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Prudential plc stock rises after $1.2bn buyback launch — what to watch next

Prudential (PRU.L) shares rose 0.9% to 1,189 pence after the insurer announced a $1.2 billion share buyback running through December 2026. The buyback includes proceeds from the IPO of ICICI Prudential Asset Management and is expected to reduce the share count by about 3%.

6 January 2026

LSE:PRU·Stock Market

Fresnillo PLC stock edges lower after Citi target hike as gold rally keeps traders focused on jobs data

Fresnillo shares fell 0.5% to 3,478 pence by 09:30 GMT Tuesday, despite Citigroup raising its price target to 3,900 pence and reiterating a “buy” rating. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,463.63 and silver gained 2.8% to $78.64 as investors awaited Friday’s U.S. payrolls data and Fresnillo’s upcoming production update.

6 January 2026

Gold·LSE:FRES.L·Stock Market

Imperial Brands stock edges up after fresh buyback filing as AGM and dividend dates loom

Imperial Brands shares rose 0.4% to 3,058 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed it repurchased 353,995 shares under its £1.45 billion buyback program. The shares, bought at an average 3,035.35 pence and to be cancelled, follow a 2.5% drop in Monday’s session. Investors are watching ahead of the Jan. 28 AGM and Feb. 19 ex-dividend date.

6 January 2026

Dividends·LSE:IMB.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Bitcoin price near $94,000 as traders eye breakout level and 2026 forecasts widen

Bitcoin rose 1.45% to $93,800 and ether gained 2.26% to $3,227, according to Coinbase. Analysts flagged $94,617 as a key resistance level, with a potential move to $110,000 if breached. Investors are watching U.S. monetary policy and the expected nomination of a new Federal Reserve chair. Major firms including BlackRock highlighted stablecoins and ETFs in their 2026 crypto outlooks.

6 January 2026

Bitcoin·Cryptocurrency·NASDAQ:COIN·NYSE:BLK

Kaynes Technology share price hits fresh 52-week low as bearish signals pile up

Kaynes Technology shares fell over 6% Tuesday to a 52-week low of 3,747 rupees, underperforming the Sensex and peers Dixon Technologies, Amber Enterprises, and PG Electroplast. MarketsMojo downgraded its stance to “Sell” as technical signals weakened. The stock’s one-year return stands at about -47%. Trading ranged between 3,711 and 4,015.8 rupees during the session.

6 January 2026

NSE:AMBER·NSE:DIXON·NSE:KAYNES·NSE:PGEL·Stock Market

Sage Group stock slips after buyback filing as dividend date and Jan. 27 update loom

Sage shares fell 0.24% to 1,061 pence in early London trading after the company bought back 1.09 million shares on Jan. 5 for cancellation. The stock goes ex-dividend Jan. 8, with a Q1 FY26 trading update set for Jan. 27.

6 January 2026

Dividends·LSE:SGE·Stock Market

Standard Chartered stock today: STAN slips after buyback update, Feb 24 results in focus

Standard Chartered shares slipped 0.05% to 1,854.5 pence in early London trading after the bank disclosed a new round of share buybacks totaling 535,931 shares at an average price of 1,858.69 pence. The bank also announced senior hires for its wealth division. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 24 for guidance and capital return plans.

6 January 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:STAN.L·Stock Market

Why LSEG stock is ticking higher today after a buyback filing — and what investors watch next

LSEG shares rose 0.6% to 9,096 pence by 0920 GMT Tuesday after the company bought back 112,769 shares on Monday at an average price of 8,885.77 pence, planning to cancel them. The stock remains 26% below its 52-week high despite recent gains. FTSE 100 closed above 10,000 for the first time on Monday. LSEG will have 510.2 million shares in issue after the cancellation.

6 January 2026

LSE:LSEG.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

IAG share price today: British Airways owner nears 52-week high as oil eases

IAG shares rose 0.6% to 427.8 pence in early London trading Tuesday, near a 52-week high, as lower oil prices eased concerns over airline fuel costs. Brent crude slipped 0.5% to $61.48 a barrel. IAG reported 162 million treasury shares and 4.56 billion voting rights outstanding. Iberia warned of possible flight delays at Madrid–Barajas Airport on Jan. 7 due to a ground-handling strike.

6 January 2026

LSE:IAG·Stock Market

Diageo share price rises after RBC upgrade to Outperform as Feb 25 results loom

Diageo shares climbed 1.65% to 1,661 pence after RBC upgraded the stock to “outperform” on Tuesday. A regulatory filing showed executive committee member Dayalan Nayager bought £464,518 in shares. The stock remains well below last year’s peak after a profit warning in November. Investors await interim results on February 25.

6 January 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:DGE.L·Stock Market

Ashtead Group stock edges up after fresh buyback filing as ex-dividend date nears

Ashtead Group shares rose 0.2% to 5,336 pence in early London trading after the company repurchased 76,500 shares for treasury on Jan. 5. The move comes ahead of the stock’s Jan. 8 ex-dividend date for its February interim payout.

6 January 2026

Dividends·LSE:AHT.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

GSK stock rises after Japan greenlights twice-yearly Exdensur for severe asthma, nasal polyps

GSK shares rose nearly 1% in London after Japan approved its asthma drug Exdensur for severe asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. The approval follows China’s clearance of Nucala for COPD. Exdensur showed up to 58% reduction in asthma attacks in trials, GSK said. A European decision on Exdensur is expected in early 2026.

6 January 2026

Biotechnology·LSE:GSK·Stock Market

BAT stock steadies after fresh buyback disclosure as February results near

British American Tobacco shares slipped 0.1% to 4,063 pence early Tuesday after the company reported buying back 146,615 shares for cancellation on Jan. 5. The buyback was valued at about £6 million at an average price of 4,101.38 pence per share. Shares traded between 4,053 and 4,076 pence. Full-year results are due Feb. 12.

6 January 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:BATS.L·Stock Market

NatWest share price hits fresh 52-week high after buyback update — what investors watch next

NatWest Group shares hit a 52-week high Tuesday, rising 0.6% to 669.6 pence in London after touching 674.2 pence. The bank repurchased 806,867 shares on Jan. 5 at an average of 664.25 pence, with all shares to be cancelled. Mortgage approvals fell in November, while net consumer borrowing rose by £2.08 billion, Bank of England data showed.

6 January 2026

LSE:NWG.L·Stock Market

National Grid plc share price ticks up as UK power-grid hiring boom keeps utilities in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.3% to 1,153.5p early Tuesday, trading near the 1,150p mark. Investors are watching UK rate expectations and National Grid’s Jan. 13 dividend date as the company pursues a £60 billion grid upgrade and accelerates hiring.

6 January 2026

Energy Sector·LSE:NG·Stock Market·UK Economy

Vodafone stock rises above 100p as buyback disclosure sharpens focus on Feb 5 update

Vodafone shares rose 1.1% to 100.85 pence early Tuesday after the company disclosed it bought 11.19 million shares on January 5 under its buyback programme. The shares traded between 99.98 and 101.10 pence. Vodafone will release its Q3 trading update and pay its interim dividend on February 5. The company now holds 1.4 billion shares in treasury.

6 January 2026

LSE:VOD.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Experian (EXPN.L) stock slips after Ascend upgrade adds UK business data — here’s what investors watch next

Experian shares fell 0.7% to 3,403 pence in early London trading Tuesday, reversing part of Monday’s 2.9% rally. The move follows the UK launch of an upgraded Ascend platform with commercial data on eight million businesses. Shares go ex-dividend Jan. 8, with a Q3 trading update due Jan. 21. The stock remains about 16% below its July high.

6 January 2026

LSE:EXPN.L·Stock Market·UK Economy

Lloyds Banking Group share price rises to 1-year high as mortgage cuts and BoE data sharpen results focus

Lloyds shares rose 1.6% to 101.51p in early London trading, hitting a 52-week high. Bank of England data showed consumer borrowing jumped £2.08 billion in November, while mortgage approvals slipped to 64,530. HSBC cut mortgage rates Monday, raising talk of a price war. Investors await Lloyds’ Jan. 29 results for signals on mortgage margins and loan growth.

6 January 2026

LSE:LLOY.L·Stock Market·UK Economy

Unilever stock slips again in London as defensives lag record Europe rally

Unilever shares fell 0.6% to 4,670 pence in early London trading Tuesday, extending Monday’s 2.6% drop. The decline followed a broader selloff in consumer staples as investors shifted into defence and tech stocks, pushing the FTSE 100 to a record close above 10,000. Unilever’s next major update is its full-year results in February.

6 January 2026

European Markets·LSE:ULVR.L·Stock Market

Rio Tinto stock jumps as copper cracks $13,000 — what to know before Wall Street opens

Rio Tinto’s U.S.-listed ADRs closed up 2.17% at $83.21 on Monday, hitting a 52-week high as copper prices surged above $13,000 a ton. London shares finished 1.75% higher at 6,091 pence. Traders await U.S. payrolls data Friday and Rio’s operations review on Jan. 21. Copper’s rally has spotlighted supply concerns and boosted mining stocks.

6 January 2026

Mining Industry·NYSE:RIO·Stock Market

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Real estate stocks rise as rate-cut bets return; XLRE ends at $41.99 ahead of payrolls and CPI

7 February 2026

U.S. real estate stocks rose Friday, with XLRE up 1.8% to $41.99 and VNQ and IYR each gaining 1.6%. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time as the 10-year Treasury yield ended at 4.206%. Bank of America downgraded Public Storage and Extra Space Storage, citing weak housing turnover and high borrowing costs. The delayed January jobs report is set for Feb. 11, with CPI due Feb. 13.

Communication services stocks lag the rebound — what XLC investors need to know before Monday

7 February 2026

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) fell 0.39% to $115.76 Friday, lagging the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. Alphabet Class C shares dropped 2.48%, Meta lost 1.31%, and News Corp slid 6%. Comcast, Netflix, and Disney rose, partly offsetting losses. Investors remain wary of heavy AI-related capital spending by big tech firms.

Copper at $5.88 sets up a busy week for basic materials stocks as jobs, CPI loom

7 February 2026

The S&P 500 materials sector closed up 1.77% at 645.93 Friday, bringing its 2026 gain to 12.45%. Miners led gains, with Freeport-McMoRan up 2.45% and Newmont up 6.26%. Copper rose 1% to $5.88 per pound. U.S. markets will watch for key Labor Department data next week, including jobs and inflation reports.

Industrial stocks surge, pushing XLI near a 52-week high after Dow cracks 50,000

7 February 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time Friday, led by a 7.1% jump in Caterpillar shares. The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) surged 2.9% to a record $173.18. Traders await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week for signals on interest rates.

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