Today: 25 May 2026

USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock jumps in premarket on report of $1.6 billion U.S. investment

USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock jumps in premarket on report of $1.6 billion U.S. investment

USA Rare Earth shares jumped 38% to $34.20 in premarket trading after reports the Trump administration will take a 10% stake in the company as part of a $1.6 billion debt-and-equity deal. The funding, tied to the CHIPS Act, aims to support a U.S. rare earths mine and magnet plant. An official announcement is expected Monday. Investors await details on financing terms and possible share dilution.
26 January 2026
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Tesco share price today: TSCO ticks higher — what’s moving the stock and what comes next

Tesco share price today: TSCO ticks higher — what’s moving the stock and what comes next

Tesco shares rose 0.9% to 416.8p in early London trading Monday after the company disclosed the purchase of 429,649 shares as part of its £1.45 billion buyback. Tesco recently lifted its full-year profit forecast after a 3.2% rise in UK sales over Christmas. Investors remain focused on pricing strategy and margin risks. Tesco’s preliminary results are scheduled for April 16.
26 January 2026
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Vodafone share price creeps higher after buyback update — traders eye Feb. 5 next

Vodafone share price creeps higher after buyback update — traders eye Feb. 5 next

Vodafone shares edged up 0.1% to 104.2 pence in early London trading Monday after the company disclosed buying 2.6 million shares at an average 103.78 pence on Jan. 23. The €500 million buyback program, managed by Merrill Lynch International, is set to conclude by Feb. 4. Vodafone now holds over 1.45 billion shares in treasury. Investors await the Q3 FY26 trading update on Feb. 5.
26 January 2026
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Australian dollar jumps to a 15-month high as rate-hike bets return

Australian dollar jumps to a 15-month high as rate-hike bets return

The Australian dollar hit $0.6917, its strongest since September 2024, as thin Australia Day holiday trading amplified volatility. A sharp drop in the U.S. dollar and record highs in gold and silver fueled the move. Traders now see a 63% chance of an RBA rate hike in February, with the cash rate steady at 3.60%. The ASX cash market was closed for the holiday.
26 January 2026
British Airways owner IAG share price dips as oil firms and travel stocks ease

British Airways owner IAG share price dips as oil firms and travel stocks ease

IAG shares fell 1.3% to 412.7 pence in early London trading, extending recent losses and underperforming the broader European travel and leisure sector, which slipped 0.6%. Investors cited rising oil prices and geopolitical risks, while Ryanair’s upbeat booking outlook offered limited support. No new company-specific news emerged ahead of IAG’s Feb. 27 results.
26 January 2026
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Standard Chartered share price flat in London as Fed week and UK bank targets set the tone

Standard Chartered share price flat in London as Fed week and UK bank targets set the tone

Standard Chartered shares slipped 0.03% to 1,828.5 pence in early London trading Monday, after opening at 1,853 pence. More than 2 million shares changed hands as traders positioned ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 policy decision. Investors are also watching for new profit targets from British banks during earnings season. Standard Chartered reports full-year results on Feb. 24.
26 January 2026
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Prudential share price ticks higher as insurers firm; PRU.L in focus ahead of Fed week

Prudential share price ticks higher as insurers firm; PRU.L in focus ahead of Fed week

Prudential shares rose about 0.8% to 1,159 pence in early London trading Monday, supported by its ongoing $1.2 billion buyback and gains across the insurance sector. European stocks were steady as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision later this week. Trading volume for Prudential neared 3.5 million shares. Full-year results are expected March 19.
26 January 2026
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AB InBev snaps up Live Nation UK beer deal, putting Budweiser and Stella Artois in the festival spotlight

AB InBev snaps up Live Nation UK beer deal, putting Budweiser and Stella Artois in the festival spotlight

AB InBev has signed an exclusive partnership with Live Nation UK, making its beer and cider brands the sole options at over 20 festivals and all Academy Music Group venues. Budweiser, Corona, San Miguel, and Stella Artois will feature at events including Reading & Leeds and London’s O2 Academy Brixton. AB InBev shares traded at 58.88 euros, up 28% year-on-year, but analysts cited debt and execution risks.
26 January 2026
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Reckitt share price slides in London: what RKT investors are watching ahead of the special dividend vote

Reckitt share price slides in London: what RKT investors are watching ahead of the special dividend vote

