 0.8% to 3,103 pence in early London trade on Wednesday after the company disclosed another round of share repurchases. The stock ranged between 3,089 and 3,117 pence and remains about a quarter below its 52-week high of 4,205 pence. Google The steady drumbeat of buybacks has given traders a near-term anchor as they look past day-to-day swings and toward the next set of company numbers. RELX has been a defensive holding for many UK investors, prized for subscription-style revenue from legal, risk and scientific information services.
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Unilever shares slip in early London trade — what investors watch before Feb 12 results

Unilever shares slip in early London trade — what investors watch before Feb 12 results

London, Jan 7, 2026, 08:55 GMT — Regular session Unilever PLC shares fell 0.9% to 4,703.5 pence by 08:28 GMT, leaving them down about 2.5% since Jan. 2. The stock traded between 4,698 and 4,750 pence and is about 5% below its 52-week high of 4,930 pence. Share Prices The move came as European shares paused after a string of record closes, with investors weighing U.S.-Venezuela headlines and a busy economic calendar. Oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had struck a deal to import $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude, while Nestle slid after recalling some
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Maruti Suzuki share price today slides 3% after nearing 52-week high; Phillips 66 draws focus on UK Lindsey deal

Maruti Suzuki share price today slides 3% after nearing 52-week high; Phillips 66 draws focus on UK Lindsey deal

Bengaluru, Jan 7, 2026, 14:04 (IST) Maruti Suzuki’s share price slid more than 3% on Wednesday, dropping below a technical “support” level — a price line where buyers often step in. The stock was trading at 16,773 rupees at 1:26 p.m. IST, down 3.01% on the day, with its price-to-earnings ratio at 35.94 and earnings per share at 470.08 rupees, the Economic Times liveblog showed. The Economic Times The pullback came as Indian equities drifted lower, with the Nifty 50 down 0.26% and the Sensex off 0.23% by 9:45 a.m. IST, retreating from near-record levels as geopolitical tensions and U.S.
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Glencore stock steadies as copper hits record highs — what to watch next for GLEN.L

Glencore stock steadies as copper hits record highs — what to watch next for GLEN.L

London, Jan 7, 2026, 08:38 GMT — Regular session Glencore shares edged lower in early London trade on Wednesday, after two sessions of gains that tracked copper’s record run. The stock was down 0.15 pence, or about 0.04%, at 427.80 pence by 0820 GMT. Glencore Copper has been the immediate driver for miners this week after prices surged above $13,000 a metric ton, reviving talk of tight supply and the need for higher prices to unlock new projects. “Copper prices need to rise further,” SP Angel analyst John Meyer said. Concord Resources research director Duncan Hobbs said metals are rallying
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National Grid shares edge higher as UK utility nears 52-week high ahead of Jan 13 dividend

National Grid shares edge higher as UK utility nears 52-week high ahead of Jan 13 dividend

London, Jan 7, 2026, 08:38 (GMT) — Regular session National Grid (NG.L) shares rose in early London trade on Wednesday, holding near recent highs after a strong prior session. The stock was up 0.5% at 1,178 pence by 0814 GMT, after touching 1,185 pence on Tuesday and closing at 1,172 pence, data from Shareprices.com showed. The move comes as UK equities start 2026 near record territory, with the FTSE 100 finishing Tuesday at an all-time high after a broad rally led by heavyweight healthcare names. Investors have also been pricing in Bank of England rate cuts later this year, a
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Experian PLC stock rises after Ascend data move, with dividend and Q3 update in view

Experian PLC stock rises after Ascend data move, with dividend and Q3 update in view

London, January 7, 2026, 08:17 GMT — Regular session Experian (EXPN.L) shares rose 0.6% to 3,405 pence by 0802 GMT on Wednesday, after the credit data firm rolled out a new data capability for lenders earlier this week. Share Prices On Monday, Experian said its commercial data — covering the borrowing and repayment history of more than eight million UK businesses — is now available via its cloud-based Ascend analytics and decisioning platform. David Gallihawk, chief product officer for Experian’s UK and Ireland business information unit, said: “Clients can have an even better view of their customers and businesses so
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Anglo American stock dips from 52-week high as copper’s record run meets tariff uncertainty

Anglo American stock dips from 52-week high as copper’s record run meets tariff uncertainty

London, Jan 7, 2026, 08:09 GMT — Regular session Shares of Anglo American plc (AAL.L) fell 0.8% to 3,231 pence by 0809 GMT, cooling after a two-day run. The stock has traded between 3,227 and 3,258 pence so far and sits just below a 52-week high of 3,263 pence. Investing.com The pullback comes after copper, used widely in power and construction, hit record highs above $13,000 a metric ton earlier this week on supply disruption fears, with Citi estimating a 308,000-ton refined copper deficit this year. SP Angel analyst John Meyer said “Copper prices need to rise further” to bring
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:31 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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