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US Pensions and Social Security Today (November 26, 2025): Final November Checks, 2026 Benefit Changes and Retirement Age Rules Explained

US Pensions and Social Security Today (November 26, 2025): Final November Checks, 2026 Benefit Changes and Retirement Age Rules Explained

The final round of November Social Security payments was deposited Wednesday for beneficiaries with birthdays from the 21st to 31st. A 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment will raise average monthly benefits to $2,071 in January. Medicare Part B premiums will rise to $202.90 in 2026. No law raising the full retirement age to 75 has passed.
26 November 2025
UK Budget 2025: Income tax thresholds frozen, ISA limit cut and new levies in £26bn tax raid after OBR leak

UK Budget 2025: Income tax thresholds frozen, ISA limit cut and new levies in £26bn tax raid after OBR leak

The Office for Budget Responsibility accidentally published details of the UK Autumn Budget hours before Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced tax rises set to reach £26bn a year by 2029–30. The measures include freezing income tax thresholds until 2031, higher taxes on dividends and savings, and new levies on property and tourism. The tax burden is projected to hit a record 38% of GDP. The OBR blamed a “technical error” for the leak.
26 November 2025
US Social Security News Today, November 26, 2025: Final November Checks, 2026 COLA Boost, and New Rule Changes

US Social Security News Today, November 26, 2025: Final November Checks, 2026 COLA Boost, and New Rule Changes

The Social Security Administration issued final November 2025 payments on November 26 to eligible beneficiaries. A 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment will raise the average retired worker benefit to $2,071 per month in January 2026. Medicare Part B premiums will rise nearly 10% to $202.90 monthly. The agency has dropped a proposed overhaul of disability eligibility rules.
26 November 2025
BB Energy’s Global Shake-Up and South Sudan Court Clash as Fitch Affirms Globo at ‘BB+’

BB Energy’s Global Shake-Up and South Sudan Court Clash as Fitch Affirms Globo at ‘BB+’

Fitch Ratings affirmed Globo’s long-term credit ratings at ‘BB+’ with a Stable Outlook, citing a strong net cash position and leading market share in Brazil. BB Energy is cutting jobs and restructuring its U.S. operations after losses in oil trading, while shifting focus to renewables. A London court blocked the sale of a South Sudanese crude cargo as BB Energy seeks repayment of a $100 million loan.
26 November 2025
Ashtead Group (LON:AHT) Extends $1.5bn Buyback as US Listing Nears – 26 November 2025 Update

Ashtead Group (LON:AHT) Extends $1.5bn Buyback as US Listing Nears – 26 November 2025 Update

Ashtead Group reported the repurchase of 96,589 shares on 25 November under its ongoing $1.5bn buyback programme, paying an average 4,734p per share. Shares traded steady around 4,750p in London after a four-day winning streak. The company has filed daily buyback notices throughout November, retiring over 291,000 shares in the past week. New share count stands at 418,777,006 excluding treasury shares.
26 November 2025
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NatWest Group (NWG) Share Price Today: Budget Relief, Fresh Buyback and Microsoft Bet – 26 November 2025

NatWest Group (NWG) Share Price Today: Budget Relief, Fresh Buyback and Microsoft Bet – 26 November 2025

NatWest shares slipped just over 1% to around 597.8p in London on Wednesday after a 3.7% rally, as Rachel Reeves’ first Budget excluded a new bank tax. The bank disclosed a buyback of 880,354 shares for cancellation and revealed a 31.7% increase in its Microsoft stake to 43,758 shares. Shares traded between 597.6p and 615.4p, near a 52-week high.
26 November 2025
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Tesco (TSCO) Extends £1.45bn Buyback as Shares Hover Near Highs — 26 November 2025 Investor Update

Tesco (TSCO) Extends £1.45bn Buyback as Shares Hover Near Highs — 26 November 2025 Investor Update

Tesco bought back 4.87 million shares for £21.7 million on 25 November, bringing its £1.45 billion buyback programme to 82% completion. CEO Ken Murphy and CFO Imran Nawaz increased their holdings last week. Tesco shares traded near 445p Tuesday, valuing the group at £28.7 billion. The company also announced new charity partnerships and Christmas promotions in the UK and Ireland.
26 November 2025
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International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) Today: Share Price, €1bn Buyback, Iberia Cyberattack and TAP Bid – 26 November 2025

International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) Today: Share Price, €1bn Buyback, Iberia Cyberattack and TAP Bid – 26 November 2025

IAG completed its €1 billion share buyback, retiring about 5.6% of its shares, with the final tranche to be cancelled soon. The stock traded near 389.20p in London, up roughly 51% over 12 months. An interim dividend of €0.048 per share goes ex-date on 27 November. Iberia, an IAG unit, is dealing with a major data breach.
26 November 2025
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Croda International (CRDA) Share Price and News Today – 26 November 2025

