Mateusz Kaczmarek, Author at TechStock²

Supreme Court Fed showdown, Davos and China GDP: what to watch in global markets next week

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on President Trump’s effort to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Stocks ended the week lower, with the S&P 500 at 6,940.01 and Brent crude at $64.13. China releases GDP data as Davos opens, while Japan nears a possible snap election. Prime Minister Takaichi may suspend Japan’s 8% food sales tax, risking a 5 trillion yen revenue hit.

18 January 2026

China Economy·Federal Reserve·NASDAQ:INTC·NASDAQ:NFLX·NYSE:JNJ

Bunzl plc (BNZL) Shares Slide After Pre‑Close Statement: 2025 Profit Guidance Reaffirmed, 2026 Margin Seen Slightly Lower

Bunzl plc (BNZL) reaffirmed 2025 adjusted operating profit guidance with an operating margin around 7.6%, but warned 2026 margins may dip slightly—sending shares lower and testing a 2,050p low on 17 December 2025. bunzl.com+2lse.co.uk+2 Bunzl plc (LSE: BNZL) shares fell on Wednesday after the FTSE 100 distributor reiterated its 2025 profit expectations but struck a more cautious tone on profitability for 2026, warning that operating margins are expected to be “slightly down” year-on-year. bunzl.com+2lse.co.uk+2 Below is all the key Bunzl (BNZL) news and market reaction reported today (17.12.2025)—including the company’s pre-close trading statement, the margin outlook that spooked investors, and

17 December 2025

Earnings Reports·LSE:BNZL·Stock Market

IAG in focus: Bernstein ranks International Consolidated Airlines Group as top European airline pick for 2026

International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways and Iberia, is rated “Outperform” by Bernstein—here’s what’s driving the 2026 thesis on Dec 17, 2025. International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (IAG)—the airline holding company behind British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus—is back in the spotlight today after a new analyst note put it at the top of the European airline pecking order heading into 2026. Investing.com+1 At a glance, the market is also balancing two macro cross-currents that matter directly to airlines: cooling UK inflation (supportive for rate-cut expectations and consumer spending) and rising oil prices (a potential headwind

17 December 2025

Airlines·LSE:IAG·Stock Market

Bellway (BWY) News Today: Share Buyback Update, Build-Quality Award Win, and What’s Moving the UK Housebuilder on 17 December 2025

Bellway (LSE: BWY) is in focus on 17 Dec 2025 after a fresh share buyback RNS, a NHBC Seal of Excellence award, and renewed attention on targets and price action. Bellway p.l.c. (LSE: BWY) is seeing a relatively compact but meaningful news flow today (17 December 2025), led by a new share buyback transaction disclosed via regulatory announcement and a separate construction quality milestone tied to NHBC’s Pride in the Job awards. Add in live market chatter around the share price and analyst targets, and the UK housebuilder is back on many investors’ watchlists heading into year-end. Below is a

17 December 2025

LSE:BWY·Real Estate·UK Economy

Ashtead Group plc (AHT) shares rise as buyback continues; KeyBanc upgrades to Overweight — What investors need to know (17 Dec 2025)

Ashtead Group plc (LSE: AHT) shares rose on 17 Dec 2025 after a fresh buyback update, as KeyBanc upgraded the stock to Overweight ahead of the NYSE listing move. Ashtead Group plc (LSE: AHT), the equipment rental giant behind Sunbelt Rentals, is back in focus today after two Ashtead-specific updates hit investor screens: a new “Transaction in Own Shares” regulatory announcement tied to its ongoing repurchase programme, and a KeyBanc analyst upgrade that points to renewed confidence in the company’s medium-term cash generation and positioning in North American rental markets. London South East+1 Shares were trading around 5,326p, up roughly

17 December 2025

LSE:AHT·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

RELX PLC REL files 3.7 million share block listing as employee share plans expand on 17 December 2025

RELX PLC (LSE: REL) published fresh UK regulatory updates on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, centred on employee share scheme funding rather than a trading statement or earnings release. The FTSE 100 information and analytics group applied for a block listing of 3.7 million ordinary shares, while separate exchange and FCA notices showed a smaller 60,000-share admission taking effect today. TradingView+1 RELX shares were quoted at 3,047p sell / 3,048p buy at the close in London on 17 December, up 7p (+0.23%), while the FTSE 100 rose 1.61%. Hargreaves Lansdown Today’s RELX news on 17 December 2025 1) RELX applies for

