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LSE:HSBA News 29 January 2026 - 6 February 2026

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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HSBC stock price steadies after BoE vote jolts UK banks, earnings loom

HSBC stock price steadies after BoE vote jolts UK banks, earnings loom

HSBC shares rose 0.2% to 1,280 pence in early London trading Friday, rebounding after UK banks slid on the Bank of England’s close 5-4 vote to hold rates at 3.75%. HSBC recently increased its stake in International Personal Finance to 9.71%. Investors await HSBC’s annual results on February 25, with focus on guidance and dividends.
6 February 2026
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Bank of England rate decision: Traders brace for a 3.75% hold as UK inflation stays above target

Bank of England rate decision: Traders brace for a 3.75% hold as UK inflation stays above target

The Bank of England is expected to keep its Bank Rate at 3.75% on Thursday, with inflation still at 3.4% and signs of stronger demand emerging. Sterling hit a five-month high against the euro, while the FTSE 100 reached a record 10,402.34 points. January’s UK services PMI rose to 54.0, but hiring fell as firms faced higher payroll costs. Markets now expect about 35 basis points of BoE rate cuts by year-end.
5 February 2026
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HSBC share price slips in early London trade as BoE call, mortgage repricing grab attention

HSBC share price slips in early London trade as BoE call, mortgage repricing grab attention

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.
5 February 2026
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HSBC share price near fresh highs as bank rally builds into key week

HSBC share price near fresh highs as bank rally builds into key week

HSBC shares rose 1.5% to a 52-week high of 1,305 pence Monday, helping the FTSE 100 and STOXX 600 reach record closes. European bank stocks hit their highest since 2008 as investors returned to lenders after early-month volatility. HSBC’s trading volume lagged its 50-day average. Chesnara completed its £260 million purchase of HSBC Life (UK) Limited.
3 February 2026
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HSBC share price near 52-week high: What could move HSBC stock next week

HSBC share price near 52-week high: What could move HSBC stock next week

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.
1 February 2026
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CoreWeave stock slides as insider sale filing lands, Nvidia-fueled rally cools

CoreWeave stock slides as insider sale filing lands, Nvidia-fueled rally cools

CoreWeave shares fell 6.5% to $99.13 after insider sales and new filings showed Nvidia bought $2 billion in shares through a private placement. HSBC cut its price target, citing rising debt costs. Traders pointed to risks if credit tightens and questioned whether Nvidia’s support resembles vendor financing. Nvidia reports earnings Feb. 25.
29 January 2026
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HSBC share price slips from record highs as investors weigh Fed pause and Hang Seng move

HSBC share price slips from record highs as investors weigh Fed pause and Hang Seng move

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.
29 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

7 February 2026
Binance bought 3,600 bitcoin for its Secure Asset Fund, bringing its holdings to 6,230 BTC after bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 following a sharp drop. The broader crypto market lost about $2 trillion since October, with $1 billion in leveraged bitcoin positions liquidated in 24 hours. Strategy reported a wider Q4 loss as bitcoin fell. Gemini will cut up to 200 jobs and exit the UK, EU, and Australia.
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