Today: 26 April 2026

NatWest share price dips as traders weigh possible 2027 profit target lift

NatWest share price dips as traders weigh possible 2027 profit target lift

NatWest shares fell 0.45% to 664.6 pence in early London trading, pulling back after a sector rally pushed UK bank stocks to their highest since 2008. Reuters reported NatWest may raise its 2027 profitability target to 17% ahead of annual results due Feb. 13. The bank continued share buybacks, repurchasing nearly 797,000 shares on Jan. 27. Investors are watching for Fed and Bank of England policy signals this week.
28 January 2026
Glencore share price nears a 52-week high — what traders are watching next

Glencore share price nears a 52-week high — what traders are watching next

Glencore shares rose 0.3% to 505.5 pence in early London trading, hitting a new 52-week high ahead of Thursday’s full-year production report. Investors are watching for updates on Rio Tinto’s potential takeover, with a formal offer deadline set for February 5. HSBC downgraded Glencore to “hold” with a 515 pence target. Harris Associates disclosed a 0.98% stake, selling 2.41 million shares last week.
28 January 2026
Rio Tinto stock price ticks up as takeover filings sharpen focus ahead of Glencore deadline

Rio Tinto stock price ticks up as takeover filings sharpen focus ahead of Glencore deadline

Rio Tinto shares rose about 0.5% in early London trading Wednesday after new takeover-code filings highlighted investor positions ahead of a potential Glencore bid. The company faces a Feb. 5 deadline to declare its intentions. Recent disclosures showed Schroders and Commonwealth Bank of Australia adjusting stakes in Rio and Glencore. Iron ore supply remains in focus after Vale’s 2025 production update.
BP share price nudges higher as oil firms and analysts flag LNG edge ahead of results

BP share price nudges higher as oil firms and analysts flag LNG edge ahead of results

BP shares rose 0.8% to 455.75 pence in early London trading Wednesday, extending gains after oil prices climbed on U.S. supply concerns. Kepler Cheuvreux upgraded BP to “Sector Most Preferred,” citing its LNG portfolio. BP repurchased nearly 2.9 million shares Tuesday. Atlantic LNG in Trinidad, partly owned by BP, will remove one liquefaction train in Q4 due to gas shortages.
28 January 2026
Barclays share price near 2026 high after fresh buyback update, with Fed and results next

Barclays share price near 2026 high after fresh buyback update, with Fed and results next

Barclays rose 1.88% to 489.80p Tuesday after buying back 3.48 million shares for cancellation, nearing its 2026 high. The bank has repurchased nearly 98.4 million shares since October. Investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision Wednesday and Barclays’ earnings report on Feb. 10. UK bank shares broadly rallied, lifting the sector index to its highest since 2008.
28 January 2026
Shell stock: What to watch before London open as Venture Global LNG court fight resurfaces

Shell stock: What to watch before London open as Venture Global LNG court fight resurfaces

Shell asked a U.S. court to investigate possible undisclosed communications in its legal dispute with Venture Global LNG, according to a newly released transcript. The company also reported repurchasing 1.31 million shares ahead of its buyback program’s Jan. 30 end. Shell shares rose 0.9% in London Tuesday, while its U.S. ADR gained 3% as oil prices jumped on storm-related supply disruptions.
Keppel share price dips after SAF project plan with Aster; investors eye Feb 5 results

Keppel share price dips after SAF project plan with Aster; investors eye Feb 5 results

Keppel shares slipped 0.2% to S$11.00 in afternoon trading after announcing a plan with Aster to assess an ethanol-to-jet fuel plant on Jurong Island. The facility could produce up to 100,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel a year. Singapore’s SAF blending mandate begins at 1% this year, rising to up to 5% by 2030. Keppel said the project will not materially affect earnings this year.
28 January 2026
Seatrium share price today: SGX:5E2 ticks higher as order book comes back into focus

Seatrium share price today: SGX:5E2 ticks higher as order book comes back into focus

Seatrium shares rose 1% to S$2.11 by mid-afternoon in Singapore, with trading volume at 7.1 million. The company reported a net order book of S$16.6 billion and faces arbitration over the DolWin 5 project, with preliminary claims totaling €180 million. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 26 and updates on a key vessel delivery scheduled for Feb. 28.

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  • Top 3 ETFs to Watch Amid U.S.-India Trade Deal Talks
    April 26, 2026, 10:48 AM EDT. The U.S. and India are negotiating a deal targeting $500 billion in trade by 2030, potentially lowering tariffs and boosting key sectors like tech, agriculture, and industry. If successful, Indian companies could see new momentum despite economic headwinds like high oil prices. For U.S. investors, direct access to Indian stocks is tricky, so ETFs offer a practical alternative. The WisdomTree India Earnings Fund (EPI) uses an earnings-weighted approach, prioritizing profitability over size with exposure to roughly 350 firms. Meanwhile, the iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF (SMIN) focuses on smaller companies, diversifying risk with lots of positions and a 0.74% expense ratio, plus dividends. These funds provide varied pathways to tap growth potential if a trade deal emerges.

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BMNR Stock: BitMine’s $24 Million Ethereum Deal Puts Its 5% ETH Bet Back in Focus

BMNR Stock: BitMine’s $24 Million Ethereum Deal Puts Its 5% ETH Bet Back in Focus

26 April 2026
The Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 ether to Bitmine Immersion Technologies in a private transaction at $2,387 per token, totaling about $23.9 million. Bitmine aims to hold 5% of all ether and reported 4.12% of supply as of April 19. BMNR last traded at $22.14 on Friday; ether was near $2,334 on Sunday. The Foundation said proceeds will fund research, development, and grants.
Constellation Energy’s Three Mile Island Restart Faces a 73-Million-Gallon Test

Constellation Energy’s Three Mile Island Restart Faces a 73-Million-Gallon Test

26 April 2026
Constellation Energy’s plan to restart the former Three Mile Island Unit 1 faces local scrutiny over a request to draw up to 73.2 million gallons daily from the Susquehanna River. The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is accepting public comments until May 4 after a hearing drew opposition. The plant, now called Crane Clean Energy Center, is tied to a 20-year power deal with Microsoft. Constellation targets a 2027 restart, pending approvals.
Nike’s 1,400 Job Cuts Reveal the Hard Part of Its Sneaker Comeback

Nike’s 1,400 Job Cuts Reveal the Hard Part of Its Sneaker Comeback

26 April 2026
Nike will cut about 1,400 global operations jobs, nearly 2% of its workforce, with technology roles most affected. The company is consolidating tech work at its Beaverton campus and in India as part of a broader restructuring. Nike reported flat third-quarter revenue at $11.3 billion and expects sales to drop up to 4% this quarter. Severance costs have reached $304 million so far.
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