17 December 2025

LSE:REL·Stock Market

Legal & General (LGEN) share price today: UBS trims target to 260p as UK inflation cools — what investors are watching on 17 December 2025

Legal & General Group Plc (LGEN) traded higher on 17 Dec 2025 as UBS cut its price target to 260p (neutral). Here’s the latest price action, the broker call, and key catalysts. Legal & General Group Plc (LSE: LGEN) is in focus today after a fresh analyst note from UBS trimmed expectations for the FTSE 100 insurer and asset manager, even as the broader UK market rallied on softer inflation data and rate-cut hopes. Below is a full, publication-ready roundup of the current LGEN-related headlines and market developments dated 17.12.2025, plus what they may mean for investors. What’s new on

17 December 2025

LSE:LGEN·UK Economy

Prudential plc (PRU) confirms ICICI Prudential AMC IPO underwriting as capital returns stay in focus — shares touch fresh 52‑week high (17.12.2025)

Prudential plc (LSE: PRU) confirmed the underwriting agreement and final prospectus filing for the ICICI Prudential Asset Management IPO, while continuing share repurchases and trading near a new 52‑week high. Prudential plc (LSE: PRU; HKEX: 2378) delivered a busy set of updates on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, putting its India-linked asset management monetisation and shareholder capital returns back in the spotlight. The Asia- and Africa-focused insurer and asset manager confirmed the signing of an underwriting agreement for the ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (IPAMC) initial public offering and announced the filing of the final prospectus in India. prudentialplc.com At the

17 December 2025

HKG:2378·IPO News·LSE:PRU·Stock Market

Haleon PLC (HLN) News Today, 17 December 2025: Shares Rise as Investors Digest Morgan Stanley “Top Pick” Call and Incoming Board Changes

Haleon PLC (LSE/NYSE: HLN) closed higher on 17 December 2025, rebounding after Tuesday’s dip. Here’s what’s moving the consumer-health giant behind Sensodyne, Panadol and Advil, including a Morgan Stanley upgrade, leadership changes effective 1 January 2026, and the next key date on the company calendar. Haleon PLC (HLN), the consumer health company behind household brands such as Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Centrum, Voltaren and Theraflu, ended Wednesday’s session higher in London, as investors balanced near-term market noise against a string of “positioning” catalysts that have kept the stock in focus into year-end. London South East+2Hargreaves Lansdown+2 While there was no new

17 December 2025

LSE:HLN·NYSE:HLN

Silver Price Today: Silver Breaks $65 to Record High as U.S. Unemployment Rate Hits 4.6%

December 17, 2025 — Silver surged to new all-time highs on Wednesday, powering past $65 an ounce for the first time as investors piled into precious metals on a potent mix of tight physical supply, heavy industrial demand, and renewed bets that interest-rate cuts are coming after softer U.S. labor-market data. Gold climbed alongside silver, while platinum and palladium extended a “white metals” rally that has gathered pace into year-end. Reuters Silver’s move is remarkable not just for the headline price, but for what it says about today’s market structure: the demand story is no longer only about safe-haven buying—it’s

17 December 2025

Precious Metals·Silver Price

Rio Tinto (RIO) news today: Rhodes Ridge greenlights $191m study, green iron momentum builds, and Rusal court ruling adds legal noise (17 Dec 2025)

Rio Tinto plc (NYSE: RIO) is in focus on 17 December 2025 as a cluster of iron-ore growth and decarbonisation headlines land alongside a renewed legal overhang tied to its alumina joint venture with Russia’s Rusal. In Australia, Rio-backed initiatives spanning Pilbara supply growth (Rhodes Ridge) and lower‑emissions iron and steel pathways (Calix “Zesty” and the NeoSmelt consortium) are shaping the narrative, while competitive pressure around Guinea’s next wave of high-grade iron ore projects continues to build. What’s driving the Rio Tinto story on 17 December 2025 Here are the key Rio-linked developments circulating today: Rio Tinto share price check

17 December 2025

Commodities·Green Technology·NYSE:RIO

Compass Group PLC (CPG) in Focus Today: BNP Exane Downgrade, Share Price Moves, and What Investors Are Watching (17 December 2025)

