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CME Futures Outage: Cooling Failure Halts Global Trading, FX Partially Restarts on Black Friday

CME Futures Outage: Cooling Failure Halts Global Trading, FX Partially Restarts on Black Friday

Date: November 28, 2025Location: Chicago / London / Singapore Key points A Black Friday nobody expected Black Friday, typically a quieter session for global derivatives, turned into one of the most disruptive trading days in years after CME Group suffered a major technical outage tied to a third‑party data center cooling failure. Late on Thursday evening U.S. time, CME reported that its Globex futures and options markets and its EBS foreign‑exchange platform had been halted due to “a cooling issue at CyrusOne data centers,” according to repeated system alerts and a matching post on X (formerly Twitter).CME Group+2X (formerly Twitter)+2
28 November 2025
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Legal & General (LGEN) Share Price Today – 28 November 2025: High-Yield FTSE 100 Insurer Holds Near 247p After Stress-Test Boost and Global Portfolio Moves

Legal & General (LGEN) Share Price Today – 28 November 2025: High-Yield FTSE 100 Insurer Holds Near 247p After Stress-Test Boost and Global Portfolio Moves

Published: 28 November 2025 Legal & General Group Plc (LON: LGEN) ended Friday’s session broadly flat but firmly supported, as investors digested upbeat regulatory stress‑test results for the life insurance sector and a fresh wave of portfolio disclosures showing the group increasing stakes in several global growth names. Legal & General share price today (28 November 2025) At the close of trading on the London Stock Exchange, Legal & General shares changed hands around 246.7p, up roughly 0.08% on the day. Hargreaves Lansdown quotes a sell price of 246.70p and a buy price of 246.80p, with prices marked as “as
28 November 2025
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Apple Ads and Apple Maps Face EU ‘Gatekeeper’ Test Under Digital Markets Act as Apple Files Rebuttals

Apple Ads and Apple Maps Face EU ‘Gatekeeper’ Test Under Digital Markets Act as Apple Files Rebuttals

Brussels, 28 November 2025 – Apple has formally told the European Commission that two of its key services, Apple Ads and Apple Maps, cross the size thresholds of the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), triggering a fresh review that could see them designated as “gatekeepers” and subjected to tough competition rules. At the same time, the company has submitted official rebuttals arguing that neither service should be covered by the law’s strictest obligations. Reuters+2Investing.com+2 The move deepens an already tense stand‑off between Apple and Brussels over how much control large technology platforms should have over digital markets and user data
28 November 2025
Prudential plc Share Price Today (28 November 2025): Buybacks, ICICI AMC IPO and Q3 Growth Keep PRU Near 52‑Week Highs

Prudential plc Share Price Today (28 November 2025): Buybacks, ICICI AMC IPO and Q3 Growth Keep PRU Near 52‑Week Highs

Prudential plc’s London‑listed shares are ending November with plenty of momentum. As of the close on 28 November 2025, Prudential (LON: PRU) traded around 1,087p, down only about 0.4% on the day, but still hovering close to its 52‑week high of 1,109p and up roughly 70% over the past year. Investing.com+1 Behind that strong share price are three big storylines investors are watching today: Below is a breakdown of what’s moving Prudential plc stock today and how the latest news fits into the broader investment story. Prudential share price today: PRU trades near the top of its range On 28
28 November 2025
British American Tobacco Stock Today: BATS/BTI Edge Higher as Analyst Upgrades, Buybacks and Big Dividends Draw Fresh Attention – 28 November 2025

British American Tobacco Stock Today: BATS/BTI Edge Higher as Analyst Upgrades, Buybacks and Big Dividends Draw Fresh Attention – 28 November 2025

London, 28 November 2025 – British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE: BATS, NYSE: BTI) spent Friday trading near fresh 52‑week highs, as a wave of analyst upgrades, continued share buybacks and a hefty dividend yield kept the tobacco giant firmly in the sights of income and value investors alike. Below is a round‑up of today’s key news and data points on the stock. British American Tobacco share price today: holding near year highs In London, British American Tobacco’s ordinary shares changed hands around 4,370p on Friday, with bid–offer quotes at roughly 4,368p–4,370p. That’s about 0.7% higher than Thursday’s close near 4,340p,
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Porter Airlines Launches Nonstop Toronto–Nassau Flights, Expanding Winter Sun Options to The Bahamas

