Today: 3 June 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.

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

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

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

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

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
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Mortgage rates near 6% again: latest 30-year refinance numbers for Feb. 9, 2026

Mortgage rates near 6% again: latest 30-year refinance numbers for Feb. 9, 2026

Average U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates hovered near 6.2% this week, with refinance rates slightly higher, according to Bankrate and Zillow. Demand for new loans remains muted as rates have not fallen below the key 6% threshold. High home prices continue to limit affordability, especially in major cities. Lenders report that refinancing is attractive mainly when borrowers can cut rates by a full percentage point.
9 February 2026
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FedEx joins Advent in $9.2 billion InPost buyout to take parcel locker group private

FedEx joins Advent in $9.2 billion InPost buyout to take parcel locker group private

A consortium led by Advent International and FedEx has agreed to buy InPost for €15.60 per share in cash, valuing the company at about €7.8 billion. The price is about 50% above InPost’s January 2 closing level. Advent and FedEx will each hold 37% after settlement, with CEO Rafał Brzoska’s A&R at 16% and PPF at 10%. The deal requires at least 80% shareholder acceptance and regulatory approval.
9 February 2026
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Uber’s new ride-booking kiosks and Adyen expansion spotlight fintech’s 2026 embedded-finance push

Uber’s new ride-booking kiosks and Adyen expansion spotlight fintech’s 2026 embedded-finance push

Adyen and Uber expanded their payments partnership to include physical kiosks and new markets, with the first kiosk at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The deal adds processing in the UAE, Hong Kong, Caribbean, and local acquiring in Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia. Banks and fintechs are also increasing investment in embedded payments and automation. Industry analysts note a shift toward specialist providers as AI and real-time payment systems grow.
9 February 2026
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South Korea’s watchdog flags tougher crypto rules after Bithumb’s $40 billion bitcoin giveaway

South Korea’s watchdog flags tougher crypto rules after Bithumb’s $40 billion bitcoin giveaway

South Korea’s financial watchdog called for stricter crypto rules after Bithumb mistakenly credited customers with over $40 billion in bitcoin. Bithumb said it recovered 99.7% of the 620,000 bitcoin distributed in error and blocked withdrawals within 35 minutes. Bitcoin prices on Bithumb briefly plunged 17% before stabilizing. Regulators are considering deeper inspections of crypto exchanges.
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Applebee’s to shut Calexico restaurant after two decades as challenges mount

Applebee’s to shut Calexico restaurant after two decades as challenges mount

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Dine Brands will close the Calexico Applebee’s this month amid a wave of U.S. restaurant closures, putting nearly 30 jobs at risk as the company shifts focus to dual-branded Applebee’s-IHOP locations; Applebee’s same-restaurant sales rose just 1.9% last quarter, trailing rivals Chili’s and Olive Garden, while Dine Brands warns inflation and rising costs could impact future performance.
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Cipher Digital Shares Fall as Street Leans Into AI Strategy

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Intuitive Machines Drops on $500 Million Share Sale Announcement

Intuitive Machines Drops on $500 Million Share Sale Announcement

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Aurora Stock’s 11% Slide Puts Its Driverless-Truck Rally on the Spot

Aurora Stock’s 11% Slide Puts Its Driverless-Truck Rally on the Spot

3 June 2026
Aurora Innovation shares plunged 11.33% to $6.845 as investors questioned the pace of revenue growth from its driverless-truck rollout, despite an 80.86% year-to-date gain; first-quarter revenue was $1 million with a $223 million net loss, and the company expects continued operating losses until commercial scale is reached.
Semilux Shares Leap 51% With Nasdaq Delisting Risk Unchanged

Semilux Shares Leap 51% With Nasdaq Delisting Risk Unchanged

3 June 2026
Semilux International surged 51.5% to $0.4302 after revealing Nasdaq plans to delist its shares for failing the $1 minimum bid and missing its 2025 annual report, with the company warning there’s “no assurance” it can regain compliance; the rally comes as Semilux faces a June 29, 2026, deadline to lift its market value above $35 million for 10 days or risk losing its listing.
Global Payments Dives on Analyst Downgrade—Wall Street Split on Outlook

Global Payments Dives on Analyst Downgrade—Wall Street Split on Outlook

3 June 2026
Global Payments shares plunged about 9% to $67.37 after Susquehanna cut its price target to $111 and trimmed growth forecasts, citing travel-related risks, raising fresh doubts about near-term growth despite recent strong earnings and a $500 million buyback; Mizuho countered that concerns are overblown, but investors remain focused on guidance and Worldpay integration.
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