Michał Rogucki

Michał Rogucki is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech. His coverage ranges from stocks and technology to economic developments affecting global markets. He graduated from Humboldt University of Berlin and worked in investment research and market analysis before becoming a financial journalist.

SSE Plc Grid Push Moves Closer After Ofgem Signals Support for Early Funding on 8 Scottish Projects

Britain’s energy watchdog Ofgem on March 5 said it’s considering giving SSE the green light to go ahead with its entire early-construction funding request for eight Scottish transmission projects—meaning SSE could move forward on land purchases, prep work, and placing equipment orders well before final project reviews are finished. In the consultation, Ofgem indicates it’s inclined to let Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission, SSE’s transmission arm, exceed the typical 20% early-spend cap for five of the projects. That would require changing its licence.

6 March 2026

Energy·LSE:SSE

Compass Group PLC Shares Jump as Investors Reassess AI Fears, 2026 Outlook Holds

Shares of Compass Group PLC snapped higher on Thursday, climbing 3.18% to 2,306 pence and putting the stock near the top of the FTSE 100’s leaderboard, even as the broader index slipped to a three-week low.

6 March 2026

LSE:CPG·Stock Market

Rio Tinto seals $1.1 billion Pilbara desalination deal with WA government as water stress mounts (Rio Tinto)

Rio Tinto plc and Western Australia’s government on Wednesday unveiled a 50:50 partnership to bring both phases of the A$1.1 billion Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant across the finish line. Once up and running, the facility is expected to deliver 8 billion litres annually to the West Pilbara Water Supply Scheme. Rio will handle plant operations.

6 March 2026

LSE:RIO·Stock Market

GSK steps up share buyback as fresh annual report spells out CEO Luke Miels’ 2026 priorities

GSK picked up 650,000 shares on Thursday for its buyback, paying prices from 2,072 pence up to 2,135 pence apiece. Those shares are headed for treasury, according to the company.

6 March 2026

LSE:GSK·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

RELX PLC reiterates 2026 growth outlook as AI fears keep pressure on shares

RELX PLC stuck to its 2026 growth targets in a March investor deck published Thursday, pointing to wider adoption of artificial intelligence in its product lineup as a driver for both customer value and profits. The latest update, posted after a tough stretch for legal and data names, keeps the FTSE 100 information company pressing its advantage.

6 March 2026

Artificial Intelligence·LSE:REL·Stock Market

Reckitt Benckiser Shares Sink as 2026 Margin Questions Overshadow Q4 Sales Beat

Shares of Reckitt Benckiser Group plc tumbled 5.8% in London on Thursday—the steepest loss in nearly a year. The selloff came even as fourth-quarter sales topped expectations, thanks to gains in China and India. Investors zeroed in on management’s refusal to set a 2026 margin target, choosing to sidestep the upbeat revenue news. Pressure on profits after the Essential Home divestment weighed on sentiment.

6 March 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:RB.L·Stock Market

BP PLC Pulls Foreign Staff From Iraq’s Rumaila Field After Drones, Raising Fresh Supply Fears

BP evacuated foreign staff from Iraq’s Rumaila oilfield after two unidentified drones landed inside the field on Thursday, Iraqi oil industry sources said. The incident struck the giant field as the Middle East conflict was already choking exports and forcing output cuts.

6 March 2026

LSE:BP.·Oil Industry

HSBC Holdings Plc Executive Share Sale Puts Rally, Buyback Pause in Focus

Surendra Rosha, Asia and Middle East co-CEO at HSBC Holdings Plc, offloaded 308,400 shares in Hong Kong on March 3, collecting HK$43.2 million, according to a stock exchange filing. No explanation for the sale was given in the document.

6 March 2026

LSE:HSBA·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Shell Plc Signs Venezuela Oil and Gas Deals, Putting Dragon Gas Project Back in Play

Shell Plc on Thursday inked several oil and gas deals with Venezuela, aiming to jumpstart development at the offshore Dragon field after years of delays, the company announced. Trinidad’s Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal added that under the new agreement, first gas exports to Trinidad are now expected in the third quarter of 2027.

6 March 2026

Energy·LSE:BP·LSE:RDSA·NYSE:BKR·NYSE:KBR

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Faces Fresh UK Shareholder Lawsuit Over North Korea Sanctions Fallout

British American Tobacco is being sued in London by over 100 current and former shareholders, who allege the company didn’t fully disclose U.S. sanctions breaches tied to its North Korea operations. The group lodged their claim at London’s High Court on Feb. 27, according to the claimants’ legal team.