Porter Airlines Launches Nonstop Toronto–Nassau Flights, Expanding Winter Sun Options to The Bahamas

By Staff Writer – November 28, 2025 Porter Airlines has officially added The Bahamas to its growing network of winter sun destinations, launching new nonstop flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS). The route, which began service this week, marks Porter’s first-ever Caribbean destination and a significant expansion of its international leisure network. Business Wire+1 Trade publication TravelPress highlighted the milestone today, underscoring that the Toronto–Nassau connection is part of a broader wave of new Porter routes aimed at sun-seeking Canadians. TravelPress Porter’s First Caribbean Route Takes Off Until now, Porter’s network has
28 November 2025
El Jannah Sold to US Private Equity Giant General Atlantic in Near-$1 Billion Deal, with Plans to Quadruple Stores and Go Global

El Jannah Sold to US Private Equity Giant General Atlantic in Near-$1 Billion Deal, with Plans to Quadruple Stores and Go Global

Sydney, Australia — 28 November 2025 Australia’s cult charcoal chicken chain El Jannah has agreed to a massive private equity deal that values the business at between A$800 million and close to A$1 billion, in one of the most eye‑catching fast‑food transactions the country has seen.The Australian+2Real Commercial+2 New York–based investment firm General Atlantic is taking a major stake in the Western Sydney–born brand, backing an aggressive plan to quadruple El Jannah’s network from about 50 restaurants to nearly 200 and to take the Lebanese‑inspired chicken favourite into new Australian states and, for the first time, overseas – starting with
28 November 2025
Marks & Spencer (LON:MKS) Share Price Today: Dividend Record Date, Store Expansion and Cyberattack Fallout – 28 November 2025

Marks & Spencer (LON:MKS) Share Price Today: Dividend Record Date, Store Expansion and Cyberattack Fallout – 28 November 2025

Marks & Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) spent Black Friday trading broadly flat around 350p in London on Friday, 28 November 2025, as investors weighed an interim dividend milestone, aggressive UK store expansion, ongoing cyberattack costs and a raft of sustainability and digital initiatives.Investing.com+1 Over the past week the stock has risen a little over 5%, helped by a sharp mid‑week rally, but it still sits roughly 16% below its 52‑week high near 418p.Investing.com Despite the earlier hit from an April cyber hack, brokers increasingly frame M&S as a recovery and growth story – even as some fundamental analysts warn the
28 November 2025
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SSE Share Price Today (28 November 2025): Stock Pauses After Big Rally as Grid Payouts and UK Budget Take Centre Stage

SSE Share Price Today (28 November 2025): Stock Pauses After Big Rally as Grid Payouts and UK Budget Take Centre Stage

London, 28 November 2025 – Shares in SSE PLC (LON:SSE) eased slightly on Friday, as investors digested a fresh batch of headlines on wind‑farm shutdown payments, UK energy bill reforms and the company’s recently unveiled £33 billion network‑focused investment plan. SSE share price today: mild pullback after record highs By late morning in London, SSE PLC was trading around 2,186p, down roughly 0.7% from Thursday’s close of 2,202p. The stock has traded in an intraday range of about 2,179p to 2,216p, according to London Stock Exchange data compiled by the Financial Times. FT Markets+1 That leaves SSE: Data from TradingView
28 November 2025
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Compass Group PLC Share Price Today (28 November 2025): Brokers Turn Bullish After Earnings Beat

Compass Group PLC Share Price Today (28 November 2025): Brokers Turn Bullish After Earnings Beat

Compass Group PLC’s share price is treading water on Friday, but the news flow around the FTSE 100 catering giant is anything but quiet. Fresh broker upgrades, a higher price target and continued analysis of this week’s full‑year results are keeping CPG firmly on investors’ radar. As of late morning in London, Compass Group shares trade at 2,375p, unchanged on the day, having moved between 2,364p and 2,378p so far. The stock closed at the same level on Thursday, implying a flat session after a busy results week. Share Prices Key takeaways for Compass Group PLC (CPG.L) on 28 November
28 November 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Fresh Buyback RNS and JPMorgan Target Lift Keep £1bn Programme in Focus

Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Fresh Buyback RNS and JPMorgan Target Lift Keep £1bn Programme in Focus

