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Financial News News 26 January 2026

Lloyds Banking Group share price lifts as profit-target talk grows ahead of results

Lloyds Banking Group share price lifts as profit-target talk grows ahead of results

Lloyds Banking Group shares rose 0.6% to 102.30 pence in early London trading Monday ahead of its full-year results due Thursday. Trading volume reached 92.6 million shares by 0855 GMT. Investors are watching for guidance on profit targets, net interest margin, and possible capital returns as UK banks signal higher earnings ambitions. CEO Charlie Nunn and CFO William Chalmers will brief investors at 0930 GMT.
26 January 2026
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Ashtead shares slip in London: AHT investors eye Fed week and the March buyback clock

Ashtead shares slip in London: AHT investors eye Fed week and the March buyback clock

Ashtead Group shares fell 1.1% to 5,168 pence in early London trading Monday, extending recent volatility. Investors are watching for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision Wednesday and updates on Ashtead’s planned U.S. listing and March 2 buyback launch. The company earns most revenue in North America and is sensitive to U.S. economic shifts.
26 January 2026
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NatWest share price edges up as talk of higher profit targets puts UK banks back in focus

NatWest share price edges up as talk of higher profit targets puts UK banks back in focus

NatWest Group shares rose 0.2% to 647.6 pence in early London trading after reports the bank may raise its 2027 profit target to as much as 17%. The lender is scheduled to release full-year results on Feb. 13. HSBC and Barclays are also expected to update their targets, but declined comment. Bank earnings are in focus this week.
26 January 2026
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price slips after buyback update as Fed decision nears

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price slips after buyback update as Fed decision nears

London Stock Exchange Group shares slipped 0.2% to 8,754 pence early Monday as investors awaited central bank decisions. LSEG bought back 167,837 shares on Jan. 23 at an average 8,719.95 pence each, part of its £1 billion buyback plan. The group’s final results are due Feb. 26. Focus remains on the upcoming Federal Reserve policy decision.
26 January 2026
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Aviva share price rebounds in early London trade after Friday’s slide — what’s next for AV.L

Aviva share price rebounds in early London trade after Friday’s slide — what’s next for AV.L

Aviva shares rose 1.8% to 630.4 pence in early London trading Monday, partially rebounding from Friday’s 5.17% drop. The stock remains about 11.6% below its Jan. 6 high after heavy trading late last week. Investors are watching for March 5 results and updates on the Direct Line integration. Aviva will launch unlimited 24/7 digital GP appointments for policyholders starting Jan. 29.
26 January 2026
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RELX share price slips in early London trade as investors look to Fed week and Feb. results

RELX share price slips in early London trade as investors look to Fed week and Feb. results

RELX shares slipped 0.03% to 2,920 pence in early London trade Monday, hovering just above their 52-week low. The company bought back 325,221 shares last week, bringing January’s total to nearly 5 million. Kepler Cheuvreux raised its revenue forecasts for RELX, citing lower U.S. funding risks. No new company announcements were issued Monday.
26 January 2026
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HSBC share price set for Monday spotlight as profit-target talk swirls ahead of results

HSBC share price set for Monday spotlight as profit-target talk swirls ahead of results

HSBC is expected to raise its return-on-tangible-equity target in next month’s annual results, with analysts predicting an increase of about two percentage points. Shares slipped 1.1% to 1,231 pence Friday. The bank declined to comment. In Hong Kong, HSBC’s privatisation of Hang Seng Bank is set to take effect Jan. 26, with delisting scheduled for Jan. 27.
26 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley downgrades United Utilities as UU shares hover near a key 200-day level

Morgan Stanley downgrades United Utilities as UU shares hover near a key 200-day level

United Utilities shares held at 1,192.5 pence in early London trade after a Morgan Stanley downgrade to “Equal Weight.” The move comes as UK water bill complaints surged to over 16,000 in 2025, up from 10,600 the year before, according to the Consumer Council for Water. The stock recently broke above its 200-day moving average, a key technical level.
26 January 2026
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Barclays share price ticks up as profit-target talk builds ahead of Feb. 10 results

Barclays share price ticks up as profit-target talk builds ahead of Feb. 10 results

Barclays shares rose 0.2% to 481.2 pence in early London trading after Reuters reported UK banks may raise profit targets ahead of earnings. Sources told Reuters Barclays plans to lift its return on tangible equity target above 12%. The bank repurchased over 3.5 million shares for cancellation after a Jan. 23 buyback. Full-year results are due Feb. 10.
26 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price today: what to watch before London opens for RR.L

Rolls-Royce share price today: what to watch before London opens for RR.L

Rolls-Royce shares closed 0.7% higher at 1,253p in London Friday, with trading volume at 37.1 million. The stock sits about 4% below its 52-week high, up 105% over the past year. Investors are watching a £200 million buyback running through Feb. 24 and full-year results due Feb. 26. Fresh warnings from Airbus have highlighted ongoing aviation supply-chain strains.
26 January 2026
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iFAST stock rises near a 52-week high — the MAS decision and Feb. results are the next triggers

iFAST stock rises near a 52-week high — the MAS decision and Feb. results are the next triggers

iFAST shares rose 0.6% to S$10.43 on Monday, trading near a 52-week high with about 861,000 shares changing hands. Investors are watching Thursday’s Monetary Authority of Singapore policy review and iFAST’s Feb. 12 earnings release. The company’s pending 30% stake acquisition in Financial Alliance remains in focus. No new disclosures were made Monday.
26 January 2026
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Hongkong Land share price up 2%: SGX:H78 in focus ahead of MAS review and Fed week

Hongkong Land share price up 2%: SGX:H78 in focus ahead of MAS review and Fed week

Hongkong Land shares rose 2.1% to US$8.34 in Singapore by 3:10 p.m., with 1.68 million shares traded. The company repurchased 180,000 shares on Jan. 23, set for cancellation. Investors are watching policy reviews by Singapore’s MAS and the U.S. Federal Reserve this week. Hong Kong property stocks also gained as optimism grew around the city’s housing market.
26 January 2026
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ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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