Today: 3 June 2026

Marcin Frąckiewicz

CEO of TS2 Space and founder of TS2.tech. Expert in satellites, telecommunications, and emerging technologies, covering trends in space, AI, and connectivity.

Antofagasta stock jumps after Goldman upgrade as copper prices keep miners in focus

Antofagasta stock jumps after Goldman upgrade as copper prices keep miners in focus

Antofagasta shares jumped 3.5% to 3,452p after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to “buy” with a 4,000p target, citing higher copper prices and tight inventories. Copper traded near record highs, with LME three-month futures last at $12,831 a ton. Deutsche Bank downgraded Antofagasta to “sell” on valuation concerns. Investors await the company’s Jan. 29 production report and Feb. 17 results.
9 January 2026
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Vodafone stock watchers have 3 things to track today: India relief, buybacks, and Feb. 5

Vodafone stock watchers have 3 things to track today: India relief, buybacks, and Feb. 5

Vodafone shares fell 0.7% to 102.9p Friday, despite a recent Berenberg upgrade citing improved cash flow and a stronger balance sheet. The drop followed news that India capped Vodafone Idea’s annual dues at $13.79 million for six years; Vodafone holds a 16% stake in the carrier. Vodafone also bought back 1.36 million shares Thursday as part of a €500 million programme. Investors await the Feb. 5 trading update.
9 January 2026
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RELX share price nudges up on buyback update as Feb 12 results near

RELX share price nudges up on buyback update as Feb 12 results near

RELX shares rose 0.06% to 3,150 pence in London after the company announced further buybacks, purchasing 303,180 shares Thursday via UBS. The group has repurchased about 1.57 million shares since Jan. 2 under a £250 million programme running until Feb. 6. The stock traded between 3,136 and 3,175 pence, well below its 52-week high of 4,205 pence. Full-year results are due Feb. 12.
9 January 2026
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British American Tobacco shares dip after fresh buyback; UBS sees 2026 rebound for BATS stock

British American Tobacco shares dip after fresh buyback; UBS sees 2026 rebound for BATS stock

British American Tobacco shares fell 0.5% to 3,990 pence in London after the company bought back and cancelled 127,066 shares. UBS maintained a Buy rating with a 52-pound target, citing expected growth in New Categories and earnings. CEO Tadeu Marroco and senior managers bought shares through a company scheme. The FTSE 100 rose 0.4% earlier, led by miners and energy.
9 January 2026
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Tesco PLC stock slips again after Christmas update — what traders watch next

Tesco PLC stock slips again after Christmas update — what traders watch next

Tesco shares fell 1.6% to 415.4 pence in London Friday morning, deepening Thursday’s 6.7% drop after Christmas sales growth slowed. The company raised its profit outlook to the top end of guidance, with UK like-for-like sales up 3.2% in the six weeks to Jan. 3. Investors await April 16 results for more detail on margins and pricing. Tesco bought back 475,248 shares on Jan. 8.
9 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price rises as Trump’s $1.5 trillion US defence budget call ripples through London

BAE Systems share price rises as Trump’s $1.5 trillion US defence budget call ripples through London

BAE Systems shares rose 1.24% to 2,048 pence in London on Friday, trading near a 52-week high after U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027. Over 1 million shares changed hands. Investors weighed Trump’s threat to block dividends and buybacks for defense contractors unless weapons output increases. BAE jumped 5% Thursday as the FTSE 350 defence index hit a record.
9 January 2026
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Lloyds share price slips under £1 as UK housing cools and results near

Lloyds share price slips under £1 as UK housing cools and results near

Lloyds Banking Group shares slipped 0.37% to 99.68 pence in London by 10:51 GMT, after touching 100.50 pence earlier. The move followed data showing UK house prices fell 0.6% in December, with annual growth slowing to 0.3%. Investors are watching for Lloyds’ January 29 results for updates on margins and credit costs. The Bank of England rescheduled two gilt sales but kept its broader programme unchanged.
9 January 2026
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Sainsbury shares slide after Argos sales dip; investors turn to April results

Sainsbury shares slide after Argos sales dip; investors turn to April results

J Sainsbury shares fell 6.3% after its Christmas update showed a 1% drop in Argos sales, despite grocery sales rising 5.4% in the 16 weeks to Jan. 3. The company maintained its profit forecast above £1 billion and raised its free cash flow outlook to over £550 million. Investors focused on weakness in general merchandise. Sainsbury plans to return over £800 million to shareholders.
9 January 2026
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GSK stock slips in London as hepatitis B drug details awaited; Feb 4 results loom

GSK stock slips in London as hepatitis B drug details awaited; Feb 4 results loom

GSK shares slipped 0.6% to 1,879.5p in London by 10:50 GMT as investors awaited detailed data from its phase III hepatitis B drug trial. Analysts pressed for cure rate and durability figures after GSK withheld specifics. A royalty dispute over cancer drug Jemperli is pending in U.S. court, with a trial set for July 2026. Investors are watching for updates at the Jan. 13 J.P. Morgan conference and Feb. 4 results.
9 January 2026
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Shell Plc stock rebounds after selloff as oil steadies — what investors watch next

Shell Plc stock rebounds after selloff as oil steadies — what investors watch next

Shell shares rose 2.2% to 2,619.62 pence by 10:46 GMT Friday, rebounding after a 3.5% drop Thursday following a weak fourth-quarter update. The company flagged a significant loss in its Chemicals & Products segment and uncertainty over its $3.5 billion quarterly buyback. Brent crude traded at $62.17 a barrel. European energy stocks gained, lifting the STOXX 600 to a record high.
9 January 2026
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Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto takeover talks — the deadline and next catalysts investors watch

Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto takeover talks — the deadline and next catalysts investors watch

Glencore shares rose about 8% after the company confirmed early-stage merger talks with Rio Tinto, which could involve an all-share deal. Rio Tinto has until Feb. 5 under UK takeover rules to announce a firm offer or withdraw. Glencore stock traded at 447.83 pence by 10:00 GMT, while Rio shares fell. Both companies said there is no certainty a deal will be reached.
9 January 2026
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