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British American Tobacco p.l.c. Faces Fresh UK Shareholder Lawsuit Over North Korea Sanctions Fallout

British American Tobacco p.l.c. Faces Fresh UK Shareholder Lawsuit Over North Korea Sanctions Fallout

British American Tobacco faces a London High Court lawsuit from over 100 shareholders alleging it failed to disclose breaches of U.S. sanctions tied to its North Korea business. The suit follows BAT’s $635.2 million U.S. settlement in 2023 over tobacco sales to North Korea. BAT said it cannot comment due to a prior U.S. agreement. The claim’s value has not been disclosed.
6 March 2026
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FTSE 100 today: Schroders deal sparks record high, but London shares end lower on weak UK growth

FTSE 100 today: Schroders deal sparks record high, but London shares end lower on weak UK growth

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.67% at 10,402.44 after hitting a record intraday high, as weak GDP and business investment data weighed. Schroders surged on a £9.9 billion takeover offer from Nuveen, the largest-ever for a European fund manager. The FTSE 250 fell 0.48%. Investors expect the Bank of England may cut rates at its March 19 meeting.
12 February 2026
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Imperial Brands share price drops 1% as FTSE slips and dividend date nears

Imperial Brands share price drops 1% as FTSE slips and dividend date nears

Imperial Brands shares fell 1.1% to 3,258 pence in early London trading, near session lows, as tobacco stocks tracked a weaker FTSE 100. British American Tobacco dropped 1.5%. BP’s paused buybacks weighed on the market, sharpening focus on dividends and balance sheets. Investors are watching Imperial’s Feb. 19 ex-dividend date and upcoming trading update.
10 February 2026
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British American Tobacco share price ticks up on fresh buyback notice as dividend, Feb 12 results near

British American Tobacco share price ticks up on fresh buyback notice as dividend, Feb 12 results near

British American Tobacco shares rose 0.6% to 4,459 pence in early London trading after the company bought back 108,725 shares on Feb. 2, to be cancelled. BAT will pay its next dividend on Feb. 4 and release preliminary 2025 results on Feb. 12. The latest buyback reduced the share count to 2,176,779,980. Previous session volume was about 5.4 million shares.
3 February 2026
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Imperial Brands share price slips as buyback rolls on; AGM clears dividend

Imperial Brands share price slips as buyback rolls on; AGM clears dividend

Imperial Brands shares slipped 0.3% to 3,019p in early London trading Thursday after announcing further share buybacks for cancellation. The company repurchased 289,199 shares Wednesday and 195,136 shares Tuesday, both via Morgan Stanley. Shareholders approved all AGM resolutions, including the final dividend. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 19, with payment due March 31.
29 January 2026
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British American Tobacco share price ticks up after buyback update — what to watch before Feb 12 results

British American Tobacco share price ticks up after buyback update — what to watch before Feb 12 results

British American Tobacco shares rose 0.4% to 4,344 pence in early London trading Monday after the company disclosed it bought back 101,395 shares on Jan. 23 at prices between 4,295 and 4,339 pence. BAT extended its buyback program by up to £1.3 billion for 2026 and will cancel the repurchased shares. The board declared an interim dividend of 240.24 pence per share, with the final payment set for Feb. 4, 2026.
26 January 2026
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BAT stock in focus: British American Tobacco buyback update hits ahead of February results

BAT stock in focus: British American Tobacco buyback update hits ahead of February results

British American Tobacco bought back 118,229 shares on Jan. 14 at a VWAP of 4,197.4176p and will cancel them, reducing voting shares to 2,178,299,552. The company extended its repurchase programme by up to £1.3 billion for 2026, with UBS handling buybacks during the closed period. BAT shares closed at 4,240.00p on Wednesday, up 0.83%. Full-year results are due Feb. 12.
15 January 2026
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Imperial Brands share price today: IMB ticks up as buyback keeps running and dividend dates near

Imperial Brands share price today: IMB ticks up as buyback keeps running and dividend dates near

Imperial Brands shares rose about 0.5% in early London trading Monday after the company disclosed new share repurchases under its £1.45 billion buyback program. The stock traded at 3,027 pence at 0914 GMT. Investors are watching the Jan. 28 AGM and the ex-dividend date in February. Abbe Luersman joins the board as non-executive director starting Jan. 12.
12 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 01.01.2026

E to E Transportation Infrastructure listed on NSE SME at ₹330.60, nearly 90% above its ₹174 IPO price after seeing 526.56 times oversubscription. British American Tobacco Malaysia’s parent holds 50% of shares, with individuals at 32%. Uni-Asia Group posted a 96% five-year TSR despite a 14% annual revenue decline. Nifty50 opened at 26,172.90 and Sensex gained about 100 points.
1 January 2026
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  • Cameco Stock Seen as a Long-Term Hold Amid Nuclear Energy Shift and Strategic Investments
    March 19, 2026, 5:08 PM EDT. Cameco (TSX:CCO) has delivered a 578% gain over five years, but some investors are choosing to hold the stock indefinitely. The company benefits from a solid backlog of long-term uranium supply contracts, including a recent $2.6 billion deal with India, ensuring stable revenues amid spot price fluctuations. Positioned across the nuclear value chain via Westinghouse and Global Laser Enrichment, Cameco is set to capitalize on the growing nuclear power needs driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and demand for carbon-free energy. The potential Westinghouse IPO and growth at Global Laser Enrichment add further optionality. For retirement-focused investors, selling now might pose greater risk given the company's strategic outlook and industry trends favoring nuclear energy as a baseload power source.
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