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.

Imperial Brands stock price rises as buyback rolls on — what to watch before Monday open

Imperial Brands stock price rises as buyback rolls on — what to watch before Monday open

Imperial Brands closed Friday up 1.39% at 3,066p after announcing a new buyback tranche under its £1.45 billion programme. The company repurchased 88,533 shares at an average 3,028.56p and will cancel them, leaving 791,080,747 shares outstanding. The next ex-dividend date is Feb. 19; half-year results are due May 12.
1 February 2026
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Tesco share price ends the week higher — what could move TSCO.L next

Tesco share price ends the week higher — what could move TSCO.L next

Tesco shares closed up 1.1% at 425.2 pence Friday in London, capping a 2.9% gain over five sessions as 11.3 million shares traded. The FTSE 100 rose 0.51%. Investors await the Bank of England’s policy decision Thursday and Tesco’s full-year results on April 16. Tesco continues its £1.45 billion share buyback and expects profit at the top end of forecasts.
1 February 2026
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Legal & General share price dips into weekend as BoE decision and debt redemption loom

Legal & General share price dips into weekend as BoE decision and debt redemption loom

Legal & General shares closed Friday down 0.23% at 265.10p, trading between 263.60p and 266.20p. The company will redeem £12.7 million in subordinated notes on Feb. 2. UK markets are closed Sunday, reopening Monday. Traders await the Bank of England’s rate decision on Feb. 5 and Legal & General’s full-year results on March 11.
1 February 2026
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Saks Off 5th liquidation sales begin as Saks Global moves to close 57 stores

Saks Off 5th liquidation sales begin as Saks Global moves to close 57 stores

Saks Global has begun closing sales at 34 Saks Off 5th stores, with 23 more set to shut by Feb. 2, leaving 12 outlets open. The company, in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, is also closing all Neiman Marcus Last Call locations. Gift cards and rewards now have new expiration dates, and all closing-sale purchases are final. Saks is halting new gift card sales and winding down its Off 5th online operations.
1 February 2026
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IRS tax refunds in 2026: Why payouts could be bigger — and why paper checks are fading

IRS tax refunds in 2026: Why payouts could be bigger — and why paper checks are fading

Analysts expect the average IRS refund to reach $4,167 this season, about $1,000 more than last year, due to new tax-law changes. The IRS is phasing out paper checks and urging taxpayers to use e-file and direct deposit. Refunds linked to EITC and ACTC claims are being held until mid-February, with most early filers set to receive them by March 2.
1 February 2026
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Sage Group share price: buyback disclosure puts SGE in focus ahead of AGM and dividend

Sage Group share price: buyback disclosure puts SGE in focus ahead of AGM and dividend

Sage Group shares closed at 957.4p Friday, up 0.25% after a volatile week that saw an 8% drop from Jan. 26. The company repurchased 1.39 million shares on Jan. 30 as part of its buyback program. Investors await the Feb. 5 annual meeting and a vote on a 14.40p final dividend. Sage reported a 10% rise in quarterly revenue to £674 million and confirmed its full-year guidance.
1 February 2026
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Ashtead share price slips into weekend as buybacks roll on and U.S. listing clock ticks

Ashtead share price slips into weekend as buybacks roll on and U.S. listing clock ticks

Ashtead Group shares fell 0.8% to 4,687p Friday, after a 7.6% drop the day before. The company repurchased 72,800 shares at an average 4,836.89p, above the closing price. Ashtead expects its U.S. listing to go live March 2, pending regulatory approval. The stock is trading ex-dividend ahead of a 37.5 cent payout due Feb. 6.
1 February 2026
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IAG share price jumps on Friday — what to watch before Monday’s open and Feb 27 results

IAG share price jumps on Friday — what to watch before Monday’s open and Feb 27 results

IAG shares rose 2.05% to 418.2 pence Friday, beating the FTSE 100’s 0.51% gain. The stock remains 4.65% below its January 7 peak. Investors await IAG’s full-year results on Feb 27, with focus on unit revenue and fuel costs as OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss output. Brent crude traded near $70, with analysts expecting a surplus in 2026.
1 February 2026
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SSE share price flat at 2,422p as a key trading update looms this week

SSE share price flat at 2,422p as a key trading update looms this week

SSE shares closed flat at 2,422 pence Friday after touching a 52-week high earlier in the session. The company paid an interim dividend of 21.4 pence per share, with directors reinvesting through share schemes. The FTSE 100 rose 0.5% for a seventh straight monthly gain, while sterling slipped 0.6% against the dollar. SSE will issue its third-quarter trading update on Feb. 4.
1 February 2026
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Antofagasta share price: UBS downgrade and metal selloff put ANTO stock in the spotlight before Monday

Antofagasta share price: UBS downgrade and metal selloff put ANTO stock in the spotlight before Monday

Antofagasta shares fell 3.65% to 3,648 pence Friday after UBS downgraded the stock to neutral, citing valuation concerns following a 135% rally. Copper, gold, and silver prices dropped late in the week, pressuring miners as the FTSE 100 rose 0.5%. Investors await Antofagasta’s full-year results on Feb. 17, with copper volatility a key factor.
1 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.1 pence Friday, rebounding after a 7% drop following the collapse of merger talks with Rio Tinto. The company is expected to announce the sale of its Kazzinc stake soon and has signed a non-binding agreement with Orion for a potential $9 billion deal in the DRC. Investors await Glencore’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for further guidance.
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