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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.

Halfords (HFD) HY26 Results: Cycling Sales Jump 9% as Motoring Club Nears 6m Members

Halfords (HFD) HY26 Results: Cycling Sales Jump 9% as Motoring Club Nears 6m Members

London, 27 November 2025 — Halfords Group plc (LON:HFD), the UK’s best‑known motoring and cycling retailer, has reported a steady first-half performance for its 2025/26 financial year, powered by a strong rebound in cycling and continued growth in its garages and motoring club. For the 26 weeks to 26 September 2025 (“HY26”), group revenue rose 3.3% to £893.3 million, with like‑for‑like (LFL) sales up 4.1%. Underlying profit before tax edged up 1% to £21.2 million, while reported profit before tax slipped slightly to £17.2 million due to non‑underlying costs. Halfords Company Halfords also confirmed that it remains on track to
27 November 2025
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Pennon Group (PNN) Swings Back to Profit in H1 2025/26, Halves Pollution Incidents and Confirms Guidance

Pennon Group (PNN) Swings Back to Profit in H1 2025/26, Halves Pollution Incidents and Confirms Guidance

Published: 27 November 2025 FTSE 350 water utility Pennon Group plc (LON: PNN) has reported a strong return to profitability in its half‑year 2025/26 results this morning, alongside sharp improvements in pollution performance and a reaffirmed outlook for the full year. pennon-group.co.uk+1 The market has reacted positively: Pennon shares were trading around 3–4% higher in early London dealing after the announcement, according to several market reports. Investing.com UK+1 Key takeaways at a glance Half‑year 2025/26 results: Pennon finally delivers the promised turnaround Today’s announcement covers the six months to 30 September 2025, Pennon’s first reporting period in Ofwat’s new K8
27 November 2025
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Smiths Group Plc (SMIN) Kicks Off £1bn Buyback Tranche as Analysts Warm Up – 27 November 2025

Smiths Group Plc (SMIN) Kicks Off £1bn Buyback Tranche as Analysts Warm Up – 27 November 2025

London, 27 November 2025 – FTSE 100 engineering group Smiths Group Plc (LSE: SMIN) is firmly back in the spotlight today as it moves ahead with the first tranche of its new £1 billion share buyback programme, while analyst sentiment on the stock continues to improve. The combination of a sizeable capital return, solid recent results and fresh rating upgrades is sharpening investor focus on the stock as 2025 draws to a close. Key takeaways for investors £1 Billion Share Buyback Moves Into First Gear Smiths Group first unveiled its new £1bn share buyback alongside the Q1 FY2026 trading update
27 November 2025
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IG Group Holdings plc (LON: IGG): Buyback Momentum and Dividend Strength in Focus – 27 November 2025

IG Group Holdings plc (LON: IGG): Buyback Momentum and Dividend Strength in Focus – 27 November 2025

IG Group Holdings plc (LON: IGG) continued its £125 million share buyback today, repurchasing more stock as its FTSE 250 shares trade around 1,135p and feature in new rankings of top UK dividend stocks. Here’s what investors need to know on 27 November 2025. Today’s key IG Group headlines (27 November 2025) 1. Fresh “Transaction in Own Shares” RNS This morning, IG Group Holdings plc announced another daily tranche of its ongoing share buyback. The company disclosed that it purchased 45,260 ordinary shares on 26 November 2025, at prices between 1,028p and 1,050p per share, with a volume‑weighted average price
27 November 2025
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UBS Turns Bullish on Ceres Power (CWR) as FTSE 250 Hydrogen Stock Climbs on Licence Momentum

UBS Turns Bullish on Ceres Power (CWR) as FTSE 250 Hydrogen Stock Climbs on Licence Momentum

27 November 2025 – London Ceres Power Holdings plc (LSE: CWR), the UK solid‑oxide fuel cell and electrolysis specialist, traded higher on Thursday after a fresh bullish note from UBS highlighted accelerating manufacturing licences, growing data‑centre demand and a path to cash breakeven in 2026. Hydrogen Central+2Hydrogen Central+2 Live data from London South East showed Ceres Power shares around 345–346p, up about 2.4% on the day, with an intraday range between roughly 339p and 355p.London South East Earlier opening‑bell coverage from Sharecast also had the company among the FTSE 250 risers, quoting the stock at 345.40p, up 2.31%.Sharecast At these
27 November 2025
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Sage Group plc (SGE) Share Price Today: £300m Buyback, Strong FY25 Results and AI Push – 27 November 2025

Sage Group plc (SGE) Share Price Today: £300m Buyback, Strong FY25 Results and AI Push – 27 November 2025

On 27 November 2025, Sage Group plc (LON: SGE) is trading around 1,072p as the FTSE 100 software group steps up a new £300m share buyback following double‑digit FY25 growth, a higher dividend and an accelerating AI strategy. Snapshot: Sage Group plc on 27 November 2025 As the London market closed on 27 November 2025, Sage Group plc (LON: SGE) finished the session with a sell price of about 1,072p and a buy price of 1,073p, up roughly 0.75% on the day. That leaves the FTSE 100 software group valued at around £10.2bn, with a dividend yield near 2.0% and
27 November 2025
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St James’s Place Share Price Climbs Again After Autumn Budget: What the 2025 ISA Reforms Mean for STJ Today (27 November 2025)

