Mateusz Kaczmarek, Author at TechStock²

Spectris (SXS) Share Price Today, 27 November 2025: KKR Takeover Nears Completion as New NexPoint Filing Lands

London – 27 November 2025 — Shares in precision‑measurement group Spectris plc (LON: SXS) are trading almost exactly where you’d expect in the final stretch of a takeover: pinned just below KKR’s £41.75‑per‑share cash offer, with a fresh disclosure this morning from US investor NexPoint and a new analyst note adding detail to the end‑game. Spectris share price today: SXS edges lower but stays in “deal mode” By late morning on Thursday, Spectris shares were changing hands around 4,132p (£41.32), down about 2p on the day — a move of roughly ‑0.05% from Wednesday’s 4,134p close.sharecast.com+1 Data from London South

27 November 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions·Stock Market

Industrial AI Leaves the Office: How IFS, Boston Dynamics and Anthropic Are Rewiring Frontline Work

Published 27 November 2025 A new phase for AI: from keyboards to kilowatts On 27 November 2025, industrial AI stopped being a slide in a boardroom deck and became something you can literally bump into on the factory floor. Following this month’s Industrial X Unleashed event in New York, enterprise software provider IFS has moved fast to turn its big-stage announcements into concrete deployments. Today’s news cycle is dominated by: Together, they sketch a clear direction of travel: the next wave of AI money and innovation is heading toward assets, grids and fleets, not just documents and emails. Inside the

27 November 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Digital Transformation·Robotics

Rio Tinto (RIO) Moves to Sell $2 Billion U.S. Boron Assets as Stock Trades Near 52‑Week High – 27 November 2025

London / Sydney – 27 November 2025 — Rio Tinto plc (NYSE: RIO; LON: RIO; ASX: RIO) is in focus today after multiple outlets reported that the miner is preparing to sell its U.S. boron operations in California in a deal that could be worth up to $2 billion, even as its New York–listed shares trade close to a 52‑week high and London-listed stock slips with the wider FTSE 100 mining sector. Reuters+3Investing.com Philippines+3MINING.COM+3 Rio Tinto Prepares Sale of U.S. Boron Business According to Bloomberg reporting picked up by several financial news outlets, Rio Tinto is seeking buyers for its

27 November 2025

ASX:RIO·LSE:RIO·NYSE:RIO·Stock Market

BP Share Price Today: Olympic Pipeline Leak, Whiting Refinery Restart and New Mega‑Projects (27 November 2025)

BP shares are trading lower today as investors weigh ongoing disruption from the Olympic Pipeline leak in Washington State against the restart of the company’s largest US refinery and a surge of new oil and gas projects coming online in 2025. BP share price today: softer energy sector weighs As of Thursday trading in London, BP shares are changing hands around 447.8p, down about 1.1% on the day, with an intraday range of 446.75p–451.80p and a 52‑week range of 329.25p–476.20p.Investing.com A broad drop in energy names is adding pressure. The FTSE 100 is down roughly 0.3% today, with the energy

27 November 2025

Energy Sector·Oil Industry·Stock Market

National Grid plc (NG.) News Today: Northern Powerhouse Push, Dividend Scrip Milestone and Investor Moves – 27 November 2025

National Grid plc (NG.) news today, 27 November 2025: new Northern Powerhouse Partnership role, key dividend scrip milestone, BlackRock stake increase, analyst views, latest financials and risks. Northern Powerhouse push: National Grid joins the NPP The standout corporate headline for 27 November 2025 is that National Grid has officially joined the Northern Powerhouse Partnership (NPP). The move is pitched as a way to lock in more of the economic upside from Britain’s energy transition for communities across the North of England. National Grid In today’s press release, the company ties NPP membership directly to “The Great Grid Upgrade” – its

27 November 2025

Dividends·UK Economy

British American Tobacco (BATS) Today: Fresh Buyback, Valuation Debate and FTSE 100 Pullback – 27 November 2025

