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Prudential share price slips as buyback update lands and BoE looms

Prudential shares fell 0.6% to 1,197.5 pence in early London trading Monday after the insurer announced another tranche of buybacks through JPMorgan. The company repurchased 299,227 shares on Jan. 30 as part of its $1.2 billion program. Investors are watching ahead of Thursday’s Bank of England rate decision. Prudential’s full-year results are due March 19.

2 February 2026

LSE:PRU·Stock Market·UK Economy

NatWest share price dips as Bank of England rate call looms — what investors watch next

NatWest Group shares edged down 0.1% to 664.6 pence by 0909 GMT Monday, with a market cap near 53 billion pounds. Investors await the Bank of England’s rate decision and Monetary Policy Report on Feb. 5, followed by NatWest’s annual results on Feb. 13. Most economists expect the BoE to keep rates steady at 3.75% this week.

2 February 2026

Interest Rates·LSE:NWG.L·Stock Market

Compass Group shares rise as investors size up Thursday’s trading update

Compass Group shares rose 1.33% to 2,216 pence by 0850 GMT Monday, outpacing a 0.23% drop in the FTSE 100. The company reported 1,700,430,644 voting shares as of Jan. 31. Compass will hold its annual general meeting and release a first-quarter trading update on Feb. 5. Dividend currency elections close Monday, with the DRIP deadline Thursday.

2 February 2026

LSE:CPG·Stock Market

LSEG stock slips after buyback update as commodity selloff spooks markets

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 0.2% to 8,102 pence by 0900 GMT after announcing another share buyback. The company purchased 239,925 shares on Jan. 30, to be cancelled, leaving 507.5 million outstanding. Commodity prices dropped sharply, weighing on market sentiment. LSEG’s full-year results are due Feb. 26.

2 February 2026

Commodities·LSE:LSEG·Stock Market

Anglo American share price slides as metals rout bites FTSE miners — what to watch next

Anglo American shares fell about 3.5% to 3,288 pence in early London trading Monday, tracking a sharp selloff in metals after Kevin Warsh was named to lead the Federal Reserve. Spot gold dropped 5%, silver over 7%, and copper 3% as a stronger dollar and higher futures margins triggered forced selling. Mining stocks weighed on the FTSE 100, which slipped 0.4% by 0820 GMT. Investors await Anglo’s production report on Feb 5.

2 February 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:AAL·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Experian share price edges up after first buyback trade — what to watch next

Experian shares rose 0.3% to 2,766p in early London trading after the company bought back 224,000 shares at an average 2,763.6p, holding them in treasury. The $1 billion buyback, launched last week, is set to run through June 2027. The stock remains near its 52-week low as investors weigh buybacks against a cautious market and an upcoming dividend record date.

2 February 2026

LSE:EXPN·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Diageo share price ticks up as China whisky tariff cut kicks in — what investors watch next

Diageo shares rose 0.5% in early London trading after China halved whisky import tariffs from 10% to 5%, effective Monday. The UK government projects the tariff cut could boost exports by £250 million over five years. Traders are watching for signs of demand ahead of Diageo’s interim results on Feb. 25. The stock traded between 1,683.0 and 1,700.0 pence.

2 February 2026

LSE:DGE·Stock Market

National Grid share price touches 52-week high as Ofgem decision looms

National Grid shares rose 0.8% to 1,244.5p in early London trading Monday, briefly hitting a 52-week high. Investors await Ofgem’s decision on RIIO-3 licence changes, due Feb. 3, which will set new price controls for the utility from April. The company’s market cap stands near £61.8 billion after a 27% rally over the past year.

2 February 2026

LSE:NG.L·Stock Market·UK Economy

Vodafone share price hits fresh 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of Feb 5 update

Vodafone shares rose nearly 1% to a 52-week high in early London trading Monday after the company announced further share buybacks. Vodafone disclosed it bought 1.52 million shares on Jan 30 at an average price of 106.94 pence, to be held in treasury. Investors await the Feb 5 trading update and interim dividend.

2 February 2026

LSE:VOD·Share Buybacks

Unilever share price jumps as markets wobble — what investors watch next

Unilever shares rose 2.25% to 5,051.5 pence in early London trading Monday, outperforming a 0.4% drop in the FTSE 100 as mining and defence stocks fell. The company faces boardroom tensions over its former Ben & Jerry’s unit and upcoming earnings on Feb. 12. Asian stocks and commodities also declined, while the dollar surged after Trump’s Fed chair pick.

2 February 2026

LSE:ULVR·Stock Market

UK petrol prices sink to 131.9p a litre — but the savings may not last

UK petrol prices have dropped to 131.91p per litre, the lowest since July 2021, according to the RAC. Diesel averages 140.97p. The Competition and Markets Authority says fuel margins remain high despite falling oil prices. OPEC+ will keep production steady through March.

2 February 2026

LSE:MRW.L·LSE:SBRY.L·LSE:TSCO.L·NASDAQ:COST·UK Economy

Rolls-Royce share price slips in early London trade as “risk-off” mood bites; Feb 26 results loom

Rolls-Royce shares fell 0.6% to 1,203.5 pence in early London trading Monday amid a global “risk-off” move and commodity selloff. The company’s interim £200 million buyback continues through late February, with full-year results due February 26. Rolls-Royce reportedly halted its UK-backed lunar nuclear reactor project, citing lack of partners.

