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Financial Analysis News 2 February 2026

Prudential share price slips as buyback update lands and BoE looms

Prudential share price slips as buyback update lands and BoE looms

Prudential shares fell 0.6% to 1,197.5 pence in early London trading Monday after the insurer announced another tranche of buybacks through JPMorgan. The company repurchased 299,227 shares on Jan. 30 as part of its $1.2 billion program. Investors are watching ahead of Thursday’s Bank of England rate decision. Prudential’s full-year results are due March 19.
2 February 2026
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Experian share price edges up after first buyback trade — what to watch next

Experian share price edges up after first buyback trade — what to watch next

Experian shares rose 0.3% to 2,766p in early London trading after the company bought back 224,000 shares at an average 2,763.6p, holding them in treasury. The $1 billion buyback, launched last week, is set to run through June 2027. The stock remains near its 52-week low as investors weigh buybacks against a cautious market and an upcoming dividend record date.
2 February 2026
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Vodafone share price hits fresh 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of Feb 5 update

Vodafone share price hits fresh 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of Feb 5 update

Vodafone shares rose nearly 1% to a 52-week high in early London trading Monday after the company announced further share buybacks. Vodafone disclosed it bought 1.52 million shares on Jan 30 at an average price of 106.94 pence, to be held in treasury. Investors await the Feb 5 trading update and interim dividend.
2 February 2026
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Lloyds shares slide as Shore Capital turns bearish and UK rate decision nears

Lloyds shares slide as Shore Capital turns bearish and UK rate decision nears

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 1.97% to 106.85 pence after Shore Capital downgraded the stock to “sell,” despite raising its price target. The drop came as FTSE futures slipped and investors braced for Thursday’s Bank of England rate decision. Lloyds recently reported a 12% rise in annual pre-tax profit to £6.7 billion and announced a £1.75 billion share buyback.
2 February 2026
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Evolution Mining Limited share price slides as gold rout deepens — what to watch next

Evolution Mining Limited share price slides as gold rout deepens — what to watch next

Evolution Mining shares fell 5.6% to A$13.88 after spot gold plunged 3.3% to $4,703 an ounce, triggering forced liquidations as CME Group raised futures margins. Northern Star Resources dropped 8%. The ASX benchmark lost 1%, with miners leading declines. Investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision Tuesday and Evolution’s half-year results next week.
2 February 2026
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics stock price jumps nearly 5% as shares test a 52-week high

Samsung Electro-Mechanics stock price jumps nearly 5% as shares test a 52-week high

Samsung Electro-Mechanics shares jumped 4.8% to 292,500 won Monday, hitting a 52-week high of 300,000 won before easing. The move came as South Korea’s January exports surged 33.9%, led by a 102.7% jump in semiconductor shipments. KOSPI opened about 1% lower after news of a new Federal Reserve chair nominee. Investors await Murata’s earnings for signals on MLCC pricing.
2 February 2026
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VeriSilicon 688521 Class A stock faces fresh overhang as early backers line up 1.95% stake sale

VeriSilicon 688521 Class A stock faces fresh overhang as early backers line up 1.95% stake sale

A shareholder group plans to sell up to 10.25 million VeriSilicon Class A shares, or 1.95% of the company, via block trades starting March 4. The stock closed Friday at 222.01 yuan, up 6.02%. Shares have surged over 300% in the past year. The group, controlled by Chen Xiaofei, cited funding needs for the sale.
2 February 2026
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Fabrinet stock: what to watch as FN heads into Feb. 2 earnings

Fabrinet stock: what to watch as FN heads into Feb. 2 earnings

Fabrinet shares fell 1.1% to $490.68 at Friday’s close ahead of its earnings report due after markets close Feb. 2. Analysts expect $3.26 per share on $1.08 billion revenue. The company forecasted $1.05–$1.10 billion revenue and non-GAAP EPS of $3.15–$3.30. Investors are watching for updates on demand and margins, with the conference call set for 5 p.m. EST.
2 February 2026
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UMC stock slides into Monday: what to watch as Taiwan trading reopens

UMC stock slides into Monday: what to watch as Taiwan trading reopens

UMC shares resume trading in Taipei Monday after falling 8.77% Friday; U.S.-listed shares dropped 3.9%. Investors await January sales data on Feb. 5 for signs of demand and pricing. The company projects first-quarter wafer shipments steady, gross margins in the high-20% range, and 2026 capital spending at $1.5 billion. Capacity utilization is expected in the mid-70% range.
2 February 2026
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Intel stock price: INTC ends Friday lower — what to watch before Monday’s open

Intel stock price: INTC ends Friday lower — what to watch before Monday’s open

Intel shares fell 4.4% to $46.47 Friday amid a broader tech selloff and concerns over a partial U.S. government shutdown. Wall Street reacted to Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and a hot inflation report. Intel faces pressure after warning of supply constraints and missing Q1 forecasts. AMD and Qualcomm report earnings next week, with markets watching for signals on chip demand.
2 February 2026
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Broadcom stock price steadies into Monday after Wolfe upgrade and fresh VMware channel shake-up

Broadcom stock price steadies into Monday after Wolfe upgrade and fresh VMware channel shake-up

Broadcom shares rose 0.17% to $331.30 Friday, defying a broader Nasdaq decline after Wolfe Research upgraded the stock, citing a spike in Alphabet’s AI chip production. The company also drew attention for issuing non-renewal notices to some VMware cloud partners, raising concerns among smaller providers.
2 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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