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NatWest share price: Buyback filing keeps NWG in focus as markets reopen Monday

NatWest shares closed up 1.81% at 665.2 pence in London, just below their 52-week high. The bank disclosed a repurchase of 787,709 shares on Jan. 30, which it plans to cancel. Investors await the Bank of England’s rate decision on Feb. 5 and NatWest’s annual results on Feb. 13.

1 February 2026

LSE:NWG.L·Stock Market

LSEG share price holds near 8,100p — buyback update and the dates that could move the stock

London Stock Exchange Group shares closed Friday up 0.05% at 8,122 pence after announcing further buybacks. The stock hovered near a 12-month low as investors awaited the Bank of England’s Feb. 5 decision and LSEG’s full-year results on Feb. 26. Sterling slipped 0.56% to $1.3742. The FTSE 100 ended the day up 0.5%.

1 February 2026

LSE:LSEG·Stock Market

National Grid share price: Ofgem opens Bramford-to-Twinstead review as rate week looms

National Grid shares closed up 0.37% at 1,234.5 pence, near a one-year high, after Ofgem launched a consultation on the Bramford to Twinstead transmission upgrade. The regulator is reviewing the project under its Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment mechanism, with responses due by March 2. The stock is up about 8% year-to-date. London’s blue-chip index rose 0.5% Friday, while sterling fell 0.56% to $1.3742.

1 February 2026

Energy Sector·LSE:NG·Stock Market

NS&I’s £3bn IT overhaul hits another reset as Premium Bonds giant weighs cutting legacy links

NS&I will cut rates on Direct Saver and Income Bonds accounts to 3.05% AER from Feb. 12. The bank expects its IT overhaul to miss the March 2028 deadline and overrun its budget, CEO Dax Harkins told Parliament. NS&I is considering limiting links between old and new systems and will complete an options analysis by March.

1 February 2026

EPA:ATO·EPA:CAP·Technology

Vodafone share price set for a Feb 5 test after latest buyback disclosure

Vodafone shares closed 0.9% higher at 107.40 pence on Friday after the company disclosed it bought back 1.57 million shares at an average 106.66 pence each. Investors await Vodafone’s Q3 trading update and interim dividend announcement, both scheduled for Feb. 5.

1 February 2026

LSE:VOD·Stock Market

Anglo American share price slides into weekend despite EU green light for Teck deal

Anglo American shares fell 2.6% to 3,408 pence on Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100, after metals prices slumped and investors took profits. The European Commission approved Anglo American’s planned takeover of Teck Resources, but further regulatory reviews remain. Copper prices dropped 1.1% after hitting a record high earlier in the week. Investors await Anglo American’s production report on Feb. 5.

1 February 2026

LSE:AAL·Mining Industry·NYSE:TECK·Stock Market

Experian PLC stock: $1bn buyback lifts share price — what to watch before Monday’s open

Experian shares rose 2.3% to 2,758 pence Friday after announcing a $1 billion buyback program running through June 2027. The first tranche will be handled by JPMorgan. Trading volume was well above average. The next scheduled event is an interim dividend payment on Feb. 6.

1 February 2026

LSE:EXPN·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

GSK share price rises into earnings week — what traders watch before Feb 4 results

GSK shares closed Friday up 1.3% at 1,876.5 pence, with 8.9 million shares traded. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 4, with consensus forecasts at £8.5 billion core turnover and 23p core EPS. Investors are watching Shingrix, Arexvy, and HIV drug sales. The FTSE 100 rose for a seventh straight month as the pound weakened.

1 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:GSK·Stock Market

BP share price: What to know after Whiting refinery union vote, with OPEC+ and earnings ahead

BP shares closed Friday at 463.8 pence, up 0.25%, as union workers at the Whiting refinery rejected a 28-day contract extension. The union said there is no intent to strike. Oil prices remain near six-month highs ahead of Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting. BP bought back 2.8 million shares last week at an average of 460.25 pence.

1 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:BP·Oil Industry·Stock Market

Lloyds share price hits a 2026 high as buyback starts — what to watch before Monday

Lloyds shares closed Friday up 3.3% at 108.95p, their highest this year, after launching a £1.75 billion buyback and reporting a 12% profit rise. The bank bought 10 million shares on Jan. 30 for cancellation. Lloyds set aside £968 million for remediation, mostly for motor finance issues. Investors await Monday’s buyback pace and the Feb. 18 annual report.

1 February 2026

LSE:LLOY·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Barclays stock price ends January near a 52-week high — buyback update puts earnings in focus

Barclays closed up 1.38% at 486.20 pence Friday after announcing a share buyback, purchasing over 3.5 million shares at an average 483.3 pence. The FTSE 100 extended its winning streak to seven months, led by banks. Barclays’ full-year results are due Feb. 10. Barclays’ U.S. shares slipped 0.5% to $26.75.

1 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:BARC.L·Stock Market

Shell share price: buyback update, $70 oil and the date investors circle this week

Shell shares closed at 2,794 pence in London Friday, down 0.13%. The company repurchased 1,361,056 shares for cancellation as part of a $3.5 billion buyback. Shell will release fourth-quarter results and an interim dividend update on Feb. 5. Brent crude settled at $70.69 a barrel amid U.S.-Iran tensions.