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LON: BATS, NYSE: BTI, JSE: BTI) stayed in the spotlight on Thursday, 27 November 2025, as the FTSE 100 slipped, a new buyback notice hit the tape and fresh valuation research suggested the tobacco giant may now be trading close to “fair value” – despite a huge rally this year. Reuters+2Simply Wall St+2 Below is a full round‑up of all the key BATS / BTI news and data points dated 27 November 2025, plus the context income investors and traders are watching. BATS share price today: easing after a powerful 2025 rally In short, today looks

27 November 2025

FTSE 100·LSE:BATS·Share Buybacks

Compass Group PLC (CPG) Stock Today: Citi Upgrade, Insider Buying and Earnings Momentum – 27 November 2025

Compass Group PLC (LON: CPG), the world’s largest contract caterer, stayed firmly on investors’ radar on Thursday as a fresh broker upgrade, insider share buying and ongoing reaction to this week’s full‑year 2025 results shaped market sentiment. Compass Group share price today Compass Group shares closed around 2,383p in London on 27 November 2025, up roughly 0.5% on the day, modestly outperforming the FTSE 100, which edged up about 0.2%. Hargreaves Lansdown The move comes after a sharp pull‑back earlier in the week, leaving the stock still well below its highs and roughly 11% down year‑to‑date, according to recent Financial

27 November 2025

Earnings Reports·LSE:CPG·Stock Market

House of Guinness Effect: Succession Planning Tips, Louis Partridge in Apple TV’s ‘Disclaimer’ and a North West Filming Boom

On 27 November 2025, three seemingly separate stories – a Netflix dynasty drama, a new piece of succession advice for family firms, and a renewed locations deal in Manchester – are converging into one clear message: screen stories about power and legacy are reshaping real‑world business and the UK’s creative economy. Netflix’s House of Guinness has sparked fresh debate about how not to run a family business. Apple TV+ thriller Disclaimer is enjoying a second wave of attention thanks to a standout performance from rising star Louis Partridge. And in the North West of England, Bruntwood SciTech and UK Locations

27 November 2025

NASDAQ:AAPL·NASDAQ:NFLX

Cash ISA Limit Slashed to £12,000 for Under‑65s in 2025 Budget – What It Means for Your Savings

From April 2027, working‑age savers will only be able to shelter £12,000 a year in cash ISAs, while pensioners keep the full £20,000 cash allowance. Here’s the full picture, the politics – and what you can do now. London, 27 November 2025 – Yesterday’s Autumn Budget from Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed one of the most closely watched changes in UK personal finance: a cut to the tax‑free cash ISA limit for under‑65s from £20,000 to £12,000 a year from April 2027. Those aged 65 and over will still be allowed to put the full £20,000 into cash. MoneySavingExpert.com+2Reuters+2 The overall

27 November 2025

UK Economy

AI Boom Shakes Up Billionaire Rich List: Larry Page Becomes World’s No.2, Sergey Brin Closes In on Larry Ellison

Updated: November 27, 2025 The “Google guys” are back on top of the global rich list. A furious rally in Alphabet’s share price, powered by investor excitement around artificial intelligence, has pushed Google co‑founder Larry Page into the position of world’s second‑richest person, while co‑founder Sergey Brin has surged into the top tier and is trading places with Oracle founder Larry Ellison for the No.3 spot. At the same time, a sharp slump in Oracle stock has erased tens of billions from Ellison’s fortune in just weeks. The Indian Express+1 Here’s how today’s billionaire rankings look, why they’re changing so

27 November 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Unilever (ULVR) Today: Magnum Ice Cream Spin‑Off, €3bn Bond Deal and Split Analyst Views – 27 November 2025

LONDON – 27 November 2025 – Unilever PLC (LON: ULVR, NYSE: UL) is heading into the year-end as one of the most closely watched consumer staples stocks in Europe. The group is pushing ahead with the long‑planned spin‑off of its ice cream arm, The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), backed by a €3 billion bond sale, while analysts remain sharply divided and institutional investors continue to add to positions. Reuters+2Stock Titan+2 Key takeaways for 27 November 2025 Unilever share price today: ULVR drifts while story turns more complex In London, Unilever shares ended the session at 4,521p, unchanged on the

27 November 2025

Stock Market

U.S. Mortgage Rates Slip to 6.23% as Job Market Cools and December Fed Cut Odds Surge

