Today: 2 March 2026

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.

Experian share price rebounds in London as buyback rolls on and Snowflake tie-up lands

Experian share price rebounds in London as buyback rolls on and Snowflake tie-up lands

Experian shares gained 0.9% to 2,396 pence by 08:48 GMT Thursday, recovering some ground after a 4.1% drop the previous day. A filing showed the company bought 400,000 shares on Feb. 11 under its new $1 billion buyback program. Investors are watching new product integrations in data quality and automotive marketing. The stock traded between 2,381 and 2,439 pence in early session.
12 February 2026
St. James’s Place stock rebounds after AI scare rout — here’s what investors watch next

St. James’s Place stock rebounds after AI scare rout — here’s what investors watch next

St. James’s Place shares rose 2.6% to 1,287 pence in early London trading Thursday after plunging 13.4% the previous day. The selloff followed a U.S. startup’s launch of AI tax-planning tools, sparking fears over fee pressure for wealth managers. Peers Quilter and Rathbones also fell. Investors now await St. James’s Place’s full-year results on Feb. 25.
Glencore share price edges up as U.S. critical-minerals push puts Congo stake talks back in focus

Glencore share price edges up as U.S. critical-minerals push puts Congo stake talks back in focus

Glencore shares rose 0.3% in early London trading after reports that a U.S.-backed consortium is in talks to buy a 40% stake in its Congo copper and cobalt operations. The company confirmed a non-binding memorandum with the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium, valuing the assets at about $9 billion. Investors are awaiting Glencore’s full-year results next week.
SmartCentres REIT reports 98.6% occupancy in 2025 results as Rezzie rolls out off-market deal marketplace

SmartCentres REIT reports 98.6% occupancy in 2025 results as Rezzie rolls out off-market deal marketplace

SmartCentres REIT reported 98.6% occupancy at year-end 2025 and a 3.7% rise in same-property NOI. Fourth-quarter net rental income and other reached $143.6 million, with FFO at $0.54 per unit. The trust leased 430,000 square feet of vacant space in 2025 and opened three new self-storage facilities. Key agreements with the Penguin group were extended to Feb. 28 as negotiations continue.
12 February 2026
BP share price: BP stock in focus before London open after buyback pause

BP share price: BP stock in focus before London open after buyback pause

BP suspended its share buyback program and reported a 2025 underlying replacement cost profit of $7.5 billion, keeping its quarterly dividend at 8.32 cents. Shares fell as much as 7% after $4 billion in charges on renewables and biogas assets, while net debt dropped to $22 billion. Brent crude rose to $69.67 a barrel amid U.S.-Iran tensions. OPEC forecast weaker demand for OPEC+ crude in the second quarter.
12 February 2026
HSBC share price in focus as UK taps Orion blockchain for ‘digital gilt’ pilot

HSBC share price in focus as UK taps Orion blockchain for ‘digital gilt’ pilot

The UK Treasury selected HSBC’s Orion platform to run a pilot issuance of tokenised UK government bonds, with law firm Ashurst as legal adviser. HSBC shares closed at 1,305.4p on Wednesday, little changed ahead of the London open. The government has not set an issuance date for the pilot. HSBC will release its annual results and consider a dividend on Feb. 25.
Dauch (DCH) stock rises in early trade as board changes and exec share award hit filings

Dauch (DCH) stock rises in early trade as board changes and exec share award hit filings

Dauch Corporation shares rose 2.4% to $8.66 Wednesday morning after the company named two new independent directors and a new vice president, Markus Bannert, following its Dowlais Group acquisition. Bannert’s pay package includes a €800,000 base salary and performance stock units tied to share price targets through 2029. Dauch reports fourth-quarter results Friday.
11 February 2026
HBAN stock price ticks up: Huntington’s 2027 EPS target and Cadence synergies come into focus

HBAN stock price ticks up: Huntington’s 2027 EPS target and Cadence synergies come into focus

Huntington Bancshares shares rose 0.5% to $18.67 early Wednesday after a 2.26% drop Tuesday. The company projected 2027 earnings per share of $1.90–$1.93 and outlined $435 million in annual cost synergies from Cadence and Veritex deals. A Form 144 showed officer Brendan Lawlor proposed selling 17,455 shares. State Street Corp reported a 4.9% stake as of Dec. 31.
GCM Grosvenor stock in focus as GCMG extends earnings rally on buyback boost, analyst target hike

GCM Grosvenor stock in focus as GCMG extends earnings rally on buyback boost, analyst target hike

GCM Grosvenor shares rose 0.7% to $11.38 in premarket trading Wednesday after reporting record 2025 fundraising and raising its share repurchase authorization by $35 million. The firm declared a $0.12 dividend and said assets under management climbed 14% to $90.9 billion. Oppenheimer lifted its price target to $24, maintaining an Outperform rating.
Spotify stock price: SPOT holds near $480 — what traders are watching after earnings

Spotify stock price: SPOT holds near $480 — what traders are watching after earnings

Spotify shares rose about 1% in premarket trading Wednesday after jumping 14.8% Tuesday, trading near $481. The company reported Q4 operating income of 701 million euros and 10% growth in paying subscribers to 290 million. Revenue guidance for Q1 fell short of analyst expectations, while operating income forecast slightly beat. Evercore ISI cut its price target on the stock to $700.
Robinhood stock slips before the bell after crypto revenue miss; HOOD investors eye costs

Robinhood stock slips before the bell after crypto revenue miss; HOOD investors eye costs

Robinhood shares fell about 1% to $85.60 premarket Wednesday after a 6.3% drop Tuesday, as fourth-quarter revenue missed estimates despite record highs. Crypto trading revenue slid 38% to $221 million, offsetting gains in equities and options. Platform assets rose 68% to $324 billion. Management projected 2026 operating expenses up to $2.725 billion as the company invests in new products and expansion.
Pfizer stock slips before the open after a run to $27.73 — here’s what’s driving PFE now

Pfizer stock slips before the open after a run to $27.73 — here’s what’s driving PFE now

Pfizer shares slipped 0.3% to $27.52 in premarket trading Wednesday after a 2.1% gain the previous session. The company agreed to a $29 million settlement with the SEC over a 2013 insider-trading case tied to SAC Capital, pending court approval. Pfizer joined Swiss biotech incubator BaseLaunch as a partner. Investors await Friday’s U.S. consumer price index report.
Opendoor stock edges up in premarket after 5% slide as UBS hikes target ahead of earnings

Opendoor stock edges up in premarket after 5% slide as UBS hikes target ahead of earnings

Opendoor shares rose 0.8% to $4.73 in premarket trading Wednesday after a 5.1% drop Tuesday on heavy volume. UBS raised its price target to $5 but kept a neutral rating. Investors are awaiting Opendoor’s Feb. 19 earnings and webcast, with focus on cash use, margins, and inventory. S&P 500 futures edged up 0.1% ahead of a delayed U.S. jobs report.
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