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FTSE 100 Dips Amid UK Political Uncertainty; NatWest Acquisition and Greggs Downgrade Highlighted
The FTSE 100 edged lower as political concerns around Prime Minister Keir Starmer unsettled investors. NatWest shares fell sharply after a major acquisition deal, while Greggs tumbled following a broker downgrade.
Sidus Space Shares Dip in Premarket Following Friday's Sharp Rally
Sidus Space stock retreated slightly in premarket trading after a 14% surge on Friday, with investors eyeing the company's $500 million shelf registration and upcoming conference appearance.
HSBC Gains Ahead of Earnings as UK Banks Shift Focus to Wealth Management
HSBC shares rose 0.4% in London trading as investors await annual results on Feb. 25. The move comes amid a broader pivot by UK banks toward fee-based wealth management services.
Nvidia CEO Praises Meta's AI Profitability Amid Heavy Tech Spending
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted Meta as a leader in monetizing AI, as the social media giant projects up to $135 billion in 2026 capital expenditures. Meta's Q4 revenue grew 24% to $59.9 billion.
AppLovin Gains in Premarket Ahead of Q4 Earnings Release
AppLovin shares advanced 3.6% in premarket trading Monday following Friday's 8.4% surge, with investors awaiting fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results scheduled for February 11.
Metlen Shares Recover in London Following Profit Guidance Cut
Metlen Energy & Metals shares rose nearly 5% in London, partially recovering from a steep sell-off triggered by a reduced 2025 EBITDA forecast and project execution challenges.
NatWest Shares Drop on £2.7bn Wealth Management Acquisition and Buyback
NatWest Group shares fell nearly 5% after announcing the £2.7 billion acquisition of Evelyn Partners and a £750 million share buyback. The deal marks the bank's largest transaction since the 2008 financial crisis.
State Bank of India Stock Soars to All-Time High on Record Quarterly Profit
Shares of State Bank of India surged over 7% to a record high after the lender reported its highest-ever quarterly profit and improved asset quality. Analysts have raised price targets following the strong results.
Goldman Downgrade Weighs on China Mobile as 5G Expansion Pace Slows
China Mobile shares fell 2.1% in Hong Kong after Goldman Sachs cut its rating to Neutral, citing a cooler outlook for 5G base station deployments in 2026 and 2027.
FedEx-Led Consortium Offers €7.8B for InPost, Shares Surge 14%
InPost shares jumped 14% after FedEx and a consortium of investors proposed a €7.8 billion acquisition at €15.60 per share, a 17% premium to Friday's close.
SMIC Shares Surge 4% in Hong Kong Ahead of Quarterly Results
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. saw its Hong Kong-listed shares rise 4.1% to HK$70.35 on Monday as investors positioned for its quarterly earnings release.
Stellantis Plunges on €22.2B EV Charge, Gigafactory Halt
Stellantis shares dropped sharply after announcing a major strategic reset, including a €22.2 billion impairment and shelving European battery plant projects.