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Novo Nordisk stock price sinks nearly 18% as 2026 outlook jolts Wegovy trade

Novo Nordisk stock price sinks nearly 18% as 2026 outlook jolts Wegovy trade

Novo Nordisk shares fell about 18% in Copenhagen after the company warned of a possible 5–13% drop in 2026 sales and profit, citing U.S. price cuts and rising competition. The drugmaker faces pressure from cheaper copycat obesity drugs and a leadership change in its U.S. unit set for Feb. 5. U.S.-listed shares dropped 14.2% Tuesday.
4 February 2026
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Fresnillo share price dips today after a 6% jump as gold rebounds again — what’s next for FRES.L

Fresnillo share price dips today after a 6% jump as gold rebounds again — what’s next for FRES.L

Fresnillo shares slipped 0.3% to 3,889 pence in early London trading Wednesday, pulling back after a 6.4% surge on Tuesday. Gold and silver prices rose sharply amid U.S.-Iran tensions, while investors awaited Fresnillo’s March 3 results and focused on its trimmed 2026 production outlook. JPMorgan cut its price target to 4,500 pence but kept an “overweight” rating.
4 February 2026
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AMD stock price slides in premarket as forecast hints at softer quarter, spotlight stays on China chip sales

AMD stock price slides in premarket as forecast hints at softer quarter, spotlight stays on China chip sales

AMD shares fell 7.6% in premarket trading Wednesday after the company forecast a sequential revenue decline and projected first-quarter sales near $9.8 billion. The outlook included $100 million in MI308 AI chip sales to China, with management citing U.S. export controls as a key uncertainty. Data-center revenue rose 39% to $5.4 billion last quarter, but investors focused on AMD’s 55% adjusted gross margin versus Nvidia’s higher target.
4 February 2026
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SSE PLC share price rises after Q3 update trims FY earnings view; Ofgem price control in focus

SSE PLC share price rises after Q3 update trims FY earnings view; Ofgem price control in focus

SSE Plc shares rose 1.3% after the company cut its full-year earnings forecast to 144-152p per share, citing mixed weather. The utility reported a 7% rise in renewables output and a 64% jump in networks investment to £1.8 billion over nine months. SSE is still considering Ofgem’s RIIO-T3 settlement ahead of a March 3 deadline. Another trading update is due April 2.
4 February 2026
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Antofagasta share price today: ANTO steadies after Morgan Stanley downgrade as copper cools

Antofagasta share price today: ANTO steadies after Morgan Stanley downgrade as copper cools

Antofagasta shares slipped 0.1% to 3,866 pence by 0930 GMT Wednesday after jumping 6.26% the previous session, despite a Morgan Stanley downgrade to “underweight.” Copper futures fell 0.2%. Mining stocks outperformed broader UK equities Tuesday as metals rebounded. Antofagasta reports full-year 2025 results on Feb. 17.
4 February 2026
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Vodafone share price jumps nearly 3% in London as buyback clock ticks and Q3 update looms

Vodafone share price jumps nearly 3% in London as buyback clock ticks and Q3 update looms

Vodafone shares rose 2.7% to 114.45 pence in early London trading Wednesday, ahead of the company’s Q3 FY26 update and investor Q&A set for Thursday. Trading volume reached 13.2 million shares by 09:03 GMT. Vodacom, majority-owned by Vodafone, reported a 13% jump in quarterly service revenue, led by growth in Egypt and Congo. Vodafone’s ongoing share buyback program is due to end Feb. 4.
4 February 2026
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Zurich’s £8bn Beazley bid jolts FTSE 100 to a fresh record as GSK rallies, AI fears hit data stocks

Zurich’s £8bn Beazley bid jolts FTSE 100 to a fresh record as GSK rallies, AI fears hit data stocks

Zurich Insurance has proposed to buy Beazley for up to 1,335 pence per share, valuing the deal at about £8 billion. Beazley’s board said it would support the offer if Zurich makes a firm bid by Feb. 16. Beazley shares rose 9% on the news. The FTSE 100 hit a new intraday high, with GSK up and Relx and LSEG under pressure from AI concerns.
4 February 2026
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Reckitt Benckiser share price ticks up in London as buyback tranche ends; RKT eyes March results

Reckitt Benckiser share price ticks up in London as buyback tranche ends; RKT eyes March results

Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 0.4% to 6,154 pence in early London trading after completing part of its £1 billion buyback and a share consolidation. The company now has 644,753,406 voting shares outstanding. Investors await a special dividend and full-year results in March. New shares began trading Feb. 2 following shareholder approval.
4 February 2026
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Diageo share price ticks up in London as China shake-up talk returns ahead of Feb 25 results

Diageo share price ticks up in London as China shake-up talk returns ahead of Feb 25 results

Diageo shares rose 0.6% to 1,706.5 pence in early London trading Wednesday amid renewed speculation over a China asset sale. Investors await interim results and management commentary set for Feb. 25. Trading volume reached about 138,000 shares early, with the company’s market cap near £38 billion. No official plans to exit China have been announced.
4 February 2026
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Sage Group share price slips again: AI selloff hits SGE.L ahead of AGM

Sage Group share price slips again: AI selloff hits SGE.L ahead of AGM

Sage Group shares fell 3.9% to 837 pence in London by mid-morning Wednesday, extending losses amid concerns that AI automation could threaten software subscription revenues. The company reported a 10% rise in organic revenue to £674 million and continued its buyback program, purchasing nearly 2 million shares on Feb. 3. Sage’s annual general meeting is set for Thursday, with a final dividend of 14.40 pence up for approval.
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iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to US$8.18 in Singapore on Friday after the company disclosed a buyback of 170,000 shares at US$8.5252 each on Feb. 5, with plans to cancel them. The drop followed a volatile week marked by a new Singapore real estate fund launch and an expanded buyback programme. Investors are watching for the group’s annual results on March 5.
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