LSE:HSBA News 23 January 2026 - 6 February 2026

HSBC shares slipped 0.6% to 1,300.2 pence in early London trading Thursday, retreating from recent highs ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision. The bank will raise rates on several fixed mortgage products from Feb. 4. Sterling hit a five-month high against the euro, while European bank shares fell Wednesday despite a record STOXX 600 close.

HSBC shares slipped 0.31% to 1,301 pence in London Tuesday, while its New York ADR closed at $88.98. The FTSE 100 fell 0.26%, pressured by tech and bank declines. Investors are watching for Bank of England signals on rate cuts, with HSBC’s next update set for February 25. Sterling held near $1.3672, up 1.4% this year.

HSBC shares rose 1.2% to 1,285.4 pence Friday, nearing a 52-week high as the FTSE 100 marked a seventh straight monthly gain. Investors await payments for cancelled Hang Seng Bank shares by Feb. 4 and HSBC’s annual results on Feb. 25. The bank’s issued share capital stood at 17.18 billion ordinary shares as of Jan. 29. HSBC is also ramping up hiring in Hong Kong to regain ground in IPOs after lagging rivals last year.

HSBC shares closed up 1.21% at 1,285.40 pence in London on Friday, tracking gains in UK bank stocks. The FTSE 100 rose 0.5%, marking a seventh straight monthly gain. HSBC reported 17.18 billion ordinary shares outstanding as of Jan. 29. In Hong Kong, HSBC suffered a mobile app and branch outage for several hours Friday.

HSBC shares closed up 1.21% at 1,285.40 pence on Friday, near record highs, helping lift the FTSE 100 as UK banks outperformed. Investors are watching for HSBC’s annual results on Feb. 25 and any updates to profit targets. The stock briefly pushed HSBC’s market cap above $300 billion earlier in the week.

HSBC shares rose 0.2% to 1,272.3p in early London trading Friday, near a 52-week high. The bank suffered a mobile app outage in Hong Kong, with services gradually restored by 3 p.m., according to local media. HSBC is pushing to expand its Hong Kong IPO business after lagging rivals last year. Annual results are due Feb. 25.

HSBC shares fell 1.46% in London on Wednesday to 1,258.6 pence, pulling back from Tuesday’s record high that briefly pushed its market cap above $300 billion. The bank confirmed its privatisation of Hang Seng Bank, with cash payments due by Feb. 4, and raised its stake in International Personal Finance to 7.152%. Investors await HSBC’s annual results on Feb. 25.

HSBC shares surged to a 52-week high of £12.77, lifting its market cap above $300 billion and nearly matching AstraZeneca atop the FTSE 100. London’s bank index hit its highest level since May 2008. Investors await Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision and the Bank of England’s Feb. 5 policy announcement. HSBC reports annual results on Feb. 25.

HSBC is expected to raise its return-on-tangible-equity target in next month’s annual results, with analysts predicting an increase of about two percentage points. Shares slipped 1.1% to 1,231 pence Friday. The bank declined to comment. In Hong Kong, HSBC’s privatisation of Hang Seng Bank is set to take effect Jan. 26, with delisting scheduled for Jan. 27.

A Hong Kong court approved HSBC’s $13.6 billion plan to privatize Hang Seng Bank, with delisting set for Monday. HSBC shares closed down 1.1% in London, while Hang Seng shares last traded at HK$130.00. Minority shareholders will receive HK$155 per share in cash by Feb. 4. Attention now turns to the Fed’s rate decision midweek.