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Investing News 5 February 2026

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price drops as buyback update lands and tariff jitters linger

LSEG share price slides again as AI fears linger — and buyback filings keep it in focus

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.9% to 7,046 pence early Thursday, extending losses after an AI-driven selloff hit data and software stocks this week. LSEG disclosed it bought back nearly 291,000 shares for cancellation on Feb. 4. The stock is down about 42% from last year’s high. The FTSE 100 hit a record Wednesday, contrasting with LSEG’s slide.
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British American Tobacco share price today: BATS slips after buyback update as earnings loom

British American Tobacco share price today: BATS slips after buyback update as earnings loom

British American Tobacco shares slipped 0.07% to 4,491 pence in early London trading Thursday after announcing another share buyback. The company repurchased 136,167 shares on Feb. 4 at a volume-weighted average price of 4,541.40 pence. Investors await the Bank of England’s rate decision Thursday and BAT’s full-year results next week.
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RELX share price steadies after AI shock selloff — what to watch before London opens

RELX share price steadies after AI shock selloff — what to watch before London opens

RELX shares fell 1.3% to 2,185p Wednesday, near a 52-week low, after a sharp sector selloff tied to new AI tools. The company continued buybacks, acquiring 431,217 shares that day. RELX plunged 14% Tuesday, its steepest drop since 1988, as investors worried AI could disrupt legal and analytics businesses. The Bank of England decision and RELX earnings next week remain in focus.
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GSK stock leaps to a 25-year high on new CEO outlook — what to watch at the London open

GSK stock leaps to a 25-year high on new CEO outlook — what to watch at the London open

GSK shares surged 6.9% Wednesday to a 25-year high after reporting 2025 sales of £32.7 billion and raising its 2026 outlook. The company projects 2026 revenue growth of 3%–5% and expects core profit and earnings per share to rise 7%–9%. Investors remain cautious about slower growth and looming patent expirations. London markets await Thursday’s open for further reaction.
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Keppel share price jumps to 12-year high as profit rises and special dividend lands

Keppel share price jumps to 12-year high as profit rises and special dividend lands

Keppel Ltd shares jumped 5% to S$11.50 on Thursday after reporting a 39% rise in 2025 net profit to S$1.1 billion and announcing a special dividend. Trading volume reached 9.8 million shares by early afternoon. The company proposed a total FY2025 distribution of about 47 cents per share. Deputy chairman Piyush Gupta will become non-executive chairman after the April AGM.
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Fortescue share price slips as iron ore eases — what to watch before Feb 25 results

Fortescue share price slips as iron ore eases — what to watch before Feb 25 results

Fortescue Ltd shares closed down 0.74% at A$21.48 on Thursday, falling 16 cents as iron ore prices dropped around 2%. About 6.83 million shares changed hands. The move followed a Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike to 3.85% earlier in the week. Traders are watching for Fortescue’s results on Feb 25 and next week’s macro signals.
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Westpac share price: WBC closes flat after Westpac lifts savings rates — what to watch next

Westpac share price: WBC closes flat after Westpac lifts savings rates — what to watch next

Westpac shares closed up 0.05% at A$39.91 after the bank raised savings rates but kept base rates low for customers missing monthly criteria. The bank will lift variable home loan rates by 0.25% from Feb. 17, following the RBA’s cash-rate hike to 3.85%. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.43%. Investors await Westpac’s first-quarter update on Feb. 13.
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WiseTech Global share price slides again as AI jitters keep hammering ASX software stocks

WiseTech Global share price slides again as AI jitters keep hammering ASX software stocks

WiseTech Global shares fell 2.6% to A$49.92 Thursday, extending a two-day loss to 13% and hitting a 52-week low. Trading volume surged to 4.08 million shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology sector dropped 9.4% amid global concerns over AI’s impact on software firms. Investors await WiseTech’s interim results on Feb. 25 for further guidance.
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BHP share price drops nearly 4% — what to watch before the next ASX session

BHP share price drops nearly 4% — what to watch before the next ASX session

BHP Group shares fell 3.9% to A$50.36 on Thursday, leading losses in the Australian materials sector as iron ore prices dropped to a seven-week low. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.43%, while the Australian dollar eased to 69.71 U.S. cents. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates to 3.85% earlier in the week. BHP is set to report half-year results on Feb. 17.
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SoFi stock drops again: JPMorgan upgrade meets fresh selling as key U.S. data looms

SoFi stock drops again: JPMorgan upgrade meets fresh selling as key U.S. data looms

SoFi Technologies shares fell 4.6% to $20.75 Wednesday, with about 85 million shares traded. The Nasdaq dropped 1.5% and the S&P 500 slipped 0.5%. SoFi’s Chief Risk Officer entered a prepaid variable forward contract for $1.2 million, pledging 71,500 shares. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data after recent delays.
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Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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