St James’s Place Share Price Climbs Again After Autumn Budget: What the 2025 ISA Reforms Mean for STJ Today (27 November 2025)

St. James’s Place plc (SJP), the UK’s largest advice-led wealth manager, extended its post‑Budget rally on Thursday, with the STJ share price closing around 1,389p, up about 2% on the day.Hargreaves Lansdown+1 The move caps a powerful four‑day run for the FTSE 100 group, as investors digest the UK Autumn Budget 2025, which introduced ISA reforms, a stamp duty holiday for new London listings, and plans for “investing hubs” – all seen as broadly supportive for firms like SJP that sit at the centre of UK retail investing.voxmarkets.com+1 Key takeaways for 27 November 2025 Today’s market action: STJ extends its
27 November 2025
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Mercy Ships’ Cargo Day 2025 Targets Record $2.5m as Cisco and Presidio Power Floating Hospitals

Mercy Ships’ Cargo Day 2025 Targets Record $2.5m as Cisco and Presidio Power Floating Hospitals

On 27 November 2025, Mercy Ships’ flagship fundraising event, Cargo Day, is on track for its biggest haul yet – and this year’s push is tightly linked to a major digital upgrade of the charity’s floating hospital fleet, powered by Cisco and systems integrator Presidio. Splash247 According to fresh updates from multiple outlets today, the 2025 Cargo Day campaign has already passed $1.6 million in pledges since opening on 5 November, with organisers confident they can beat last year’s total of around $2.2 million and hit a record $2.5 million target by year‑end. Splash247 What Is Mercy Ships’ Cargo Day?
27 November 2025
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Apple Set to Dethrone Samsung in 2025 Smartphone Shipments as iPhone 17 Boom Reshapes the Market

Apple Set to Dethrone Samsung in 2025 Smartphone Shipments as iPhone 17 Boom Reshapes the Market

Published: November 27, 2025 Apple is on track to end Samsung’s 14‑year run as the world’s largest smartphone maker in 2025, powered by a surge in demand for the new iPhone 17 lineup and a long‑delayed global upgrade cycle. Fresh forecasts from Counterpoint Research, widely reported across global media, project that Apple will ship around 243 million iPhones this year, compared with 235 million smartphones from Samsung. That would give Apple about 19.4% of worldwide smartphone shipments, just ahead of Samsung’s projected 18.7% share. Counterpoint Research+2The Verge+2 If the projection holds, 2025 will be the first time in 14 years
27 November 2025
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D.C. National Guard Shooting Near White House: What We Know About the Suspect, Victims and Fallout – 27 November 2025

D.C. National Guard Shooting Near White House: What We Know About the Suspect, Victims and Fallout – 27 November 2025

WASHINGTON — Two West Virginia National Guard soldiers remain in critical condition after a gunman opened fire on their patrol just blocks from the White House on Wednesday afternoon, in what officials describe as a targeted ambush on uniformed troops. ABC News+2Reuters+2 Authorities have identified the suspected shooter as 29‑year‑old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who entered the United States in 2021 and was later granted asylum. President Donald Trump has condemned the attack as an “act of evil” and ordered an additional 500 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., while his administration pauses most immigration processing for Afghan nationals pending
27 November 2025
Reckitt Benckiser (RKT) News Today, 27 November 2025: JPMorgan Target Hike and Fresh Buyback Keep £1bn Programme in Focus

Reckitt Benckiser (RKT) News Today, 27 November 2025: JPMorgan Target Hike and Fresh Buyback Keep £1bn Programme in Focus

London, 27 November 2025 – Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RKT), the maker of Dettol, Durex and Lysol, is back in the spotlight today as it discloses another share repurchase under its ongoing £1 billion buyback, while analysts continue to edge price targets higher following a strong third quarter. RKT share price today: steady near recent highs Data from MarketScreener and other analyst platforms shows Reckitt Benckiser shares trading around 5,860p today, leaving the stock up just over 20% year‑to‑date after a strong rebound through the autumn.MarketScreener+1 That recovery has been driven by: While intraday moves are being buffeted by broader
27 November 2025
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Zegona Communications (ZEG) Unveils €1.8bn Capital Return and 69% Share Reduction After Vodafone Spain FibreCo Deals

Zegona Communications (ZEG) Unveils €1.8bn Capital Return and 69% Share Reduction After Vodafone Spain FibreCo Deals

Published: 27 November 2025 – London/Madrid Zegona Communications plc (LON: ZEG), the London‑listed owner of Vodafone Spain, has announced a landmark €1.8bn capital allocation plan that combines a huge cash return to shareholders with a sharp reduction in leverage and a drastic cut in its share count. Investegate+2Zegona+2 The proposal, unveiled via a Regulatory News Service (RNS) announcement this morning, will see €1.6bn returned to shareholders through a special dividend and share buyback, while €200m is earmarked to pay down debt, funded entirely by proceeds from Zegona’s recently signed fibre joint‑venture (“FibreCo”) transactions in Spain. Economía Digital+3Investegate+3Advanced Television+3 Executive chair
27 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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