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Lloyds share price dips as Trump’s credit-card cap rattles bank stocks

Lloyds share price dips as Trump’s credit-card cap rattles bank stocks

London, January 12, 2026, 09:38 (GMT) — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group plc (LLOY.L) shares edged lower in early London deals Monday, dragged down by another round of risk-off selling targeting banks. The stock fell roughly 0.2% to 100.1 pence. (Investing.com) The timing is crucial. Lloyds, heavily exposed to UK mortgages, is among Britain’s most rate-sensitive banks. The question of where borrowing costs head next has gained urgency after a volatile start to the year. The Bank of England’s policy rate currently sits at 3.75%. (Bank of England) It arrives as investors hunt for a fresh catalyst. With earnings season
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3i Group stock slips again in London as Jan 29 update nears

3i Group stock slips again in London as Jan 29 update nears

London, 12 January 2026, 09:42 GMT — Regular session Shares of 3i Group plc (III.L) dropped roughly 0.7% to 3,101 pence by 0942 GMT on Monday. Investors pared back risk ahead of the company’s third-quarter update scheduled for Jan. 29. Source The FTSE 100-listed private equity firm has turned into a popular vehicle for betting on European discount retail via Action, its largest stake. Even slight changes in sentiment can trigger sharp moves. This is crucial now since listed private equity operates on two timing fronts: daily share prices and less frequent valuation marks. When interest rates shift or risk
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British American Tobacco shares rise on buyback update — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

British American Tobacco shares rise on buyback update — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

London, Jan 12, 2026, 09:25 GMT — Regular session. British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BATS.L) saw its shares tick up in early London trade Monday following an announcement of further share buybacks. The stock climbed roughly 1.2% to 4,110 pence by 0925 GMT, fluctuating between 4,094p and 4,134p ahead of that. (Investing.com) The filing matters now as BAT navigates a busy reporting period, with investors increasingly focused on cash returns to anchor major consumer stocks. Buybacks often prop up shares amid broader market volatility. A buyback occurs when a company purchases its own shares, reducing the total share count. This can
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Prudential plc shares slip after buyback update; what investors watch next

Prudential plc shares slip after buyback update; what investors watch next

London, Jan 12, 2026, 09:18 GMT — Regular session Prudential (PRU.L) slipped slightly on Monday, dropping around 0.3% to 1,157 pence following news of another tranche of share buybacks under its fresh repurchase plan. (Investegate) The statement matters because buybacks have become a real-time indicator of how fast the group can return capital to shareholders. Though mostly mechanical at this stage, they still have the power to influence the tone of the week when company news is scarce. Last week, Prudential kicked off a $1.2 billion share buyback. The plan pairs $500 million of regular capital returns with another $700
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Airtel Africa stock slides early despite fresh buyback; all eyes on Jan. 30 results

Airtel Africa stock slides early despite fresh buyback; all eyes on Jan. 30 results

London, Jan 12, 2026, 09:13 GMT — Regular session Airtel Africa (AAF.L) shares were down 1.3% at 360.4 pence in early London trade on Monday, after ending Friday at 365.2 pence. The stock is about 4% below its 52-week high of 375.4 pence. (London South East) The telecoms group said it bought 40,000 shares on Jan. 9 under its $100 million buyback programme and will cancel them, a regulatory filing showed. The shares were bought at prices ranging from 361.0 pence to 367.2 pence, with an average price of 364.71 pence. (Investegate) That matters now because the buyback has become
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Ashtead (AHT.L) shares slide 3% as buyback update lands into Powell-probe market jitters

Ashtead (AHT.L) shares slide 3% as buyback update lands into Powell-probe market jitters

LONDON, Jan 12, 2026, 09:11 GMT — Regular session. Ashtead Group plc shares dropped 3.1% to 5,420 pence by 0910 GMT, adding to a volatile start for cyclicals as investors digested a new buyback update amid a shaky macroeconomic environment. (Investing.com) Sentiment shifted to cautious territory after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed that the Justice Department had issued grand jury subpoenas and threatened a criminal indictment tied to his previous testimony, reigniting concerns over central bank independence. (Reuters) This is crucial for Ashtead, given that the bulk of its profits come from the U.S., where equipment rental relies
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Barclays stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap plan hits bank shares

Barclays stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap plan hits bank shares

