Today: 7 February 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.

Anglo American share price slides as metals rout bites FTSE miners — what to watch next

Anglo American share price slides as metals rout bites FTSE miners — what to watch next

Anglo American shares fell about 3.5% to 3,288 pence in early London trading Monday, tracking a sharp selloff in metals after Kevin Warsh was named to lead the Federal Reserve. Spot gold dropped 5%, silver over 7%, and copper 3% as a stronger dollar and higher futures margins triggered forced selling. Mining stocks weighed on the FTSE 100, which slipped 0.4% by 0820 GMT. Investors await Anglo’s production report on Feb 5.
2 February 2026
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Experian share price edges up after first buyback trade — what to watch next

Experian share price edges up after first buyback trade — what to watch next

Experian shares rose 0.3% to 2,766p in early London trading after the company bought back 224,000 shares at an average 2,763.6p, holding them in treasury. The $1 billion buyback, launched last week, is set to run through June 2027. The stock remains near its 52-week low as investors weigh buybacks against a cautious market and an upcoming dividend record date.
2 February 2026
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Diageo share price ticks up as China whisky tariff cut kicks in — what investors watch next

Diageo share price ticks up as China whisky tariff cut kicks in — what investors watch next

Diageo shares rose 0.5% in early London trading after China halved whisky import tariffs from 10% to 5%, effective Monday. The UK government projects the tariff cut could boost exports by £250 million over five years. Traders are watching for signs of demand ahead of Diageo’s interim results on Feb. 25. The stock traded between 1,683.0 and 1,700.0 pence.
2 February 2026
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Vodafone share price hits fresh 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of Feb 5 update

Vodafone share price hits fresh 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of Feb 5 update

Vodafone shares rose nearly 1% to a 52-week high in early London trading Monday after the company announced further share buybacks. Vodafone disclosed it bought 1.52 million shares on Jan 30 at an average price of 106.94 pence, to be held in treasury. Investors await the Feb 5 trading update and interim dividend.
2 February 2026
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Unilever share price jumps as markets wobble — what investors watch next

Unilever share price jumps as markets wobble — what investors watch next

Unilever shares rose 2.25% to 5,051.5 pence in early London trading Monday, outperforming a 0.4% drop in the FTSE 100 as mining and defence stocks fell. The company faces boardroom tensions over its former Ben & Jerry’s unit and upcoming earnings on Feb. 12. Asian stocks and commodities also declined, while the dollar surged after Trump’s Fed chair pick.
2 February 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price slips in early London trade as “risk-off” mood bites; Feb 26 results loom

Rolls-Royce share price slips in early London trade as “risk-off” mood bites; Feb 26 results loom

Rolls-Royce shares fell 0.6% to 1,203.5 pence in early London trading Monday amid a global “risk-off” move and commodity selloff. The company’s interim £200 million buyback continues through late February, with full-year results due February 26. Rolls-Royce reportedly halted its UK-backed lunar nuclear reactor project, citing lack of partners.
2 February 2026
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GSK share price ticks up as cost-cutting talk swirls ahead of Feb. 4 results

GSK share price ticks up as cost-cutting talk swirls ahead of Feb. 4 results

GSK shares rose 0.3% to 1,882.5 pence in early London trading ahead of its full-year and Q4 earnings due Feb. 4. The Times reported GSK may pursue cost cuts and changes to European manufacturing. Analysts expect Q4 turnover of £8.5 billion and core EPS of 23 pence. Shares have climbed about 40% since April 2025.
2 February 2026
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Lloyds shares slide as Shore Capital turns bearish and UK rate decision nears

Lloyds shares slide as Shore Capital turns bearish and UK rate decision nears

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 1.97% to 106.85 pence after Shore Capital downgraded the stock to “sell,” despite raising its price target. The drop came as FTSE futures slipped and investors braced for Thursday’s Bank of England rate decision. Lloyds recently reported a 12% rise in annual pre-tax profit to £6.7 billion and announced a £1.75 billion share buyback.
2 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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