6 March 2026

LSE:BATS·Stock Market

Unilever PLC’s India Unit Exits Nutritionalab as Premium Growth Push Gains Pace

Hindustan Unilever, the India arm of Unilever PLC, has wrapped up the sale of its full 19.8% holding in Nutritionalab Private Limited. The deal fetched around 307 crore rupees, or about 3.07 billion rupees in total, according to a March 4 filing with the stock exchange.

6 March 2026

LSE:ULVR·NSE:HINDUNILVR·Stock Market

BAE Systems Shares Slip Despite Buyback and Higher Broker Target as Defence Rally Cools

BAE Systems settled at 2,150 pence on Thursday, pulling back despite Berenberg lifting its price target and news of further buybacks under the company’s ongoing share repurchase programme.

6 March 2026

LSE:BA·Stock Market

Pro Medicus Shares Jump 9% as Buyers Return After Brutal AI-Led Selloff

Pro Medicus surged roughly 9% on Friday, with the Australian medical imaging software stock continuing its rebound. Investors piled back in after last week's steep post-results slide. Shares last changed hands at A$132.70, up 9.23%, building on Thursday’s rally.

6 March 2026

Artificial Intelligence·ASX:PME·Stock Market

MinRes lifts the hood on Onslow Iron: the numbers behind Mineral Resources’ Ken’s Bore push

Mineral Resources Limited said late Thursday that three crushers are now running at its Ken’s Bore site on the Onslow Iron project, giving the operation a total installed capacity of 40.9 million tonnes per year. The miner, which is relying more heavily on iron ore for cash flow, outlined the details in a post on its website.

6 March 2026

ASX:MIN·Industry Analysis

Qantas Airways reroutes Perth-London via Singapore, adds London flight as Middle East conflict hits travel

Qantas Airways is shifting its Perth-London flights to make a stop in Singapore for refueling, while also putting another Sydney-London A380 flight into the mix. The move comes as Middle East conflict continues to disrupt the typical Europe-Asia air corridor, putting pressure on routes. Seats remain available, though it's clear the ripple effects from the region have hit Qantas’s Europe operations.

6 March 2026

Airlines·ASX:QAN

South32’s 90% Base-Metals Bet Takes Shape as CEO Graham Kerr Pushes North America Pivot

South32 could have roughly 90% of its production in base metals — industrial metals such as copper, zinc and lead — within 18 months, outgoing Chief Executive Graham Kerr said in an interview published by Financial Mail on March 5, sharpening the miner’s North America tilt as a leadership handover nears.

6 March 2026

ASX:S32·LSE:S32.L·Stock Market

Evolution Mining Limited shares sink 6% as ASX gold miners sell off despite bullion rebound

Shares of Evolution Mining Ltd dropped nearly 6% on Friday, deepening losses across Australian gold miners as risk-off sentiment prompted investors to exit the sector. The stock was last seen at A$14.79, off 5.98%, Reuters market data showed.

6 March 2026

ASX News·ASX:EVN·Stock Market

Malaysia tells lawmakers Lynas rare earth licence rules won’t soften under US minerals pact

Malaysia’s trade ministry said the new 10-year licence granted to Lynas Rare Earths won’t alter any of the technical conditions already imposed on its local operations, despite commitments under a reciprocal trade statement and a critical minerals memorandum signed with the United States.

6 March 2026

ASX:LYC·Mining Industry

Westpac Banking Corporation Plans to End SEC Reporting While Keeping U.S. Bond Sales

Westpac Banking Corp intends to pull its SEC registration as soon as May 2026, according to a filing, shifting its approach to long-term U.S. dollar funding but retaining its link to U.S. debt investors. The bank said it would halt its standard SEC reporting once it submits Form 15F, triggering a roughly 90-day clock until deregistration is finalized.

6 March 2026

ASX:WBC·Stock Market

Wesfarmers fertiliser shock: CSBP flags delays as Iran war hits supply lines

CSBP, the chemicals and fertiliser division of Wesfarmers, told customers to brace for possible delays in shipments of ammonium phosphate fertilisers and urea, citing the ongoing Iran war’s impact on Persian Gulf supply routes. The company is “urgently” reviewing stock levels and looking into other sourcing options. Some imports are being put on hold, CSBP confirmed.

6 March 2026

ASX:WES·Stock Market

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