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Nikkei 225 Starts 2026 Strong as Chip and Defense Stocks Rally

Japan's Nikkei 225 index experienced a robust start to 2026, climbing 2.97% to close at 51,865, driven by significant gains in chip and defense stocks. Markets appeared to shrug off recent geopolitical tensions, focusing inst

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Adobe Stock (ADBE) Under Pressure To Start Year, As Analyst Downgrades

Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) faces headwinds as multiple analyst downgrades reflect concerns about its growth trajectory and competitive positioning, impacting market sentiment and stock performance. The stock began 2026 on a ne

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FTSE 100 Looks to Close Above 10,000; BAE Systems Rallies

The FTSE 100 rose 0.3% on Monday morning as the index attempted to reclaim the 10,000 level, which it briefly surpassed on Friday before closing below the milestone.  [st

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Wizz Air Shares Gain as December Passenger Numbers Jump

Wizz Air (LON: WIZZ) shares rose 1% in early Monday trading after the airline reported a strong increase in December passenger numbers and highlighted several developments aimed at boosting its Summer 2026 performance. 

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Balfour Beatty Finalizes Sale of Infrastructure Investments, Realizing £7 Million Gain

International infrastructure group Balfour Beatty (LON: BBY) announced the completion of the sale of ten UK infrastructure assets to Equitix in December 2025, generating combined proceeds of £87 million and a gain of £7 milli

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Auction Technology Group Faces Hostile Takeover Bid from Largest Shareholder

Auction Technology Group plc (LON: ATG) is currently at the center of a takeover attempt by FitzWalter Capital Limited, its largest shareholder. The ATG board said it has

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Lakestreet Demands Overhaul at Palace Capital Amidst Remuneration Concerns

Lakestreet Capital Partners AG, Palace Capital's (LON: CPA) largest shareholder with a 22.53% stake, has requisitioned a general meeting to oust Chairman Steven Owen and appoint its own founders as directors, citing concerns

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GSK Receives Approval for Nucala in China, Targeting COPD

GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) announced that China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved Nucala (mepolizumab) as an add-on maintenance treatment for adult patients with inadequately controlled Chronic Obstr

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ICG Shares: Citi Lifts Target, Remains Bullish on European Brokers & Asset Managers

Citi analysts believe ICG (LON: ICG) shares are set to head higher, breaking out from their recent consolidation. In a recent note to clients, the bank raised its price tar

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Rolls-Royce Shares Hit New High as 2026 Starts Strong – Bulls Eye Up 2,000p Level

Rolls-Royce share price (LON: RR) has begun 2026 with a new high, extending the gains achieved during a remarkable 2025. The shares reached 1,197.50p, and continue to trade 3.7% higher at 1,192.50p into the close, as bulls lo

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Lennar Stock (LEN) a Top Short Idea at BofA – Who Else Made The List?

Lennar (LEN) has been identified by Bank of America (BofA) as a top short idea for the first quarter, a contrarian call against a backdrop of generally positive recommendations within their U.S. stock selections. This follows

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JD.com Stock (NASDAQ:JD) Gains: Price Target Cut, as Citi Remain Bullish

JD.com's stock (NASDAQ:JD) is 3% higher in early trading on the NASDAQ, even as several financial firms lowered their price targets for the e-commerce giant. The contrasting movement reflects a complex interplay of market sen

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Tesla Stock Reacts to Q4 Delivery Figures Amidst Growing Competition

Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) is showing a positive reaction in pre-market trading following the release of its fourth-quarter production and delivery numbers. [stock_market_widge

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Could Phreesia’s Stock Be Set for a Better Year? Stephens Adds To Best Ideas List

Phreesia Inc. (NYSE: PHR) finds itself among Stephens' "Best Ideas" for 2026, raising the prospect of a turnaround following a disappointing 2025. The healthcare technology company saw its stock decline by 32.83% during the p

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RH Stock Moves Higher As Furniture Tariffs Delayed

RH stock price (NYSE:RH) is trading higher in pre-market, following the announcement of a one-year delay in tariff increases on imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities. The delay, enacted through a pres

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Nio Stock Price Rallying Pre-Market as December Deliveries Reported

NIO's stock (NYSE: NIO) is experiencing a pre-market surge, with shares trading 5.49% higher at $5.38 off the back of its December, fourth quarter, and full-year 2025 delivery results. The positive market reaction underscores

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Will 2026 Be A Big Year For IPOs? Blockbuster Tech Names on Deck

The year 2026 is shaping up to be a potentially landmark period for initial public offerings (IPOs), with technology giants SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic all reportedly eyeing public debuts. The combined value of these offeri

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FTSE 100 Rallies: Rises Above 10,000 For The First Time

The FTSE 100 surpassed the 10,000 mark for the first time on the first trading day of 2026, a milestone that underscores the index’s strong run over recent months. [stock_mar

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Wood Completes Sale of RWG Stake to Siemens Energy for $151 Million

John Wood Group has completed the sale of its 50 percent interest in RWG (Repair & Overhauls) Limited to Siemens Energy Global for $151 million, the company said Thursday.

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Tap Global Shares Tumble as CFO to Step Down

Tap Global (LON: TAP) shares fell 14.9 percent on Friday after the digital finance firm reported full-year results and confirmed the impending departure of its chief financial officer.

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