Today: 24 April 2026

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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.

Halma share price rises early as Europe steadies; HLMA investors eye March trading update

Halma shares rose 0.65% to 3,570 pence by 09:24 GMT, outpacing the FTSE All-Share’s 0.29% gain amid a broader European rebound. About 56,000 shares changed hands early. Investors await Halma’s trading update on March 12. The stock traded between 3,534 and 3,578 pence after opening at 3,546.

9 February 2026

European Markets·LSE:HLMA.L·Stock Market

Billionaires Buy These AI Stocks Up 2,000% — and It’s Not Nvidia or Broadcom

Ken Griffin, Cliff Asness, Israel Englander, and Steven Cohen bought shares of Palantir Technologies and Comfort Systems USA in the third quarter, according to a new report. Palantir shares have surged about 2,000% since January 2023, while Comfort Systems is up 970%. Palantir rose 4.5% and Comfort Systems 7% in premarket trading Monday. Robinhood Markets gained 14%, and Nvidia and Broadcom each rose 7%.

9 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:PLTR·NYSE:FIX·Stock Market·Technology

Standard Chartered stock nudges higher after ex-UBS hire as Feb 24 results loom

Standard Chartered shares rose 0.1% to 1,884 pence in early London trading after the bank named former UBS banker Raza Jafree global head of private client sales. Jafree, based in Hong Kong, started Feb. 2 and will oversee a new partnership targeting ultra-wealthy clients. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 24 for updates on wealth momentum.

9 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:STAN·Stock Market

Idox PLC share price hugs 71p as IDOX stock tracks 71.5p Long Path bid

Idox shares closed flat at 71.0p on Monday, just below Frankel UK Bidco’s 71.5p cash offer. Frankel reported 49.26% aggregate support as of Feb. 6, still short of the majority needed. The UK Takeover Panel lists Idox as in an “offer period.” Investors are watching for further acceptances ahead of the mid-March deadline.

9 February 2026

LSE:IDOX·Stock Market

Diageo share price ticks higher as sterling slips — what to watch before Feb 25 results

Diageo shares rose 0.6% to 1,770 pence in early London trading Monday as sterling weakened and investors positioned ahead of interim results due Feb. 25. The pound slipped after political turmoil and a dovish Bank of England vote. U.S.-listed Diageo ADRs edged down 0.2% premarket. Diageo last cut its annual forecast in November, citing softer demand in the U.S. and China.

9 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:DGE·NYSE:DEO·Stock Market

Vodafone share price rises on Egypt spectrum buy as investors brace for May results

Vodafone shares rose 1.9% to 112.6 pence in early London trading after announcing Vodafone Egypt will pay $100 million in FY26 for new 1,800 MHz spectrum. The company expects to book a $350 million intangible asset and flagged further spectrum costs ahead. Investors remain focused on cash flow, Germany’s performance, and the May 12 FY26 results.

9 February 2026

LSE:VOD·Stock Market

Barclays share price ticks higher ahead of results day as UK banks stay in play

Barclays shares rose 0.8% to 483.0 pence in early London trade Monday, ahead of the bank’s full-year results due Tuesday. Investors are focused on guidance for costs, credit quality, and capital returns. The FTSE 100 gained 0.3%, with banks supporting the index. European stocks also edged higher, led by financials.

9 February 2026

LSE:BARC.L·Stock Market·UK Economy

National Grid share price today: NG.L edges higher as sterling slide keeps rates in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.31% to 1,289 pence by 0915 GMT, near their 52-week high, as the FTSE index gained 0.23%. Sterling fell after the resignation of Prime Minister Starmer’s chief of staff, with the euro up 0.52% against the pound. Moves in bond yields and currency rates are affecting utilities like National Grid, which reports full-year results on May 14.

9 February 2026

LSE:NG·Stock Market

BAE Systems share price climbs after buyback update — what investors watch before Feb results

BAE Systems shares rose 1.8% to 1,912.5 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed new share repurchases. BAE said it bought back 114,829 shares for cancellation on Feb. 6, bringing the second tranche total to 16.64 million. Investors await full-year results and 2026 guidance on Feb. 18. Over 1,200 BAE workers in northwest England plan strike action through Feb. 20.

9 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:BA·Stock Market

Lloyds share price slips below 105p as NatWest’s Evelyn deal and rate-cut bets weigh on UK banks

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell about 2% to 104.73 pence in early London trading Monday, underperforming amid renewed UK rate-cut speculation after a close Bank of England vote. Investors also weighed NatWest’s £2.7 billion deal for Evelyn Partners and political pressure on sterling. Barclays results are due Feb. 10, with Lloyds’ annual report set for Feb. 18.

9 February 2026

LSE:LLOY·LSE:NWG·Stock Market·UK Economy

Rolls-Royce share price jumps in London on buyback update as Feb 26 results loom

Rolls-Royce shares rose 2.4% to 1,259 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed new share repurchases under its £200 million buyback. The firm bought 320,321 shares on Feb. 6, bringing total repurchases to nearly 13 million since January. Investors await full-year results and 2026 capital return plans on Feb. 26.

9 February 2026

LSE:RR.L·Stock Market

NatWest share price drops as Evelyn Partners deal puts capital and buybacks in focus

NatWest shares fell 3.9% in early London trading after the bank announced a £2.7 billion deal to acquire Evelyn Partners. The lender also unveiled a £750 million share buyback, but investors focused on the capital impact and integration risks. The acquisition is expected to reduce NatWest’s CET1 ratio by about 130 basis points. Annual results are due Feb. 13.

