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.

Credo Technology stock jumps again in premarket after surprise revenue lift

Credo Technology stock jumps again in premarket after surprise revenue lift

Credo shares jumped 16.6% to $143.88 in premarket trading after the company projected fiscal Q3 revenue of $404 million to $408 million, well above prior guidance. The company flagged over 200% revenue growth for fiscal 2026 and expects mid-single-digit sequential growth into Q4. Full results are due March 2. The revenue figures are preliminary and unaudited.
Oracle stock snaps back after OpenAI upgrade call — $50 billion fundraising looms

Oracle stock snaps back after OpenAI upgrade call — $50 billion fundraising looms

Oracle shares jumped 9.7% to $156.59 Monday after D.A. Davidson upgraded the stock, citing easing concerns over its OpenAI exposure. Oracle plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 through debt and equity, including a $20 billion at-the-market share program. Melius Research downgraded Oracle, warning of cash flow risks and competition from Anthropic and Google. Microsoft and Nvidia also posted gains Monday.
Mortgage rates today: 30-year holds near 6% as borrowers chase scarce sub-6 deals

Mortgage rates today: 30-year holds near 6% as borrowers chase scarce sub-6 deals

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate held at 5.99% on Feb. 9, according to Zillow, with little movement in recent weeks. Some lenders, including Navy Federal and Citi, still offered sub-6% rates, but terms varied. A Clever Real Estate survey found 94% of buyers would reconsider if rates rose above 6%. The Federal Reserve has no rate-setting meeting scheduled until March.
10 February 2026
Imperial Brands share price drops 1% as FTSE slips and dividend date nears

Imperial Brands share price drops 1% as FTSE slips and dividend date nears

Imperial Brands shares fell 1.1% to 3,258 pence in early London trading, near session lows, as tobacco stocks tracked a weaker FTSE 100. British American Tobacco dropped 1.5%. BP’s paused buybacks weighed on the market, sharpening focus on dividends and balance sheets. Investors are watching Imperial’s Feb. 19 ex-dividend date and upcoming trading update.
Compass Group share price stalls near 2026 low as AI worries keep CPG in focus

Compass Group share price stalls near 2026 low as AI worries keep CPG in focus

Compass Group shares slipped 0.14% to 2,078 pence in light Tuesday trading, after hitting a 2026 low last week. The company reaffirmed 2026 profit guidance and reported 7.3% organic revenue growth, but investor focus remains on AI risks and office catering demand. Compass will switch its London share trading currency to U.S. dollars on April 1. Half-year results are due May 11.
ICG plc stock slips in London after Asia-Pacific strategy hire lands

ICG plc stock slips in London after Asia-Pacific strategy hire lands

ICG plc shares fell 1.1% to 1,701p in early London trading Tuesday after the firm named Sujey Subramanian as head of its Asia-Pacific Corporate strategy, effective May 1. Assets under management stood at $127 billion at end-December, with $36 billion in uninvested capital. The stock has traded between 1,695p and 1,725p so far in the session. Full-year results are due May 21.
10 February 2026
Vodafone share price rises again as buyback filing hits tape and Egypt spectrum plan comes into view

Vodafone share price rises again as buyback filing hits tape and Egypt spectrum plan comes into view

Vodafone shares rose 1.1% to 114.55 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed a new buyback and plans to acquire 1,800MHz spectrum in Egypt. Vodafone bought 23.39 million shares on Feb. 9, to be held in treasury. The Egypt spectrum payment will start with $100 million in FY26, totaling about $350 million. LBBW raised its price target to 120 pence, maintaining a “buy” rating.
10 February 2026
Experian share price slides after fresh buyback update, with May results now in focus

Experian share price slides after fresh buyback update, with May results now in focus

Experian shares fell 1.5% to 2,463 pence in early London trading Tuesday, near a one-year low, despite the company buying back 400,000 shares on Monday. The stock touched 2,436 pence, matching the 52-week bottom. Experian has repurchased over 2.4 million shares since launching its $1 billion buyback program on Jan. 30. Non-executive director Esther Lee also acquired 10.398 ADRs through dividend reinvestment.
10 February 2026
BAE Systems share price slips after $137m U.S. Army deal as earnings loom

BAE Systems share price slips after $137m U.S. Army deal as earnings loom

BAE Systems shares fell 0.7% to 1,930.0 pence in early London trading Tuesday after announcing a $137 million U.S. Army contract for missile-warning systems. The drop followed a 3.43% gain on Monday. Investors are awaiting BAE’s annual results on Feb. 18 for updates on guidance and cash returns. The company also repurchased 114,829 shares for cancellation on Feb. 6.
National Grid shares barely budge after UK grid upgrade update as Ofgem decision nears

National Grid shares barely budge after UK grid upgrade update as Ofgem decision nears

National Grid shares edged down 0.1% to 1,285 pence in early London trade after the company completed a major overhead line upgrade between Carlisle and the Scottish border. The firm said it replaced or installed over 90 km of line and will deliver a 184-tonne transformer in March. Investors are watching Ofgem’s upcoming RIIO-3 licence decision and UK rate moves amid political uncertainty.
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