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London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as Iran, Powell in focus

Mon 12 January 2026 07:21

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors mulled political developments in Iran and news that Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell is being investigated by the Department of Justice.

US close: Dow and S&P 500 set new records, Nasdaq hits two-month high

Fri 09 January 2026 19:11

(Sharecast News) - US stocks pushed higher on Friday with the Dow and S&P 500 both setting new records and the Nasdaq closing in its own all-time high despite a mixed bag of economic data, which included weaker-than-expected non-farm payrolls.

London close: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as mining M&A lifts sentiment

Fri 09 January 2026 16:32

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 finished at another record high on Friday as speculation about a mega merger in the heavyweight mining sector boosted share prices.

US open: Stocks flat as jobs report sends mixed messages on labour market

Fri 09 January 2026 13:29

(Sharecast News) - US stocks were flat in early deals on Friday, with markets trading within a narrow range, after the latest jobs report failed to resolve uncertainty regarding the Federal Reserve's next interest-rate decision.

Europe midday: Stoxx, DAX hit records as Rio-Glencore talks boost sentiment

Fri 09 January 2026 11:26

(Sharecast News) - European shares powered to a new record high on Friday with geopolitics and a potential mega-merger of mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore driving sentiment.

London midday: Stocks stay up as Glencore surges on potential Rio merger

Fri 09 January 2026 11:05

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still higher by midday on Friday, with miners powering ahead after Glencore and Rio Tinto confirmed merger talks, and as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.

Europe open: Stoxx up with Rio-Glencore talks, geopolitics in focus

Fri 09 January 2026 08:32

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher at the open on Friday with geopolitics and a potential mega-merger of mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore in focus.

London open: Miners pace gains on Glencore-Rio news; payrolls eyed

Fri 09 January 2026 08:08

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, with miners powering ahead after Glencore and Rio Tinto confirmed merger talks, and as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.

London open: Miners pace gains on Glencore-Rio news; payrolls eyed

Fri 09 January 2026 08:08

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, with miners powering ahead after Glencore and Rio Tinto confirmed merger talks, and as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.

Asia report: Shares mixed as China CPI, Rio-Glencore talks in focus

Fri 09 January 2026 07:39

(Sharecast News) - Asian shares were mixed on Friday as investors remained wary of geopolitical tensions driven by the US and also assessed China inflation data and a potential tie up between mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore.