Today: 13 June 2026

Mateusz Kaczmarek

A technology and finance expert writing for TS2.tech. He analyzes developments in satellites, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on their impact on global markets. Author of industry reports and market commentary, often cited in tech and business media. Passionate about innovation and the digital economy.

Croda International (CRDA) Share Price and News Today – 26 November 2025

Croda International (CRDA) Share Price and News Today – 26 November 2025

Croda International shares traded at 2,765p, down 1p as of 12:08 GMT. Incotec, Croda’s seed enhancement unit, published an opinion piece on its Promotor Watermelon priming technology, aimed at improving watermelon germination under cold stress. Croda’s stock remains about 24% below its 52-week high. The company recently paid a 48p dividend, with a forward yield near 3.5%.
26 November 2025
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price Today: Buyback RNS, Q3 2025 Growth and Analyst Upside – 26 November 2025

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price Today: Buyback RNS, Q3 2025 Growth and Analyst Upside – 26 November 2025

London Stock Exchange Group repurchased 115,714 shares on 25 November at an average price of 8,714.12p, confirming the move in a new RNS filing. LSEG shares closed nearly flat at 8,830p, up 2p, with market value at about £45.25 billion. The buyback is part of a £2 billion repurchase plan for 2025. Total voting rights now stand at 513,998,055 shares.
26 November 2025
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Budget 2025: Rachel Reeves Faces ‘Growth Emergency’ as OBR Leak Reveals Tax Freeze and Slower Growth

Budget 2025: Rachel Reeves Faces ‘Growth Emergency’ as OBR Leak Reveals Tax Freeze and Slower Growth

Official UK economic forecasts leaked hours before Rachel Reeves’s first Budget show GDP growth downgraded to 1.5% a year and public debt rising to 96% of GDP by 2030. Income tax thresholds will remain frozen until 2031, pulling more workers into higher tax bands. Opposition parties demand an inquiry into the leak. Farmers protesting in Westminster led to arrests.
26 November 2025
Stock Market Today, November 26, 2025: Dow Futures Rise On Fed Rate-Cut Bets As Nvidia, Apple, Bitcoin And Eli Lilly Take Center Stage

Stock Market Today, November 26, 2025: Dow Futures Rise On Fed Rate-Cut Bets As Nvidia, Apple, Bitcoin And Eli Lilly Take Center Stage

U.S. stock futures rose early Wednesday, with Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures up 0.2%–0.35% as traders bet on a December Fed rate cut. Nvidia and AMD slipped on news of an Alphabet–Meta AI chip partnership. Apple gained after a rebound in China iPhone sales. Eli Lilly hovered near a $1 trillion valuation on strong demand for weight-loss drugs.
26 November 2025
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UK Farmers Defy Met Police Tractor Ban in Westminster Inheritance Tax Protest on Budget Day 2025

UK Farmers Defy Met Police Tractor Ban in Westminster Inheritance Tax Protest on Budget Day 2025

Farmers drove tractors into central London Wednesday, defying a police ban as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepared her Autumn Budget. Officers arrested several protesters and moved vehicles from Whitehall and Parliament. Demonstrators oppose Labour’s plan to cap agricultural property relief at £1 million and impose a 20% inheritance tax above that threshold from April 2026. The protest forced police to restrict access and reroute traffic in Westminster.
26 November 2025
New Jersey American Water’s 2025 Community Grants Echo North End’s Call for Repairs, Not Redevelopment

New Jersey American Water’s 2025 Community Grants Echo North End’s Call for Repairs, Not Redevelopment

New Jersey American Water and its charitable foundation awarded $25,000 in grants to 10 organizations across New Jersey on November 25. Recipients include groups supporting youth, homeless families, food access, and survivors of abuse. The grants target communities with limited access to services. The funds come from the 2025 Community Advancement Grant Program.
26 November 2025
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Standard Chartered (STAN) News Today: Share Buyback, Crypto Custody Deal and Legal Risks – 26 November 2025

Standard Chartered (STAN) News Today: Share Buyback, Crypto Custody Deal and Legal Risks – 26 November 2025