Croda International (CRDA) Share Price and News Today – 26 November 2025

Croda International shares traded at 2,765p, down 1p as of 12:08 GMT. Incotec, Croda’s seed enhancement unit, published an opinion piece on its Promotor Watermelon priming technology, aimed at improving watermelon germination under cold stress. Croda’s stock remains about 24% below its 52-week high. The company recently paid a 48p dividend, with a forward yield near 3.5%.
26 November 2025
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price Today: Buyback RNS, Q3 2025 Growth and Analyst Upside – 26 November 2025

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price Today: Buyback RNS, Q3 2025 Growth and Analyst Upside – 26 November 2025

London Stock Exchange Group repurchased 115,714 shares on 25 November at an average price of 8,714.12p, confirming the move in a new RNS filing. LSEG shares closed nearly flat at 8,830p, up 2p, with market value at about £45.25 billion. The buyback is part of a £2 billion repurchase plan for 2025. Total voting rights now stand at 513,998,055 shares.
26 November 2025
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Tron (TRX) Today – Price Holds Near $0.27 as JustLend DAO TVL Tops $6.28B and Justin Sun Prepares TUSD Briefing (Nov. 26, 2025)

Tron (TRX) Today – Price Holds Near $0.27 as JustLend DAO TVL Tops $6.28B and Justin Sun Prepares TUSD Briefing (Nov. 26, 2025)

Tron’s TRX traded near $0.275 on November 26, up 0.9% in 24 hours but down about 4% for the week amid broader crypto losses. Founder Justin Sun faces new legal and political scrutiny, with a TUSD reserve press conference set for tomorrow and renewed attention from U.S. lawmakers. Market cap stands at $26 billion. Trading volume remains strong at around $600 million.
26 November 2025
Dogecoin Today, November 26, 2025: Price Holds Near $0.15 as New Wall Street ETFs GDOG and BWOW Struggle to Ignite Demand

Dogecoin Today, November 26, 2025: Price Holds Near $0.15 as New Wall Street ETFs GDOG and BWOW Struggle to Ignite Demand

Dogecoin traded near $0.15 on November 26, up less than 1% from the previous day and over 60% lower than a year ago. Grayscale’s GDOG, the first U.S. spot Dogecoin ETF, launched November 24 with just $1.4 million in first-day volume, far below projections. Bitwise’s BWOW Dogecoin ETF began trading today on the NYSE.
26 November 2025
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Budget 2025: Rachel Reeves Faces ‘Growth Emergency’ as OBR Leak Reveals Tax Freeze and Slower Growth

Budget 2025: Rachel Reeves Faces ‘Growth Emergency’ as OBR Leak Reveals Tax Freeze and Slower Growth

Official UK economic forecasts leaked hours before Rachel Reeves’s first Budget show GDP growth downgraded to 1.5% a year and public debt rising to 96% of GDP by 2030. Income tax thresholds will remain frozen until 2031, pulling more workers into higher tax bands. Opposition parties demand an inquiry into the leak. Farmers protesting in Westminster led to arrests.
26 November 2025
Stock Market Today, November 26, 2025: Dow Futures Rise On Fed Rate-Cut Bets As Nvidia, Apple, Bitcoin And Eli Lilly Take Center Stage

Stock Market Today, November 26, 2025: Dow Futures Rise On Fed Rate-Cut Bets As Nvidia, Apple, Bitcoin And Eli Lilly Take Center Stage

U.S. stock futures rose early Wednesday, with Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures up 0.2%–0.35% as traders bet on a December Fed rate cut. Nvidia and AMD slipped on news of an Alphabet–Meta AI chip partnership. Apple gained after a rebound in China iPhone sales. Eli Lilly hovered near a $1 trillion valuation on strong demand for weight-loss drugs.
26 November 2025
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  • Regional Management (NYSE:RM) Shows Strong EPS Growth and Insider Confidence
    June 27, 2026, 10:04 AM EDT. Regional Management (NYSE:RM) offers investors a compelling profile with 14% annual earnings per share (EPS) growth over three years and improving earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margins rising from 21% to 24%. Unlike high-risk story stocks with no profits, RM boasts both revenue and profitability, appealing to cautious investors seeking sustainable growth. Insider holdings exceed 10% of shares, valued at US$36 million, indicating strong alignment between management and shareholders. While revenue showed some recent fluctuations, the overall upward momentum in top-line figures supports optimistic projections. The company stands out amid a market focused on stability and solid fundamentals, marking it as worthy of attention for those hunting for profitable regional businesses with visible insider commitment.

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Europe’s record heatwave is driving double-digit air-conditioner sales growth for Samsung, LG, Midea, and Mitsubishi Electric, but grid stress and soaring power prices—like Britain’s 200 pounds/MWh import deal—signal that surging demand is now a critical test for both cooling-equipment makers and energy systems.
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