Today: 29 June 2026

Shan Ahmed Khan

Shan Ahmed Khan is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and macroeconomic trends. A graduate of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), he previously worked in investment research and market analysis. His coverage helps readers understand the key developments influencing global financial markets and emerging industries.

AST SpaceMobile cracks $100 at the close, then pops after hours as traders eye what’s next

AST SpaceMobile cracks $100 at the close, then pops after hours as traders eye what’s next

AST SpaceMobile shares closed above $100 for the first time Thursday, ending at $101.25, up 6.3%, then rising another 6.6% to $107.90 after hours. The surge came despite no new company news and followed recent analyst downgrades and new investor alerts from law firms. Trading volume reached 16.9 million shares. The next earnings report is expected in early March.
16 January 2026
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Haleon share price slips in London as investors wait for the next big update

Haleon share price slips in London as investors wait for the next big update

Haleon shares dipped 0.1% to 361.8 pence in early London trading Friday after a 1.1% drop Thursday, with about 1 million shares changing hands. The move follows a recent reorganisation announcement as investors await full-year results on Feb. 25. European stocks also edged lower, pressured by a 1% decline in mining shares. Haleon has not issued new regulatory news since early January.
16 January 2026
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Tesco share price today: TSCO slips early as £1.45bn buyback ticks on

Tesco share price today: TSCO slips early as £1.45bn buyback ticks on

Tesco shares fell 0.9% to 424.7 pence in early London trading Friday after a new buyback filing. The company repurchased 476,674 shares on Jan. 14 as part of its £1.45 billion buyback plan. Investors remain focused on upcoming earnings and heightened competition in UK groceries. Asda’s recent debt concerns have fueled worries over sustained aggressive pricing.
16 January 2026
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Experian share price slides in London as traders eye next week’s Q3 update

Experian share price slides in London as traders eye next week’s Q3 update

Experian shares fell 1.2% to 3,291 pence early Friday, lagging a flat FTSE. Investors await the Jan. 21 third-quarter trading update and the interim dividend FX rate set Jan. 16. The company will pay a 21.25 U.S. cent dividend per share on Feb. 6, with sterling payments based on Friday’s exchange rate. Recent reports highlighted rising demand for Experian’s AI-driven credit analytics.
16 January 2026
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National Grid share price rises in London as UK data and offshore wind auction keep utilities in focus

National Grid share price rises in London as UK data and offshore wind auction keep utilities in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.7% to 1,189 pence by 0853 GMT Friday, nearing their January 8 peak. The company plans about £60 billion in capital spending over five years as Britain expands wind power, but rising costs and higher rates have forced some developers, including Germany’s EnBW, to abandon projects. Investors remain focused on Bank of England rate-cut expectations and upcoming UK inflation data.
16 January 2026
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IAG share price edges up in London as oil steadies; Middle East diversions in focus

IAG share price edges up in London as oil steadies; Middle East diversions in focus

International Consolidated Airlines Group shares edged up 0.2% to 411.5 pence in early London trading Friday after a volatile week for energy prices and security news. British Airways, part of IAG, continued to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace, cancelling all Bahrain flights through Jan. 16. Brent crude steadied at $63.81 a barrel. Investors focused on cost pressures and route disruptions over passenger demand.
16 January 2026
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Hang Seng slips as tech drags again, while chip and AI names buck the trend in Hong Kong

Hang Seng slips as tech drags again, while chip and AI names buck the trend in Hong Kong

The Hang Seng Index closed down 0.29% in Hong Kong on Friday, pressured by losses in shipping, casino, and healthcare stocks. Ctrip shares plunged 19% the previous day after news of a China antitrust probe, rattling investors. Semiconductor stocks rose, with Hua Hong Semiconductor up 7.39%. Mainland investors sold about HK$600 million in Hong Kong shares via Stock Connect.
16 January 2026
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Shell Plc stock price dips as buyback rolls on and North Sea gas sale unravels

Shell Plc stock price dips as buyback rolls on and North Sea gas sale unravels

Shell shares fell 0.8% to 2,725 pence in early London trading Friday after the company and Exxon scrapped a planned sale of UK gas assets to Viaro Energy. Shell confirmed it will continue to operate the 11 gas fields and Bacton Terminal. The company repurchased over 1.3 million shares on Jan. 15 as part of its ongoing buyback program. Investors await Shell’s Q4 results and dividend announcement on Feb. 5.
16 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price rises after buyback update as U.S. Navy, Marine Corps contracts roll in

BAE Systems share price rises after buyback update as U.S. Navy, Marine Corps contracts roll in

BAE Systems shares rose 1.9% to 2,080 pence in early London trading after announcing new share buybacks. The company disclosed it bought 99,750 shares for cancellation at an average price of 2,042.46 pence. BAE also secured a $62 million U.S. Navy contract and a $184 million U.S. Marine Corps order for 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles. Investors await full-year results in February.
16 January 2026
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British American Tobacco share price barely budges after buyback update as South Africa plant closure hits focus

British American Tobacco share price barely budges after buyback update as South Africa plant closure hits focus

British American Tobacco shares slipped 0.1% to 4,336.5 pence in early London trading after announcing a new buyback and plans to close its South African cigarette factory by end-2026. The Heidelberg closure threatens about 230 jobs as illicit cigarettes now dominate 75% of the local market. BAT bought 100,090 shares on Jan. 15 for cancellation. Full-year 2025 results are due Feb. 12.
16 January 2026
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LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group dips after 24/7 Digital Settlement House debut, AWS pact

LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group dips after 24/7 Digital Settlement House debut, AWS pact

London Stock Exchange Group shares slipped 0.1% to 9,080 pence early Friday after launching its Digital Settlement House platform and expanding its AWS partnership. LSEG repurchased 110,373 shares at an average 9,060.20 pence on Jan. 15. The new DiSH service aims for instant settlement using tokenised commercial bank deposits. Broader European markets edged lower as mining stocks fell.
16 January 2026
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