Compass Group PLC (LSE: CPG) drew fresh attention on 17 Dec 2025 after a BNP Exane downgrade. Here’s what happened today, how the stock traded, and what’s next. Compass Group PLC (LSE: CPG) — the FTSE 100 catering and support services giant — is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after a notable analyst downgrade sparked debate about one of the company’s most important operational metrics: client retention, particularly in the US healthcare vertical. investments.halifax.co.uk Even without a new regulatory announcement from the company today, the stock is giving investors plenty to digest: a sharp difference of

17 December 2025

LSE:CPG·Stock Market

GSK plc (GSK) news: FDA approves twice‑yearly asthma biologic Exdensur on Dec. 17, 2025

GSK plc (GSK) announced today that the FDA approved Exdensur (depemokimab‑ulaa) for severe eosinophilic asthma in patients 12+. Here’s what it means for GSK’s respiratory pipeline, competition, and shareholders on 17.12.2025. GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) is in the spotlight on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after the company confirmed US FDA approval for Exdensur (depemokimab‑ulaa)—a new twice‑yearly biologic for severe asthma—while also releasing its latest share buyback update through a regulatory filing. Investegate+1 Below is a full, reader-friendly rundown of all current GSK news items dated 17.12.2025, plus what they signal for patients, clinicians, and investors. Today’s GSK headlines (17.12.2025) 1)

17 December 2025

Healthcare News·LSE:GSK·NYSE:GSK·Pharmaceuticals

British American Tobacco (BATS) Today: Share Buyback Updates, Board Disclosure and What Investors Are Watching (17 December 2025)

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE: BATS) published new buyback disclosures and a board-related update on 17 December 2025. Here’s what changed, why it matters, and what to watch next. British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) closed Wednesday with its shares little changed, as investors digested a fresh set of routine—but still important—regulatory filings tied to the group’s ongoing capital returns and governance disclosures. At the close in London, British American Tobacco (BATS) was quoted around 4,284p, up 6p (+0.14%), with a market capitalisation shown at roughly £93.10bn. Hargreaves Lansdown Below is a clear rundown of everything we can identify as “current

17 December 2025

LSE:BATS·Share Buyback

Standard Chartered STAN hits fresh 52-week high as share buyback continues and investors track Germany regulator order

LONDON — 17 December 2025 — Standard Chartered PLC (ticker STAN) is back in the spotlight today after the bank disclosed another round of share repurchases under its ongoing buyback programme and the stock pushed to a new 52-week high during Wednesday trading. Investegate+1 At the same time, investors are still digesting a German regulatory order announced this week that requires the lender’s local unit to address organisational shortcomings and hold additional capital—an update that adds a note of caution even as the share price rallies. Reuters Today’s Standard Chartered headlines in one minute Share buyback update: what Standard Chartered

17 December 2025

LSE:STAN·Share Buyback

Unilever (ULVR) Today: Stock Price, Latest News and Key Catalysts After the Magnum Spin‑Off (17 December 2025)

Unilever (ULVR) shares closed higher on 17 Dec 2025 as investors track the post‑Magnum strategy, M&A plans, potential UK brand sales, and the Ben & Jerry’s governance dispute. Unilever PLC (LSE: ULVR) ended Wednesday higher in London as the market continues to re-price the consumer-goods giant’s “new look” story: a simplified Unilever following the ice-cream demerger, a sharper focus on Beauty & Wellbeing and Personal Care, and a clearer playbook for bolt‑on acquisitions—while political and governance noise around Ben & Jerry’s shifts to the newly listed Magnum Ice Cream Company. Reuters+3Hargreaves Lansdown+3Reuters+3 Unilever (ULVR) stock price today (17/12/2025): the market

17 December 2025

LSE:ULVR·Stock Market

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) News Today: Citi Data Deal, Buyback Update, LCH SA Governance Approval and FTSE Russell ETF Win (17 Dec 2025)

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) makes headlines on 17.12.2025 with a multi‑year Citi data partnership, a share buyback transaction update, SEC approval for LCH SA governance changes, and fresh FTSE Russell benchmark adoption. London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG), one of the world’s biggest financial markets infrastructure and data providers, is in focus today on multiple fronts: a major enterprise data partnership with Citi, a new disclosure tied to its ongoing share buyback programme, and a U.S. regulatory decision involving its clearing business LCH SA. Add in fresh benchmark adoption for FTSE Russell (an LSEG business) and a risk-on

17 December 2025

LSE:LSEG

NatWest Group (NWG) news today: AI trials, £1bn social rent loans and Grangemouth support package

