USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock jumps in premarket on report of $1.6 billion U.S. investment
Shares of USA Rare Earth, Inc. surged 38% to $34.20 in premarket Monday, following a Friday close at $24.77.
Tesco share price today: TSCO ticks higher — what’s moving the stock and what comes next
Tesco PLC shares edged up 0.9% to 416.8 pence in early London trading on Monday, following a 413.2 pence close on Friday. The stock kicked off at 418.2 pence and fluctuated between 416.2p and 419.1p, with roughly 699,000 shares traded.
Vodafone share price creeps higher after buyback update — traders eye Feb. 5 next
Vodafone Group Plc shares nudged higher in early London trading Monday following a fresh update on its ongoing share buyback. The telecom giant climbed roughly 0.1% to 104.2 pence, near the peak of its 52-week range, after closing Friday at 104.05 pence.
Australian dollar jumps to a 15-month high as rate-hike bets return
The Australian dollar surged to its strongest level since September 2024 on Monday, trading close to $0.6917. This spike followed a broad sell-off in the U.S. dollar, triggered by a sharp rebound in Japan’s yen. Thin liquidity, thanks to holidays in Australia and New Zealand, pushed volatility higher throughout the session.
Legal & General share price rises early as gilts rally — and a March 11 deadline is coming
Legal & General Group Plc shares edged higher in early Monday trading, rising 1.8 pence, or roughly 0.7%, to about 260 pence by 09:27 GMT. The stock kicked off at 260.8 pence, following a previous close of 258.2 pence. So far, the day’s trading range has been 260.0 to 261.2 pence.
Haleon share price drops in London today as traders brace for Fed and Feb 25 results
Haleon shares dipped on Monday, edging toward the low end of their range after a quiet start. The stock fell 1.2% to 375.4 pence, following a Friday close of 379.8 pence. It kicked off at 379.3 and fluctuated between 375.36 and 379.3, with roughly 519,000 shares traded in the early session.
British Airways owner IAG share price dips as oil firms and travel stocks ease
International Consolidated Airlines Group, the parent company of British Airways, slipped 1.3% to 412.7 pence by 0929 GMT, down from a close of 418.3 pence. Shares fluctuated between 412.6 and 419.9 pence, holding around 6% below their 52-week peak of 438.6.
Standard Chartered share price flat in London as Fed week and UK bank targets set the tone
Standard Chartered shares slipped 0.5 pence, roughly 0.03%, to 1,828.5 pence in early London trading Monday.
Prudential share price ticks higher as insurers firm; PRU.L in focus ahead of Fed week
Prudential plc shares ticked higher on Monday, gaining roughly 0.8% to hover near 1,159 pence in early trades, following Friday’s close at 1,149.5 pence.
3i Group share price slips after RBC downgrade, with Jan 29 update in focus
3i Group slipped 1.8% to 3,231 pence by 0925 GMT, following last Friday’s close at 3,289 pence. The share price remains far from its 52-week peak of 4,496 pence, reached on Oct. 27, 2025.
AB InBev snaps up Live Nation UK beer deal, putting Budweiser and Stella Artois in the festival spotlight
AB InBev has secured an exclusive deal with Live Nation in the UK, bringing its beer and cider brands to the promoter’s festivals, venues, and outdoor events, the companies announced. The partnership covers over 20 festivals and every Academy Music Group venue.
Reckitt share price slides in London: what RKT investors are watching ahead of the special dividend vote
Shares in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc fell about 3.8% to 5,788 pence by 0900 GMT Monday, down from last week’s close at 6,018 pence. Early trades bounced between 5,748 and 5,952 pence.
National Grid share price ticks up in early London trade as North Sea wind push puts grids back in focus
National Grid shares ticked up 0.4% to 1,196.5 pence by 0843 GMT, swinging between 1,194.5 and 1,202.5 pence earlier. The FTSE 100 barely moved, edging up 0.05%.
Unilever share price today: ULVR slips in early London trade as Fed and Feb 12 results loom
Unilever shares slipped 0.1% to 4,860 pence by 0838 GMT, after starting the day flat at 4,864 pence. The stock stayed confined to a tight range in early trading.
Lloyds Banking Group share price lifts as profit-target talk grows ahead of results
Lloyds Banking Group shares edged up roughly 0.6% to 102.30 pence by 0855 GMT, after fluctuating between 101.70 and 102.50 earlier in the session. The stock closed Friday at 101.65 and remains close to the high end of its 52-week range.
SSE stock price edges up in London as Europe doubles down on 100GW North Sea wind plan
SSE shares inched up 0.2% to 2,326 pence by 0902 GMT, having fluctuated between 2,317 and 2,334 pence earlier. The FTSE 100 utility’s market cap stood near £27.9 billion.
Ashtead shares slip in London: AHT investors eye Fed week and the March buyback clock
Ashtead Group shares dropped 1.1% to 5,168 pence by mid-morning in London on Monday, trading within a range of 5,222 to 5,162 pence.
Diageo share price barely moves as investors wait for Feb results and CEO’s next steps
Diageo edged up 0.03% to 1,675.5 pence in early Monday trading, just above last Friday’s close of 1,675.0 pence. The shares remain roughly 34% shy of their 52-week peak at 2,535 pence.
NatWest share price edges up as talk of higher profit targets puts UK banks back in focus
NatWest Group Plc shares nudged up on Monday following a report suggesting the UK lender may lift a key profit target in its upcoming annual results. The stock edged 0.15% higher to 647.6 pence, with volume rising after the open.
Bigger tax refunds in 2026? IRS opens filing season as Trump tax breaks hit returns
The Internal Revenue Service started accepting 2025 federal income tax returns on Monday, kicking off a season expected to see roughly 164 million filings by the April 15 deadline. This year, taxpayers will need to attach a new Schedule 1-A to Form 1040 for several deductions. “Our focus this filing season is to deliver improvements and effective service for taxpayers,” Acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent said.
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