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BrewDog Sale Shock: Equity for Punks Investors Face a Hard Reality as CEO Speaks Out

BrewDog Sale Shock: Equity for Punks Investors Face a Hard Reality as CEO Speaks Out

BrewDog has hired AlixPartners to explore options including a sale, putting its 220,000 “Equity for Punks” crowdfunders at risk of losing their investments. CEO James Taylor told investors it remains “business as usual.” The company reported a £37 million loss in 2024. Private equity backer TSG Consumer Partners holds a 21% stake and could take priority in any payout.
18 February 2026
Raspberry Pi share price jumps again as CEO buy and AI chatter keep RPI.L in play

Raspberry Pi share price jumps again as CEO buy and AI chatter keep RPI.L in play

Raspberry Pi Holdings shares surged 25.2% to 519.5 pence in early London trading, after CEO Eben Upton disclosed buying 4,684 shares for about £13,224. The rally follows heavy social-media speculation on the company’s role in low-cost AI projects. Two traders said the driver was unclear. The company stated there was no new information beyond public disclosures.
18 February 2026
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SSE stock steadies near highs after £950m Scottish subsea cable plan drops

SSE stock steadies near highs after £950m Scottish subsea cable plan drops

SSE shares rose 0.1% to 2,653 pence in early London trading after the company named five contractors for up to £950 million of subsea network upgrades in Scotland. The framework, set for five years with an option to extend, is expected to support over 450 jobs annually. Investors now await SSE’s May 28 results update for details on spending and project delivery.
18 February 2026
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RELX share price slips as buyback and insider filings hit the tape

RELX share price slips as buyback and insider filings hit the tape

RELX shares fell 2% to 2,180 pence in early London trading after routine filings showed buyback activity and executive share sales. The company bought 1.8 million shares on Feb. 17 as part of a £450 million repurchase program. CEO Erik Engstrom sold 22,000 shares on Feb. 13. Investors await further company documents and updates on the buyback schedule.
18 February 2026
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Glencore share price rises on $2 billion payout plan as Congo copper deal grabs attention

Glencore share price rises on $2 billion payout plan as Congo copper deal grabs attention

Glencore shares rose about 3% in early London trade after announcing a $2 billion shareholder payout and full-year results. The board proposed a $0.17-per-share cash distribution in two tranches, pending a May 28 AGM vote. Glencore also finalized a land-access deal for its Congo copper mine, aiming to extend its life into the 2040s. Adjusted EBITDA fell 6% to $13.51 billion, beating analyst expectations.
18 February 2026
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BAE Systems share price jumps 6% after profit rise, record backlog and dividend lift

BAE Systems share price jumps 6% after profit rise, record backlog and dividend lift

BAE Systems shares jumped 6.2% in early London trading after reporting a 12% rise in underlying operating profit and a record £83.6 billion order backlog. 2025 sales climbed 10% to £30.7 billion, but free cash flow dropped to £2.16 billion. The company raised its dividend 10% and repurchased 30 million shares. Investors await a 09:30 GMT presentation for more detail on cash and margins.
18 February 2026
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Evolution Mining share price slides for fifth day as gold whipsaws; what to watch next

Evolution Mining share price slides for fifth day as gold whipsaws; what to watch next

Evolution Mining shares fell 2.2% to A$14.59 in Sydney, marking a fifth straight session of losses and leaving the stock 10% below last week’s record. Gold rebounded 1.1% to $4,931.61 an ounce after a sharp drop, ahead of U.S. Federal Reserve minutes. Investors are watching Evolution’s March 3 ex-dividend date and April 15 quarterly results for further direction.
18 February 2026
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Fortescue share price edges up as Wyloo North mine faces public comment, with results next week

Fortescue share price edges up as Wyloo North mine faces public comment, with results next week

Fortescue shares closed up 0.5% at A$20.20 Wednesday as Western Australia’s EPA opened a week-long public comment period for the proposed Wyloo North iron ore mine. The EPA described the project as a 13-year open-cut operation with groundwater pumping and up to 4,954.5 hectares of disturbance. Investors await the Feb. 23 comment deadline and Fortescue’s half-year results on Feb. 25.
18 February 2026
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Pro Medicus share price drops again as insiders buy — what ASX:PME traders watch next

Pro Medicus share price drops again as insiders buy — what ASX:PME traders watch next

Pro Medicus shares fell 2.35% to A$123.00 Wednesday, extending a 43% drop for 2026 despite the S&P/ASX 200 closing higher. Directors Anthony Glenning and Deena Shiff bought shares on Feb. 13. The company reported half-year revenue of A$124.8 million and statutory profit after tax of A$171.2 million, boosted by a fair-value gain. Pro Medicus declared a 32-cent interim dividend, ex-dividend Feb. 26, payable March 20.
18 February 2026
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Northern Star share price slips after ASX close as gold swings near $5,000

Northern Star share price slips after ASX close as gold swings near $5,000

Northern Star Resources closed down 0.7% at A$28.02 in Sydney on Wednesday, tracking gold’s rebound from a one-week low. The stock traded between A$27.52 and A$28.02 amid thin holiday liquidity and no new company news. Gold steadied above $4,850 an ounce as traders awaited U.S. Fed minutes and inflation data. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.5%, but gold miners lagged.
18 February 2026
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BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price jumps on revised SGH takeover offer — what investors watch next

BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price jumps on revised SGH takeover offer — what investors watch next

BlueScope Steel shares rose 2.6% to A$28.74 after confirming it is reviewing a revised A$32.35 per share cash takeover proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics. The offer remains about 11% above the closing price, reflecting market doubts. BlueScope posted first-half net profit of A$391 million and forecast higher earnings, while the board said no action is required and there is no certainty of a deal.
18 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Nasdaq Edges Higher as Iran Deadline Looms Amid Middle East Tensions
    April 7, 2026, 5:31 PM EDT. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.1% to 22,017 on Tuesday as U.S. stock markets reacted to escalating tensions with Iran. President Trump's 8 p.m. EST deadline for a ceasefire in the Middle East heightened market volatility. Oil prices fluctuated sharply, with West Texas Intermediate crude futures hitting intraday highs near $117.63 before settling at $112.27 per barrel, pressured by threats from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard targeting oil infrastructure. The Dow Jones declined 0.2% to 46,584 while the S&P 500 edged up 0.1% to 6,616. UnitedHealth Group surged 9.4% following news of increased federal payments to insurers. Analysts warn of sustained geopolitical risk impact on markets, especially with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies.
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