Prudential plc stock: buyback filings and JPMorgan target lift keep shares in play before Monday

Prudential plc stock: buyback filings and JPMorgan target lift keep shares in play before Monday

Prudential repurchased 331,277 shares at 1,160.85 pence each as part of its $1.2 billion buyback program, reducing shares outstanding to 2.55 billion. JPMorgan raised its target price to 1,500 pence and kept an overweight rating. Shares closed Friday at 1,160.5 pence, down 1.5% for the week. Investors await inflation data and Prudential’s March 19 results.
10 January 2026
Barclays stock: €1bn bond redemption and buyback set up a key February test

Barclays stock: €1bn bond redemption and buyback set up a key February test

Barclays will redeem €1 billion in senior callable notes, with payment set for Feb. 2 and delisting to follow. Shares closed Friday at 484.9p, up 0.04%. UK GDP and labor data due Jan. 15 and Jan. 20 may influence the Bank of England’s Feb. 5 rate decision and Barclays’ Feb. 10 earnings. The FCA’s proposed £11 billion motor finance redress scheme has prompted lenders to increase provisions.
10 January 2026
National Grid share price holds near 52-week high after Barclays target hike as Storm Goretti hits power networks

National Grid share price holds near 52-week high after Barclays target hike as Storm Goretti hits power networks

National Grid shares closed up 0.8% at 1,192.5p on Friday, near their 52-week high, after Barclays raised its target price to 1,400p. Storm Goretti caused power outages across Britain, with most supply now restored. Ofgem’s regulatory decisions and storm recovery costs remain in focus. Senior managers made small share purchases under the company’s employee plan.
Tesco (TSCO.L) stock slips after Christmas update boosts profit view — what traders watch next

Tesco (TSCO.L) stock slips after Christmas update boosts profit view — what traders watch next

Tesco shares closed down 1.6% at 415.4 pence Friday, extending losses despite the retailer raising its profit outlook after a 3.2% rise in Christmas sales. CEO Ken Murphy and CFO Imran Nawaz bought shares after the slide. Tesco repurchased 475,248 shares on Jan. 8 under its buyback program. UK like-for-like sales rose 3.9% in Q3, but growth slowed from the previous quarter.
10 January 2026
GSK stock: $50m Noetik deal and Jemperli royalty lawsuit sharpen focus on Feb 4 results

GSK stock: $50m Noetik deal and Jemperli royalty lawsuit sharpen focus on Feb 4 results

AnaptysBio filed a motion to dismiss part of GSK’s claim in a Delaware court dispute over royalties from cancer drug Jemperli. The court is expected to hear the motion by early March, with trial set for July. GSK ADRs closed up 0.3% at $50.39 in New York; London shares slipped 0.26% to 1,886 pence. Investors await GSK’s Jan. 13 conference appearance and Feb. 4 results.
BP stock jumps with oil prices as buyback rolls on — here’s what investors watch next

BP stock jumps with oil prices as buyback rolls on — here’s what investors watch next

BP shares closed up 2.39% at 426 pence Friday, buoyed by a 2.18% rise in Brent crude to $63.34 a barrel amid supply concerns linked to Iran and the Russia-Ukraine war. BP repurchased over 3.1 million shares as part of its ongoing buyback. Norges Bank cut its BP voting rights to 2.999%. The FTSE 100 ended at a record high, with energy stocks leading gains.
10 January 2026
Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto deal talks — what GLEN.L investors watch next

Glencore stock jumps on Rio Tinto deal talks — what GLEN.L investors watch next

Glencore shares jumped 9.6% to 452.65 pence in London after Rio Tinto confirmed preliminary talks on a possible all-share merger. Rio has until Feb. 5 to make a firm offer or withdraw, under UK takeover rules. Investors are weighing Glencore’s coal exposure and trading arm value as the deal could create a $207 billion mining giant. The UK Takeover Panel set a Jan. 22 deadline for position disclosures.

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8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 12:53 AM EST Australian Shares Set for Volatile Earnings Season Amid Market Sensitivity February 8, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. **Australian stock markets** face heightened volatility as earnings season kicks off with little room for error. Analysts warn that even a **1% earnings miss** could trigger sharp price swings, stripping away previous insulation from market shocks. This turbulence reflects the removal of 'shock absorbers' in share prices, signaling an unpredictable three weeks ahead for investors. Anthony Macdonald, business journalist and Chanticleer columnist, forecasts significant fluctuations likely exceeding historical norms.
Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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