Published: 28 November 2025 London — Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RKT), the FTSE 100 maker of Dettol, Durex and Nurofen, slipped slightly in Friday trading as investors digested another “Transaction in Own Shares” announcement under its £1 billion buyback programme and a higher, but still neutral, price target from JPMorgan. London South East+2London South East+2 Share price today: modest dip after a strong run As of the latest London South East data on Friday morning, Reckitt shares were trading around 5,848p, down 26p (about ‑0.4%) from Thursday’s close of 5,874p. The stock opened at 5,864p and has so far traded
28 November 2025
NatWest Group Plc (NWG) Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Share Price Holds Near Highs as Bank Tax Fears Ease

NatWest Group Plc (NWG) Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Share Price Holds Near Highs as Bank Tax Fears Ease

NatWest Group Plc’s share price barely moved on Friday, 28 November 2025, but the quiet finish comes at the end of a very loud week. London‑listed shares closed around 632p, down just 0.06% on the day, keeping the stock a whisker below a new 52‑week high after a powerful rally driven by the UK Autumn Budget, aggressive share buybacks and still‑strong earnings momentum. TechStock²+3Investing.com+3TradingView+3 Over the last week, the NatWest Group Plc stock price has jumped from about 579p (21 November) to 632p today – a gain of roughly 9% – as investors digested upgraded 2025 guidance, a full return
28 November 2025
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Shell PLC Stock Today, November 28, 2025: Buybacks, Dividend Deadline and Analyst Signals

Shell PLC Stock Today, November 28, 2025: Buybacks, Dividend Deadline and Analyst Signals

London – 28 November 2025 – Shell PLC (LON: SHEL, NYSE: SHEL, Euronext Amsterdam: SHELL) is ending the week with a mix of supportive corporate actions and growing strategic debate. A large ongoing share buyback, a key dividend deadline, and fresh analyst moves are all shaping how investors are looking at Shell stock today. Shell share price today: modest gains in Europe Shell’s shares are edging higher in European trading on Friday, helped by firm crude prices and continued buybacks. In the US, the NYSE-listed ADR (ticker SHEL) last closed at about $73.41 on Wednesday, 26 November, ahead of Thursday’s
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National Grid plc (LON: NG) Share Price Today, 28 November 2025: Substation Push, Northern Powerhouse Role and Dividend Scrip in Focus

National Grid plc (LON: NG) Share Price Today, 28 November 2025: Substation Push, Northern Powerhouse Role and Dividend Scrip in Focus

Key takeaways for today National Grid share price today: a quiet move after a strong month In Friday trading (28 November 2025), National Grid plc (LON: NG) is edging slightly lower, changing hands at roughly 1,141–1,142p, a drop of about 0.2–0.3% on the session after opening at 1,145p. Investing.com+1 According to real‑time London data, today’s intraday range sits around 1,141p to 1,145.5p, with volumes a bit below the recent daily average of just over 700,000 shares. Investing.com Over the last month, National Grid has traded close to the upper end of its 52‑week band (about 910p–1,184p), helped by: Investing.com+2StockAnalysis+2 Short
28 November 2025
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Barclays PLC (BARC, BCS) Share Price Today, 28 November 2025: Buybacks, Revolut’s $75bn Valuation and Fresh Regulatory Scrutiny Keep the Stock Near 52‑Week Highs

Barclays PLC (BARC, BCS) Share Price Today, 28 November 2025: Buybacks, Revolut’s $75bn Valuation and Fresh Regulatory Scrutiny Keep the Stock Near 52‑Week Highs

Published: 28 November 2025 Barclays PLC stock is ending the week almost at record territory, with investors weighing an aggressive £1.5bn buyback programme, a powerful November rally, the symbolic challenge of being overtaken in value by fintech rival Revolut, and renewed headlines around former chief executive Jes Staley. In London, Barclays shares closed around 431p, up about 0.23% on the day, after trading between roughly 429p and 432p and briefly touching a new year high near 432.35p, according to Hargreaves Lansdown data.Hargreaves Lansdown+1 That leaves the FTSE 100 bank up roughly 66% over the past year and more than 60%
28 November 2025
RELX PLC Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Buyback Deadline, Analyst ‘Buy’ Calls and Valuation Signals

RELX PLC Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Buyback Deadline, Analyst ‘Buy’ Calls and Valuation Signals

