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Investing News 2 February 2026

NatWest share price dips as Bank of England rate call looms — what investors watch next

NatWest share price dips as Bank of England rate call looms — what investors watch next

NatWest Group shares edged down 0.1% to 664.6 pence by 0909 GMT Monday, with a market cap near 53 billion pounds. Investors await the Bank of England’s rate decision and Monetary Policy Report on Feb. 5, followed by NatWest’s annual results on Feb. 13. Most economists expect the BoE to keep rates steady at 3.75% this week.
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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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Diageo share price ticks up as China whisky tariff cut kicks in — what investors watch next

Diageo share price ticks up as China whisky tariff cut kicks in — what investors watch next

Diageo shares rose 0.5% in early London trading after China halved whisky import tariffs from 10% to 5%, effective Monday. The UK government projects the tariff cut could boost exports by £250 million over five years. Traders are watching for signs of demand ahead of Diageo’s interim results on Feb. 25. The stock traded between 1,683.0 and 1,700.0 pence.
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Unilever share price jumps as markets wobble — what investors watch next

Unilever share price jumps as markets wobble — what investors watch next

Unilever shares rose 2.25% to 5,051.5 pence in early London trading Monday, outperforming a 0.4% drop in the FTSE 100 as mining and defence stocks fell. The company faces boardroom tensions over its former Ben & Jerry’s unit and upcoming earnings on Feb. 12. Asian stocks and commodities also declined, while the dollar surged after Trump’s Fed chair pick.
2 February 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price slips in early London trade as “risk-off” mood bites; Feb 26 results loom

Rolls-Royce share price slips in early London trade as “risk-off” mood bites; Feb 26 results loom

Rolls-Royce shares fell 0.6% to 1,203.5 pence in early London trading Monday amid a global “risk-off” move and commodity selloff. The company’s interim £200 million buyback continues through late February, with full-year results due February 26. Rolls-Royce reportedly halted its UK-backed lunar nuclear reactor project, citing lack of partners.
2 February 2026
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Rio Tinto share price in focus before London open as copper slides and Glencore deadline nears

Rio Tinto share price in focus before London open as copper slides and Glencore deadline nears

Rio Tinto shares fell before Monday’s London open as copper prices dropped nearly 5% in Asia, tracking a broader selloff after reports of a possible change at the US Federal Reserve. The miner faces a Feb. 5 deadline to declare whether it will bid for Glencore, fueling takeover speculation. A new Form 8.3 filing disclosed stakes in both Rio Tinto and Glencore. Rio Tinto closed Friday at 6,738 pence, down 1.62%.
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Robert Kiyosaki says gold, silver and bitcoin are “on sale” as margin hikes deepen rout

Robert Kiyosaki says gold, silver and bitcoin are “on sale” as margin hikes deepen rout

Gold and silver plunged Monday in Asia, with gold down as much as 7.5% and silver dropping 14.2%, after CME Group raised margin requirements on metal futures. Bitcoin fell below $80,000 following President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and signals of tighter liquidity. Robert Kiyosaki said he is buying gold, silver, and bitcoin after the selloff, calling it a buying opportunity.
2 February 2026
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ALS share price drops 1.7% as metals slump rattles markets — what ALQ investors watch next

ALS share price drops 1.7% as metals slump rattles markets — what ALQ investors watch next

ALS Ltd (ALQ.AX) dropped 1.7% to A$24.23 Monday, with over 3 million shares traded—more than double its 10-day average. The ASX 200 slipped 1% as gold miners fell and metals prices plunged, with gold down 7.8% and silver off 14.4%. Traders shifted positions ahead of Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia rate decision. The Australian dollar hit a one-week low before stabilizing.
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Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:06 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
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