Reckitt shares dropped 3.8% to 5,788 pence in early London trading Monday, ahead of a shareholder vote on a £1.6 billion capital return plan set for Jan. 27. The proposal includes a 235p special dividend and a 24-for-25 share consolidation, with the record date on Jan. 30 and payment due Feb. 20. The moves follow the sale of Reckitt’s Essential Home business.
26 January 2026
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National Grid share price ticks up in early London trade as North Sea wind push puts grids back in focus

National Grid share price ticks up in early London trade as North Sea wind push puts grids back in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.4% to 1,196.5 pence in early London trading, outpacing the FTSE 100. Investor attention shifted to policy moves on North Sea wind and cross-border cables ahead of a clean-energy pact at the Hamburg summit. The company reaffirmed its medium-term earnings target after a first-half profit beat. Full-year results are due May 14.
26 January 2026
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Unilever share price today: ULVR slips in early London trade as Fed and Feb 12 results loom

Unilever share price today: ULVR slips in early London trade as Fed and Feb 12 results loom

Unilever shares slipped 0.1% to 4,860 pence in early London trading Monday, ahead of its Feb. 12 results and updated guidance. The stock moved in a narrow range as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision later this week. Unilever expects 2025 underlying sales growth of 3–5% and will classify ice cream as discontinued in upcoming results. European stocks edged higher, with the STOXX 600 up 0.06%.
26 January 2026
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Lloyds Banking Group share price lifts as profit-target talk grows ahead of results

Lloyds Banking Group share price lifts as profit-target talk grows ahead of results

Lloyds Banking Group shares rose 0.6% to 102.30 pence in early London trading Monday ahead of its full-year results due Thursday. Trading volume reached 92.6 million shares by 0855 GMT. Investors are watching for guidance on profit targets, net interest margin, and possible capital returns as UK banks signal higher earnings ambitions. CEO Charlie Nunn and CFO William Chalmers will brief investors at 0930 GMT.
26 January 2026
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SSE stock price edges up in London as Europe doubles down on 100GW North Sea wind plan

SSE stock price edges up in London as Europe doubles down on 100GW North Sea wind plan

SSE shares rose 0.2% to 2,326 pence by 0902 GMT after securing a 20-year contract for 1.4 GW of offshore wind in the UK’s latest CfD auction. The company’s Berwick Bank project will receive £89.49 per megawatt hour, inflation-adjusted. SSE’s market cap stood near £27.9 billion. Britain and other European countries plan to sign a pact Monday for 100 GW of joint offshore wind projects.
26 January 2026
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Ashtead shares slip in London: AHT investors eye Fed week and the March buyback clock

Ashtead shares slip in London: AHT investors eye Fed week and the March buyback clock

Ashtead Group shares fell 1.1% to 5,168 pence in early London trading Monday, extending recent volatility. Investors are watching for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision Wednesday and updates on Ashtead’s planned U.S. listing and March 2 buyback launch. The company earns most revenue in North America and is sensitive to U.S. economic shifts.
26 January 2026
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Bigger tax refunds in 2026? IRS opens filing season as Trump tax breaks hit returns

Bigger tax refunds in 2026? IRS opens filing season as Trump tax breaks hit returns

The IRS began accepting 2025 federal tax returns Monday, requiring a new Schedule 1-A for several deductions under Trump’s tax law. Refunds may rise sharply, with the average projected at $3,800, as employers used outdated withholding tables. New deductions include extra amounts for seniors, reported tips, and overtime. The IRS urges e-filing and direct deposit to speed refunds.
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • ABB Shares Surge 80% in 1 Year but Valuation Seen as Overpriced
    May 25, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT. ABB (SWX:ABBN) has seen a sharp 80% share price increase over the past year, driven by strong earnings and broad order growth. The stock closed at CHF83.8, well above the estimated fair value of CHF62.40, indicating a 34.3% overvaluation. Despite a robust order backlog of $25 billion and growth in automation services supporting revenue and margin expansion, concerns remain about potential risks from softening data center demand and intensifying competition, especially in China and robotics. The current market valuation reflects considerable optimism, prompting investors to reassess future growth prospects and valuation assumptions carefully.

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Cameco shares rose C$2.33 to C$146.96 on the Toronto Stock Exchange Monday, while U.S. trading paused for Memorial Day. The company posted C$131 million in Q1 net earnings and reaffirmed its 2026 uranium production forecast. Cameco’s C$2.6 billion uranium supply contract with India runs from 2027 to 2035. The spot uranium price held at $84.70 per pound on May 22.
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Baytex Shares Slip After Oil Decline

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