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LSE:AHT News 21 January 2026

Ashtead share price rebounds as AHT buybacks continue, with March 2 NYSE move in focus

Ashtead share price rebounds as AHT buybacks continue, with March 2 NYSE move in focus

London, Jan 21, 2026, 09:35 GMT — Regular session Ashtead Group shares rose 1% to 5,050 pence (£50.50) in early trading on Wednesday, steadying after a two-session slide that pulled the stock back to around £50. (London South East) The equipment rental group has been leaning on buybacks to return cash as it prepares to shift its primary listing to…
21 January 2026
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