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Stock Market News 4 January 2026

BYD Shenzhen Stock Set for Spotlight After It Overtakes Tesla in 2025 EV Sales

BYD Shenzhen Stock Set for Spotlight After It Overtakes Tesla in 2025 EV Sales

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 08:13 ET — Market closed BYD Co has overtaken Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of battery-only electric vehicles in 2025, a milestone likely to keep its Shenzhen-listed shares in focus when China’s markets reopen. BYD’s A-shares (002594.SZ) last closed at 97.72 yuan, down about 2%, in the final session before the New Year break, according to MarketWatch data. MarketWatch That matters now because investors will get their first chance on Monday to price the shift in the global EV pecking order into China’s autos complex, after a multi-day holiday shutdown. The Shenzhen Stock Exchange
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Deutsche Börse stock slides after Xetra trading glitch — what to watch before Frankfurt reopens

Deutsche Börse stock slides after Xetra trading glitch — what to watch before Frankfurt reopens

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 08:32 ET — Market closed. Deutsche Börse shares fell 2.15% on Friday to 218.90 euros, underperforming a broader European equity rally at the start of 2026. MarketScreener The German exchange operator sits at the plumbing of Europe’s capital markets, running Frankfurt’s main cash equities venue and key derivatives and clearing businesses. That makes operational reliability a headline risk for investors and market participants alike. The moves matter now because the year is opening with optimism in European equities and renewed debate over how Europe should organise its fragmented exchanges. Both themes can feed into the
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HKEX stock ends up 2% as Hong Kong’s AI-IPO push lifts sentiment — what’s next

HKEX stock ends up 2% as Hong Kong’s AI-IPO push lifts sentiment — what’s next

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 08:35 ET — Market closed Shares of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (0388.HK), the operator of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, last closed up 2.01% at HK$415.80. Yahoo Finance The move matters because HKEX’s revenue is closely tied to market activity. When trading volumes and new listings rise, the exchange typically collects more trading, clearing and listing fees. Hong Kong stocks kicked off 2026 with a sharp rebound as investors chased artificial intelligence-related names. The Hang Seng Index gained 707 points, or 2.76%, to 26,338, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 4%, according
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Euronext stock slides into 2026 as Europe hits records — what investors watch next

Euronext stock slides into 2026 as Europe hits records — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 08:29 ET — Market closed Euronext (ENX.PA) shares last closed down 1.88% at 125.60 euros on Friday. European markets are shut for the weekend and trading resumes on Monday. Euronext The move matters because Euronext, which runs stock exchanges across several European capitals, earns fees from trading and “post-trade” services such as clearing and settlement — the steps that happen after a trade is executed. When markets are busy, exchanges typically see higher volumes, which can lift fee income. Europe began 2026 on a strong footing, with the STOXX 600 closing up 0.7% and London’s
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LSEG stock dips as FTSE 100 breaks 10,000 — buyback filing and key catalysts ahead

LSEG stock dips as FTSE 100 breaks 10,000 — buyback filing and key catalysts ahead

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 08:07 ET — Market closed Shares of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG.L) last closed down 1.65% at £88.04 on Friday, lagging the broader market as the FTSE 100 ended up 0.20%. Volume was light and the stock remains 27.75% below its 52-week high. MarketWatch The underperformance comes as UK equities began 2026 with a symbolic milestone, with the FTSE 100 briefly crossing 10,000 for the first time on the year’s first trading day. “It’s nice to be going into 2026 with a good news story,” said Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell.
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Shanghai Stock Exchange reopens Jan. 5: Shanghai Composite near 4,000 as AI-chip buzz builds

Shanghai Stock Exchange reopens Jan. 5: Shanghai Composite near 4,000 as AI-chip buzz builds

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 08:10 ET — Market closed Mainland China’s A-shares — yuan-denominated shares traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen bourses — will resume trading on Monday, Jan. 5, after the New Year holiday shut onshore markets. Hong Kong set an upbeat tone on Friday as the Hang Seng Index rose 2.76%, with Baidu jumping 9.5% after it said it planned to spin off its AI-chip unit Kunlunxin for a Hong Kong listing, while chipmaker Hua Hong Semiconductor gained 9.4% after it announced a deal to expand foundry capacity. RTHK News The Shanghai Composite index (.SSEC)
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Japan Exchange Group stock in focus as Tokyo Stock Exchange set to reopen Jan 5

