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M27 reopening: Junctions 9-11 open a day early, but the 50 mph limit stays

M27 reopening: Junctions 9-11 open a day early, but the 50 mph limit stays

Britain’s M27 motorway between Junctions 9 and 11 in Hampshire reopened 24 hours ahead of schedule at 4 a.m. on Saturday after crews installed a new underpass at Junction 10, Hampshire County Council said. The council said lane restrictions and a 50 mph speed limit will remain in place while teams complete remaining work, after traffic was diverted onto routes including the A27 during the closure. Hampshire County Council The early reopening restores a key link for drivers around Whiteley and Fareham after the Christmas and New Year shutdown. It also brings relief after days of disrupted journeys on surrounding roads.
3 January 2026
FTSE 100 Smashes 10,000 as AI Bubble Talk Returns to Markets in 2026

FTSE 100 Smashes 10,000 as AI Bubble Talk Returns to Markets in 2026

London’s FTSE 100 rose above 10,000 points for the first time on Friday, hitting an intraday high of 10,046.3 as markets reopened after the New Year holiday, a PA Media/dpa report carried by Bernama said. The index gained 21.5% in 2025, its best annual rise since 2009, helped by defence, mining and financial stocks. The milestone lands as investors try to gauge whether the rally that carried through 2025 can broaden in 2026, or whether price gains are running ahead of the economy.
SLB stock jumps nearly 5% as 2026 opens — OPEC+ meeting and earnings in focus

SLB stock jumps nearly 5% as 2026 opens — OPEC+ meeting and earnings in focus

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 03:56 ET — Market closed SLB N.V. shares rose 4.74% to $40.20 on Friday, outpacing the broader market in the first U.S. session of 2026. The stock traded between $38.07 and $40.44 and last changed hands at $40.23 in after-hours trading. Analysts tracked by Stock Analysis rate SLB a “strong buy” with a $50.96 price target, and the company is scheduled to report results on Jan. 23. StockAnalysis
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 03.01.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 3, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 3, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Wheat starts the year with mixed action as front-month futures slip January 3, 2026, 11:47 PM EST. The wheat complex began the new year with mixed action. Chicago SRW futures were fractionally lower in the front months, with March down about 12.5 cents for the week. KC HRW futures were steady to modestly weaker, as March fell roughly 18.5 cents on the week. MPLS spring wheat was down about 3-4 cents, with March slipping about 8.5 cents on the week. Traders await USDA export sales
3 January 2026
Confluent (CFLT) stock slips to $30 as IBM’s $31 deal caps upside — what investors watch next

Confluent (CFLT) stock slips to $30 as IBM’s $31 deal caps upside — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 2, 2026, 20:47 ET — Market closed Confluent, Inc. shares closed down 0.4% at $30.11 on Friday, ending the first trading day of 2026 just under IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer. IBM has said the all-cash acquisition values Confluent at an enterprise value of $11 billion, is expected to close by mid-2026, and has support agreements from investors controlling about 62% of Confluent’s voting power. Yahoo Finance

Stock Market Today

  • Alphabet Seen as a Solid AI Play for Long-Haul Investors
    July 2, 2026, 12:57 AM EDT. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL) draws attention as a potential buy-and-hold in the AI space. The company leans on strong profitability and growth, posting nearly $130 billion in operating income for 2025, up 29.7% in Q1 2026. Google Services and Google Cloud keep pushing revenue higher, with Cloud up 63% from a year ago. New AI bets like Gemini Enterprise and Waymo's ride service show more room for future expansion. Alphabet's scale in AI and steady finances have it lining up as a preferred name for investors who want AI exposure and less drama.
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