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LSE:LLOY.L News 23 January 2026 - 6 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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Lloyds share price near 106p after BoE close vote stirs rate-cut bets

Lloyds share price near 106p after BoE close vote stirs rate-cut bets

Lloyds Banking Group shares hovered near 105.8 pence Friday after dropping 5.6% Thursday, following the Bank of England’s decision to keep rates at 3.75%. The bank bought back 7 million shares on Feb. 5 at an average 106.86 pence. UK bank stocks fell as the FTSE 100 slipped 0.9%. Investors now focus on the Bank of England’s March 19 meeting for signals on rate cuts.
6 February 2026
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Lloyds share price jumps toward a fresh high as corporate banking push report lands

Lloyds share price jumps toward a fresh high as corporate banking push report lands

Lloyds shares rose 1.4% to 114.2 pence in early London trading, approaching a 52-week high, after reports of a planned expansion into corporate banking. Deutsche Bank raised its target price to 125 pence, keeping a buy rating, while Shore Capital downgraded Lloyds to sell. The bank bought back nearly 3 million shares on Tuesday. Lloyds recently posted a 12% rise in 2025 pre-tax profit to £6.7 billion.
4 February 2026
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Lloyds share price hits fresh 52-week high as buyback starts — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price hits fresh 52-week high as buyback starts — what to watch next week

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed Friday at 108.95 pence, up 3.32% to a 52-week high, after launching a £1.75 billion buyback and raising its 2026 profitability target. The bank reported a 12% rise in 2025 pre-tax profit to £6.7 billion. Lloyds bought 10 million shares Friday for cancellation. Investors await the Bank of England’s rate decision Feb. 5 and Lloyds’ annual report Feb. 18.
31 January 2026
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Lloyds share price rises as £1.75bn buyback begins — motor finance risk back in focus

Lloyds share price rises as £1.75bn buyback begins — motor finance risk back in focus

Lloyds Banking Group shares rose 1.2% to 106.7 pence after launching a £1.75 billion buyback program on Friday. The bank set aside £1.95 billion for motor finance provisions and recommended a 2.43 pence final dividend. Lloyds reported a 12% rise in 2025 profit before tax to £6.7 billion and raised its 2026 profitability target to over 16% return on tangible equity.
30 January 2026
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Lloyds (LLOY.L) share price jumps on profit beat and £1.75bn buyback — what investors watch next

Lloyds (LLOY.L) share price jumps on profit beat and £1.75bn buyback — what investors watch next

Lloyds shares rose 2.2% to a 52-week high after the bank announced a £1.75 billion buyback and raised its 2026 profit target. Annual pre-tax profit jumped 12% to £6.7 billion, beating forecasts. The bank increased its dividend and projected 2026 net interest income at about £14.9 billion. Uncertainty remains over motor finance compensation costs.
29 January 2026
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FTSE 100 rises as miners lift London stocks; 3i soars, Lloyds upgrades targets

FTSE 100 rises as miners lift London stocks; 3i soars, Lloyds upgrades targets

London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.44% to 10,198.75 by 1105 GMT, led by mining and financial stocks. Gold surged near $5,600 an ounce, hitting new highs as investors sought safe havens amid geopolitical tensions and a weaker dollar. 3i Group jumped 14% after strong results from Action, while Lloyds gained 0.5% on a profit beat and new share buyback. Sterling hovered near multi-year highs against the dollar.
29 January 2026
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Lloyds share price edges up after profit beat, bigger buyback and fresh 2026 targets

Lloyds share price edges up after profit beat, bigger buyback and fresh 2026 targets

Lloyds Banking Group shares rose 0.6% after the bank beat profit forecasts, raised its outlook, and announced a £1.75 billion share buyback. The lender set aside £968 million for motor finance remediation, warning this will impact full-year results. The board raised the final dividend to 2.43 pence per share. Return on tangible equity reached 12.9%, or 14.8% excluding the motor finance charge.
29 January 2026
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Lloyds share price today: LLOY.L ticks higher as sanctions fine fades and results loom

Lloyds share price today: LLOY.L ticks higher as sanctions fine fades and results loom

London, Jan 27, 2026, 09:10 GMT — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) shares climbed roughly 0.7% to 103.7 pence by 0910 GMT Tuesday, hovering near the day’s high. So far, the stock has fluctuated between 103.28p and 103.80p. (Investing.com) As UK lenders gear up for their annual results, investors are zeroing in on any shifts in profitability targets following a strong rally in bank shares. The return on tangible equity (ROTE) — a crucial measure of profit — is drawing particular attention after sources told Reuters some banks plan to raise their targets soon. Peter Rothwell, KPMG UK’s head
27 January 2026
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Lloyds Banking Group share price lifts as profit-target talk grows ahead of results

Lloyds Banking Group share price lifts as profit-target talk grows ahead of results

London, January 26, 2026, 08:55 GMT — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) shares edged up roughly 0.6% to 102.30 pence by 0855 GMT, after fluctuating between 101.70 and 102.50 earlier in the session. The stock closed Friday at 101.65 and remains close to the high end of its 52-week range. (Google) Timing is key. Lloyds is set to unveil its annual results later this week, and any guidance could sway the stock more than the actual profits. Investors are eager to hear if the bank expects recent returns to continue amid tight mortgage pricing and mounting pressure on deposits.
26 January 2026
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Lloyds share price today: €500m bond call keeps LLOY in focus ahead of results week

Lloyds share price today: €500m bond call keeps LLOY in focus ahead of results week

London, Jan 23, 2026, 07:59 GMT — Premarket. Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) shares held steady at 101.9 pence before Friday’s London session, following the bank’s announcement of an early redemption of €500 million in senior debt. (London South East) The timing is delicate for UK banks. Traders are weighing two key factors: if the Bank of England will slash rates earlier than anticipated, and what Lloyds will reveal next week regarding margins and credit. Lloyds ended Thursday up 0.49%, swinging between 100.5 and 103.5 pence and hitting a new 52-week peak at 103.5 pence, data showed. Trading volume was around
23 January 2026
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Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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