Today: 6 July 2026

Reckitt share price nudges higher after vote clears 235p special dividend and share consolidation

Reckitt share price nudges higher after vote clears 235p special dividend and share consolidation

London, January 28, 2026, 09:14 — Regular session Reckitt Benckiser shares edged higher by 0.1% to 5,968 pence in early London trading on Wednesday. This followed shareholder approval of a special dividend of 235 pence per share, alongside a related share consolidation. So far, the stock has fluctuated between 5,934 and 5,988 pence during the session.
28 January 2026
Premium Bonds in focus after NS&I cuts Direct Saver and Income Bonds rates from Feb. 12

Premium Bonds in focus after NS&I cuts Direct Saver and Income Bonds rates from Feb. 12

Britain’s state-owned National Savings and Investments announced it will slash interest rates on its Direct Saver and Income Bonds accounts starting Feb. 12, denting returns on two of its key easy-access products. The adjustment follows a broader dip in UK savings rates after the Bank of England lowered the Bank Rate to 3.75% last December, a change now filtering into returns for savers.
28 January 2026
ASML’s record 2025 sales can’t stop 1,700 job cuts as AI chip orders surge

ASML’s record 2025 sales can’t stop 1,700 job cuts as AI chip orders surge

ASML said on Wednesday it plans a net reduction of around 1,700 positions, even as the Dutch chipmaking equipment supplier posted record 2025 sales and flagged another growth year ahead. The move matters because ASML sits at the choke point of the advanced chip supply chain. Its machines are needed to make leading-edge chips, and chipmakers are spending again to meet demand tied to artificial intelligence.

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  • BMO: Stock Market's 'Goldilocks' Run Is Over, Investors Should Brace for Shifts
    July 6, 2026, 10:56 AM EDT. BMO says the stock market's 'Goldilocks' stretch-those years of steady growth and tame inflation-has come to an end. With those tailwinds fading, BMO is urging investors to rethink their strategies as volatility kicks up. The bank is telling clients to spread out exposure and look at sectors that can handle inflation and rate moves. They say it's time for a more cautious approach, with tighter risk controls and a focus on where you can still find solid returns as the market picture gets tougher.
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