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Investing News 1 February 2026

Anglo American share price slides into weekend despite EU green light for Teck deal

Anglo American share price slides into weekend despite EU green light for Teck deal

Anglo American shares fell 2.6% to 3,408 pence on Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100, after metals prices slumped and investors took profits. The European Commission approved Anglo American’s planned takeover of Teck Resources, but further regulatory reviews remain. Copper prices dropped 1.1% after hitting a record high earlier in the week. Investors await Anglo American’s production report on Feb. 5.
1 February 2026
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GSK share price rises into earnings week — what traders watch before Feb 4 results

GSK share price rises into earnings week — what traders watch before Feb 4 results

GSK shares closed Friday up 1.3% at 1,876.5 pence, with 8.9 million shares traded. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 4, with consensus forecasts at £8.5 billion core turnover and 23p core EPS. Investors are watching Shingrix, Arexvy, and HIV drug sales. The FTSE 100 rose for a seventh straight month as the pound weakened.
1 February 2026
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Unilever share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

Unilever share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Feb. 12 results

Unilever shares rose 1.5% to 49.41 pounds on Friday, beating the FTSE 100’s 0.5% gain. A U.S. court fight over Ben & Jerry’s board governance reignited, with ousted directors challenging Magnum’s move to install new members. Investors are awaiting Unilever’s full-year results on Feb. 12, seeking signs of volume-driven growth.
1 February 2026
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BAT share price: British American Tobacco stock heads into Monday with lawsuit cloud and results clock ticking

BAT share price: British American Tobacco stock heads into Monday with lawsuit cloud and results clock ticking

British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.1% at 4,376p in London on Friday after a U.S. lawsuit accused the company of aiding North Korea in funding terrorist attacks. BAT declined to comment on the legal claims. The Bank of England announces its rate decision Feb. 5, with BAT’s annual results due Feb. 12.
1 February 2026
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HSBC share price near 52-week high: What could move HSBC stock next week

HSBC share price near 52-week high: What could move HSBC stock next week

HSBC shares rose 1.2% to 1,285.4 pence Friday, nearing a 52-week high as the FTSE 100 marked a seventh straight monthly gain. Investors await payments for cancelled Hang Seng Bank shares by Feb. 4 and HSBC’s annual results on Feb. 25. The bank’s issued share capital stood at 17.18 billion ordinary shares as of Jan. 29. HSBC is also ramping up hiring in Hong Kong to regain ground in IPOs after lagging rivals last year.
1 February 2026
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WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price at a one-year low as tech stocks slide — what to watch next

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price at a one-year low as tech stocks slide — what to watch next

WiseTech Global shares fell 2.4% to A$58.00 Friday, their lowest in a year, after three days of declines and a 15% slide since January. The company faces regulatory pressure to divest Expedient following an ACCC ruling tied to its e2open acquisition. Half-year results are due Feb. 25, with the stock trading ex-dividend on March 13. The ASX tech sector also hit a two-year low Friday.
1 February 2026
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South32 share price slides on metals rout — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

South32 share price slides on metals rout — what to watch before Monday’s ASX open

South32 shares fell 1.28% to A$4.62 Friday as metals prices slumped, though the stock gained about 30% in January. Around 27.6 million shares changed hands. The company will report half-year results and decide on an interim dividend on Feb. 12. The Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique faces a $60 million charge as it prepares for shutdown by March.
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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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