Today: 21 June 2026

National Grid share price rises in London as UK data and offshore wind auction keep utilities in focus

National Grid share price rises in London as UK data and offshore wind auction keep utilities in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.7% to 1,189 pence by 0853 GMT Friday, nearing their January 8 peak. The company plans about £60 billion in capital spending over five years as Britain expands wind power, but rising costs and higher rates have forced some developers, including Germany’s EnBW, to abandon projects. Investors remain focused on Bank of England rate-cut expectations and upcoming UK inflation data.
16 January 2026
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IAG share price edges up in London as oil steadies; Middle East diversions in focus

IAG share price edges up in London as oil steadies; Middle East diversions in focus

International Consolidated Airlines Group shares edged up 0.2% to 411.5 pence in early London trading Friday after a volatile week for energy prices and security news. British Airways, part of IAG, continued to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace, cancelling all Bahrain flights through Jan. 16. Brent crude steadied at $63.81 a barrel. Investors focused on cost pressures and route disruptions over passenger demand.
16 January 2026
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Hang Seng slips as tech drags again, while chip and AI names buck the trend in Hong Kong

Hang Seng slips as tech drags again, while chip and AI names buck the trend in Hong Kong

The Hang Seng Index closed down 0.29% in Hong Kong on Friday, pressured by losses in shipping, casino, and healthcare stocks. Ctrip shares plunged 19% the previous day after news of a China antitrust probe, rattling investors. Semiconductor stocks rose, with Hua Hong Semiconductor up 7.39%. Mainland investors sold about HK$600 million in Hong Kong shares via Stock Connect.
16 January 2026
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Shell Plc stock price dips as buyback rolls on and North Sea gas sale unravels

Shell Plc stock price dips as buyback rolls on and North Sea gas sale unravels

Shell shares fell 0.8% to 2,725 pence in early London trading Friday after the company and Exxon scrapped a planned sale of UK gas assets to Viaro Energy. Shell confirmed it will continue to operate the 11 gas fields and Bacton Terminal. The company repurchased over 1.3 million shares on Jan. 15 as part of its ongoing buyback program. Investors await Shell’s Q4 results and dividend announcement on Feb. 5.
16 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price rises after buyback update as U.S. Navy, Marine Corps contracts roll in

BAE Systems share price rises after buyback update as U.S. Navy, Marine Corps contracts roll in

BAE Systems shares rose 1.9% to 2,080 pence in early London trading after announcing new share buybacks. The company disclosed it bought 99,750 shares for cancellation at an average price of 2,042.46 pence. BAE also secured a $62 million U.S. Navy contract and a $184 million U.S. Marine Corps order for 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles. Investors await full-year results in February.
16 January 2026
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British American Tobacco share price barely budges after buyback update as South Africa plant closure hits focus

British American Tobacco share price barely budges after buyback update as South Africa plant closure hits focus

British American Tobacco shares slipped 0.1% to 4,336.5 pence in early London trading after announcing a new buyback and plans to close its South African cigarette factory by end-2026. The Heidelberg closure threatens about 230 jobs as illicit cigarettes now dominate 75% of the local market. BAT bought 100,090 shares on Jan. 15 for cancellation. Full-year 2025 results are due Feb. 12.
16 January 2026
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LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group dips after 24/7 Digital Settlement House debut, AWS pact

LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group dips after 24/7 Digital Settlement House debut, AWS pact

London Stock Exchange Group shares slipped 0.1% to 9,080 pence early Friday after launching its Digital Settlement House platform and expanding its AWS partnership. LSEG repurchased 110,373 shares at an average 9,060.20 pence on Jan. 15. The new DiSH service aims for instant settlement using tokenised commercial bank deposits. Broader European markets edged lower as mining stocks fell.
16 January 2026
NatWest share price in focus: NWG ends higher after buyback update as UK banks ride GDP bounce

NatWest share price in focus: NWG ends higher after buyback update as UK banks ride GDP bounce

NatWest shares rose 1.4% to 639 pence Thursday after the bank announced new share buybacks at an average price of 640.29 pence. The FTSE 100 closed at a record high, led by gains in major UK banks. UK GDP grew 0.3% in November, rebounding from October’s decline. Investors await next week’s labour and inflation data for clues on Bank of England rate cuts.
16 January 2026
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Glencore share price: GLEN.L in focus as China hurdles shadow Rio Tinto deal talk

Glencore share price: GLEN.L in focus as China hurdles shadow Rio Tinto deal talk

Glencore shares opened cautiously after a Reuters report said any Rio Tinto deal may require asset sales to satisfy Chinese regulators, with copper and iron ore flagged as key issues. Glencore closed Thursday at 491.0 pence, up 1.4%. Rio Tinto faces a Feb. 5 deadline to make a firm offer or walk away. Societe Generale disclosed a 1.60% long and 1.16% short position in Glencore as of Jan. 14.
16 January 2026
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  • Super Micro Surges 10% on $7B AI Server Funding Boost
    June 21, 2026, 4:28 PM EDT. Super Micro Computer's shares jumped 10.37% to $30.66 after announcing a $7 billion equity-linked financing to support $39 billion in AI server orders from over 20 customers. The funding includes common shares, mandatory convertible preferred stock, and an at-the-market program that may dilute current shareholders. CEO Charles Liang highlighted progress in becoming a "total datacenter infrastructure provider." For fiscal Q3, the company reported $10.2 billion in net sales and $483 million net income, with fiscal Q4 guidance between $11 billion and $12.5 billion. Industry analysts see strong demand amid active competition, underscoring investor cautiousness over dilution risk versus growth potential.

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