Today: 23 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.

Kingfisher share price ticks up as buyback rolls on and rate-cut bets build

Kingfisher share price ticks up as buyback rolls on and rate-cut bets build

Kingfisher shares rose 0.45% to 360.40 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed a further tranche of its £300 million buyback. The retailer bought 716,732 shares for cancellation on Feb. 13 at an average £3.5778 per share. UK unemployment hit its highest in years, pushing sterling lower and fueling bets on Bank of England rate cuts. The FTSE 100 was up about 0.4%.
17 February 2026
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Tesco share price nears new high as UK jobs data stirs rate-cut talk

Tesco share price nears new high as UK jobs data stirs rate-cut talk

Tesco shares rose 0.9% to 493.9 pence in early London trading Tuesday, nearing a yearly high after senior managers disclosed small share purchases under an incentive plan. The company gave no fresh trading update. UK unemployment rose to 5.2% in Q4 and wage growth slowed, raising expectations for Bank of England rate cuts. Investors await UK inflation data on Feb. 18 and Tesco’s next report on April 16.
17 February 2026
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Standard Chartered shares edge up as investors eye Feb 24 results and UK inflation data

Standard Chartered shares edge up as investors eye Feb 24 results and UK inflation data

Standard Chartered shares rose 0.4% to 1,747.5 pence by 0915 GMT Tuesday, extending Monday’s rebound as UK banks steadied after last week’s AI-driven selloff. Traders are focused on UK January inflation data due Wednesday and Standard Chartered’s annual results on Feb. 24. CFO Diego De Giorgi’s recent exit remains a concern. The stock traded between 1,731.5 and 1,754.5 pence early in the session.
17 February 2026
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BP share price today: BP stock edges up as oil dips ahead of U.S.-Iran talks

BP share price today: BP stock edges up as oil dips ahead of U.S.-Iran talks

BP shares rose 0.4% to 467.75 pence in early London trade Tuesday, with about 1.8 million shares changing hands. The company is still absorbing market reaction to its paused share buybacks and $4 billion in renewables charges, while net debt fell to $22 billion last quarter. BP shares go ex-dividend Feb. 19, with an interim payout of 8.320 cents per share due March 27. Oil prices were mixed as traders watched U.S.-Iran talks.
17 February 2026
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Prudential share price nudges up after buyback update as PRU stock turns to March results

Prudential share price nudges up after buyback update as PRU stock turns to March results

Prudential shares rose 0.9% to 1,095.5 pence in early London trading after the insurer disclosed further share buybacks. The company bought 248,071 shares on Feb. 16 and 612,541 shares on Feb. 13, both to be cancelled. The buyback programme, launched Jan. 6, is worth up to $1.2 billion and runs through Dec. 2026. Investors await full-year results on March 18.
17 February 2026
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3i Group share price edges up as BoE rate-cut bets grow — what investors watch next

3i Group share price edges up as BoE rate-cut bets grow — what investors watch next

3i Group shares rose 0.3% to 3,507 pence by 0858 GMT Tuesday, after a 1.8% gain Monday. UK unemployment climbed to 5.2% in Q4 2025 and wage growth slowed, reviving bets on a Bank of England rate cut in March. 3i’s net asset value reached 3,017 pence at Dec. 31, with Action’s sales growth accelerating in early 2026. Investors await 3i’s Action Capital Markets Seminar on March 26.
17 February 2026
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Diageo share price today: DGE.L nudges higher as IPL deal talk swirls ahead of Feb 25 results

Diageo share price today: DGE.L nudges higher as IPL deal talk swirls ahead of Feb 25 results

Diageo shares rose 0.06% to 1,804 pence in early London trading Tuesday after falling 1.21% Monday. Investors are awaiting next week’s half-year earnings and watching for updates on non-core assets, including a possible sale of Diageo’s stake in IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Private equity interest in IPL teams has increased, with the league valued at $18.5 billion.
17 February 2026
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SSE share price ticks higher as UK jobs data revives March BoE cut bets — what to watch next

SSE share price ticks higher as UK jobs data revives March BoE cut bets — what to watch next

SSE shares rose 0.5% to 2,621 pence in early London trading Tuesday, rebounding after a 1.3% drop. UK unemployment climbed to 5.2% and wage growth slowed, firming bets on a Bank of England rate cut in March. Investors await UK inflation data Wednesday and Ofgem’s RIIO-3 licence decision this month. SSE’s annual results are due May 28.
17 February 2026
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Vodafone share price today: VOD stock dips as buyback rolls on

Vodafone share price today: VOD stock dips as buyback rolls on

Vodafone shares slipped 0.3% to 113.9 pence in early London trading Tuesday after the company bought 17.15 million shares from Goldman Sachs at an average 113.93 pence each. The purchases are part of a €500 million buyback program running through May 11. Vodafone now holds over 1.63 billion shares in treasury. The stock lagged the FTSE, which rose 0.4%.
17 February 2026
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Anglo American share price slips as AAL stock heads into Feb 20 earnings test

Anglo American share price slips as AAL stock heads into Feb 20 earnings test

Anglo American shares fell 1.1% to 3,539 pence in early London trading Tuesday, tracking weaker copper prices. The drop comes ahead of the miner’s full-year results due Feb. 20, with investors seeking updates on production, costs, and the De Beers unit overhaul. Peers Antofagasta and BHP posted strong results, highlighting copper’s central role in the sector.
17 February 2026
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Lloyds share price holds near 101p as buyback update meets BoE rate-cut countdown

Lloyds share price holds near 101p as buyback update meets BoE rate-cut countdown

Lloyds Banking Group shares slipped 0.1% to 101.3 pence in early London trade Tuesday as investors watched for UK inflation data and rate-cut signals. The bank disclosed a buyback of 11 million shares from Goldman Sachs on Monday. Lloyds also published a supplementary prospectus for its £25 billion debt programme. UK inflation data is due Wednesday, with the Bank of England’s next policy decision set for March 19.
17 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Bitcoin Falls to $62,300 Amid Tech Stock Sell-Off and Rising Dollar
    June 23, 2026, 7:13 AM EDT. Bitcoin slid to $62,300 on Tuesday, down 2.5% since midnight, while ether dropped over 4% to $1,650 amid a broader crypto downturn. This follows a decline in technology stocks, with Nasdaq 100 futures down 2.5%, pressured by profit-taking and concerns over rising bond yields. Altcoins like ethena and hype saw losses of 5-6% amid $717 million in liquidations. The Dollar Index climbed to a 1-year high at 101.15. Notably, open interest in SpaceX perpetual futures surged 10% despite a 15% price drop, indicating leveraged short positions. XRP futures reached eight-month highs in open interest despite a near 2% weekly price drop. Bitcoin futures open interest fell to 720K BTC. Increased implied volatility in bitcoin and ether suggests growing demand for options amid bearish price trends.

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