9 February 2026

LSE:NWG·Stock Market

BP stock slips as oil prices drop; investors brace for BP results and buyback clues

BP shares fell 0.6% to 475.2 pence in early London trading Monday, tracking a 1% drop in oil prices after U.S.-Iran talks eased supply concerns. Investors await BP’s full-year results on Feb. 10, with focus on cash returns and strategy as interim CEO Carol Howle remains in charge.

9 February 2026

Energy Sector·LSE:BP

SSE share price edges up in early London trade as investors size up Ofgem deadline, next updates

SSE shares rose 0.32% to 2,518 pence in early London trading, close to a 52-week high. Investors are watching returns from regulated networks and progress on major grid projects. SSE’s next updates are scheduled for April and May. The company recently guided for 2025/26 adjusted EPS of 144–152 pence and increased network investment to £1.8 billion.

9 February 2026

Energy Sector·LSE:SSE·Stock Market

Unilever share price slips after Deutsche Bank downgrade as valuation bites

Unilever shares fell 0.7% to 5,214 pence in early London trading after Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock to “hold” from “buy,” citing stretched valuation. The bank kept its target price at 5,150p, below the current level. Investors await Unilever’s results update on Feb. 12 for volume and margin guidance.

9 February 2026

LSE:ULVR·Stock Market

GSK share price hovers near a 52-week high as COPD approval, U.S. drug discounts come into view

GSK shares climbed 0.6% to 2,211 pence in early London trade Monday, nearing a 52-week high. The move follows EU approval of Nucala for COPD and insider trades by top executives. No new company statement was issued. U.S. drug pricing policy developments and GSK’s Feb. 19 ex-dividend date remain in focus.

9 February 2026

LSE:GSK·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

Experian share price rises in early London trade after fresh buyback disclosure

Experian shares rose 0.84% in early London trade Monday after the company disclosed buying 400,000 shares Friday at an average 2,547.2 pence each. The firm has repurchased over 2 million shares since launching its $1 billion buyback, which runs through June 2027. Investors await full-year results on May 20 for updates on buyback pace and financials.

9 February 2026

LSE:EXPN.L·Stock Market

Reckitt share price slips in early London trade as investors eye dividend payout and March results

Reckitt shares fell 0.6% to 6,364 pence in early London trade, while the FTSE 100 rose 0.3%. Investors are watching for a 235 pence special dividend and share consolidation on Feb. 20, ahead of full-year results on March 5. Broker caution persists amid U.S. litigation risks and uncertainty over 2026 margins.

9 February 2026

Dividends·LSE:RKT·Stock Market

LSEG share price rises in early London trade as FCA data plan and India FX outage grab attention

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 0.7% to 7,552 pence by 0814 GMT, tracking a firmer FTSE 100. LSEG’s FX platform in India resumed normal operations after early glitches disrupted spot dollar/rupee trades, traders said. UK regulators are considering publishing fuller trading data for London-listed shares, according to the Financial Times.

9 February 2026

LSE:LSEG.L·Stock Market

Trump’s 2026 tax refunds look bigger — but a smaller IRS could blunt the boost

Americans are expected to receive tax refunds totaling $65 billion more than last year under President Trump’s new tax law, with most benefits going to higher earners. The IRS faces a 27% workforce cut and complex new rules, raising concerns about slower payouts. Economists warn the larger refunds may not boost consumer spending evenly. The expanded state and local tax deduction phases out for top incomes.

9 February 2026

NYSE:BAC·Stock Market

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Blue Star Capital shares fall 10% after SatoshiPay hack exploits liquidity pools
April 24, 2026, 5:15 AM EDT. Blue Star Capital plc shares dropped 10% following a security breach in investee SatoshiPay's liquidity pools. An exploit in the third-party Hyperbridge protocol allowed attackers to mint about 1 billion bridged DOT tokens, leading to estimated losses of $2.5 million, with SatoshiPay's direct exposure around $250,000. SatoshiPay confirmed its own systems, including Pendulum and Vortex networks, remained secure and unaffected. The company has removed liquidity from compromised pools and is working with partners on recovery. Despite the setback, SatoshiPay made progress on its decentralized exchange Pendulum FX, payments network Vortex, and announced a forthcoming North American rollout via AlfredPay, targeting Mexico and Colombia for expansion in stablecoin payment solutions.

Gold Price Faces a $4,700 Test as Oil Shock Revives Rate Fears

24 April 2026

LONDON, April 24, 2026, 09:43 (BST) Gold price edged lower on Friday and headed for its first weekly fall in five weeks, as an oil-led inflation scare lifted the dollar and bond yields and dulled bullion’s haven appeal. Spot gold, the price for metal sold for immediate delivery, was down 0.2% at $4,685.23 an ounce by 0744 GMT, while U.S. June gold futures fell 0.5% to $4,700.50. (Reuters) The move matters because fear is no longer doing all the work for gold. Higher crude prices can feed inflation through transport and production costs, and that raises the risk that central

US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Ride Intel Rally as Oil Shock Keeps Dow Under Pressure

24 April 2026

Nasdaq 100 futures rose 172 points early Friday, driven by Intel’s strong forecast, while Dow futures slipped 58 points as oil prices climbed above $105 a barrel amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Intel shares jumped 19% after projecting second-quarter revenue above estimates. The S&P 500 software and services index fell 5.09% Thursday, its steepest drop since January. Consumer sentiment data is due at 10 a.m. ET.

India Stock Market Today: Why Sensex Is Down 1,000 Points and Nifty Has Cracked 24,000

24 April 2026

Indian shares fell sharply Friday, with the Sensex down over 1,000 points and the Nifty 50 slipping below 23,900 as oil prices climbed and technology stocks weakened. Brent crude rose to $106 a barrel amid Middle East tensions. J.P. Morgan and HSBC downgraded Indian equities, citing high valuations and earnings risks. The rupee’s real effective exchange rate hit its lowest in more than a decade.

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