Today: 2 May 2026

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh high as Next upgrade lifts retailers and oil majors rise

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh high as Next upgrade lifts retailers and oil majors rise

FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 10,061 in early London trade, near record highs after Next lifted its profit outlook and energy stocks advanced. Next shares gained 3.1% as full-price sales jumped 10.6%. Tesco and Sainsbury’s also climbed after new grocery data showed rising sales and easing inflation. BP and Shell advanced, while JD Sports fell 6.4%.
6 January 2026
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India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex slip in late trade as Reliance drops, tariff jitters linger

India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex slip in late trade as Reliance drops, tariff jitters linger

The Nifty 50 fell 0.34% to 26,159.90 and the Sensex dropped 0.47% to 85,037.57 in late Mumbai trade Tuesday, led by declines in Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. U.S. tariff threats and weak energy stocks weighed on sentiment. Trent slumped 7.5% after its update, while Tata Motors’ JLR flagged a sharp volume drop. The rupee firmed to 90.09 per dollar after state banks sold dollars.
6 January 2026
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New Zealand Stock Market Ends Higher as BlueScope Bid Sparks Steel Rally, Infratil Gains

New Zealand Stock Market Ends Higher as BlueScope Bid Sparks Steel Rally, Infratil Gains

New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 index rose 0.56% to 13,663.58 Tuesday, led by steel and construction stocks after a takeover bid for Australia’s BlueScope Steel. Vulcan Steel jumped 3.6%, Steel & Tube 4.7%, and Fletcher Building 1.6%. BlueScope surged 21% in Sydney after receiving a buyout proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics. Banks fell, with Westpac and ANZ both down 2.6%.
6 January 2026
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Imperial Brands stock edges up after fresh buyback filing as AGM and dividend dates loom

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

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

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

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

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
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  • Nifty Charts Signal Consolidation; Analyst Sudeep Shah Shares Strategy on Stocks
    May 2, 2026, 2:18 PM EDT. Indian equities faced broad-based selling pressure as volatility surged, dragging the Nifty 50 down 0.74% to 23,997.55 and the Sensex 0.75% to 76,913.50. The India VIX, a measure of market volatility, rose 5.86% to 18.46. Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities said the Nifty is consolidating within 23,798 and 24,335 due to factors like Brent crude price rises, US-Iran ceasefire uncertainties, and rupee weakness. Key levels include resistance near 24,350 and support around 23,750. Shah noted May's historical performance is mixed, contrasting April's 7% rally, suggesting caution amid expected volatility. His strategy includes focused watch on stock-specific moves in sectors like banking and autos amid mixed market signals.

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2 May 2026
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2 May 2026
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2 May 2026
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