Holiday homebuyers are creeping back, but mid‑6% mortgage rates and economic uncertainty keep the housing rebound fragile. Mortgage Rates Finally Ease — But Only Slightly After several weeks of inching higher, U.S. mortgage rates have finally moved in borrowers’ favor, if only by a sliver. Freddie Mac’s latest weekly survey shows the average 30‑year fixed mortgage rate slipping to 6.23%, down from 6.26% a week earlier and well below the 7.15% peak reached in mid‑May. The 15‑year fixed rate also eased to 5.51% from 5.54%. The Register Citizen+1 Those levels bring the typical 30‑year mortgage back near a 13‑month low

27 November 2025

Federal Reserve

Lidl Opens 1,000th UK Store in East Grinstead Today – With Free Gingerbread Store Kits and Hidden £100 Vouchers

Thursday 27 November 2025 Lidl has hit a major milestone in Britain today, opening its 1,000th UK store in East Grinstead, Sussex – and it’s celebrating in a very sweet way. To mark the occasion, the discounter is giving away 1,000 free “Lidl Gingerbread Store” kits from 10am today (27 November), with ten of those kits hiding £100 Lidl Plus vouchers for a handful of lucky shoppers.corporate.lidl.co.uk+2Verge Magazine+2 Across social media, regional outlets and community pages have been teasing the giveaway with the line “Lidl shoppers are in for a few treats this festive season”, fuelling excitement ahead of this

27 November 2025

Stock Market

Thanksgiving 2025 Grocery Store Hours Today: What’s Open on November 27 — And the One Item Shoppers Always Forget

Published: November 27, 2025 If you woke up this morning, checked the turkey, and suddenly realized you forgot cranberries, broth, or foil, you’re definitely not alone. But pulling off a last‑minute save on Thanksgiving Day 2025 is trickier than it used to be: more big retailers are closing completely, while only a patchwork of grocery chains and neighborhood markets are open for limited hours. Axios+1 At the same time, the cost of a classic Thanksgiving feast is under unusual pressure. Overall “food at home” prices are about 2.7% higher than last year, but Wells Fargo’s Agrifood Institute and the American

27 November 2025

Marks & Spencer (MKS) Ex‑Dividend Today as 500 New Food Stores Loom: 27 November 2025 Investor Update

Marks & Spencer Group plc (LON: MKS) goes ex‑dividend today, 27 November 2025, just as it accelerates a 500‑site UK food‑store expansion and continues to recover from a major cyberattack. Here’s what it all means for shareholders and shoppers. Why 27 November 2025 Matters for Marks & Spencer Thursday 27 November 2025 is a busy day in the Marks & Spencer calendar: Put together, today’s news flow turns M&S into one of the most watched UK retail names heading into the crucial Christmas trading period. Dividend Day: M&S Goes Ex‑Dividend M&S confirmed in its half‑year results that it would pay

27 November 2025

Dividends·Stock Market

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) News Today, 27 November 2025: First‑Time Buyer Boost, Renting vs Buying Shift and Share Price Update

London, 27 November 2025 — Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY) is firmly in the spotlight today as fresh research, policy-friendly political news and new lending commitments reshape the outlook for first‑time buyers and for the UK’s biggest retail bank. Below is a full rundown of everything material that has broken on or directly around 27 November 2025 about Lloyds — from affordability data and product changes to the latest on the LLOY share price. LLOY share price today: still riding the post‑Budget bank rally Lloyds shares extended their recent run higher today. That decision eased months of market anxiety

27 November 2025

Real Estate

IAG share price on 27 November 2025: €55m buyback for staff incentives, ex‑dividend date and Venezuela ban hit Iberia

Published: 27 November 2025 International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (IAG), the Anglo‑Spanish owner of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and LEVEL, is juggling a full news slate today: a fresh €55m share buyback for employee incentives, its shares trading ex‑dividend on a new interim payout, and Venezuela abruptly revoking flight rights for Iberia and several other foreign carriers. Reuters+3iairgroup.com+3Investegate+3 Meanwhile, the IAG share price is hovering just under 400p in London, slightly softer on the day as the stock adjusts for the dividend and digests the latest headlines. London South East+1 Key takeaways for IAG investors today €55m share

