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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.

Anglo American stock slips as De Beers sale gets messier — what investors watch next

Anglo American stock slips as De Beers sale gets messier — what investors watch next

Anglo American shares fell 0.42% to 3,531 pence in early London trading Tuesday, retreating after Monday’s gain. Angola is seeking a 20%-30% stake in De Beers as part of ongoing sale talks, with discussions also involving Botswana and Namibia. Investors await Anglo’s full-year results on February 20, as weak diamond demand and lab-grown competition weigh on the sector.
10 February 2026
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LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group stock rises as buyback, regulation and index headlines land

LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group stock rises as buyback, regulation and index headlines land

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 0.5% to 7,560 pence by 0835 GMT after announcing the repurchase of 381,934 shares. FTSE Russell postponed its Indonesia index review, citing free-float concerns. The FCA outlined plans to publish broader UK share-trading data. LSEG’s spot FX system in India resumed normal operations after technical issues on Feb. 9.
10 February 2026
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BP share price slides 3% after buyback halt and $4 billion renewables write-down

BP share price slides 3% after buyback halt and $4 billion renewables write-down

BP shares fell 3.1% in London after the company paused share buybacks and reported $4 billion in write-downs in renewables and biogas. Fourth-quarter underlying replacement cost profit was $1.54 billion, with a dividend of 8.32 cents per share. BP said it would focus excess cash on oil and gas and balance-sheet repair. Meg O’Neill is set to become CEO on April 1.
10 February 2026
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Reckitt Benckiser share price ticks higher in London as dividend clock and results loom

Reckitt Benckiser share price ticks higher in London as dividend clock and results loom

Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 0.1% to 6,316 pence by 0816 GMT after a prior close of 6,310. The company plans a special dividend of 235 pence per share on Feb. 20 and will report full-year results on March 5. Reckitt recently completed a share consolidation and sold its Essential Home business, retaining a 30% stake. The company continues to face U.S. lawsuits tied to its Mead Johnson unit.
10 February 2026
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RELX share price edges higher — what to watch before Thursday’s results

RELX share price edges higher — what to watch before Thursday’s results

RELX shares rose 1.2% to 2,158 pence in early London trading Tuesday, rebounding after last week’s AI-driven selloff. Investors remain cautious ahead of the company’s full-year results due Feb. 12, with focus on its outlook for generative AI’s impact. RELX recently bought back 465,361 shares, bringing 2024 repurchases to 8.84 million. The stock trades near the bottom of its 52-week range.
10 February 2026
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Lloyds share price: buyback update lands as Barclays lifts targets, UK data in focus

Lloyds share price: buyback update lands as Barclays lifts targets, UK data in focus

Lloyds Banking Group closed down 1.41% at 105.25p on Monday after disclosing a buyback of 7.5 million shares on Feb. 9, to be cancelled. The repurchase is part of a £1.75 billion programme running through 2026. Barclays reported a 12% profit rise and raised capital return targets, adding pressure on UK bank stocks. Investors await key UK economic data and the next Bank of England rate decision.
10 February 2026
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CapitaLand Investment stock price today: 9CI edges up as Ascott flags record 2025 signings ahead of results

CapitaLand Investment stock price today: 9CI edges up as Ascott flags record 2025 signings ahead of results

CapitaLand Investment shares rose 0.3% to S$3.17 in Singapore afternoon trading Tuesday, after a 1.3% gain Monday. Lodging unit Ascott reported a record 19,000 units signed in 2025, with CEO Kevin Goh saying the pipeline supports beating a S$500 million fee target. Investors await Wednesday’s results for updates on fee growth and fundraising. The Q4 2025 earnings call is set for Feb. 11.
10 February 2026
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Barclays pledges £15bn shareholder payout after profit beat, lifts targets to 2028

Barclays pledges £15bn shareholder payout after profit beat, lifts targets to 2028

Barclays reported a 13% rise in 2025 pre-tax profit to £9.1 billion and announced at least £15 billion in shareholder returns for 2026-2028. The bank set a new income target of £31 billion for 2026 and aims for return on tangible equity above 14% by 2028. Investment banking revenues rose 7% in the fourth quarter, while UK revenues fell 13%. Barclays also launched a £1 billion buyback and raised its dividend.
10 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Tesco Share Price Targets Rise as Buyback Plan Signals Confidence
    April 23, 2026, 11:12 PM EDT. Analysts including JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, and Citi have raised Tesco's stock price targets modestly, reflecting cautious optimism about the retailer's execution risks and growth prospects. The fair value estimate climbed to £5.10 from £4.89, indicating confidence in Tesco's financial health and strategic direction. Meanwhile, Tesco's board authorized a £750 million share buyback program running through April 2027, emphasizing a commitment to return capital to shareholders. Adjustments were small but meaningful across key metrics, including revenue growth, net profit margin, and price-to-earnings ratio. Investors should watch how these evolving price targets and buybacks align with upcoming financial updates to gauge Tesco's trajectory in the competitive retail sector.

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Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

24 April 2026
Newmont reported adjusted first-quarter earnings of $2.90 per share on $7.31 billion in sales, beating estimates as realized gold prices surged to $4,900 an ounce. Attributable gold output fell to 1.30 million ounces from 1.54 million a year earlier. The miner declared a $0.26 dividend and authorized a new $6 billion share buyback. Newmont expects higher costs and lower output in the second quarter.
SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds

SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds

24 April 2026
SAP reported a 17% rise in first-quarter operating profit to 2.74 billion euros and a 19% jump in cloud revenue to 5.96 billion euros, beating forecasts. The company kept its 2026 targets and full-year outlook unchanged. SAP’s U.S. shares reversed losses after the results, climbing nearly 7% in after-hours trading. Management warned cloud revenue growth will slow in the second quarter.
MaxLinear Stock Surges as AI Data-Center Chip Demand Drives Big Q2 Outlook

MaxLinear Stock Surges as AI Data-Center Chip Demand Drives Big Q2 Outlook

24 April 2026
MaxLinear forecast second-quarter revenue of $160 million to $170 million, well above Wall Street’s estimate of $137.1 million. First-quarter revenue rose 43% to $137.2 million, driven by demand for optical products in AI data centers. Shares surged over 23% to $42.47 in after-hours trading. Infrastructure revenue jumped 136% from a year earlier, becoming the company’s largest segment.
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