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Diageo stock rises in London after Remy Cointreau surprise, with Feb results next test

Diageo stock rises in London after Remy Cointreau surprise, with Feb results next test

Diageo shares rose nearly 2% to 1,670 pence in early London trading Friday after Rémy Cointreau’s quarterly sales beat forecasts, lifting spirits stocks. Traders cited improved sector sentiment, but Diageo’s interim results on Feb. 25 remain a key focus. The company previously warned of flat or declining sales for fiscal 2026 and is reviewing its China assets.
30 January 2026
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Diageo stock rises as Kenyan court delays hearing on $2.3 billion EABL sale to Asahi

Diageo stock rises as Kenyan court delays hearing on $2.3 billion EABL sale to Asahi

LONDON, Jan 9, 2026, 10:46 GMT — Regular session Diageo (DGE.L) shares rose on Friday after a Kenyan court postponed a hearing on a bid to block the drinks maker’s $2.3 billion sale of East African Breweries to Japan’s Asahi Holdings. The stock was up about 2% at 1,634 pence in mid-morning trade. The case lands at a touchy moment for Diageo, which has been leaning on asset sales to bring in cash and curb debt. A delay in one of its bigger disposals would complicate that timetable. Investors have also been watching whether spirits demand is steadying, particularly in
9 January 2026
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Diageo share price slides as Kenyan court bid targets $2.3bn Asahi deal

Diageo share price slides as Kenyan court bid targets $2.3bn Asahi deal

London, Jan 7, 2026, 09:01 GMT — Regular session Diageo (DGE.L) shares slipped on Wednesday after a Kenyan beer distributor lodged a lawsuit seeking to block the spirits maker’s planned $2.3 billion sale of East African Breweries (EABL) to Japan’s Asahi Holdings. The stock was down 1.4% at 1,620.5 pence by 0900 GMT, after trading between 1,606 and 1,649 pence, and sits about 2.6% above its 52-week low. Diageo did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Reuters+1 The court challenge lands as investors weigh Diageo’s push to simplify its portfolio and strengthen its balance sheet. Diageo, maker of
7 January 2026
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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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