London, 09:08 GMT, January 12, 2026 — Regular session Shares of Barclays PLC (BARC.L) dropped as much as 4.5% on Monday, hitting their lowest point in nearly a month. The slide led European banks lower after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his push to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. The broader European banks index fell 1.1%, with HSBC shares down around 1%. (Reuters) This matters since Barclays operates a U.S. consumer bank in addition to its UK branches, making it more vulnerable than many European rivals to changes in American credit-card regulations. (Barclays Home) Markets jittered for another
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Tesco PLC stock today: TSCO shares edge up in London — what traders are watching next

Tesco PLC stock today: TSCO shares edge up in London — what traders are watching next

London, 12 January 2026, 09:15 GMT — Regular session Tesco PLC (TSCO.L) shares gained 0.5%, reaching 417.5 pence by 09:15 GMT, up from the prior close of 415.4 pence. So far, the stock has traded between 413.2 and 418.4 pence, inside its 52-week range of 310.3 to 480.5 pence. (Investing.com) Tesco, the UK’s largest grocer, plays a major role in consumer staples. Investors often view its performance as a gauge for household spending and the fierceness of the supermarket price war. That’s key now, early in the year, with Christmas trading results still fresh. The market’s weighing whether Tesco can
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National Grid plc stock drops today as markets wobble; dividend clock ticks on NG.L

National Grid plc stock drops today as markets wobble; dividend clock ticks on NG.L

London, January 12, 2026, 09:03 GMT — Regular session National Grid (NG.L) shares fell 1.1% to 1,179 pence by 0903 GMT, after trading between 1,178 and 1,193 pence early in the session. (Investing.com) The move matters because utilities are often priced off interest-rate expectations as much as company news. When bond yields rise or markets turn defensive, dividend-heavy names can move fast. Global markets were on edge after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Trump administration had threatened him with a criminal indictment, raising fresh questions over central bank independence. “Trump is pulling at the loose threads of central
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Unilever stock rises in London as banks slide, investors lean defensive

Unilever stock rises in London as banks slide, investors lean defensive

London, Jan 12, 2026, 08:55 GMT — Regular session Unilever PLC (ULVR.L) shares climbed 0.8% to 4,783.5 pence by 0840 GMT, settling near the day’s high after closing Friday at 4,744 pence. The stock’s 52-week range stands between 4,123 pence and 4,930 pence, data showed. (Share Prices) European stocks opened cautiously, dragged lower by a drop in bank shares. By 0807 GMT, the STOXX 600 was down 0.2%, with banks tumbling 1.1%. The sell-off followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, effective Jan. 20. Barclays (BARC.L) led losses, sliding 4.5%,
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IFCI share price jumps over 7% on BSE as volume spikes, but a ‘Sell’ tag lingers

IFCI share price jumps over 7% on BSE as volume spikes, but a ‘Sell’ tag lingers

MUMBAI, Jan 12, 2026, 13:55 IST IFCI Ltd shares jumped as much as 7.7% to 52.79 rupees on Monday, defying a 0.5% drop in the Sensex. This rally snapped a five-day losing streak for the stock. Despite the bounce, MarketsMojo stuck with a “Sell” rating, holding the stock’s Mojo Score at 32 after downgrading it from “Hold” in late November. (MarketsMojo) The stock led the gainers in the BSE’s “A” group, a set of actively traded shares, after volumes surged. By 11:46 a.m. IST, about 4.85 million shares had changed hands—nearly five times the one-month daily average, Capital Market data
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BAE Systems hits new highs as Trump defence-spending push keeps UK arms stocks in play

BAE Systems hits new highs as Trump defence-spending push keeps UK arms stocks in play

LONDON, Jan 12, 2026, 08:22 (GMT) BAE Systems shares climbed 2% on Monday, reaching 2,094.94 pence—just shy of their 52-week peak at 2,098.00 pence. This pushed the company’s market cap to roughly 61.1 billion pounds. The stock kicked off trading at 2,084 pence, up from Friday’s close of 2,053, data from Investing.com show. The move keeps Britain’s biggest defence contractor in the thick of a trade that’s lost some of its edge: buy defence first, ask questions later. But those questions are growing louder, focusing on budgets and valuations. The rally picked up pace last week after U.S. President Donald
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GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
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