Today: 27 June 2026

SSE share price rises after £600m capital securities call — what investors watch next

SSE share price rises after £600m capital securities call — what investors watch next

SSE PLC shares rose 1.7% to 2,623.2 pence by 0938 GMT after the company announced plans to redeem £600 million of capital securities in full on April 14. The stock traded near a 52-week high, while other UK utilities also gained. SSE said the securities’ listing will be cancelled after settlement. The company expects lower adjusted earnings per share for the year ending March 2026.
Vodafone share price today: VOD.L edges up as buyback rolls on and bond call looms

Vodafone share price today: VOD.L edges up as buyback rolls on and bond call looms

Vodafone shares rose 0.2% to 116.75 pence in early London trading Tuesday after the company announced a notice of redemption for its 4.375% dollar notes due 2028. Vodafone also disclosed buying 1.5 million shares on Feb. 23 at an average of 116.03 pence each under its buyback program. Investors remain focused on cash use and balance-sheet moves ahead of FY26 results on May 12.
24 February 2026
National Grid share price ticks up as Ofgem flags AI data-centre power crunch

National Grid share price ticks up as Ofgem flags AI data-centre power crunch

National Grid shares rose 0.9% to 1,371.5 pence in early London trading after Ofgem warned proposed data centres could require more power than Britain’s current peak demand. Ofgem is consulting on rule changes for grid connections, with a March 13 deadline. National Grid also reported over 39,000 U.S. customers lost power in a winter storm. Investors await the company’s full-year results on May 14.
24 February 2026
BAT stock price today: British American Tobacco shares edge higher as buyback ticks on

BAT stock price today: British American Tobacco shares edge higher as buyback ticks on

BAT shares edged up 0.1% to 4,600 pence in early London trading after the company reported a small share buyback. Investors await a key U.S. vape import ruling in March and the next dividend, set to go ex-dividend on March 26. Analyst ratings remain mixed, with some citing slow growth in newer products. BAT reaffirmed its 2026 outlook but warned of possible job cuts from an AI-led restructuring.
24 February 2026
BP share price rises as oil nears seven-month highs — what investors watch next

BP share price rises as oil nears seven-month highs — what investors watch next

BP shares rose 0.42% to 476.10 pence in early London trading Tuesday as Brent crude hit a six-month high of $72.44. Europe’s oil and gas index reached a record Monday, driven by firmer oil prices amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Traders are watching nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday and BP’s earnings on April 28. BP paused $750 million in buybacks and took $4 billion in charges earlier this month.
NatWest share price slips in early London trade after fresh buyback update

NatWest share price slips in early London trade after fresh buyback update

NatWest shares fell 1.3% to 602.4 pence in early London trading Tuesday after the bank disclosed it bought back 782,352 shares on Feb. 23 at average prices above 613 pence. The repurchased shares will be cancelled. Investors are watching for volatility tied to tariffs and upcoming dividend and AGM dates. NatWest will hold nearly 218 million shares in treasury after settlement.
24 February 2026
Rolls-Royce stock price in focus as £1.5bn buyback report swirls ahead of results

Rolls-Royce stock price in focus as £1.5bn buyback report swirls ahead of results

Rolls-Royce shares closed at 1,333p on Monday, down 0.22%, after reports the company may announce a share buyback of up to £1.5 billion with its annual results this week. The company has repurchased nearly 16 million shares under an existing £200 million programme. Separately, Rolls-Royce is seeking UK government support for its £3 billion UltraFan engine project, according to the Financial Times.
24 February 2026
Rio Tinto share price in focus as Goldman cuts rating and copper takes the wheel

Rio Tinto share price in focus as Goldman cuts rating and copper takes the wheel

Rio Tinto shares closed up 0.6% at 7,162 pence Monday after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to neutral and cut its price target to 74 pounds. The move follows Rio’s warning of higher Pilbara iron ore costs and comes ahead of the March 5 ex-dividend date. Copper prices remain strong, while iron ore faces pressure from weaker Chinese demand. Ben Wyatt, a company executive, bought 100 shares on Feb. 23.
24 February 2026
ARB share price dives 13% after profit slides; ASX:ARB outlook and April dividend in focus

ARB share price dives 13% after profit slides; ASX:ARB outlook and April dividend in focus

ARB shares dropped 13.1% to A$21.36 after first-half profit before tax fell 18.8% to A$57.1 million and revenue slipped 1% to A$358 million. The company blamed weaker sales margins on currency and factory cost pressures. Interim dividend was held at 34 cents a share, with a record date of April 2. ARB reported cash of A$59.4 million and no debt at December 31.
24 February 2026

Stock Market Today

  • ON Semiconductor (ON) Stock Falls 25% in a Week; Valuation Perspectives Analyzed
    June 27, 2026, 2:40 PM EDT. ON Semiconductor shares dropped 25.5% last week to close at $90.65, despite a 59.9% gain year-to-date. The stock is down 27.4% over a month but remains up over 70% in the past year. Market reassessments reflect changing expectations around electric vehicles, power management, and chip supply industry dynamics. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis indicates the stock is overvalued by about 27%, assigning a fair value of $71.39 versus the current price, suggesting a premium on cash flow forecasts. The company holds a 3 out of 6 valuation score under Simply Wall St's framework. Investors should consider multiple valuation methods and sector trends before concluding if ON Semiconductor's dip presents an attractive entry point.

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