Shan Ahmed Khan

Shan Ahmed Khan is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and macroeconomic trends. A graduate of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), he previously worked in investment research and market analysis. His coverage helps readers understand the key developments influencing global financial markets and emerging industries.

Prudential plc share price ends week higher as PRU buyback and BoE rate bets shape the next move

Prudential plc share price ends week higher as PRU buyback and BoE rate bets shape the next move

Prudential plc notched a 0.5% gain Friday, ending the session around 1,182 pence and clawing back a slice of Thursday’s decline. The insurer kept up its buyback activity in the market. Now, as the London market goes quiet for the weekend, traders look ahead to Monday, with rates and repurchase plans still dominating watch lists.
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  • Australian Shares Decline as U.S. Futures Drop; Inflation Data in Focus
    July 27, 2026, 10:34 PM EDT. Australian shares slipped by 28 points or 0.3% to 8,866, as falling U.S. futures and a sell-off in chip stocks weighed on the market. Investors were cautious ahead of June and Q2 inflation data in Australia. The Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock and the U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision remain key events in focus. Declines were seen in major sectors including tech, non-energy minerals, and industrial services. The major four banks lost between 0.1% and 0.7%, while BHP Group fell 1.0% with other companies such as Evolution Mining, Santos, and Macquarie also lower.