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Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

Haleon share price rises in London as HLN stock turns to February results

Haleon share price rises in London as HLN stock turns to February results

Haleon shares rose 0.6% to 373.8 pence in early London trading Friday ahead of an anticipated update on its operating-model reset. Europe’s STOXX 600 index added 0.1% as investors awaited U.S. policy signals and corporate earnings. Haleon Pakistan this week announced a £3.58 million upgrade to its Panadol Liquid packaging line. Investors are seeking clarity on Haleon’s organic revenue growth and margin outlook.
30 January 2026
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Tesco share price rises as 380 job-cut plan puts costs back in focus

Tesco share price rises as 380 job-cut plan puts costs back in focus

Tesco shares rose 0.6% to 423.0 pence in early London trading after the company announced plans to cut about 380 UK jobs in a restructuring. The retailer will begin consultations on closing its Hinckley distribution centre and integrating in-store bakeries at 100 Express stores. Union Usdaw said it will start talks on the proposals.
30 January 2026
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Experian share price jumps on $1 billion buyback plan as investors look to dividend next week

Experian share price jumps on $1 billion buyback plan as investors look to dividend next week

Experian shares rose 3.5% to 2,789 pence Friday after announcing a $1 billion buyback, reversing some of this week’s losses. The buyback, managed by JPMorgan, starts immediately and runs through June 2027. Experian stock remains about a third below its July peak. The company reports its first interim dividend Feb. 6.
30 January 2026
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Bank of America (BAC) stock faces a new test after price-target cuts and $50.58 chart level

Bank of America (BAC) stock faces a new test after price-target cuts and $50.58 chart level

TD Cowen, KBW, and Truist lowered their price targets for Bank of America after its quarterly results but kept positive ratings. TD Cowen now sees a $64 target, citing management’s forecast for revenue to outpace expenses by about two percentage points in 2026. BAC shares closed at $53.08, up 2.4%. Technical analysis identified $50.58 as a key support level.
30 January 2026
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Antofagasta plc share price drops 5% after copper’s record spike — what to watch next

Antofagasta plc share price drops 5% after copper’s record spike — what to watch next

Antofagasta shares fell 5.4% to 3,583 pence in early London trading Friday as copper prices dropped 2.78% to $13,278.50 a tonne after Thursday’s record high. The miner reported Q4 copper output up 9% quarter-on-quarter, but full-year production slipped 1.6% to 653,700 tonnes. Antofagasta kept its 2026 output forecast and set capital spending at $3.4 billion.
30 January 2026
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Diageo stock rises in London after Remy Cointreau surprise, with Feb results next test

Diageo stock rises in London after Remy Cointreau surprise, with Feb results next test

Diageo shares rose nearly 2% to 1,670 pence in early London trading Friday after Rémy Cointreau’s quarterly sales beat forecasts, lifting spirits stocks. Traders cited improved sector sentiment, but Diageo’s interim results on Feb. 25 remain a key focus. The company previously warned of flat or declining sales for fiscal 2026 and is reviewing its China assets.
30 January 2026
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Fresnillo share price drops in London as gold, silver slide and 2026 output cut sinks in

Fresnillo share price drops in London as gold, silver slide and 2026 output cut sinks in

Fresnillo shares fell 7.2% to 3,618 pence in early London trading Friday after the miner cut its 2026 silver and gold production targets. The drop followed declines in gold and silver prices, with spot gold down 4.2% and silver off 6.1% from record highs. Investors are watching for Fresnillo’s full-year results in March.
30 January 2026
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National Grid share price edges up in London trade as rate outlook and UK grid approvals stay in focus

National Grid share price edges up in London trade as rate outlook and UK grid approvals stay in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.1% to 1,231.5 pence in early London trading Friday, near their 52-week high. Investors are watching UK interest rate forecasts and the outcome of Sea Link project hearings, which end Friday with a consent decision expected by mid-2026. Ofgem’s next price control period starts April 2026. The Bank of England’s rate decision is due Feb. 5.
30 January 2026
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Prudential plc stock ticks up after Malaysia stake deal closes as buyback rolls on

Prudential plc stock ticks up after Malaysia stake deal closes as buyback rolls on

Prudential shares rose 0.4% to 1,201 pence in early London trading after the insurer confirmed it raised its stake in Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad’s parent to 70%. The company also announced a new on-market share buyback and repurchased 300,151 shares on Jan. 29 for cancellation. Financial terms of the Malaysia deal were not disclosed.
30 January 2026
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Barclays share price rises on buyback update — traders circle Feb. 10 results

Barclays share price rises on buyback update — traders circle Feb. 10 results

Barclays shares rose about 1.1% to 484.95 pence in early London trading Friday after the bank announced another share buyback, bringing total repurchases since October to around 105 million shares. Five former Barclays traders won the right to appeal UK convictions tied to Libor rigging. Barclays will report full-year results on Feb. 10.
30 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
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