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UK picks Barclays executive Katharine Braddick to run Bank of England banking watchdog

UK picks Barclays executive Katharine Braddick to run Bank of England banking watchdog

Katharine Braddick, a Barclays executive, has been named Bank of England deputy governor for prudential regulation and chief of the Prudential Regulation Authority, starting July 1. She replaces Sam Woods, whose term ends in June. The appointment comes as the government urges regulators to support lending and growth. Braddick’s move from Barclays to the regulator has drawn scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest.
27 February 2026
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Barclays share price in focus as £1 billion buyback starts after results jolt

Barclays share price in focus as £1 billion buyback starts after results jolt

Barclays launched a £1 billion share buyback Wednesday after reporting 2025 pretax profit of £9.1 billion, up 12%. Shares closed Tuesday at 474.40 pence, down 2.5%, on heavy volume. The bank targets over 14% return on tangible equity by 2028 and plans to return more than £15 billion to shareholders from 2026–2028. Investors are watching U.S. card business risks after a proposed credit-card fee cap.
11 February 2026
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Lloyds share price: buyback update lands as Barclays lifts targets, UK data in focus

Lloyds share price: buyback update lands as Barclays lifts targets, UK data in focus

Lloyds Banking Group closed down 1.41% at 105.25p on Monday after disclosing a buyback of 7.5 million shares on Feb. 9, to be cancelled. The repurchase is part of a £1.75 billion programme running through 2026. Barclays reported a 12% profit rise and raised capital return targets, adding pressure on UK bank stocks. Investors await key UK economic data and the next Bank of England rate decision.
10 February 2026
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Barclays pledges £15bn shareholder payout after profit beat, lifts targets to 2028

Barclays pledges £15bn shareholder payout after profit beat, lifts targets to 2028

Barclays reported a 13% rise in 2025 pre-tax profit to £9.1 billion and announced at least £15 billion in shareholder returns for 2026-2028. The bank set a new income target of £31 billion for 2026 and aims for return on tangible equity above 14% by 2028. Investment banking revenues rose 7% in the fourth quarter, while UK revenues fell 13%. Barclays also launched a £1 billion buyback and raised its dividend.
10 February 2026
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Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.
8 February 2026
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UK Stock Market Forecast 2026: FTSE 100 clings to rate-cut bets as AI jitters hit data stocks

UK Stock Market Forecast 2026: FTSE 100 clings to rate-cut bets as AI jitters hit data stocks

London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.2% by midday Friday, led by gains in Barclays, NatWest, and Lloyds, while RELX dropped 3.5% amid an AI selloff. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% after a narrow vote and signaled possible cuts if inflation slows. Sterling fell 0.6% against the dollar. Markets now expect the Bank Rate to fall to 3.0% by March 2027.
6 February 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Steadies Near Flat as AI Jitters Drag RELX

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Steadies Near Flat as AI Jitters Drag RELX

RELX fell 4.2% and Sage Group dropped 2.8% Friday, leading FTSE 100 decliners as AI disruption fears hit data and software stocks. The FTSE 100 was flat at 10,310.70 by 10:47 GMT. Sterling and UK bonds slid after a narrow Bank of England vote revived rate cut bets. Halifax reported UK house prices rose 0.7% in January, topping £300,000 for the first time.
6 February 2026
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FTSE 100 hovers near record as Experian jumps on $1bn buyback and miners slide

FTSE 100 hovers near record as Experian jumps on $1bn buyback and miners slide

London’s FTSE 100 touched a record intraday high before ending up 0.2% at 10,189, supported by banks and Experian’s 3.6% jump on a $1 billion buyback. Major miners slid as gold fell 4% and silver dropped over 6%. Bank of England data showed UK mortgage approvals hit a seven-month low in December. The FTSE 250 was flat.
30 January 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 rises toward 10,200 as banks lead gains

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 rises toward 10,200 as banks lead gains

Bank shares pushed London’s FTSE 100 up 0.5% to 10,197 on Tuesday, while the FTSE 250 was flat. UK shop prices rose 1.5% year-on-year in January, the fastest pace in nearly two years. Dr Martens dropped 8.7% after warning on demand. Cranswick signaled profits at the top end of its forecast range.
27 January 2026
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Barclays snaps up 2.5 million more shares as buyback presses on amid tariff volatility

Barclays snaps up 2.5 million more shares as buyback presses on amid tariff volatility

Barclays bought back 2,522,940 shares on Jan. 21 at an average price of 475.07 pence, bringing total repurchases since October to 86,403,909 shares. All repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the bank’s share capital to 13.83 billion ordinary shares. The buybacks come amid renewed tariff disputes and geopolitical tensions affecting markets. NatWest also repurchased 830,691 shares for cancellation on Wednesday.
22 January 2026
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OpenAI Shares Hype Returns, Still No Ticker in Sight

OpenAI Shares Hype Returns, Still No Ticker in Sight

22 May 2026
OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file for a U.S. IPO, aiming to go public as early as September, sources told Reuters. The move follows a court win against Elon Musk, removing a key legal obstacle. Private-market share prices for OpenAI ranged from $658.94 to $732.38 this month, but no official public price exists. Ordinary investors still cannot buy OpenAI stock on public exchanges.
Estée Lauder Shares Gain as Rumored Deal Fails to Materialize

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22 May 2026
Estée Lauder and Spain’s Puig ended merger talks that would have created a $40 billion beauty group. Estée Lauder shares rose about 10% in after-hours trading, closing the regular session at $78.91. The company said it will focus on its turnaround plan and continue reviewing possible acquisitions or divestitures.
WhiteFiber Stock Rips 22% on $160 Million AI Deal. The Test Comes in July

WhiteFiber Stock Rips 22% on $160 Million AI Deal. The Test Comes in July

22 May 2026
WhiteFiber shares jumped 22.2% to $29.55 after announcing a five-year AI compute contract worth over $160 million for a Paris-region deployment using NVIDIA GPU systems. Google Finance showed the stock rising further after hours. The project is backed by planned financing and 12 months of customer prepayments, but funding and execution remain pending. Service is expected to start in July, subject to equipment delivery and acceptance.
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