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Vodafone share price dips near 52-week high as Centrica deal, buyback keep VOD in focus

Vodafone share price dips near 52-week high as Centrica deal, buyback keep VOD in focus

Vodafone shares slipped 0.6% to about 105 pence in early London trade Wednesday, after nearing a 52-week high. The company announced a four-year IT and connectivity deal with Centrica covering 80 sites and 30,000 devices. Vodafone bought over 2.5 million shares for treasury on Jan. 27 at an average 105.17 pence. Q3 FY26 trading update and interim dividend payment are set for Feb. 5.
28 January 2026
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Aviva share price rises as UBS says insurer is “better protected” ahead of March results

Aviva share price rises as UBS says insurer is “better protected” ahead of March results

Aviva shares rose 0.9% to 631.6 pence in early London trading after UBS named it its top UK life insurer pick over Legal & General. Investors await Aviva’s March 5 results for updates on buybacks and Direct Line integration. UBS set a 750p target, citing Aviva’s strong solvency and capital generation. Aviva expects over £500 million in capital synergies from the Direct Line deal by end-2026.
28 January 2026
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3i Group share price inches up as RBC’s Action warning hangs over stock

3i Group share price inches up as RBC’s Action warning hangs over stock

3i Group shares rose 0.35% to 3,146p Wednesday after a sharp 4.86% drop on Monday. RBC downgraded the stock to “Underperform,” citing risk of “diminishing returns” at key holding Action and cut its price target to 3,000p. Barclays trimmed its target but kept an “overweight” rating. Investors await Thursday’s trading update for details on Action and net asset value.
28 January 2026
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Babcock share price edges up after new buyback filing, near 52-week high

Babcock share price edges up after new buyback filing, near 52-week high

Babcock shares rose about 1% to 1,509p in early London trading after the company disclosed it repurchased 15,093 shares on Jan. 27. The stock traded between 1,500.66p and 1,518p, just below its 52-week high. Total buybacks since July 24 reached 7.93 million shares, costing £88.47 million. Traders are watching for further contract announcements and procurement signals.
28 January 2026
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Gold breaks $5,300 as dollar hits 4-year low; mining stocks jump ahead of Fed call

Gold breaks $5,300 as dollar hits 4-year low; mining stocks jump ahead of Fed call

Gold surged past $5,300 an ounce for the first time Wednesday as the dollar hit near four-year lows and traders awaited the Fed’s next move. Spot gold rose 2.3% to $5,305.65 by 0832 GMT, with U.S. futures up 4.3%. Miners Newmont and Barrick rallied, while some investors warned of “overbought” signals in commodities. Banks raised gold forecasts, citing tariffs, geopolitics, and demand for non-dollar assets.
28 January 2026
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Fresnillo share price climbs after Q4 production report — but 2026 output guidance gets cut

Fresnillo share price climbs after Q4 production report — but 2026 output guidance gets cut

Fresnillo shares rose 2.1% to 4,226 pence in early London trading after the miner cut its 2026 silver and gold production forecasts. The company reported Q4 output of 12.16 million ounces of silver and 135,192 ounces of gold. Gold prices hit a record $5,200 an ounce Wednesday, while silver surged 7.7% Tuesday. Fresnillo cited mine plan changes and operational shifts for the lower guidance.
28 January 2026
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Reckitt share price nudges higher after vote clears 235p special dividend and share consolidation

Reckitt share price nudges higher after vote clears 235p special dividend and share consolidation

Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 0.1% to 5,968 pence after shareholders approved a 235p special dividend and a share consolidation, both passing with over 99% support. The final day to trade existing shares is Jan. 30, with ex-dividend and consolidated shares set to begin trading Feb. 2. The £1.6 billion payout follows the sale of the Essential Home business. Reckitt also repurchased 51,050 shares on Jan. 26 for treasury.
28 January 2026
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GSK share price slips in London as Arexvy EU expansion sinks in; earnings next week in focus

GSK share price slips in London as Arexvy EU expansion sinks in; earnings next week in focus

GSK shares dropped 1.8% to 1,828.5 pence by mid-morning Wednesday in London, reversing gains from earlier in the week. The decline followed news that the European Commission expanded approval of GSK’s RSV vaccine Arexvy to all adults 18 and older. Pfizer also secured similar approval for its RSV shot. Investors await guidance from European health agencies and GSK’s earnings report on February 4.
28 January 2026
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IAG share price slips as oil climbs again; investors brace for British Airways owner’s results

IAG share price slips as oil climbs again; investors brace for British Airways owner’s results

IAG shares fell 0.7% to 413.40 pence in early London trading, lagging behind easyJet and Ryanair as oil prices rose on U.S. supply concerns. Brent crude extended gains after a 3% jump the previous day. Investors are watching IAG’s results due Feb. 27 for updates on fuel costs and premium demand. Wizz Air dropped 1.55%, while easyJet gained 1.25%.
28 January 2026
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Unilever share price slips in early London trade as investors line up February results

Unilever share price slips in early London trade as investors line up February results

Unilever shares slipped 0.7% to 4,831.5 pence in early London trading, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.1% drop. Investors await Unilever’s full-year results on Feb. 12, focusing on volume growth and margins after the company spun off its Magnum unit and consolidated shares. European stocks paused after a two-day rally, with attention shifting to the U.S. Fed decision later today.
28 January 2026
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Experian share price slides again as EXPN extends selloff in London

Experian share price slides again as EXPN extends selloff in London

Experian shares fell 1.3% to 2,749 pence in early London trading Wednesday, extending a four-day losing streak. The stock has dropped nearly 10% this week amid investor concerns over AI disruption, regulatory uncertainty, and Fair Isaac’s move to sell mortgage credit scores directly to lenders. Investors are watching for central bank signals and Experian’s February dividend.
28 January 2026
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National Grid share price holds near fresh 52-week high as €650m bond sale puts funding back in focus

National Grid share price holds near fresh 52-week high as €650m bond sale puts funding back in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.3% to 1,226 pence by 08:45 GMT in London, nearing a 52-week high. Its UK transmission unit issued a 650 million euro bond, with Societe Generale signaling possible price support in the debt market. Ofgem’s new RIIO-T3 settlement for electricity transmission starts in April. Investors await National Grid’s full-year results in May.
28 January 2026
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Anglo American share price jumps as metals rally fuels miner bid ahead of Fed, merger milestones

Anglo American share price jumps as metals rally fuels miner bid ahead of Fed, merger milestones

Anglo American shares rose 2.2% to 3,525 pence in early London trading Wednesday, nearing a 52-week high as gold topped $5,200 an ounce and the dollar weakened. Investors are watching regulatory deadlines for the Teck merger, with EU antitrust and subsidy reviews due Feb. 3 and Feb. 10. Anglo’s Q4 production update is set for Feb. 5.
28 January 2026
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Real estate stocks rise as rate-cut bets return; XLRE ends at $41.99 ahead of payrolls and CPI

Real estate stocks rise as rate-cut bets return; XLRE ends at $41.99 ahead of payrolls and CPI

7 February 2026
U.S. real estate stocks rose Friday, with XLRE up 1.8% to $41.99 and VNQ and IYR each gaining 1.6%. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time as the 10-year Treasury yield ended at 4.206%. Bank of America downgraded Public Storage and Extra Space Storage, citing weak housing turnover and high borrowing costs. The delayed January jobs report is set for Feb. 11, with CPI due Feb. 13.
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