Today: 19 May 2026

Prudential stock price today: PRU shares lift on buyback update as results near

Prudential stock price today: PRU shares lift on buyback update as results near

Prudential shares rose 0.9% in early London trading after the insurer bought back 250,585 shares for cancellation on Feb. 20 at an average price of £11.33 each. The repurchase is part of a $1.2 billion buyback program launched for 2026. Investors are awaiting Prudential’s full-year results on March 18. The stock last closed at 1,133 pence, below its 52-week high.
23 February 2026
Haleon share price edges up in London trade ahead of Feb 25 results

Haleon share price edges up in London trade ahead of Feb 25 results

Haleon shares rose 0.1% to 409.9 pence in early London trading Monday, near a 52-week high. The company will report full-year 2025 results Wednesday, with investors watching for updates on organic sales growth, cash returns, and 2026 guidance. Haleon previously flagged about 3.5% organic revenue growth for 2025 and a currency headwind. A £500 million share buyback for 2025 is set to complete.
23 February 2026
Anglo American share price today: stock edges lower as CEO sets coal sale target, De Beers exit in focus

Anglo American share price today: stock edges lower as CEO sets coal sale target, De Beers exit in focus

Anglo American shares slipped 0.1% in early London trading after CEO Duncan Wanblad said a coal sale contract is targeted by mid-year and confirmed plans to exit De Beers in 2026. The company reported a $3.7 billion loss, with a $2.3 billion writedown tied to De Beers. The Teck merger still awaits approvals in China and South Korea. Next update is the Q1 production report on April 28.
BAE Systems share price slips as U.S. tariff turmoil jolts markets; buyback filing in focus

BAE Systems share price slips as U.S. tariff turmoil jolts markets; buyback filing in focus

BAE Systems shares fell 1.4% to 2,135 pence in early London trading Monday, retreating from Friday’s record high. The company bought back 83,422 shares for cancellation at an average 2,152.31 pence on Feb. 20. Broader market jitters and a firmer sterling weighed on FTSE stocks after U.S. tariff shifts. BAE’s next ex-dividend date is April 23, with half-year results due July 30.
23 February 2026
HSBC share price holds near 1,290p as results loom — what traders are watching

HSBC share price holds near 1,290p as results loom — what traders are watching

HSBC’s London shares were flat at 1,290p early Monday, while Hong Kong shares rose 1% and New York ADRs closed up 1.5%. The bank will release 2025 annual results Wednesday at 4 a.m. GMT, with a board committee meeting the same day to consider a fourth interim dividend. The payout, if approved, would go to shareholders of record on March 13. Markets are watching U.S. trade policy moves after Trump imposed a new 15% tariff.
23 February 2026
RELX shares slip at London open as tariff chaos spooks markets; April update looms

RELX shares slip at London open as tariff chaos spooks markets; April update looms

RELX shares fell 0.6% to 2,309 pence in early London trading Monday amid global market unease following new U.S. tariff uncertainty. The company is running a £450 million buyback programme through March 20 as part of a planned £2.25 billion in 2026. Investors await RELX’s trading update and AGM on April 23. Sterling strengthened against the dollar, affecting multinationals’ reported results.
23 February 2026
Shell stock price in focus: oil drops 1% ahead of London open, Iran talks loom

Shell stock price in focus: oil drops 1% ahead of London open, Iran talks loom

Shell shares closed at 2,940.5 pence Friday in London, with traders watching Brent crude, which fell 1.21% to $70.89 a barrel early Monday amid U.S.-Iran talks and new tariff headlines. Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 Brent forecast to $60 but expects a surplus this year. Shell’s $3.5 billion buyback runs through May 1. The company’s next dividend payment is set for March 30.
AGL Energy share price falls 2.7% as ex-dividend day looms — what to watch next on the ASX

AGL Energy share price falls 2.7% as ex-dividend day looms — what to watch next on the ASX

