Today: 24 April 2026

SSE share price flat at 2,422p as a key trading update looms this week

SSE share price flat at 2,422p as a key trading update looms this week

SSE shares closed flat at 2,422 pence Friday after touching a 52-week high earlier in the session. The company paid an interim dividend of 21.4 pence per share, with directors reinvesting through share schemes. The FTSE 100 rose 0.5% for a seventh straight monthly gain, while sterling slipped 0.6% against the dollar. SSE will issue its third-quarter trading update on Feb. 4.
1 February 2026
Antofagasta share price: UBS downgrade and metal selloff put ANTO stock in the spotlight before Monday

Antofagasta share price: UBS downgrade and metal selloff put ANTO stock in the spotlight before Monday

Antofagasta shares fell 3.65% to 3,648 pence Friday after UBS downgraded the stock to neutral, citing valuation concerns following a 135% rally. Copper, gold, and silver prices dropped late in the week, pressuring miners as the FTSE 100 rose 0.5%. Investors await Antofagasta’s full-year results on Feb. 17, with copper volatility a key factor.
Fresnillo stock price slides 5% as gold and silver plunge — what could move FRES.L next

Fresnillo stock price slides 5% as gold and silver plunge — what could move FRES.L next

Fresnillo shares fell 5.1% to 3,702 pence Friday in London, with trading volume doubling its 50-day average. The miner cut its 2026 silver and gold output forecasts, citing mine plan changes and project delays. Gold and silver prices dropped sharply after hitting records earlier in the week. Morgan Stanley flagged 5%-9% downside risk to 2026 consensus volume estimates and kept an underweight rating.
1 February 2026
National Grid share price: Ofgem opens Bramford-to-Twinstead review as rate week looms

National Grid share price: Ofgem opens Bramford-to-Twinstead review as rate week looms

National Grid shares closed up 0.37% at 1,234.5 pence, near a one-year high, after Ofgem launched a consultation on the Bramford to Twinstead transmission upgrade. The regulator is reviewing the project under its Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment mechanism, with responses due by March 2. The stock is up about 8% year-to-date. London’s blue-chip index rose 0.5% Friday, while sterling fell 0.56% to $1.3742.
1 February 2026
Anglo American share price slides into weekend despite EU green light for Teck deal

Anglo American share price slides into weekend despite EU green light for Teck deal

Anglo American shares fell 2.6% to 3,408 pence on Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100, after metals prices slumped and investors took profits. The European Commission approved Anglo American’s planned takeover of Teck Resources, but further regulatory reviews remain. Copper prices dropped 1.1% after hitting a record high earlier in the week. Investors await Anglo American’s production report on Feb. 5.
GSK share price rises into earnings week — what traders watch before Feb 4 results

GSK share price rises into earnings week — what traders watch before Feb 4 results

GSK shares closed Friday up 1.3% at 1,876.5 pence, with 8.9 million shares traded. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 4, with consensus forecasts at £8.5 billion core turnover and 23p core EPS. Investors are watching Shingrix, Arexvy, and HIV drug sales. The FTSE 100 rose for a seventh straight month as the pound weakened.
Lloyds share price hits a 2026 high as buyback starts — what to watch before Monday

Lloyds share price hits a 2026 high as buyback starts — what to watch before Monday

Lloyds shares closed Friday up 3.3% at 108.95p, their highest this year, after launching a £1.75 billion buyback and reporting a 12% profit rise. The bank bought 10 million shares on Jan. 30 for cancellation. Lloyds set aside £968 million for remediation, mostly for motor finance issues. Investors await Monday’s buyback pace and the Feb. 18 annual report.

Stock Market Today

  • First Horizon Stock Up 43% in One Year: Is It Still Undervalued?
    April 24, 2026, 2:05 AM EDT. First Horizon's (ticker: FHN) share price rose 43% over the past year, prompting debate on whether it's too late to invest. The stock trades at US$24.71, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.76, close to the banks sector average. Analysts estimate First Horizon's return on equity (ROE) at 12.18%, with the cost of equity at US$1.37 per share, resulting in a $1.02 per share excess return. The intrinsic value per share, combining stable book value and excess returns, is estimated at US$48.27 - suggesting nearly 49% undervaluation. Valuation scores stand at a moderate 3 out of 6, reflecting mixed investor views amid reassessments of regional banks. Investors should consider these metrics against recent gains when evaluating FHN's growth and capital strength potential.

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24 April 2026
Old Republic International closed at $39.90, below its estimated fair value of $42.50. The company is focusing on digitalization and AI to improve efficiency and margins. Risks include volatility in title insurance and weaker real estate activity. Market sentiment is mixed as investors assess growth prospects and challenges.
Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

24 April 2026
Newmont reported adjusted first-quarter earnings of $2.90 per share on $7.31 billion in sales, beating estimates as realized gold prices surged to $4,900 an ounce. Attributable gold output fell to 1.30 million ounces from 1.54 million a year earlier. The miner declared a $0.26 dividend and authorized a new $6 billion share buyback. Newmont expects higher costs and lower output in the second quarter.
SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds

SAP Q1 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Cloud Revenue Climbs 27% in Constant Currencies, Outlook Holds

24 April 2026
SAP reported a 17% rise in first-quarter operating profit to 2.74 billion euros and a 19% jump in cloud revenue to 5.96 billion euros, beating forecasts. The company kept its 2026 targets and full-year outlook unchanged. SAP’s U.S. shares reversed losses after the results, climbing nearly 7% in after-hours trading. Management warned cloud revenue growth will slow in the second quarter.
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