Standard Chartered shares rose 1.7% to 1,627.5p in London Wednesday, trading above their 200-day moving average after the bank repurchased 475,222 shares for about $130 million. The bank was also named digital asset custodian for 21Shares, while analysts maintained a consensus “Hold” rating with the stock above most target prices.
26 November 2025
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Severn Trent (SVT) Near 52‑Week High as CEO Change, Dividend and Ofwat Ruling Shape 2026 Outlook – 26 November 2025

Severn Trent (SVT) Near 52‑Week High as CEO Change, Dividend and Ofwat Ruling Shape 2026 Outlook – 26 November 2025

Severn Trent shares closed at 2,845p on Wednesday, up 1.3% and near their 52-week high, giving the utility a market value of just over £8.4bn. CEO Liv Garfield will step down at year-end, with James Jesic set to take over. Half-year revenue rose 18%, operating profit jumped 57%, and the interim dividend was set at 50.4p per share. Ofwat’s price review will lift average household bills from £398 to £583 by 2030.
26 November 2025
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Whitbread (WTB) Share Price Today: Buyback Ramps Up as Brokers Call Premier Inn Owner ‘Undervalued’ – 26 November 2025

Whitbread (WTB) Share Price Today: Buyback Ramps Up as Brokers Call Premier Inn Owner ‘Undervalued’ – 26 November 2025

Whitbread bought 1,000 shares at an average 2,800.63p on 25 November, bringing total buybacks since May to over 6 million shares. Shares traded flat at 2,840p by late morning in London, with about 397,000 shares changing hands. Panmure Liberum raised its profit forecast, citing UK growth, while analysts’ average 12-month target stands at 3,405.63p.
26 November 2025
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Rachel Reeves’ 2025 Budget Today: Income Tax ‘Stealth Rise’, ISA Shake‑Up and Pension Fears – What 26 November Means for Your Money

Rachel Reeves’ 2025 Budget Today: Income Tax ‘Stealth Rise’, ISA Shake‑Up and Pension Fears – What 26 November Means for Your Money

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her second Budget today, confirming billions in tax rises and benefit changes amid a £20–30bn fiscal gap. The national living wage will rise to £12.71 an hour, and the state pension is set for an above-inflation increase from April. NHS prescription charges and rail fares will be frozen next year. The sugar tax will expand to cover pre-packaged milkshakes and some lattes.
26 November 2025
Anglo American (AAL) Surges Above 200‑Day Average as BHP Exits and Teck Merger Advances – 26 November 2025

Anglo American (AAL) Surges Above 200‑Day Average as BHP Exits and Teck Merger Advances – 26 November 2025

Anglo American shares rose 1.4% in London by late morning, trading near 2,818p after BHP ended its latest takeover attempt. The stock is up 21% over 12 months but remains 6% below its October high. Anglo’s planned merger with Teck Resources is set for a shareholder vote, while EU regulators have paused review of a separate nickel asset sale. Market capitalization stands at about £32 billion.
26 November 2025
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Diageo (DGE) Shares Slip as JP Morgan Slashes Target to 2,000p While India Arm Delivers Big ESG Win – 26 November 2025

Diageo (DGE) Shares Slip as JP Morgan Slashes Target to 2,000p While India Arm Delivers Big ESG Win – 26 November 2025

Diageo shares fell 1.4% to 1,709.5p in London on 26 November after JP Morgan cut its price target to 2,000p, citing earnings pressure. Bernstein maintained a Buy rating with a 2,420p target. The stock has dropped sharply since a recent profit warning, trading near a one-year low. Diageo’s market value stands at about £38 billion.
26 November 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: Rally Holds as UK Budget Spares Bank Tax Hike – 26 November 2025

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: Rally Holds as UK Budget Spares Bank Tax Hike – 26 November 2025

Lloyds Banking Group traded near 91p in London late Wednesday, close to 12-month highs, after reports indicated the UK Autumn Budget would not impose new taxes on banks. The lender continued its £1.7bn buyback, retiring about 1.8bn shares this year. Shares have climbed over 60% in 12 months, with market value above £53bn. Lloyds reported £3.3bn profit for the first nine months of 2025.
26 November 2025
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Spectris (LON: SXS) Share Price Today, 26 November 2025 – Fresh Stake Disclosures as KKR’s £41.75 Takeover Nears the Finish Line

