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LSE:CNA News 27 January 2026 - 28 January 2026

Vodafone share price dips near 52-week high as Centrica deal, buyback keep VOD in focus

Vodafone share price dips near 52-week high as Centrica deal, buyback keep VOD in focus

Vodafone shares slipped 0.6% to about 105 pence in early London trade Wednesday, after nearing a 52-week high. The company announced a four-year IT and connectivity deal with Centrica covering 80 sites and 30,000 devices. Vodafone bought over 2.5 million shares for treasury on Jan. 27 at an average 105.17 pence. Q3 FY26 trading update and interim dividend payment are set for Feb. 5.
28 January 2026
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Vodafone share price slips as Centrica partnership lands — and buyback rolls on

Vodafone share price slips as Centrica partnership lands — and buyback rolls on

Vodafone shares fell 0.3% to 104.2 pence in early London trading, retreating from Monday’s 52-week high. The company signed a four-year workplace and connectivity contract with Centrica, covering 80 UK sites and 30,000 devices. Vodafone also repurchased 2.57 million shares on Jan. 26 at an average 104.82 pence each. Financial terms of the Centrica deal were not disclosed.
27 January 2026
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Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

7 February 2026
Diageo shares closed down 1.48% at 1,760 pence on Friday, trailing a 0.59% gain in the FTSE 100. An updated analyst consensus points to a 2.0% fall in first-half organic net sales ahead of interim results due Feb. 25. Trading volume was light, and the stock remains over 22% below its 52-week high.
National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

7 February 2026
National Grid shares closed at 1,285 pence in London on Friday, up 0.23%. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% after a close vote, signaling possible cuts if inflation falls. National Grid announced a wireless power transmission study with Space Solar and marked five years of IFA2 interconnector operations. Its U.S. ADR ended at $88.06, up $1.17.
BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

7 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, tracking gains in European defence stocks. The company’s market value stands near £54.8 billion. Investors await BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and orders. GXO Logistics renewed and expanded its contract to support BAE’s Type 26 frigate program in Scotland.
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