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Standard Chartered share price flat in London as Fed week and UK bank targets set the tone

Standard Chartered share price flat in London as Fed week and UK bank targets set the tone

Standard Chartered shares slipped 0.03% to 1,828.5 pence in early London trading Monday, after opening at 1,853 pence. More than 2 million shares changed hands as traders positioned ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 policy decision. Investors are also watching for new profit targets from British banks during earnings season. Standard Chartered reports full-year results on Feb. 24.
26 January 2026
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Prudential share price ticks higher as insurers firm; PRU.L in focus ahead of Fed week

Prudential share price ticks higher as insurers firm; PRU.L in focus ahead of Fed week

Prudential shares rose about 0.8% to 1,159 pence in early London trading Monday, supported by its ongoing $1.2 billion buyback and gains across the insurance sector. European stocks were steady as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision later this week. Trading volume for Prudential neared 3.5 million shares. Full-year results are expected March 19.
26 January 2026
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AB InBev snaps up Live Nation UK beer deal, putting Budweiser and Stella Artois in the festival spotlight

AB InBev snaps up Live Nation UK beer deal, putting Budweiser and Stella Artois in the festival spotlight

AB InBev has signed an exclusive partnership with Live Nation UK, making its beer and cider brands the sole options at over 20 festivals and all Academy Music Group venues. Budweiser, Corona, San Miguel, and Stella Artois will feature at events including Reading & Leeds and London’s O2 Academy Brixton. AB InBev shares traded at 58.88 euros, up 28% year-on-year, but analysts cited debt and execution risks.
26 January 2026
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Reckitt share price slides in London: what RKT investors are watching ahead of the special dividend vote

Reckitt share price slides in London: what RKT investors are watching ahead of the special dividend vote

Reckitt shares dropped 3.8% to 5,788 pence in early London trading Monday, ahead of a shareholder vote on a £1.6 billion capital return plan set for Jan. 27. The proposal includes a 235p special dividend and a 24-for-25 share consolidation, with the record date on Jan. 30 and payment due Feb. 20. The moves follow the sale of Reckitt’s Essential Home business.
26 January 2026
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National Grid share price ticks up in early London trade as North Sea wind push puts grids back in focus

National Grid share price ticks up in early London trade as North Sea wind push puts grids back in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.4% to 1,196.5 pence in early London trading, outpacing the FTSE 100. Investor attention shifted to policy moves on North Sea wind and cross-border cables ahead of a clean-energy pact at the Hamburg summit. The company reaffirmed its medium-term earnings target after a first-half profit beat. Full-year results are due May 14.
26 January 2026
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Unilever share price today: ULVR slips in early London trade as Fed and Feb 12 results loom

Unilever share price today: ULVR slips in early London trade as Fed and Feb 12 results loom

Unilever shares slipped 0.1% to 4,860 pence in early London trading Monday, ahead of its Feb. 12 results and updated guidance. The stock moved in a narrow range as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision later this week. Unilever expects 2025 underlying sales growth of 3–5% and will classify ice cream as discontinued in upcoming results. European stocks edged higher, with the STOXX 600 up 0.06%.
26 January 2026
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Lloyds Banking Group share price lifts as profit-target talk grows ahead of results

Lloyds Banking Group share price lifts as profit-target talk grows ahead of results

Lloyds Banking Group shares rose 0.6% to 102.30 pence in early London trading Monday ahead of its full-year results due Thursday. Trading volume reached 92.6 million shares by 0855 GMT. Investors are watching for guidance on profit targets, net interest margin, and possible capital returns as UK banks signal higher earnings ambitions. CEO Charlie Nunn and CFO William Chalmers will brief investors at 0930 GMT.
26 January 2026
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SSE stock price edges up in London as Europe doubles down on 100GW North Sea wind plan

SSE stock price edges up in London as Europe doubles down on 100GW North Sea wind plan

SSE shares rose 0.2% to 2,326 pence by 0902 GMT after securing a 20-year contract for 1.4 GW of offshore wind in the UK’s latest CfD auction. The company’s Berwick Bank project will receive £89.49 per megawatt hour, inflation-adjusted. SSE’s market cap stood near £27.9 billion. Britain and other European countries plan to sign a pact Monday for 100 GW of joint offshore wind projects.
26 January 2026
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Ashtead shares slip in London: AHT investors eye Fed week and the March buyback clock

Ashtead shares slip in London: AHT investors eye Fed week and the March buyback clock

Ashtead Group shares fell 1.1% to 5,168 pence in early London trading Monday, extending recent volatility. Investors are watching for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision Wednesday and updates on Ashtead’s planned U.S. listing and March 2 buyback launch. The company earns most revenue in North America and is sensitive to U.S. economic shifts.
26 January 2026
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Bigger tax refunds in 2026? IRS opens filing season as Trump tax breaks hit returns

Bigger tax refunds in 2026? IRS opens filing season as Trump tax breaks hit returns

The IRS began accepting 2025 federal tax returns Monday, requiring a new Schedule 1-A for several deductions under Trump’s tax law. Refunds may rise sharply, with the average projected at $3,800, as employers used outdated withholding tables. New deductions include extra amounts for seniors, reported tips, and overtime. The IRS urges e-filing and direct deposit to speed refunds.
26 January 2026
British American Tobacco share price ticks up after buyback update — what to watch before Feb 12 results

British American Tobacco share price ticks up after buyback update — what to watch before Feb 12 results

British American Tobacco shares rose 0.4% to 4,344 pence in early London trading Monday after the company disclosed it bought back 101,395 shares on Jan. 23 at prices between 4,295 and 4,339 pence. BAT extended its buyback program by up to £1.3 billion for 2026 and will cancel the repurchased shares. The board declared an interim dividend of 240.24 pence per share, with the final payment set for Feb. 4, 2026.
26 January 2026
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Aviva share price rebounds in early London trade after Friday’s slide — what’s next for AV.L

Aviva share price rebounds in early London trade after Friday’s slide — what’s next for AV.L

Aviva shares rose 1.8% to 630.4 pence in early London trading Monday, partially rebounding from Friday’s 5.17% drop. The stock remains about 11.6% below its Jan. 6 high after heavy trading late last week. Investors are watching for March 5 results and updates on the Direct Line integration. Aviva will launch unlimited 24/7 digital GP appointments for policyholders starting Jan. 29.
26 January 2026
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BP share price rises as oil firms on storm disruption and Iran risk, with earnings next in focus

BP share price rises as oil firms on storm disruption and Iran risk, with earnings next in focus

BP shares rose about 1% to 448.05 pence in early London trading Monday, tracking gains in oil and gas prices after U.S. winter storms cut output and geopolitical tensions lifted Brent crude to $66.30 a barrel. U.S. natural gas futures surged 70% over the week to $5.35 per MMBtu. BP’s earnings report is due Feb. 10, with investors focused on impairment charges and cash flow.
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

7 February 2026
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.
Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
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