Spectris (LON: SXS) Share Price Today, 26 November 2025 – Fresh Stake Disclosures as KKR’s £41.75 Takeover Nears the Finish Line

Spectris shares traded around 4,132p–4,134p in London on Monday, less than 1% below the £41.75 per share takeover offer from KKR-backed Project Aurora Bidco. Trading was subdued, with activity focused on disclosure filings including a major holdings notice from JPMorgan Chase, which lifted its economic interest above 8%. No new terms or surprises emerged.
26 November 2025
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Rio Tinto (RIO) on 26 November 2025: Share Price Near Highs as Analysts Stay Cautious and Energy-Transition Bets Deepen

Rio Tinto (RIO) on 26 November 2025: Share Price Near Highs as Analysts Stay Cautious and Energy-Transition Bets Deepen

Rio Tinto traded near the top of its 52-week range on November 26, with LON:RIO around GBX 5,435–5,445 and NYSE:RIO at US$71, up over 20% year-to-date. Analyst ratings remain cautious, with a “Hold” consensus in London and “Moderate Buy” in New York. Technical signals point to buyer dominance but warn of possible near-term pullback if support fails. A DCF analysis values the stock far above current prices.
26 November 2025
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British American Tobacco (BATS) Share Price Today: Buyback Update, JP Morgan Target Hike and Dividend Focus – 26 November 2025

British American Tobacco (BATS) Share Price Today: Buyback Update, JP Morgan Target Hike and Dividend Focus – 26 November 2025

British American Tobacco repurchased 130,000 shares for cancellation on 25 November at an average price of 4,252.24p, following a similar buyback the previous day. BATS shares closed at 4,334p in London on Wednesday, up 0.5% after a 2.8% surge Tuesday. JP Morgan raised its price target to 4,150p. The stock is up over 50% year-on-year.
26 November 2025
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RELX PLC (REL) Stock Today – Share Buybacks, New Institutional Buying and 2026 Outlook on 26 November 2025

RELX PLC (REL) Stock Today – Share Buybacks, New Institutional Buying and 2026 Outlook on 26 November 2025

RELX shares opened at 3,063p in London on strong volume, trading near a 52-week low after closing at 3,059p. AlphaCore Capital disclosed a new stake in RELX ADRs, while ABC Arbitrage sharply increased holdings. The company repurchased 60,041 shares as part of its ongoing buyback. RELX remains a major holding for Finsbury Growth & Income Trust and the SPDR MSCI Europe Industrials ETF.
26 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • ChronoScale Stock Soars Amid High Valuation and Losses
    June 13, 2026, 2:14 PM EDT. ChronoScale (CHRN) shares surged 134.18% year-to-date, delivering a 378.12% total return over one year despite a $72.73 million loss on $84.38 million revenue. The Dallas-based AI compute platform's stock trades at a striking price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 31.3x, far above the US IT sector average of 1.7x and peers at 2.3x. This elevated P/S indicates strong investor expectations for future revenue growth and profitability, though it raises risks if the company fails to meet these projections. Investors are advised to weigh these factors carefully and consider broader AI infrastructure opportunities. The sharp ascent and stretched valuation suggest volatility ahead, making due diligence crucial.

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FINRA hits Merrill Lynch with $225,000 fine for 1,600 missed customer complaints

FINRA hits Merrill Lynch with $225,000 fine for 1,600 missed customer complaints

13 June 2026
FINRA fined Merrill Lynch $225,000 and issued a censure after finding the firm failed to report over 1,600 customer complaints from post-call surveys in 2023, citing inadequate supervisory review and violation of reporting rules; Merrill self-disclosed, conducted a lookback, resolved complaints, and suspended written survey comments in January 2024.
Starbucks Stock Price Nears 52-Week High as Turnaround Rally Faces a Valuation Test

Starbucks Stock Price Nears 52-Week High as Turnaround Rally Faces a Valuation Test

13 June 2026
Starbucks closed Friday at $103.04, up 0.74% and just 5% below its 52-week high, as investors await fiscal Q3 results to see if strong traffic can keep offsetting labor and coffee-cost pressure; management recently raised 2026 guidance after reporting 6.2% global comp sales growth and a 9% revenue jump in Q2, but margin declines and a high P/E ratio leave little room for disappointment.
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