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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.

NatWest profit beats forecasts, lifts targets and rolls out £750m buyback — while NWG shares cling to 600p

NatWest profit beats forecasts, lifts targets and rolls out £750m buyback — while NWG shares cling to 600p

NatWest reported a 24% rise in 2025 pretax operating profit to £7.7 billion and announced a £750 million share buyback for early 2026. The bank lifted its 2028 return target and proposed a 51% higher annual dividend. Shares fell 2.55% Thursday after a volatile week following its £2.7 billion deal to acquire Evelyn Partners. Assets under management grew 20% to £58.5 billion before the deal.
13 February 2026
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Barclays share price today: stock edges up as £1bn buyback starts and first trades hit the tape

Barclays share price today: stock edges up as £1bn buyback starts and first trades hit the tape

Barclays shares rose 0.6% in early London trading Friday after the bank began a £1 billion share buyback, with 7.29 million shares repurchased since Feb. 11. JPMorgan is executing the purchases on the London Stock Exchange. Senior managers Craig Bright and Taalib Shaah disclosed share sales earlier in the week. The buyback runs through Aug. 10, subject to regulatory approval.
13 February 2026
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Unilever share price set for test after €1.5 billion buyback meets cautious 2026 outlook

Unilever share price set for test after €1.5 billion buyback meets cautious 2026 outlook

Unilever expects 2026 growth at the lower end of its 4%-6% target and announced a €1.5 billion share buyback set for the second quarter. Shares fell up to 3.6% after the update, as the company flagged modest margin improvement and plans to sell its 19.9% stake in The Magnum Ice Cream Company. Magnum’s shares dropped over 14% after its first standalone earnings report.
13 February 2026
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British American Tobacco share price: BAT set for spotlight after AI job-cut warning and 2026 buyback plan

British American Tobacco share price: BAT set for spotlight after AI job-cut warning and 2026 buyback plan

BAT shares closed down 0.5% at 4,404p Thursday after the company warned an AI-led productivity drive could mean job cuts. Full-year revenue fell 1% to £25.61 billion, while adjusted profit from operations rose 2.3% to £11.28 billion. BAT raised its dividend 2% and announced a £1.3 billion buyback for 2026. The company said U.S. action on illicit vapes could cut unregulated market share by a third.
13 February 2026
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RELX share price today: £450m buyback and AI talk in focus before London open

RELX share price today: £450m buyback and AI talk in focus before London open

RELX shares closed up 1.94% at 2,052 pence Thursday after reporting 2025 revenue of £9.59 billion and expanding its share buyback by £450 million through March. The company bought 1.4 million shares Thursday and has acquired 10.24 million since January 2. RELX proposed a final dividend of 48.0 pence per share, payable June 18. Investors remain focused on AI risks and the pace of buybacks.
13 February 2026
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Cisco stock slides nearly 10% after earnings as memory costs hit margins

Cisco stock slides nearly 10% after earnings as memory costs hit margins

Cisco Systems shares dropped 9.7% to $77.27 after the company warned of further margin pressure from rising memory prices, despite raising its full-year revenue outlook. Adjusted gross margin for the quarter fell to 67.5%, below estimates, and Cisco forecast more declines next quarter. Revenue reached $15.3 billion, with non-GAAP earnings at $1.04 per share. Investors are watching cost controls and updates from Cisco Live.
12 February 2026
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Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) stock rises again after earnings — what traders watch next

Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) stock rises again after earnings — what traders watch next

Advanced Energy Industries shares rose 1.1% to $312.32 early Thursday, after surging 10.7% Wednesday on strong fourth-quarter results. The company reported Q4 revenue of $489.4 million and non-GAAP EPS of $1.94, with Q1 forecasts roughly flat. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $300. Advanced Energy declared a $0.10 per share dividend, payable March 6.
12 February 2026
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NovaGold Resources (NG) stock dips in premarket after 13% jump as Donlin Gold study draws focus

NovaGold Resources (NG) stock dips in premarket after 13% jump as Donlin Gold study draws focus

