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.

HSBC share price today: HSBA stock slips as Hang Seng buyout gets court green light — what to watch next

HSBC share price today: HSBA stock slips as Hang Seng buyout gets court green light — what to watch next

HSBC shares slipped 0.4% to 1,239.4 pence in early London trading after Hong Kong’s High Court approved the Hang Seng Bank privatization plan. The deal, valued at about $13.6 billion, is expected to complete next week, with Hang Seng’s delisting set for Jan. 27. Traders are watching PMI data and HSBC’s Feb. 25 results for further signals on strategy and capital.
23 January 2026
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Beazley share price today: BEZ holds steady as Zurich takeover clock ticks

Beazley share price today: BEZ holds steady as Zurich takeover clock ticks

Beazley shares hovered near 1,117 pence in early London trade Friday, about 13% below Zurich’s 1,280 pence-per-share takeover offer. The UK Takeover Panel set a February 16 deadline for Zurich to declare its intentions. Beazley’s board rejected the offer, calling it too low, after previously turning down a higher bid. Investors are watching for Zurich’s next move and Beazley’s results due March 4.
23 January 2026
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BAE Systems shares rebound after UK Typhoon radar contract as investors eye results

BAE Systems shares rebound after UK Typhoon radar contract as investors eye results

BAE Systems shares rose about 1.4% in early London trading Friday after the UK awarded a £453.5 million contract for Typhoon jet radars. The stock had dropped 3.7% Thursday, lagging the market. Deliveries of the new radars are expected later this decade. Investors await BAE's full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on margins and order execution.
23 January 2026
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NatWest share price: fresh forecasts and buyback update set up Feb 13 results

NatWest share price: fresh forecasts and buyback update set up Feb 13 results

NatWest shares edged up 0.06% to 654 pence in early London trading after the bank released updated analyst forecasts ahead of its annual results. The company reported buying back over 1.6 million shares across Jan. 21–22, with plans to cancel them. NatWest’s 2025 consensus sees operating profit before tax at £7.49 billion and a net interest margin of 2.32%.
23 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price rises after fresh buyback update — what traders watch next

Rolls-Royce share price rises after fresh buyback update — what traders watch next

Rolls-Royce shares rose 1.1% to 1,257.5 pence in early London trading after the company repurchased 546,982 shares on Jan. 22 as part of its £200 million buyback plan. The group will cancel the shares, leaving 8.4 billion outstanding. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 26, when the board will announce plans for 2026 capital returns.
23 January 2026
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Rio Tinto share price today: stock steadies after Thursday drop as Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto share price today: stock steadies after Thursday drop as Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto shares hovered near 6,487p in early London trading Friday after a volatile week marked by strong iron ore and copper output and takeover speculation involving Glencore. Pilbara iron ore shipments rose 7% to 91.3 million tonnes in the quarter, while copper output climbed 11%. Investors await a Feb. 5 deadline for a possible Glencore bid and full-year results on Feb. 19.
23 January 2026
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Adani Enterprises shares slump 5% after Thursday bounce as valuation worries bite again

Adani Enterprises shares slump 5% after Thursday bounce as valuation worries bite again

Adani Enterprises fell 5.2% to 1,978.6 rupees on Friday, nearing its 52-week low after a brief rebound Thursday. The stock has dropped 5.6% over the past week and remains volatile, with a six-month beta near 2.93. Investors remain wary as analysts forecast a 10% annual earnings decline and the price-to-earnings ratio stands at 34.2. Other Adani group stocks also saw sharp moves following mixed earnings reports.
23 January 2026
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Shell share price edges higher in London as Nigeria incentives and Argentina shale sale talk hit the tape

Shell share price edges higher in London as Nigeria incentives and Argentina shale sale talk hit the tape

Shell shares rose 0.3% to 2,683 pence in early London trading Friday, recovering from a 2.2% drop the previous day. Nigeria approved targeted incentives for Shell’s planned Bonga South West deepwater project, with officials citing a possible $20 billion investment. Shell has not confirmed the figure. The company is also exploring a sale of its Vaca Muerta shale assets in Argentina, sources said.
23 January 2026
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Lloyds share price today: €500m bond call keeps LLOY in focus ahead of results week

Lloyds share price today: €500m bond call keeps LLOY in focus ahead of results week

Lloyds shares traded at 101.9 pence premarket after the bank announced early redemption of €500 million in floating-rate senior notes due 2027. The redemption is set for March 5, 2026. Investors await Lloyds’ full-year results on Jan. 29 as UK rate cut expectations shift. Lloyds hit a 52-week high of 103.5 pence Thursday with volume at 206 million shares.
23 January 2026
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Glencore share price today: stock ticks up as Rio Tinto takeover clock keeps running

Glencore share price today: stock ticks up as Rio Tinto takeover clock keeps running

Glencore shares rose 0.7% to 493.7 pence in early London trading Friday, rebounding after a 2% fall Thursday. BlackRock disclosed a 7.28% stake, while the Allan & Gill Gray Foundation reported 1.798%. Investors await Glencore’s Jan. 29 production report and a Feb. 5 deadline for Rio Tinto to declare its offer intentions.
23 January 2026
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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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