Japan Exchange Group stock in focus as Tokyo Stock Exchange set to reopen Jan 5

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 08:10 ET — Market closed. Japan Exchange Group, the operator of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, edged up 0.1% to $10.67 in its U.S.-traded American depositary receipt (ADR) on Friday, a U.S. certificate that tracks foreign shares. Investing The move matters because Japan’s main cash market has been closed for the New Year holiday, leaving offshore trading as one of the only real-time indicators for positioning ahead of Tokyo’s first session of 2026. For the exchange operator, the backdrop is crucial: JPX’s trading, clearing and data businesses typically benefit when investors trade more and markets swing,
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New York Stock Exchange owner ICE stock slips below $160 heading into key U.S. jobs week

New York Stock Exchange owner ICE stock slips below $160 heading into key U.S. jobs week

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 07:53 ET — Market closed Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, last closed at $159.99 on Friday, down 1.2% on the day. The decline leaves the NYSE parent starting 2026 on a softer footing, with investors turning their focus to whether next week’s U.S. data resets interest-rate expectations and market activity. That matters for exchange operators because their transaction revenue is tied to how much investors trade. Clearing — the back-office process that guarantees both sides of a trade — can also benefit when volumes pick up. On Friday, the Dow
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Tesla stock today: TSLA slides after delivery miss as BYD takes EV crown ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

Tesla stock today: TSLA slides after delivery miss as BYD takes EV crown ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 08:01 ET — Market closed Tesla shares last closed down 2.6% at $438.07 on Friday after the Nasdaq-listed electric-vehicle maker reported a sharper-than-expected drop in quarterly deliveries and ceded its global EV sales lead to China’s BYD. The stock traded between $435.30 and $458.34 in the session. Yahoo Finance Deliveries, a proxy for sales that counts cars handed to customers, are one of the market’s first hard reads on EV demand in 2026. The update comes as the industry adjusts to the loss of a $7,500 federal tax credit that had helped pull purchases forward
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Bloom Energy stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as Wells Fargo credit line and options heat draw focus

Bloom Energy stock jumps 14% to start 2026 as Wells Fargo credit line and options heat draw focus

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 07:20 ET — Market closed Bloom Energy Corp shares surged on the first trading day of 2026, closing Friday up 13.58% at $98.69. The fuel-cell maker swung between $88.86 and $98.85 as volume rose to about 11.6 million shares, according to Investing.com data. Investing The rally matters because Bloom has become a high-beta proxy for the “data center power” trade, where investors have rewarded companies promising fast, on-site electricity supply as grid upgrades lag demand. The flip side is volatility: financing headlines and interest-rate expectations can move the stock quickly. In the options market, bullish
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UEC stock jumps 12% as uranium miners rally into 2026 — what traders watch next

UEC stock jumps 12% as uranium miners rally into 2026 — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 07:40 ET — Market closed. Shares of Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) jumped 12.2% on Friday to end at $13.11 on the NYSE American, capping a strong first U.S. trading session of 2026. The move tracked a wider rally across uranium-linked equities, with uranium-miner ETFs also posting sharp gains in the session. Global X Uranium ETF (URA) rose 7.8%, while Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (URNM) climbed about 10%. Sentiment improved after Denison Mines said it was ready to make a final investment decision and commence construction of its Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium project, pending final regulatory
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Centrus Energy stock jumps 12% to start 2026 — what LEU investors are watching next

Centrus Energy stock jumps 12% to start 2026 — what LEU investors are watching next

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 07:45 ET — Market closed. Centrus Energy Corp (LEU) shares closed up 12.25% at $272.50 on Friday, snapping four straight declines into year-end on the first trading day of 2026. The stock traded between $246.11 and $272.70 on roughly 1.07 million shares, and was last indicated at $271.70 in after-hours trade. Centrus has traded in a wide 52-week range of $49.40 to $464.25. The move puts Centrus back on traders’ radar as investors reprice U.S. nuclear-fuel names at the start of the year. The company is watched because uranium enrichment — the step that turns
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Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
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