NovaGold shares fell 1.4% to $11.61 in premarket trading Thursday after a 12.7% surge the previous session. Investors are watching progress on the Donlin Gold feasibility study, led by Fluor and due in 2027, and tracking recent funding moves including a $310 million share sale. Director Daniel Muniz-Quintanilla disclosed a purchase of 22,470 shares at $8.94 each. NovaGold’s stake in Donlin recently increased to 60%.
12 February 2026
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Amazon’s Beta Technologies stake keeps BETA stock in focus before Wall Street open

Amazon’s Beta Technologies stake keeps BETA stock in focus before Wall Street open

BETA Technologies shares were flat in premarket trading Thursday after surging 15.6% Wednesday on news that Amazon holds a 5.3% stake, according to an SEC filing. The stake, disclosed in a Schedule 13G, showed Amazon owns 11.75 million Class A shares. Some investors questioned whether the news was new, as earlier filings had referenced Amazon’s position. Amazon shares fell 1.4% premarket.
12 February 2026
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Lattice Semiconductor stock price steadies premarket after 16% jump on outlook, buyback

Lattice Semiconductor stock price steadies premarket after 16% jump on outlook, buyback

Lattice Semiconductor shares held at $105.85 premarket Thursday after surging 16.3% Wednesday on strong quarterly results and a raised buyback plan. The company forecast first-quarter revenue of $158 million to $172 million, above analyst estimates. Wall Street firms raised price targets following the report. Lattice’s board approved an extra $250 million for share repurchases.
12 February 2026
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Suzano stock holds steady premarket after 13.5% jump on buyback plan and 2025 results

Suzano stock holds steady premarket after 13.5% jump on buyback plan and 2025 results

Suzano ADRs were flat in U.S. premarket trading Thursday after surging 13.5% on Wednesday, following record 2025 net revenue of 50 billion reais and a new share buyback plan. The board authorized repurchasing up to 40 million shares through August 2027. Net income reached 13.4 billion reais, with pulp and paper sales up 15% from 2024. Traders are watching pulp prices and leverage.
12 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Heavy Options Trading in ON Semiconductor, Roblox, Burlington Stores
    April 23, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT. ON Semiconductor (ON) saw options trading volume of 54,628 contracts, nearly 62.4% of its average daily volume, driven by strong demand for the $115 call expiring May 2026. Roblox (RBLX) traded 51,367 option contracts, about 61.5% of typical daily share volume, with notable activity in the $55 put expiring April 2026. Burlington Stores (BURL) recorded 3,977 contracts, representing 61.4% of average daily trading volume, centered on the $270 put expiring May 2026. These option volumes signal significant investor interest and potential positioning ahead of future market movements.

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Netflix Stock Gets $25 Billion Buyback Boost After Warner Bros Deal Collapse

Netflix Stock Gets $25 Billion Buyback Boost After Warner Bros Deal Collapse

23 April 2026
Netflix approved an additional $25 billion in share buybacks, on top of $6.8 billion remaining from a previous program, after collecting a $2.8 billion termination fee from a failed Warner Bros Discovery deal. Shares traded near $93 in New York. First-quarter revenue rose 16% to $12.25 billion, with free cash flow up to $5.1 billion. The new buyback authorization has no expiration date.
Nokia Stock Hits a 16-Year High as AI Cloud Orders Change the Story

Nokia Stock Hits a 16-Year High as AI Cloud Orders Change the Story

23 April 2026
Nokia shares surged to a 16-year high in Helsinki after first-quarter operating profit jumped 54% to €281 million, beating forecasts. AI and cloud customer sales rose 49%, with €1 billion in new orders. The company raised its 2026 growth outlook for Network Infrastructure but kept its full-year profit target steady. Nokia’s board approved a €0.04 per share dividend, payable May 7.
Figma Inc Sets May 14 Earnings Date as AI Competition, Board Changes Raise Stakes

Figma Inc Sets May 14 Earnings Date as AI Competition, Board Changes Raise Stakes

23 April 2026
Figma will report first-quarter results on May 14 after U.S. markets close, amid rising competition from AI-driven rivals like Anthropic and Adobe. Director Mamoon Hamid will not seek re-election, and Anthropic’s Mike Krieger resigned from the board April 14. Figma projected 2026 revenue above analyst estimates in February, but warned in filings that AI tools could pressure growth and margins. CEO Dylan Field controls 72.3% of voting power.
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