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Reckitt share price ends week higher — Monday’s 235p special dividend could distort the next open

Reckitt share price ends week higher — Monday’s 235p special dividend could distort the next open

Reckitt shares closed up 1.7% at 6,092p on Friday ahead of a 24-for-25 share consolidation and 235p special dividend, both set for Feb. 2. Shareholders approved the moves with over 99% support. The company disclosed a buyback of 58,785 shares at 5,953.57p each, to be held as treasury stock. The dividend follows the £1.6 billion sale of Reckitt’s Essential Home unit to Advent International.
31 January 2026
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Haleon shares close higher in London as investors turn to Feb. 25 results

Haleon shares close higher in London as investors turn to Feb. 25 results

Haleon shares rose 2% to 379 pence Friday, outperforming the London market as the FTSE 100 logged a seventh straight monthly gain. About 14.1 million Haleon shares traded between 371.1 and 379.3 pence. The company will report full-year results on Feb. 25 and plans a major operating overhaul, including a new chief growth officer. GSK also gained 1.3% in London trading.
31 January 2026
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Ashtead share price slides as FTSE Russell sets March FTSE 100 exit ahead of NYSE move

Ashtead share price slides as FTSE Russell sets March FTSE 100 exit ahead of NYSE move

Ashtead will leave the FTSE UK Index Series on March 2 after shifting its primary listing to New York, pending court approval. Shares closed Friday at 4,687 pence, down 0.8% after a 7.6% drop Thursday. The company bought back 73,921 shares on Jan. 28 as part of its $1.5 billion repurchase program. The last day to trade Ashtead shares in London is expected to be Feb. 27.
31 January 2026
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Fresnillo PLC stock price drops on silver rout; what investors watch before Monday’s open

Fresnillo PLC stock price drops on silver rout; what investors watch before Monday’s open

Fresnillo PLC shares fell 5.1% Friday, extending a two-day drop to 10%, after slashing 2026 silver and gold production forecasts. Spot silver plunged 27.7% and gold 9.5% following Kevin Warsh’s Fed appointment. Morgan Stanley kept its ‘underweight’ rating, citing mine challenges and downside risk to 2026 volumes. Fresnillo reports earnings March 3.
31 January 2026
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NatWest share price ends near a 52-week high as buybacks roll on ahead of Feb. 13 results

NatWest share price ends near a 52-week high as buybacks roll on ahead of Feb. 13 results

NatWest shares rose 1.8% to £6.65 on Friday, closing just below their January high after the bank disclosed new share buybacks and updated its voting rights count. The bank repurchased over 1.5 million shares this week, all to be cancelled. Trading volume lagged the 50-day average. Investors now await the UK rates decision on Feb. 5 and NatWest’s annual results on Feb. 13.
31 January 2026
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Compass Group share price steadies after Friday uptick as Feb 5 update nears

Compass Group share price steadies after Friday uptick as Feb 5 update nears

Compass Group shares rose 0.7% to 2,187 pence Friday but remain down 23.9% from last year’s peak. Investors await the company’s Q1 trading update and annual meeting on Feb. 5, with attention on organic revenue growth and margins amid recent rate and commodity price spikes. Trading volume lagged its recent average. The FTSE 100 marked its longest monthly winning streak in over 12 years.
31 January 2026
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National Grid share price holds near 52-week high into weekend as BoE rate call looms

National Grid share price holds near 52-week high into weekend as BoE rate call looms

National Grid shares closed Friday at 1,234.5p, up 0.37%, after touching 1,240p. A U.S. SEC filing detailed updated voting rights and director share dealings. Traders are watching next week’s Bank of England rate decision, with utilities sensitive to shifts in gilt yields. About 10.2 million National Grid shares traded as the FTSE 100 marked its longest monthly winning streak in over 12 years.
31 January 2026
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Experian share price jumps on US$1 billion buyback — what investors watch next week

Experian share price jumps on US$1 billion buyback — what investors watch next week

Experian shares rose 2.3% to 2,758 pence Friday after announcing a US$1 billion buyback program, with trading volume hitting 5 million shares. The buyback, approved through June 2027, starts immediately with J.P. Morgan and allocates about US$200 million to employee share plans. Experian reported no change to its financial framework or dividend policy. Total voting rights stood at 917,588,892 as of Jan. 30.
31 January 2026
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  • TSX Stock Poised for 22% Upside as Alternative Energy Gains Amid U.S.-Israel-Iran Conflict
    April 24, 2026, 6:03 PM EDT. David Rosenberg of Rosenberg Research highlights a rebound in alternative energy stocks due to the U.S.-Israel-Iran tensions. The conflict reinforces energy security as a crucial priority, easing negative sentiment around clean energy. Investors are advised to manage geopolitical risks within portfolios rather than making hasty trades. Opportunities span beyond energy generation to batteries, grid modernization, and energy storage. Commodities linked to renewables include copper, uranium, lithium, nickel, and rare earth metals. Rosenberg recommends ETFs such as IBAT, ICLN, COPX, BASE, CPCC, REMX, and URA for exposure. The iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) has surged nearly 10% since the conflict began. These developments present renewable energy not only as a growth area but also as a diversifier and hedge for investors.

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