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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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 (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
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Spain’s €60 Nationwide Transport Pass Starts 19 January 2026: What’s Included, What’s Not, and How It Compares Across Europe

Spain’s €60 Nationwide Transport Pass Starts 19 January 2026: What’s Included, What’s Not, and How It Compares Across Europe

Published: December 17, 2025 Spain is preparing to roll out one of Europe’s most talked-about mobility policies: a flat-rate, nationwide public transport pass designed to make everyday travel cheaper and to push more people out of cars and onto trains and buses. The headline numbers are simple: €60 per month for adults and €30 per month for anyone under 26—with the Spanish government now confirming the start date as 19 January 2026. RTVE+2The Guardian+2 But the fine print matters. This is not a “ride anything everywhere” ticket from day one—at least not yet. Here’s what today’s reporting (17 December 2025)
17 December 2025
Ethical Label Market Heads Toward $1.96T by 2034 as B2BINPAY Expands White‑Label Crypto Payments for Banks (Dec. 17, 2025)

Ethical Label Market Heads Toward $1.96T by 2034 as B2BINPAY Expands White‑Label Crypto Payments for Banks (Dec. 17, 2025)

Ethical labels are becoming a trillion-dollar trust layer for consumer goods, while stablecoins push banks toward white‑label crypto payments. Here’s what’s driving both trends on Dec. 17, 2025. On Dec. 17, 2025, two very different corners of the global economy delivered the same message: trust is now a product feature—and increasingly, a technology stack. In consumer goods, “ethical labels” (think organic, Fairtrade, cruelty‑free, halal, and clean-label claims) are shifting from marketing add‑ons to purchase-deciding signals. A market outlook distributed via GlobeNewswire points to a massive runway for the ethical label ecosystem—powered by regulatory pressure, buyer expectations, and technology like QR
17 December 2025
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BP (BP.) share price rebounds as oil jumps; buyback update and Petrobras–Lightsource bp solar JV keep investors focused (17 Dec 2025)

BP (BP.) share price rebounds as oil jumps; buyback update and Petrobras–Lightsource bp solar JV keep investors focused (17 Dec 2025)

BP plc (LSE: BP.) ended Wednesday higher after a sharp slide the prior session, with a bounce in crude prices and a fresh buyback disclosure helping to reset the near‑term narrative for the FTSE 100 heavyweight. Hargreaves Lansdown+2Reuters+2 Below is all the major BP‑related news and market drivers in circulation on 17.12.2025, plus what they mean for BP’s strategy and the share price into year‑end. BP share price today: recovery after Tuesday’s drop BP shares closed at 432.65p, up 10.25p (+2.43%) on the day, according to Hargreaves Lansdown pricing at the close. The move recoups part of Tuesday’s selloff and
17 December 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) news today: FCA flags “agentic AI” risks as banks prepare customer trials; LLOY shares near yearly highs — 17 Dec 2025

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) news today: FCA flags “agentic AI” risks as banks prepare customer trials; LLOY shares near yearly highs — 17 Dec 2025

Lloyds (LLOY) is in focus on 17 December 2025 as the FCA highlights new “agentic AI” risks ahead of planned customer trials in 2026, while UK inflation cools and LLOY shares trade close to 52‑week highs. Lloyds Banking Group plc (LLOY) is ending Wednesday in the spotlight for two big, connected themes: the next wave of customer-facing AI and the macro outlook for UK banks. A Reuters report says Lloyds is among the lenders working with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as the industry moves toward “agentic AI” trials that could automate budgeting, saving and investing decisions for customers. Reuters
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
New York, February 7, 2026, 06:32 EST — Market closed. Plug Power Inc shares jumped 11.6% on Friday to close at $2.08, snapping a two-day slide as investors headed into the weekend focused on a delayed shareholder vote that could reshape how the hydrogen company funds itself. Trading volume was about 109 million shares, and fuel-cell peer Ballard Power Systems gained about 5.9% on the day. (MarketWatch) The next session matters because the shareholder vote is no longer a sideshow. The outcome will determine whether Plug can expand the pool of stock it is allowed to issue, a key lever
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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