Unilever stock rebounds in London as Jefferies warns on margins, India tax order watched
London, Jan 9, 2026, 10:48 GMT — Regular session
- Unilever shares rose about 1.2% in early London trade after a volatile week
- Jefferies stuck with an “underperform” view, flagging margin and pricing pressure risks
- The group’s India arm said it will appeal a 15.6 billion-rupee tax demand
Unilever shares rose 1.2% to 4,720.5 pence by 1033 GMT, bouncing from an early low of 4,678 pence as investors weighed fresh broker caution against a steady stream of company updates. The stock has traded between 4,123 and 4,930 pence over the past 52 weeks. ( Shareprices)
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