London, 28 November 2025 — RELX PLC (LON: REL, NYSE: RELX), the FTSE 100 information‑analytics group behind brands such as LexisNexis and Elsevier, is trading close to its 52‑week lows today even as buybacks, analyst ratings and valuation screens increasingly cast the stock as a potential bargain. Simply Wall St+3FT Markets+3Business Wire+3 RELX share price today: hovering near the bottom of its range By mid‑morning on Friday, RELX shares on the London Stock Exchange were changing hands at about 3,033.5p, fractionally lower on the day. At that level, the stock sits only around 0.75% above its 52‑week low of 3,011p
28 November 2025
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GSK plc Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Buybacks, ‘Hold’ Ratings and Pipeline Momentum Keep Shares Near Highs

GSK plc Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Buybacks, ‘Hold’ Ratings and Pipeline Momentum Keep Shares Near Highs

GSK plc (LON:GSK; NYSE:GSK) is drifting quietly higher on Friday, 28 November 2025, with investors digesting a fresh “Hold” consensus from Wall Street, another round of share buybacks and a still‑busy drug pipeline that has pushed the stock close to 12‑month highs. In London, GSK’s shares are trading around 1,806p, up roughly 0.2% on the day, within a narrow intraday range of 1,802.5p–1,810p and not far from their 52‑week high of 1,830p.Investing.com+1 On the New York Stock Exchange, the company’s American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) change hands at about $48.02, virtually flat in early trading but hovering just below a 12‑month
28 November 2025
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BP PLC Share Price Today, 28 November 2025: Buybacks, Castrol Sale Talk and Oil Near $63 Shape the Outlook

BP PLC Share Price Today, 28 November 2025: Buybacks, Castrol Sale Talk and Oil Near $63 Shape the Outlook

BP PLC stock finished Friday’s session in London slightly higher as investors weighed steady oil prices, continued share buybacks and fresh speculation about a potential sale of the Castrol lubricants business to Saudi Aramco. BP share price today: a small rebound after Thursday’s drop On the London Stock Exchange, BP PLC (ticker: BP.) closed around 451p on 28 November 2025, up just under 1% on the day. End‑of‑day data from Investing.com shows a close of 451.30p, after trading between 448.3p and 451.5p, with volume a little under 0.9 million shares. Investing.com+1 Hargreaves Lansdown quotes a similar picture, with a closing
28 November 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Share Price Near Highs as Hang Seng Deal, Chair Race and Digital Push Dominate Focus

HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Share Price Near Highs as Hang Seng Deal, Chair Race and Digital Push Dominate Focus

LONDON — HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) traded slightly higher on Friday, 28 November 2025, with the share price hovering close to its 52‑week high as investors weighed fresh headlines on the proposed privatisation of Hang Seng Bank, speculation over the bank’s next chair, a growing digital‑assets strategy and new lending milestones in the UK SME market. HSBC share price today: HSBA trades close to 52‑week high As of Friday morning in London, HSBC shares were trading around 1,067–1,068p, modestly above Thursday’s close of 1,065p.Investing.com+1 That leaves the stock only about 5% below its 52‑week high of 1,126.20p, set earlier
28 November 2025
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BAE Systems Share Price Today, 28 November 2025: Bradley A4 Contract, CV90 Orders and Guidance Support the Stock

BAE Systems Share Price Today, 28 November 2025: Bradley A4 Contract, CV90 Orders and Guidance Support the Stock

BAE Systems plc (LON: BA.; ticker on screens often shown as BAES) traded around 1,654p on the London Stock Exchange on Friday, 28 November 2025, little changed on the day, as investors digested a fresh $390 million U.S. Army Bradley A4 contract, new armoured vehicle moves in Europe and India, and a still‑bullish full‑year 2025 outlook from management. Investing.com+1 This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Share prices and valuations mentioned are approximate and can change throughout the trading session. BAE Systems share price today (28 November 2025) According to real‑time data from Investing.com,
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CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

8 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.
Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

8 February 2026
Boeing shares closed up 2.6% at $243.03 Friday, buoyed by reports of possible major aircraft orders from Saudi Arabia and India. India’s trade minister said a $70–80 billion Boeing deal could be signed by March. Supply-chain delays and regulatory scrutiny remain key risks. Boeing’s chief engineer sold over 10,000 shares earlier in the week.
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