1 February 2026

Energy Sector·LSE:SHEL·Oil Prices·Stock Market

Unilever share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

Unilever shares rose 1.5% to 49.41 pounds on Friday, beating the FTSE 100’s 0.5% gain. A U.S. court fight over Ben & Jerry’s board governance reignited, with ousted directors challenging Magnum’s move to install new members. Investors are awaiting Unilever’s full-year results on Feb. 12, seeking signs of volume-driven growth.

1 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:ULVR·Stock Market

BAT share price: British American Tobacco stock heads into Monday with lawsuit cloud and results clock ticking

British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.1% at 4,376p in London on Friday after a U.S. lawsuit accused the company of aiding North Korea in funding terrorist attacks. BAT declined to comment on the legal claims. The Bank of England announces its rate decision Feb. 5, with BAT’s annual results due Feb. 12.

1 February 2026

LSE:BATS.L·Stock Market

RELX share price near 12-month low: buyback rolls on as Feb 12 results near

RELX shares closed Friday down 0.6% at 2,579 pence, hitting a one-year low of 2,576 during the session. The company repurchased 369,515 shares as part of its ongoing £250 million buyback. Trading volume reached about 7.93 million shares. Investors await full-year results set for Feb. 12.

1 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:REL·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Glencore share price: Rio Tinto clock and Canada smelter talks set up the week ahead

Glencore closed down 1.7% at 499.25 pence Friday as merger talks with Rio Tinto faced unresolved valuation issues and a Feb. 5 UK regulatory deadline. Glencore Canada said key elements remain unresolved in negotiations over the Horne smelter’s future. The company flagged a sharp drop in 2025 copper output but expects 2026 production of 810,000–870,000 tonnes.

1 February 2026

LSE:GLEN.L·LSE:RIO.L·Mining Industry·Stock Market

HSBC share price near 52-week high: What could move HSBC stock next week

HSBC shares rose 1.2% to 1,285.4 pence Friday, nearing a 52-week high as the FTSE 100 marked a seventh straight monthly gain. Investors await payments for cancelled Hang Seng Bank shares by Feb. 4 and HSBC’s annual results on Feb. 25. The bank’s issued share capital stood at 17.18 billion ordinary shares as of Jan. 29. HSBC is also ramping up hiring in Hong Kong to regain ground in IPOs after lagging rivals last year.

1 February 2026

LSE:HSBA·Stock Market

Thai Beverage stock price: AGM votes clear dividend, and Feb 5 ex-date is the next test

ThaiBev shares closed unchanged at S$0.48 in Singapore on Friday. Shareholders approved a 0.47 baht dividend and a new long-term incentive plan at the Jan. 30 annual meeting. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 5, with payment due Feb. 27, subject to a 10% withholding tax. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi was re-elected as director and chairman.

1 February 2026

SGX:Y92·Stock Market

Seatrium share price stuck at S$2.11 as SGX reopens Monday; Feb 26 results loom

Seatrium Limited closed flat at S$2.11 on Friday, trading 7.84 million shares as the Straits Times Index fell 0.5%. The company reported a net order book of $16.6 billion and over $3 billion in new orders since September. Arbitration involving partner Aibel continues, but brokers CGS and Citi maintained buy ratings. Seatrium will release full-year results on Feb. 26 before market open.

1 February 2026

Earnings Reports·SGX:5E2·SGX:YZJ·Stock Market

Temasek cuts iFAST stake below 5% — what to watch for AIY share price as SGX reopens

Temasek is no longer a substantial shareholder of iFAST after its stake fell to 4.96% following a S$2.03 million share sale by CP Invest Ltd on Jan. 28. iFAST shares closed at S$10.54 on Friday, down 0.6%. The company will release its full-year results after market close on Feb. 12.

1 February 2026

SGX:AIY·Stock Market

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Mastercard stock price: MA slips as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI data next week

7 February 2026

Mastercard shares closed down 0.6% at $548.74 Friday, trailing gains in Visa and American Express. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 2.47% to a record 50,115.67. Mastercard disclosed a new cybersecurity partnership in the UAE and raised compensation for two top executives. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by a government shutdown, are due next week.

Micron stock jumps into the weekend: UBS lifts target to $450 as Nvidia HBM4 doubts surface

7 February 2026

Micron shares closed up 3.1% at $394.69 Friday after UBS raised its price target to $450, citing stronger DRAM and NAND pricing. Semianalysis cut its forecast for Micron’s share of Nvidia’s next-gen HBM4 supply to zero, citing performance concerns. The stock traded between $372.87 and $396.65 during the session. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend.

Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

7 February 2026

Costco closed Friday up 1.2% at $1,001.16, regaining the $1,000 level as about 2.36 million shares changed hands. January net sales rose 9.3% to $21.33 billion, with comparable sales up 7.1% and online sales surging 34.4%. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $950, maintaining a neutral rating. The next earnings call is set for March 5.

Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

7 February 2026

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.9% to $239.99 Friday after a New Jersey appeals court disqualified Beasley Allen from state talc cases, citing improper coordination with a former J&J attorney. The ruling affects about 3,600 state lawsuits, while a related federal motion is pending. J&J also reported early 12-month pilot data for its investigational AFib device at a cardiology meeting.

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