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Severn Trent share price rises as UK water outages drag regulators back into focus

Severn Trent share price rises as UK water outages drag regulators back into focus

London, Jan 19, 2026, 09:46 GMT — Regular session Severn Trent Plc shares climbed 1.8% to 2,886 pence on Monday, nearing the day’s peak. The stock fluctuated between 2,832.4p and 2,892.0p and remains just shy of its 52-week high at 2,912.0p. The company’s market cap stands around 8.68 billion pounds, with a dividend yield of 4.35%. Peer United Utilities edged up 0.8%.
19 January 2026
Asda job cuts: 150 roles at risk as depot shake-up and Evri move follow Christmas slump

Asda job cuts: 150 roles at risk as depot shake-up and Evri move follow Christmas slump

Asda has launched redundancy consultations that may threaten over 150 jobs, UK media reported Sunday. The talks come as the retailer looks to revamp parts of its distribution network. https://www.gbnews.com/money/asda-to-axe-staff-poor-performance-restructure The reviews follow a disappointing Christmas trading stretch, during which the grocer lost ground to competitors. Sales reportedly dropped 4.2% over the festive season, pushing market share down to 11.4% in the 12 weeks ending Dec. 28. https://www.easterneye.biz/asda-jobs-risk-christmas-sales/
18 January 2026
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  • Sensex, Nifty Edge Up as Auto Leads, Rainfall Deficit Caps Gains
    July 1, 2026, 1:22 AM EDT. The BSE Sensex added 181.28 points to 76,659.95 and NSE Nifty50 rose 49.90 points to 23,915.65, lifted by auto stocks but held back by a 40% rainfall deficit in June and a lack of progress in US-Iran talks. Sector action was mixed - Nifty Media up 1.63%, Nifty Metal down 0.72%. Among major Sensex players, Mahindra & Mahindra gained 2.05%, Titan added 1.44%. Bajaj Finserv lost 2.13%. Crude hovered near $73 a barrel, helping inflation views, but market tone turned cautious on geopolitics. Analysts pointed to monsoon deficiencies as an increasing drag on the farm sector and economy.
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