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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.

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price slips after buyback update as Fed decision nears

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price slips after buyback update as Fed decision nears

London Stock Exchange Group shares slipped 0.2% to 8,754 pence early Monday as investors awaited central bank decisions. LSEG bought back 167,837 shares on Jan. 23 at an average 8,719.95 pence each, part of its £1 billion buyback plan. The group’s final results are due Feb. 26. Focus remains on the upcoming Federal Reserve policy decision.
26 January 2026
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Aviva share price rebounds in early London trade after Friday’s slide — what’s next for AV.L

Aviva share price rebounds in early London trade after Friday’s slide — what’s next for AV.L

Aviva shares rose 1.8% to 630.4 pence in early London trading Monday, partially rebounding from Friday’s 5.17% drop. The stock remains about 11.6% below its Jan. 6 high after heavy trading late last week. Investors are watching for March 5 results and updates on the Direct Line integration. Aviva will launch unlimited 24/7 digital GP appointments for policyholders starting Jan. 29.
26 January 2026
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BP share price rises as oil firms on storm disruption and Iran risk, with earnings next in focus

BP share price rises as oil firms on storm disruption and Iran risk, with earnings next in focus

BP shares rose about 1% to 448.05 pence in early London trading Monday, tracking gains in oil and gas prices after U.S. winter storms cut output and geopolitical tensions lifted Brent crude to $66.30 a barrel. U.S. natural gas futures surged 70% over the week to $5.35 per MMBtu. BP’s earnings report is due Feb. 10, with investors focused on impairment charges and cash flow.
26 January 2026
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RELX share price slips in early London trade as investors look to Fed week and Feb. results

RELX share price slips in early London trade as investors look to Fed week and Feb. results

RELX shares slipped 0.03% to 2,920 pence in early London trade Monday, hovering just above their 52-week low. The company bought back 325,221 shares last week, bringing January’s total to nearly 5 million. Kepler Cheuvreux raised its revenue forecasts for RELX, citing lower U.S. funding risks. No new company announcements were issued Monday.
26 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock price ticks up in London as iron ore slips and the Glencore clock looms

Rio Tinto stock price ticks up in London as iron ore slips and the Glencore clock looms

Rio Tinto shares rose about 1% in early London trading Monday, reaching 6,639 pence, even as iron ore prices slipped in Asia. The company remains in early merger talks with Glencore ahead of a Feb. 5 bid deadline. Investors await Rio’s full-year results on Feb. 19 and are watching for updates on cost-cutting under new CEO Simon Trott.
26 January 2026
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HSBC share price set for Monday spotlight as profit-target talk swirls ahead of results

HSBC share price set for Monday spotlight as profit-target talk swirls ahead of results

HSBC is expected to raise its return-on-tangible-equity target in next month’s annual results, with analysts predicting an increase of about two percentage points. Shares slipped 1.1% to 1,231 pence Friday. The bank declined to comment. In Hong Kong, HSBC’s privatisation of Hang Seng Bank is set to take effect Jan. 26, with delisting scheduled for Jan. 27.
26 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley downgrades United Utilities as UU shares hover near a key 200-day level

Morgan Stanley downgrades United Utilities as UU shares hover near a key 200-day level

United Utilities shares held at 1,192.5 pence in early London trade after a Morgan Stanley downgrade to “Equal Weight.” The move comes as UK water bill complaints surged to over 16,000 in 2025, up from 10,600 the year before, according to the Consumer Council for Water. The stock recently broke above its 200-day moving average, a key technical level.
26 January 2026
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Barclays share price ticks up as profit-target talk builds ahead of Feb. 10 results

Barclays share price ticks up as profit-target talk builds ahead of Feb. 10 results

Barclays shares rose 0.2% to 481.2 pence in early London trading after Reuters reported UK banks may raise profit targets ahead of earnings. Sources told Reuters Barclays plans to lift its return on tangible equity target above 12%. The bank repurchased over 3.5 million shares for cancellation after a Jan. 23 buyback. Full-year results are due Feb. 10.
26 January 2026
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Glencore share price: production report and Rio Tinto deal clock keep GLEN.L in focus

Glencore share price: production report and Rio Tinto deal clock keep GLEN.L in focus

Glencore shares rose 2.2% Friday to 501 pence ahead of its full-year production report due Thursday. Rio Tinto is weighing a bid for Glencore, with a Feb. 5 deadline for a formal offer under UK takeover rules, according to Reuters. Barclays disclosed stakes in Glencore above the 1% threshold. Volatility in metals and currencies is rattling miners and traders.
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
LONDON, February 7, 2026, 08:48 GMT — Market closed Lloyds Banking Group shares finished Friday higher after the lender flagged another round of share buybacks, helping to steady the stock at the end of a volatile two-day swing driven by shifting expectations for UK interest rates. With London markets closed for the weekend, the focus moves to Monday’s open and whether rate-cut pricing keeps easing pressure on bank earnings. Lloyds is a UK-focused lender, and investors tend to treat it as a clean play on domestic growth, mortgages and the direction of Bank Rate. That makes the stock quick to
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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