2 February 2026

LSE:RR·Stock Market

GSK share price ticks up as cost-cutting talk swirls ahead of Feb. 4 results

GSK shares rose 0.3% to 1,882.5 pence in early London trading ahead of its full-year and Q4 earnings due Feb. 4. The Times reported GSK may pursue cost cuts and changes to European manufacturing. Analysts expect Q4 turnover of £8.5 billion and core EPS of 23 pence. Shares have climbed about 40% since April 2025.

2 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:GSK.L·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

Lloyds shares slide as Shore Capital turns bearish and UK rate decision nears

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 1.97% to 106.85 pence after Shore Capital downgraded the stock to “sell,” despite raising its price target. The drop came as FTSE futures slipped and investors braced for Thursday’s Bank of England rate decision. Lloyds recently reported a 12% rise in annual pre-tax profit to £6.7 billion and announced a £1.75 billion share buyback.

2 February 2026

LSE:LLOY·Stock Market·UK Economy

Shell stock price in focus as oil slides 5% on U.S.-Iran thaw ahead of Feb 5 earnings

Shell’s U.S. shares closed Friday down 0.6% at $77.03, last trading at $76.97 after hours, as Brent and WTI crude prices fell nearly 5% on easing U.S.-Iran tensions. OPEC+ kept March output steady. Shell reports fourth-quarter results and a dividend update on Feb. 5, with its $3.5 billion buyback in focus.

2 February 2026

Earnings Reports·Energy Sector·NYSE:SHEL·Oil Prices·Stock Market

Barclays shares dip in early London trade as £500m buyback ends — what’s next for the stock

Barclays shares fell 1.2% to 480.5 pence in early London trading after the bank confirmed it completed its £500 million share buyback, repurchasing about 107.3 million shares. The Bank of England is expected to hold rates at 3.75% on Thursday. Barclays reports results Feb. 10.

2 February 2026

LSE:BARC.L·Stock Market

Rio Tinto share price in focus before London open as copper slides and Glencore deadline nears

Rio Tinto shares fell before Monday’s London open as copper prices dropped nearly 5% in Asia, tracking a broader selloff after reports of a possible change at the US Federal Reserve. The miner faces a Feb. 5 deadline to declare whether it will bid for Glencore, fueling takeover speculation. A new Form 8.3 filing disclosed stakes in both Rio Tinto and Glencore. Rio Tinto closed Friday at 6,738 pence, down 1.62%.

2 February 2026

Commodities·LSE:GLEN·LSE:RIO·Stock Market

British American Tobacco share price edges up after buyback filing, with dividend and results in focus

British American Tobacco shares rose 0.85% to 4,413 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed a Jan. 30 buyback of 125,526 shares for cancellation. BAT will pay a 60.06 pence dividend per share on Feb. 4 and release full-year results on Feb. 12.

2 February 2026

Dividends·LSE:BATS·Stock Market

RELX share price edges higher as FTSE braces for shaky open; results and buyback in view

RELX shares rose 0.9% to 2,602 pence by 0813 GMT, bucking declines across UK stocks as FTSE 100 futures pointed 0.7% lower. Commodities slumped, with gold down 9% and silver over 13% after Kevin Warsh was named incoming Fed chair. Investors await RELX’s full-year results due Feb. 12 and the end of its £250 million buyback program on Feb. 6.

2 February 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:REL·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Glencore share price: what traders watch as copper slumps and Rio Tinto deadline looms

Glencore shares fell 1.7% to 499.25 pence Friday as copper prices dropped nearly 5%, weighing on mining stocks. Rio Tinto faces a Feb. 5 deadline to make a takeover offer or withdraw, under UK rules. Mitsubishi UFJ disclosed a 27.3 million-share stake in Glencore amid the ongoing bid process. Markets reacted to Donald Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair and higher CME margin requirements.

2 February 2026

Commodities·LSE:GLEN·LSE:RIO·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Prudential share price slips as buyback update lands and BoE looms

NatWest share price dips as Bank of England rate call looms — what investors watch next

Compass Group shares rise as investors size up Thursday’s trading update

LSEG stock slips after buyback update as commodity selloff spooks markets

Anglo American share price slides as metals rout bites FTSE miners — what to watch next

Diageo share price ticks up as China whisky tariff cut kicks in — what investors watch next

National Grid share price touches 52-week high as Ofgem decision looms

Unilever share price jumps as markets wobble — what investors watch next

UK petrol prices sink to 131.9p a litre — but the savings may not last

Rolls-Royce share price slips in early London trade as “risk-off” mood bites; Feb 26 results loom

GSK share price ticks up as cost-cutting talk swirls ahead of Feb. 4 results

Lloyds shares slide as Shore Capital turns bearish and UK rate decision nears

Shell stock price in focus as oil slides 5% on U.S.-Iran thaw ahead of Feb 5 earnings

Barclays shares dip in early London trade as £500m buyback ends — what’s next for the stock

Rio Tinto share price in focus before London open as copper slides and Glencore deadline nears

British American Tobacco share price edges up after buyback filing, with dividend and results in focus

Glencore share price: what traders watch as copper slumps and Rio Tinto deadline looms

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