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LSE:HSBA 21 December 2025 - 16 January 2026

NatWest share price in focus: NWG ends higher after buyback update as UK banks ride GDP bounce

NatWest share price in focus: NWG ends higher after buyback update as UK banks ride GDP bounce

NatWest shares rose 1.4% to 639 pence Thursday after the bank announced new share buybacks at an average price of 640.29 pence. The FTSE 100 closed at a record high, led by gains in major UK banks. UK GDP grew 0.3% in November, rebounding from October’s decline. Investors await next week’s labour and inflation data for clues on Bank of England rate cuts.
UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

The FTSE 100 reached a new record on Thursday, rising 0.45% by mid-morning, while the FTSE 250 gained 0.7%. Asset managers and banks led the advance, with Schroders and Ashmore posting strong results. Dunelm plunged 16.6% after warning on profits. Official data showed UK GDP grew 0.3% in November.
HSBC stock rises today: UAE asset-management push in focus as rates nerves linger

HSBC stock rises today: UAE asset-management push in focus as rates nerves linger

HSBC shares rose 0.5% to 1,208.4 pence in early London trading Tuesday after announcing a new onshore asset management business in the UAE. The bank named James Grist as general manager of the venture, which will offer 10 regulated funds. HSBC’s asset management arm reported $852 billion under management as of September. Investors await the bank’s annual results on Feb. 25.
13 January 2026
Netflix stock rises as Paramount lawsuit turns up heat on Warner deal, HSBC starts with Buy

Netflix stock rises as Paramount lawsuit turns up heat on Warner deal, HSBC starts with Buy

Netflix shares rose 0.7% to $90.07 after Paramount Skydance sued Warner Bros. Discovery, seeking more disclosure on Netflix’s $72 billion acquisition deal and hinting at a proxy fight. Paramount’s $30-per-share cash offer expires Jan. 21 unless extended. HSBC initiated Netflix coverage with a Buy rating ahead of its Jan. 20 earnings report. Warner Bros. Discovery shares fell 1.3%.
HSBC cuts UK mortgage rates to start 2026 as refinancing wave builds

HSBC cuts UK mortgage rates to start 2026 as refinancing wave builds

HSBC UK will cut mortgage rates on residential and buy-to-let deals from Jan. 5, following the Bank of England’s December rate reduction. The move comes as UK house prices fell 0.4% in December, and refinancing activity rises. Leeds Building Society also lowered rates on 169 mortgage products this week. The Bank of England’s next rate decision is set for Feb. 5.
5 January 2026
HSBC Holdings Plc Stock Today: Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Leadership Changes, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 26, 2025)

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock Today: Hang Seng Buyout Timeline, Leadership Changes, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 26, 2025)

HSBC plans to privatize Hang Seng Bank, offering HK$155 per share, a 33% premium over the 30-day average before Oct. 8, 2025. Hang Seng’s board recommends minority shareholders approve the deal. Key shareholder and court votes are set for January 2026. HSBC’s stock is trading quietly amid holiday closures in London and Hong Kong.
HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBA, HSBC): Latest December 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Catalysts Investors Are Watching

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBA, HSBC): Latest December 2025 News, Analyst Forecasts, and the 2026 Catalysts Investors Are Watching

HSBC shares last traded at 1,175.40p in London and $79.58 in New York on Dec. 24, before markets closed for Christmas. The bank named Ida Liu as CEO of its private banking unit, and Ann Godbehere will retire from the board after the 2026 AGM. HSBC’s $13.6 billion bid to privatize Hang Seng Bank advanced after an independent committee backed the offer.
25 December 2025
HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBC, HSBA): Latest News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook as Shares Hit Fresh High on Dec. 24, 2025

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock (HSBC, HSBA): Latest News, Forecasts and 2026 Outlook as Shares Hit Fresh High on Dec. 24, 2025

HSBC shares hit a 52-week high in London on Dec. 23, closing at £11.75, with lighter-than-usual trading ahead of Christmas. The bank announced Ida Liu, former Citi private banking chief, will join as CEO of private banking in January. A proposed Hang Seng Bank privatization is moving toward a vote. HSBC continues to invest in AI and automation amid shifting rate expectations.
24 December 2025
HSBC Holdings Plc Stock Today (22 December 2025): Shares Steady Near Highs as Analyst Upgrades, Hang Seng Buyout and Legal Headlines Shape the 2026 Outlook

HSBC Holdings Plc Stock Today (22 December 2025): Shares Steady Near Highs as Analyst Upgrades, Hang Seng Buyout and Legal Headlines Shape the 2026 Outlook

HSBC shares traded at 1167.00p in London, HK$121.00 in Hong Kong, and $77.92 in New York as of 07:43 GMT on December 22, 2025. The stock’s momentum follows broker upgrades, expectations of rate cuts, and HSBC’s plan to privatize Hang Seng Bank. Regulatory and litigation issues remain in focus. HSBC declares dividends in US dollars, with currency options for shareholders.
22 December 2025
Bank Stocks Week Ahead: Fed “Pause” Signals, Holiday-Thin Trading, and Buybacks Put Financials in Focus (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Bank Stocks Week Ahead: Fed “Pause” Signals, Holiday-Thin Trading, and Buybacks Put Financials in Focus (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Federal Reserve officials signaled no urgency for further rate cuts, with New York Fed President John Williams and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack both emphasizing a steady approach. Key U.S. economic data delayed by a government shutdown will be released during a shortened Christmas trading week, increasing uncertainty for bank stocks. Markets will close Dec. 25; volatility may rise due to thin liquidity.
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