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Compass Group shares rise as investors size up Thursday’s trading update

Compass Group shares rise as investors size up Thursday’s trading update

Compass Group shares rose 1.33% to 2,216 pence by 0850 GMT Monday, outpacing a 0.23% drop in the FTSE 100. The company reported 1,700,430,644 voting shares as of Jan. 31. Compass will hold its annual general meeting and release a first-quarter trading update on Feb. 5. Dividend currency elections close Monday, with the DRIP deadline Thursday.
2 February 2026
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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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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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Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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