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LSE:HSBA.L News 15 December 2025 - 7 February 2026

NatWest stock tries to bounce after BoE spooks UK banks — what to watch before earnings

NatWest stock tries to bounce after BoE spooks UK banks — what to watch before earnings

NatWest shares rose 0.7% to 654.6 pence early Friday, recovering some ground after a 6% drop Thursday triggered by the Bank of England’s split vote on rates. The BoE kept its rate at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts ahead. NatWest repurchased over 800,000 shares this week and will release annual results next Friday.
6 February 2026
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HSBC share price near a 52-week high: what to watch before London opens

HSBC share price near a 52-week high: what to watch before London opens

HSBC shares rose 1.2% to 1,285.4 pence Friday, just below their 52-week high, as UK bank stocks rallied and the FTSE 100 extended its gains. Trading volume reached about 22.6 million shares. The Bank of England’s rate decision Thursday and volatility in sterling remain in focus. Hong Kong regulators have increased scrutiny of IPO sponsors, affecting HSBC’s push for more mandates in the region.
1 February 2026
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HSBC share price holds near 52-week high as FTSE dips on Trump tariff threat — what to know next

HSBC share price holds near 52-week high as FTSE dips on Trump tariff threat — what to know next

HSBC shares closed up 0.55% at 1,238.8 pence in London, near a 52-week high. The FTSE 100 fell 0.4% after new U.S. tariff threats hit European markets. HSBC confirmed a 6.13% stake in International Personal Finance and set Jan. 23 for a Hong Kong court hearing on Hang Seng Bank’s privatisation. Investors await HSBC’s annual results on Feb. 25.
19 January 2026
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Silver price forecast: HSBC lifts 2026 view as spot silver slides 4% ahead of U.S. payrolls

Silver price forecast: HSBC lifts 2026 view as spot silver slides 4% ahead of U.S. payrolls

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 14:42 EST — Regular session Spot silver fell 4.1% to $77.93 an ounce by 1:36 p.m. ET on Wednesday, as traders took profits after a sharp run and the dollar strengthened. HSBC raised its 2026 average silver price forecast to $68.25 an ounce but cautioned the market could stay volatile. “We’re viewing today’s pullback as general profit taking after that recent surge,” said David Meger, director of metals trading at High Ridge Futures. Reuters The price action matters now because silver has been moving in big clips even by precious-metals standards, with cash and futures markets
7 January 2026
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HSBC stock today: Shares hover near a 52-week high as mortgage rate cuts land — what’s next

HSBC stock today: Shares hover near a 52-week high as mortgage rate cuts land — what’s next

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:36 GMT — Regular session HSBC Holdings Plc shares edged higher in early London trading on Monday after the lender moved to cut mortgage rates across a wide range of products. London-listed HSBC (HSBA.L) was up 4.8 pence at 1,197 pence, while its New York line was last at $80.45. The rate move matters because mortgage pricing is one of the first places banks feel the shift when interest rates start to head lower. Cheaper deals can pull in new business, but they can also squeeze net interest margin — the gap between what a bank
5 January 2026
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Lloyds pulls invoice factoring for SMEs, tightening cash‑flow options heading into 2026

Lloyds pulls invoice factoring for SMEs, tightening cash‑flow options heading into 2026

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 11:32 ET Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) plans to close its invoice factoring service for small and medium-sized businesses by the end of 2025, the Financial Times reported, citing two people familiar with the matter. The timing matters because factoring is a day-to-day cash tool for smaller firms, letting them turn unpaid invoices into money they can use immediately. A year-end shutdown would force some businesses to line up alternatives for 2026. The move also signals a wider retreat by major UK lenders from labour-intensive working-capital products, as banks focus on steadier returns from mortgages and
30 December 2025
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock: Hang Seng Bank Buyout Vote Nears, Dividend Signals, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 15, 2025)

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock: Hang Seng Bank Buyout Vote Nears, Dividend Signals, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 15, 2025)

HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA.L / 0005.HK / HSBC) heads into mid-December with a very “HSBC” mix of catalysts: a large, Asia-centric acquisition moving closer to a shareholder vote, upgraded profitability guidance from management, and fresh consensus estimates that map what the sell side thinks the bank can deliver through 2027. The headline on December 15 is simple: the proposed take-private of Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank is advancing through its formal process—important because the deal is big enough to shape how investors think about capital returns, risk exposure to Hong Kong and mainland China property, and HSBC’s strategic pivot under
15 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

7 February 2026
Alphabet shares fell 2.53% to $322.86 Friday, marking a fourth straight decline as investors questioned heavy AI-related spending. The Nasdaq slipped Thursday after Alphabet detailed up to $185 billion in capex, while the Dow and S&P 500 rose Friday on chipmaker gains. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with attention on Alphabet’s outlook and upcoming jobs and inflation data.
BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

7 February 2026
BigBear.ai Holdings shares surged 15.7% Friday to $4.72 ahead of a key shareholder vote on doubling authorized shares to 1 billion. Options trading was heavy, with a put/call ratio of 0.19. The company recently announced deals in AI customs technology and a partnership with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group. The special meeting is set for Feb. 18, with online voting open until late Feb. 17.
American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
American Airlines shares jumped 7.6% to $15.24 Friday, rebounding with a broad rally that sent the Dow past 50,000 for the first time. Investors are watching the carrier’s battle with United at Chicago O’Hare, where a summer capacity surge could trigger a fare war. American also announced new Philadelphia–Porto service for 2027 and launched a centennial inflight menu.
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