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UK Stock Market Forecast 2026: FTSE 100 clings to rate-cut bets as AI jitters hit data stocks

UK Stock Market Forecast 2026: FTSE 100 clings to rate-cut bets as AI jitters hit data stocks

London, February 6, 2026, 13:37 GMT — Regular session London’s FTSE 100 edged up on Friday as gains in major banks outweighed another drop from data analytics firm RELX, which continues to feel pressure amid the global AI selloff. The blue-chip index was 0.2% higher at 1133 GMT, eyeing a second consecutive weekly gain. The FTSE 250, meanwhile, barely moved and looks set to slip for a second week. Barclays, NatWest, and Lloyds climbed between 1% and 1.6%. RELX fell 3.5%. Fresnillo gained 1.8%, while Next added 0.5% after acquiring footwear brand Russell & Bromley via an insolvency deal.
6 February 2026
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FTSE 100 hovers near record as Experian jumps on $1bn buyback and miners slide

FTSE 100 hovers near record as Experian jumps on $1bn buyback and miners slide

London, Jan 30, 2026, 10:52 GMT — Regular session The UK stock market barely moved on Friday. Experian surged following a fresh buyback announcement, balancing out sharp losses in major miners as metal prices dipped. The blue-chip FTSE 100 edged up roughly 0.2% to about 10,189 points, while the FTSE 250, more UK-focused, held steady.
30 January 2026
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Lloyds Bank launches £1.75bn buyback after profit beat, even as motor finance bill swells

Lloyds Bank launches £1.75bn buyback after profit beat, even as motor finance bill swells

Lloyds Banking Group kicked off a £1.75 billion share buyback Thursday, following a 2025 profit that topped analyst expectations. The bank also raised its profitability target for 2026. “Our continued business momentum and strategic delivery enable us to upgrade guidance,” CEO Charlie Nunn said, noting the bank will reveal its next strategy phase in July. UK bank earnings season starts with this update, giving an early glimpse into whether lenders can maintain dividend payouts amid falling interest rates. Lloyds, the country’s largest mortgage lender, has also emerged as a key indicator of the sector’s handling of rising motor finance compensation risks.
29 January 2026
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Lloyds shares are above £1 again — UBS lifts target as investors do the dividend maths

Lloyds shares are above £1 again — UBS lifts target as investors do the dividend maths

Lloyds Banking Group shares climbed 1.8% to 103.25 pence in early London trading Thursday, approaching the upper end of a 52-week range between 60.36p and 103.55p. At 103.25p, the stock is hovering just above the £1 mark—a psychological threshold closely watched for the UK lender. The move comes just a week before Lloyds’ full-year results, scheduled for Jan. 29. Investors will be keenly watching for 2026 guidance and hints about what follows the 2022–26 strategic plan. UBS lifted its price target to 103p from 90p but held firm on a neutral rating, citing uncertainties around growth after 2026 and valuations following the recent rally. UBS projects Lloyds could deliver around 25% year-on-year growth in pre-provision profit by 2026—excluding motor finance remediation costs and before loan-loss charges—driven by about 8% growth in net interest income and modest cost inflation.
22 January 2026
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  • ASX Penny Stocks: Euroz Hartleys Group, Southern Cross, Wiseway Among Picks as Market Holds Steady
    June 30, 2026, 11:01 PM EDT. The ASX hovered close to 8,780 points as names like Euroz Hartleys Group Ltd (A$210.01 million market cap), Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Ltd (A$1.29 billion), and Wiseway Group Ltd drew attention for their potential. Euroz Hartleys runs a debt-free balance sheet and posted 67.1% earnings growth, but long-term earnings are still sliding. Southern Cross brought in A$150 million through equity but struggles with low returns and recent losses. All three stocks are trading under estimated fair value, pointing to possible investment opportunities for small-cap hunters focused on Australian names with strong underlying numbers.
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