Today: 26 May 2026

Sage Group share price in focus: AI partnership and buyback set up Jan 27 trading update

Sage Group share price in focus: AI partnership and buyback set up Jan 27 trading update

Sage shares closed Friday up 0.6% at 1,029.1 pence after announcing a global AI partnership with Augusta Labs and continuing its share buyback program. The company repurchased about 1.83 million shares over two days, totaling roughly £18.7 million. The buyback is scheduled to end by March 19. Sage will release its Q1 FY26 trading update on Jan. 27.
Standard Chartered share price slips from near a 52‑week high as buyback rolls on

Standard Chartered share price slips from near a 52‑week high as buyback rolls on

Standard Chartered shares fell 1.38% to 1,829 pence on Friday, with trading volume at 2.08 million. The bank disclosed a buyback of 541,525 shares at an average 1,861.20 pence on Jan. 22, bringing total buyback spending to about $1.26 billion. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.07%, ending a three-week winning streak. European stocks also dipped amid renewed trade concerns.
Binance Boost Helps Trump-Linked USD1 Overtake PayPal’s PYUSD in the Stablecoin Race

Binance Boost Helps Trump-Linked USD1 Overtake PayPal’s PYUSD in the Stablecoin Race

World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin surpassed PayPal’s PYUSD in market value, reaching $4.55 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. Binance launched a $40 million WLFI token rewards program and an 8% yield offer tied to USD1 holdings. Donald J. Trump is listed as “co-founder emeritus” of World Liberty Financial. Binance restricts the promotions in the U.S., U.K., and much of Europe.
Experian share price: why EXPN steadied on Friday and what could move it next week

Experian share price: why EXPN steadied on Friday and what could move it next week

Experian shares rose 0.4% to 3,029 pence Friday, recovering from a 19-month low after a sharp 7% drop earlier in the week. The company reported 12% quarterly revenue growth, but analysts flagged risks from a weaker U.S. dollar, proposed U.S. credit card rate caps, and competition from Fair Isaac. Investors await Experian’s interim dividend on Feb. 6 and full-year results on May 20.
24 January 2026
National Grid share price: Jefferies target lift and bond funding update set the tone for Monday

National Grid share price: Jefferies target lift and bond funding update set the tone for Monday

National Grid shares closed up 0.4% at 1,191.5p in London on Friday, after Jefferies raised its price target to 1,410p and reaffirmed a “buy” rating. Trading volume reached 7.16 million shares. The company released an FCA-approved prospectus for its €20 billion Euro Medium Term Note programme. UK 10-year gilt yields rose to 4.53%, pressuring utility sector borrowing costs.
24 January 2026

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  • IonQ Stock Falls on Overvaluation and Complex Growth Strategy
    May 26, 2026, 6:27 AM EDT. IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) trades at an elevated valuation near 90 times sales, raising concerns among investors. The company shows limited sequential growth, signaling signs of stagnation. IonQ's recent expansion efforts rely heavily on acquisitions, introducing complexity and integration risks. Analysts caution that these factors undermine the stock's potential, designating IONQ shares as a strong sell amid overvaluation and uncertain growth prospects.

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D-Wave Heads Into $100 Million U.S. Challenge as Quantum Peer Stocks Jump

26 May 2026
D-Wave Quantum Inc. traded at $29.28 premarket Tuesday, down 0.4% after a 44.5% surge last week tied to a proposed $100 million CHIPS Act funding deal with the U.S. government. The agreement would give the Department of Commerce an equity stake if finalized. First-quarter revenue fell 81% to $2.9 million, while bookings rose sharply to $33.4 million. D-Wave ended March with $588.4 million in cash and marketable securities.
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26 May 2026
Rigetti Computing shares dipped 0.23% to $26.36 in early premarket trading Tuesday after a two-day surge of over 50%. The move follows Rigetti’s May 21 announcement of a letter of intent with the U.S. Commerce Department for up to $100 million in funding. The award involves issuing new stock to the government at a discounted price, raising dilution risk for current shareholders.
American Airlines Shares Trade Premarket; Investors Eye Fuel Shock

American Airlines Shares Trade Premarket; Investors Eye Fuel Shock

26 May 2026
American Airlines rose 26.5 cents to $13.85 in premarket trading Tuesday, with Delta and United also higher as U.S. markets reopened after Memorial Day. Brent crude jumped over 3% after new U.S. strikes on Iran, raising concerns about jet fuel costs. American expects 2026 adjusted earnings between a 40-cent loss and $1.10 profit, citing $4 billion in higher fuel expenses. CEO Robert Isom will speak at a Bernstein conference Wednesday.
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