27 November 2025

Dividends·Stock Market

Imperial Brands PLC (IMB) Today: Ex‑Dividend Date, Share Price Drop and New ‘Zone’ Nicotine Pouches – 27 November 2025

On 27 November 2025 Imperial Brands PLC (LON: IMB) trades ex‑dividend, its share price pulls back from record highs, and the group pushes further into nicotine pouches with new brand Zone. 27 November 2025 – Imperial Brands PLC (LON: IMB, OTC: IMBBY/IMBBF) is in focus today as its shares trade ex‑dividend, the price eases after recently hitting a 52‑week high, and the group expands its next‑generation portfolio with the UK launch of new nicotine pouch brand Zone. imperialbrandsplc.com+2Investing.com+2 For income investors, today’s ex‑dividend date locks in the latest payout from Imperial’s growing distribution, while the stock’s pullback is largely a

27 November 2025

Dividends·Stock Market

Legal & General (LGEN) Share Price Today: Dividend Yield Near 9% as Ford Deal and UK Budget Shape Outlook – 27 November 2025

Legal & General Group Plc’s share price hovered around 246p today, 27 November 2025, after a sharp rally, leaving its dividend yield near 9%. Here’s the latest on LGEN’s price, dividend, Ford pension deal, ETF update, and how the UK Autumn Budget could affect investors. Legal & General share price on 27 November 2025 Legal & General Group Plc (LSE: LGEN) ended today’s London session broadly flat after a strong mid‑week run. Yesterday (Wednesday 26 November), LGEN rose 1.87% to £2.46, outperforming the FTSE 100, which gained 0.85%. Trading volume of 20.4m shares ran slightly ahead of the 50‑day average,

27 November 2025

Dividend Investing·LSE:LGEN·Stock Market·UK Economy

NatWest Group (NWG) Rides Budget Boost With New Accelerator and Social Housing Loans

LONDON – 27 November 2025 – NatWest Group Plc (LON: NWG) is closing out a pivotal week for UK banks with its share price continuing to climb and a flurry of announcements spanning start‑up support, social housing and technology lending. NatWest share price today: NWG edges higher after Budget rally NatWest Group shares closed at 623.6p on the London Stock Exchange on Thursday, up 0.84% on the session. That puts the stock within touching distance of its 52‑week high at 626.6p, and roughly 7.7% above last Friday’s close around 579p. Investing.com The gains build on Tuesday and Wednesday’s sharp rally,

27 November 2025

UK Economy

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McDonald’s stock nears a 52-week high heading into earnings week: what to watch next

7 February 2026

McDonald’s shares closed up 1.1% at $327.16, near a 52-week high, ahead of its Feb. 11 earnings report. Analysts expect Q4 EPS of $3.04, with Mizuho raising its price target to $325 but keeping a neutral rating. Trading volume was below average. Investors await guidance and the U.S. January CPI data on Feb. 13.

American Express stock price: AXP ends Friday up, but the real read starts with the new 10-K

7 February 2026

American Express shares closed up 1.28% at $359.15 Friday, trading above average volume as the S&P 500 and Dow also rallied. The company filed its annual 10-K report on Feb. 6. Anna Marrs, a senior executive, exercised options and sold 27,425 shares at about $350 each, according to a Form 4 filing.

UnitedHealth stock price ticks up to $276.65 as insurer cost signals shift — what investors watch next week

7 February 2026

UnitedHealth shares closed up 3% at $276.65 Friday, rebounding after Molina Healthcare’s weak 2026 outlook rattled managed-care stocks. Centene later issued a stronger 2026 profit forecast, easing some pressure. UnitedHealth traded between $263.00 and $277.74 during the session. Investors await Humana’s results Feb. 11 and a Medicare Advantage rate decision April 6.

Intel stock (INTC) jumps to $50.59 — the two headlines traders will watch before Monday

7 February 2026

Intel shares jumped 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, rebounding as U.S. stocks rallied. Reports of server chip shortages in China and Intel’s planned $100–$150 million investment in AI startup SambaNova drew investor attention. Nvidia and Broadcom also surged. Delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week.

Mateusz Kaczmarek

Stock Market Today