Today: 7 February 2026
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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.

SSE share price slips into weekend as UK rate-cut bets shift; Feb update looms

SSE share price slips into weekend as UK rate-cut bets shift; Feb update looms

SSE PLC shares closed at 2,322 pence Friday, down 0.26%, as the FTSE 100 slipped 0.07% amid rate and political concerns. Morgan Stanley now expects the Bank of England’s next rate cut in March, not February. SSE’s interim dividend is due Jan. 30, with a Q3 trading update set for Feb. 4. UK retail sales rose 0.4% in December, beating forecasts.
24 January 2026
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Experian share price: why EXPN steadied on Friday and what could move it next week

Experian share price: why EXPN steadied on Friday and what could move it next week

Experian shares rose 0.4% to 3,029 pence Friday, recovering from a 19-month low after a sharp 7% drop earlier in the week. The company reported 12% quarterly revenue growth, but analysts flagged risks from a weaker U.S. dollar, proposed U.S. credit card rate caps, and competition from Fair Isaac. Investors await Experian’s interim dividend on Feb. 6 and full-year results on May 20.
24 January 2026
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National Grid share price: Jefferies target lift and bond funding update set the tone for Monday

National Grid share price: Jefferies target lift and bond funding update set the tone for Monday

National Grid shares closed up 0.4% at 1,191.5p in London on Friday, after Jefferies raised its price target to 1,410p and reaffirmed a “buy” rating. Trading volume reached 7.16 million shares. The company released an FCA-approved prospectus for its €20 billion Euro Medium Term Note programme. UK 10-year gilt yields rose to 4.53%, pressuring utility sector borrowing costs.
24 January 2026
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LSEG share price ticks higher into weekend as buyback continues; Fed week is the next test

LSEG share price ticks higher into weekend as buyback continues; Fed week is the next test

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 0.5% to 8,768 pence Friday, as the company bought back 114,040 shares at a VWAP of 8,769.15 pence. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.07%, ending a three-week rally. UK December retail sales climbed 0.4%, and the pound strengthened. LSEG will release preliminary 2025 results on Feb. 26.
24 January 2026
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Unilever share price ends higher as Barclays lifts target; what to watch for ULVR next week

Unilever share price ends higher as Barclays lifts target; what to watch for ULVR next week

Unilever shares closed up 1% at 4,864 pence Friday, outperforming a flat FTSE 100. Barclays raised its target price to 5,700p and kept a buy rating. The company faces ongoing legal disputes tied to its former Ben & Jerry’s unit, now part of the spun-off Magnum Ice Cream Company. Unilever reports full-year results on Feb. 12.
24 January 2026
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Rio Tinto share price ends week higher as broker upgrades sharpen focus on Glencore deadline

Rio Tinto share price ends week higher as broker upgrades sharpen focus on Glencore deadline

Rio Tinto shares closed Friday up 1.39% at £65.76, about 1.5% below their 52-week high. Broker upgrades followed a strong Q4 production update, with copper output boosted by Mongolia’s Oyu Tolgoi. Investors await a Feb. 5 deadline on Glencore talks and annual results on Feb. 19. Trading volume was 1.7 million shares, below the 50-day average.
24 January 2026
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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.
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
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