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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.

British American Tobacco shares rise on buyback update — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

British American Tobacco shares rise on buyback update — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

British American Tobacco shares rose 1.2% to 4,110p in early London trading Monday after announcing more share buybacks. On Jan. 9, BAT bought 132,817 shares at an average 4,015p each, planning to cancel them and reduce the share count to 2.18 billion. The buyback program is now set at £1.3 billion for 2026. Full-year 2025 results are due Feb. 12.
12 January 2026
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Prudential plc shares slip after buyback update; what investors watch next

Prudential plc shares slip after buyback update; what investors watch next

Prudential (PRU.L) repurchased 330,946 shares on Jan. 9 as part of its new $1.2 billion buyback program. The stock slipped about 0.3% to 1,157 pence in early London trading Monday. Shares were acquired via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average £11.5684 each and will be cancelled, reducing the share count to about 2.55 billion. Traders are watching buyback pace and upcoming Bank of England rate decisions.
12 January 2026
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Ashtead (AHT.L) shares slide 3% as buyback update lands into Powell-probe market jitters

Ashtead (AHT.L) shares slide 3% as buyback update lands into Powell-probe market jitters

Ashtead shares fell 3.1% to 5,420 pence in early London trading after the company announced a new tranche of buybacks under its $1.5 billion programme. The drop outpaced a weaker FTSE 100 as investors weighed Powell’s DOJ subpoena disclosure and awaited U.S. CPI data. Ashtead reported buying 69,600 shares for treasury on Jan. 9. The buyback plan starts March 2, 2026, with initial purchases in London.
12 January 2026
Tesco PLC stock today: TSCO shares edge up in London — what traders are watching next

Tesco PLC stock today: TSCO shares edge up in London — what traders are watching next

Tesco shares rose 0.5% to 417.5 pence in early London trading Monday after a volatile post-Christmas stretch. The company’s UK like-for-like sales grew 3.2% over Christmas, but volume trends remain under scrutiny as price competition intensifies. Tesco bought back 475,248 shares last week as part of its £1.45 billion repurchase program. Investors await UK inflation data and Tesco’s April earnings report.
12 January 2026
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Unilever stock rises in London as banks slide, investors lean defensive

Unilever stock rises in London as banks slide, investors lean defensive

Unilever shares rose 0.8% to 4,783.5 pence by 0840 GMT, near session highs, after the company reaffirmed its 2025 sales and margin outlook following its ice cream spin-off. European stocks slipped, with the STOXX 600 down 0.2% as banks fell sharply after U.S. President Trump announced a cap on credit card rates. Unilever will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 12.
12 January 2026
GSK stock in focus: JPMorgan healthcare agenda, merger chatter and key dates for investors

GSK stock in focus: JPMorgan healthcare agenda, merger chatter and key dates for investors

GSK shares slipped 0.03% to 1,885.5 pence in early London trading Monday, as investors awaited the company’s appearance at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco on Tuesday. GSK’s ADRs closed up 0.3% in the U.S. at $50.39. Traders are watching for updates ahead of GSK’s full-year results due February 4.
12 January 2026
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BP PLC stock nudges up as Iran unrest props oil, but Goldman flags a 2026 glut

BP PLC stock nudges up as Iran unrest props oil, but Goldman flags a 2026 glut

BP shares rose 0.35% to 427.1 pence in early London trading Monday, tracking a modest uptick in oil prices. Brent crude edged up to $63.39 a barrel as unrest in Iran fueled supply concerns, while Venezuelan output limits capped gains. Goldman Sachs maintained a $56 Brent forecast for 2026, citing a projected surplus. BP will report fourth-quarter results and its dividend on Feb. 10.
12 January 2026
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Anglo American stock hits a new 52-week high — what’s driving AAL and what to watch next

Anglo American stock hits a new 52-week high — what’s driving AAL and what to watch next

Anglo American shares rose 1.7% to 3,270p in early London trading Monday, touching a new 52-week high amid renewed merger speculation in the mining sector. The European Commission is set to rule on the Anglo-Teck merger by Feb. 10, with a separate decision on foreign subsidies due Feb. 3. Anglo’s Q4 production report is scheduled for Feb. 5, and full-year results on Feb. 20.
12 January 2026
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Shell stock today: SHEL.L ticks up as oil headlines clash with buyback doubts

Shell stock today: SHEL.L ticks up as oil headlines clash with buyback doubts

Shell shares rose 0.3% to 2,647.5 pence in early London trading Monday as investors weighed oil market volatility and concerns over the company’s Chemicals and Products division loss in Q4. Shell continued its $3.5 billion buyback program, purchasing nearly 2 million shares last week for cancellation. Brent crude traded at $63.39 a barrel amid supply risks from Iran and Venezuela.
12 January 2026
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