Published: 17 December 2025 NatWest Group plc (LSE: NWG) is ending the year with a clear message to markets and policymakers: it wants to be the UK’s “bank for business,” a major backer of affordable housing, and an active participant in the next wave of financial services tech—while keeping one eye on regulation as AI becomes more autonomous. Today’s NatWest-related headlines cluster around three themes: innovation (agentic AI trials with the FCA), social impact (a larger social rent lending pool), and regional/industrial growth (SME accelerator hires plus a role in a major Grangemouth support package). INEOS+4Reuters+4NatWest Group+4 NatWest stock check:

17 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·LSE:NWG·UK Economy

BAE Systems (BA.) today: Air Astana stake sale completed, buyback rolls on and shares end higher — 17 December 2025

BAE Systems plc (LSE: BA.) confirmed the completed sale of 9m Air Astana GDRs, continued its share buyback, and finished higher on 17 December 2025. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what to watch next. BAE Systems plc (LSE: BA.) put portfolio housekeeping back in the spotlight on 17 December 2025, confirming the final results of a larger-than-initially-flagged sell-down in Kazakh airline Air Astana—while also issuing its latest share buyback update. The stock ended the session higher, as broader UK equities rallied on fresh inflation data and shifting interest-rate expectations. Hargreaves Lansdown+1 Below is a full, publication-ready roundup of

17 December 2025

LSE:BA.·Mergers & Acquisitions·Stock Market

Rolls-Royce (RR.) share price rises as £200m buyback plan, US Army MV‑75 engine tests and UK SMR momentum dominate today’s headlines (17 Dec 2025)

Rolls‑Royce Holdings plc (RR.) is back in focus on 17 December 2025 as shares climb in London, investors digest a new £200m interim buyback, and defence + nuclear catalysts build. What’s happening with Rolls‑Royce (RR.) today Rolls‑Royce shares were higher in London on Wednesday, with the stock trading around 1,123p (about £11.23) on a ~2.3% gain versus the prior close, according to 15‑minute delayed exchange data. London South East+1 Today’s focus is being shaped by three parallel storylines investors care about: Rolls‑Royce share price: today’s move in context As of the latest London quote (delayed), RR. was indicated at 1,123p,

17 December 2025

Aerospace Industry·LSE:RR.·Stock Market

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Astera Labs (ALAB) stock closes near $170 after 19% jump as earnings week looms

8 February 2026

New York, Feb 7, 2026, 20:34 (EST) — Market closed. Astera Labs, Inc. shares surged 18.9% on Friday to close at $169.85, after ending the prior session at $142.82. The stock traded between $151.42 and $170.01, with about 7.3 million shares changing hands. (StockAnalysis) With U.S. markets shut for the weekend, the move leaves the Nasdaq-listed chip-connectivity firm in focus heading into Monday’s open. Attention now shifts to its quarterly report due next week, a key check on demand for parts that sit inside AI data centers. Astera Labs makes connectivity chips and software that help move data inside servers

Sungrow Power Supply (300274.SZ) A-shares: Monday watch after “commercial space” denial

8 February 2026

Sungrow closed at 144.50 yuan, down 1.03%, after stating it has no plans in the commercial space sector. Mainland China trading resumes Monday, with Spring Festival closures set for Feb. 15–23. Major funds were net sellers of 5.46 billion yuan on Feb. 6. The Shenzhen-listed solar firm remains under scrutiny as investors await further filings before the holiday.

MPWR stock price hits a new high after Monolithic Power’s outlook — what traders watch next week

8 February 2026

Monolithic Power Systems shares surged 6.4% to $1,229.82 Friday, hitting a new 52-week high after raising its dividend to $2.00 and forecasting first-quarter revenue of $770 million to $790 million. CEO Michael Hsing filed a Rule 144 notice for 3,082 shares. CFO Bernie Blegen will retire after the 2025 annual report, with Rob Dean named interim CFO. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 20.8% to $751.2 million.

Microchip Technology stock price: MCHP heads into Monday after earnings outlook and mixed analyst calls

8 February 2026

Microchip Technology shares fell 2.6% to $76.01 Friday after its outlook and analyst reactions disappointed some investors. The company reported fiscal Q3 net sales up 15.6% to $1.186 billion and guided March-quarter sales to $1.24–$1.28 billion. A global memory shortage has disrupted orders, and analysts remain split on recovery prospects. BlackRock disclosed a 10% stake as of Jan. 31.

Mateusz Kaczmarek

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