AGL shares fell 2.7% to A$10.31 at Monday’s close ahead of trading ex-dividend on Tuesday for a 24-cent interim payout. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.6%, with utilities down about 1%. AGL reported $353 million underlying net profit after tax for the first half and narrowed FY26 EBITDA guidance. The company has a $50 million cost-cutting program set to take full effect by FY27.
23 February 2026
South32 share price ticks up on ASX; copper and Mozambique smelter clock back in focus

South32 share price ticks up on ASX; copper and Mozambique smelter clock back in focus

South32 shares closed at A$4.44, up 1.1% Monday, tracking firmer copper prices and a weaker U.S. dollar after a U.S. tariff ruling. The company’s Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique faces a shutdown next month due to power supply issues. Dividend record date is March 6, with payment on April 2. Investors remain focused on metals prices and the timing of operational changes.
23 February 2026
Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) jumps after sell-off — here’s what matters before Tuesday

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) jumps after sell-off — here’s what matters before Tuesday

Mineral Resources shares closed up about 5% at A$53.80 in Sydney on Monday, rebounding after last week’s drop despite record half-year profit and cash flow. The company reported A$1.2 billion EBITDA and A$573 million net profit for the half, with net debt reduced to A$4.9 billion. Investors remain focused on costs, volumes, and debt as Onslow Iron ramps up and lithium markets remain volatile.
23 February 2026

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  • iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) Sees $141.1M Inflows, 0.8% Unit Growth
    May 19, 2026, 11:54 AM EDT. The iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) experienced a significant weekly inflow of approximately $141.1 million, marking a 0.8% increase in units outstanding from 166.4 million to 167.7 million. TIP's latest share price stands near $108.72, within its 52-week range of $102.32 to $111.06. This ETF, which trades units like stocks, reflects buying demand that causes new unit creation, potentially influencing its underlying bond holdings. Monitoring such flows helps gauge investor sentiment and market impact. TIP's price relative to its 200-day moving average offers further technical context for traders assessing the ETF's momentum and strength.

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Dow Jones Falls as Bond Yields Signal Trouble for Bulls

Dow Jones Falls as Bond Yields Signal Trouble for Bulls

19 May 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 249.36 points, or 0.5%, to 49,436.76 Tuesday morning as rising Treasury yields and oil prices pressured stocks. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.663%, its highest since January 2025. Brent crude stayed above $110 amid Middle East tensions. Home Depot reported first-quarter sales of $41.8 billion, up 4.8% from last year, and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook.
Whitecap Shares Touch 52-Week High as Buyers Stay In

Whitecap Shares Touch 52-Week High as Buyers Stay In

19 May 2026
Whitecap Resources shares hit a 52-week high of CA$17.04 in Toronto on Tuesday, up 1.6% intraday, after confirming a May dividend and raising 2026 production guidance. The company reported record Q1 output of 391,416 boe/d and kept its capital budget steady. The S&P/TSX Composite opened higher as U.S.-Iran tensions eased, while crude prices slipped but stayed elevated. Whitecap’s market value stood at about CA$20.59 billion.
Canaan Shares Drop on Mining Hardware Maker’s Wider Losses

Canaan Shares Drop on Mining Hardware Maker’s Wider Losses

19 May 2026
Canaan shares dropped 13.8% to $0.4163 after the company posted a Q1 net loss of $88.7 million and forecast lower Q2 revenue of $35 million to $45 million. Revenue fell to $62.7 million from $196.3 million in Q4. The company announced an 8 MW Nordic heat-reuse project. Trading volume exceeded 11.8 million shares.

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Costco Stock Just Hit a High—Here’s the Next Thing Traders Are Watching

Costco Stock Just Hit a High—Here’s the Next Thing Traders Are Watching

19 May 2026
Costco shares closed Monday up 2.62% at $1,076.47, marking a fifth straight gain and outpacing Walmart and Target. April net sales rose 13% to $23.92 billion, with comparable sales up 11.6%. The company will report fiscal third-quarter earnings on May 28. Analysts’ average price target is $1,072.91, just below Monday’s close.
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