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LSE:LLOY 10 December 2025 - 8 January 2026

Jefferies lifts Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest price targets as UK bank rally rolls into 2026

Jefferies lifts Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest price targets as UK bank rally rolls into 2026

Jefferies raised price targets on Barclays to 560p, Lloyds to 119p, and NatWest to 720p, citing room for UK bank shares to rise. UK banks now account for 17% of the FTSE 100 but still trade at a 25% discount to the wider market. Barclays kept Lloyds rated “overweight” and cut NatWest to “equal weight,” citing stronger capital returns at Lloyds. Shares were mixed in early London trading.
8 January 2026
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Fresh Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest price targets hint at more upside for UK bank sharesLONDON,

Fresh Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest price targets hint at more upside for UK bank sharesLONDON,

Jefferies raised price targets for Lloyds to 119p, Barclays to 560p, and NatWest to 720p, citing room for UK bank shares to rerate despite a strong 2025. Lloyds traded near 99.6p, Barclays at 481p, and NatWest at 629p on Thursday. Barclays kept Lloyds “overweight” but cut NatWest to “equal weight,” citing diverging capital and earnings outlooks.
8 January 2026
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Lloyds Bank closures start this month as 17 UK branches set to shut in January 2026

Lloyds Bank closures start this month as 17 UK branches set to shut in January 2026

Lloyds Bank will close 17 branches across Britain in January, starting Jan. 8 with Gillingham, Dorset. Closures span England and Wales, with Ammanford shutting Jan. 12 and Chester-le-Street Jan. 14. Halifax and Bank of Scotland, also owned by Lloyds, have published separate closure lists. Lloyds says some affected towns will get banking hubs or community banker visits.
2 January 2026
Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price on 24 December 2025: Latest News, 2026 Forecasts, Dividend Outlook and Key Risks

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price on 24 December 2025: Latest News, 2026 Forecasts, Dividend Outlook and Key Risks

Lloyds Banking Group shares traded near 97.5p on December 24, 2025, close to their 52-week high and just below the key £1 mark. Trading volumes were thin ahead of the Christmas break, with the London Stock Exchange running a half-day. The stock’s outlook remains clouded by UK motor finance redress and the impact of Bank of England rate cuts. Lloyds has gained about 80% over the past year.
24 December 2025
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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.
21 December 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: Stock News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Risks as of 17 December 2025

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: Stock News, Analyst Forecasts and Key Risks as of 17 December 2025

Lloyds Banking Group closed at 95.80p on 17 December 2025, up 0.78%, with a market value near £56.26bn. The stock has risen 71.6% over the past year, trading just below its 52-week high. Lloyds is working with the FCA on agentic AI trials set for early 2026, while facing ongoing risk from the UK motor finance redress, which could cost the industry up to £20bn.
17 December 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Outlook: Buyback Completed, BoE Rate-Cut Week Ahead, and the Latest Headlines (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Outlook: Buyback Completed, BoE Rate-Cut Week Ahead, and the Latest Headlines (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Lloyds shares closed Friday at 93.72p, down 1.37% and about 4% below the 52-week high. The bank completed a £1.7 billion share buyback this week, repurchasing 2.2 billion shares. Investors are watching for UK inflation data and a Bank of England rate decision on 18 December. Motor finance redress risk remains in focus.
14 December 2025
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Lloyds Share Price Today: LLOY Ends the Week at 93.72p as Car Finance Redress Fears Return — What to Watch Next Week (Updated 13 Dec 2025)

Lloyds Share Price Today: LLOY Ends the Week at 93.72p as Car Finance Redress Fears Return — What to Watch Next Week (Updated 13 Dec 2025)

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed at 93.72p on Friday, down 1.37% for the day and 2.1% for the week. The stock moved between 96.00p and 93.08p amid renewed UK rate-cut speculation and fresh headlines on car finance redress, with compensation estimates rising to £18–£20 billion. Lloyds completed a £1.7bn buyback during the week.
13 December 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price: Latest News, Buyback Update, Motor Finance Risk, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 13, 2025)

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price: Latest News, Buyback Update, Motor Finance Risk, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 13, 2025)

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed at 93.72p on 12 December, down 1.37% for the day and 4.11% below their 52-week high. The bank completed its £1.7 billion share buyback on 9 December. Investors remain focused on the ongoing UK motor finance redress process and the Bank of England’s expected rate cut on 18 December. Trading volume fell to 74.6 million shares, below the 50-day average.
13 December 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as FCA Motor Finance Deadline Hits

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as FCA Motor Finance Deadline Hits

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed at 95.5p on 12 December 2025, near a 52-week high, as investors reacted to the FCA’s motor finance redress consultation deadline and weak UK GDP data. A Reuters report suggested potential industry redress costs could reach £18–20bn, higher than previous estimates. Trading volume was about 13 million shares.
12 December 2025
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Most Active UK Stocks Today (12 December 2025): Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, Glencore Lead as SolGold Deal Talk and Card Factory Warning Drive Volume

Most Active UK Stocks Today (12 December 2025): Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, Glencore Lead as SolGold Deal Talk and Card Factory Warning Drive Volume

The FTSE 100 rose 0.4% to near 9,746 by late morning after UK GDP fell 0.1% in October and the trade deficit widened to £6.7bn, fueling expectations of a Bank of England rate cut next week. Lloyds, Glencore, and Barclays led trading volumes, while takeover and profit warnings drove sharp moves in smaller stocks.
12 December 2025
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  • Cocoa Prices Fall as Weather Concerns Ease in West Africa
    June 10, 2026, 4:29 PM EDT. Cocoa prices on ICE exchanges declined Wednesday with July contracts down nearly 2%. Prices retreated as forecasts predict dry weather in West Africa, easing flood concerns that recently damaged crops. Despite recent losses, medium-term risks linger amid developing El Niño conditions that could bring warmer, drier weather to key cocoa regions, potentially hurting yields. Inventories in the U.S. reached a 1.75-year high, pressuring prices. Increased cocoa shipments from Ivory Coast, the world's top grower, add bearish pressure after shipment volumes rose 3% year-on-year. However, continued chocolate demand, shown by strong earnings from major makers Hershey and Mondelez, along with lower global surplus forecasts, provide price support. Fund short positions are near a three-year peak, heightening potential volatility. Weather and supply outlooks remain key to market direction.

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