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National Grid share price today: NG edges lower as UK rate-cut bets stay in focus

National Grid share price today: NG edges lower as UK rate-cut bets stay in focus

National Grid shares dipped 0.04% to 1,281.5 pence early Friday, trading near a 52-week high after the Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a close vote. Utilities saw muted moves as investors weighed rate-cut signals and sector peers’ spending plans. CEO Zoë Yujnovich received a five-year share option, regulatory filings show. National Grid’s full-year results are due May 14.
6 February 2026
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National Grid share price rises in London as €650m green bond terms land, Ofgem decision in view

National Grid share price rises in London as €650m green bond terms land, Ofgem decision in view

National Grid shares rose 0.6% to 1,264 pence in early London trading after its UK transmission unit set final terms for a €650 million green bond maturing in 2034. The bond carries a 3.563% coupon and is part of the group’s €20 billion note programme. Investors are watching Ofgem’s consultation on network licence changes, with responses due by March 2.
4 February 2026
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National Grid share price: Ofgem opens Bramford-to-Twinstead review as rate week looms

National Grid share price: Ofgem opens Bramford-to-Twinstead review as rate week looms

National Grid shares closed up 0.37% at 1,234.5 pence, near a one-year high, after Ofgem launched a consultation on the Bramford to Twinstead transmission upgrade. The regulator is reviewing the project under its Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment mechanism, with responses due by March 2. The stock is up about 8% year-to-date. London’s blue-chip index rose 0.5% Friday, while sterling fell 0.56% to $1.3742.
1 February 2026
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National Grid share price edges up in London trade as rate outlook and UK grid approvals stay in focus

National Grid share price edges up in London trade as rate outlook and UK grid approvals stay in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.1% to 1,231.5 pence in early London trading Friday, near their 52-week high. Investors are watching UK interest rate forecasts and the outcome of Sea Link project hearings, which end Friday with a consent decision expected by mid-2026. Ofgem’s next price control period starts April 2026. The Bank of England’s rate decision is due Feb. 5.
30 January 2026
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National Grid share price holds near fresh 52-week high as €650m bond sale puts funding back in focus

National Grid share price holds near fresh 52-week high as €650m bond sale puts funding back in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.3% to 1,226 pence by 08:45 GMT in London, nearing a 52-week high. Its UK transmission unit issued a 650 million euro bond, with Societe Generale signaling possible price support in the debt market. Ofgem’s new RIIO-T3 settlement for electricity transmission starts in April. Investors await National Grid’s full-year results in May.
28 January 2026
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National Grid share price slips as GriffinLink UK-Germany wind link plan lands

National Grid share price slips as GriffinLink UK-Germany wind link plan lands

National Grid shares slipped 0.2% to 1,202 pence in early London trading after announcing studies with TenneT Germany for the proposed 2-gigawatt GriffinLink offshore wind interconnector. Traders cited funding conditions and a crowded grid project pipeline. Societe Generale will support a planned €500 million bond sale. Sea Link project hearings begin Jan. 27.
27 January 2026
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National Grid’s North Sea “GriffinLink” plan puts its share price back in focus

National Grid’s North Sea “GriffinLink” plan puts its share price back in focus

National Grid and Germany’s TenneT announced a 2-gigawatt North Sea power link, aiming for completion in the late 2030s. The move follows a Hamburg pact by 10 countries to build 100 GW of shared offshore wind. National Grid shares rose 0.4% in early London trading Monday. The new project targets cross-border electricity transmission between Britain and Germany.
27 January 2026
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National Grid share price ticks up in early London trade as North Sea wind push puts grids back in focus

National Grid share price ticks up in early London trade as North Sea wind push puts grids back in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.4% to 1,196.5 pence in early London trading, outpacing the FTSE 100. Investor attention shifted to policy moves on North Sea wind and cross-border cables ahead of a clean-energy pact at the Hamburg summit. The company reaffirmed its medium-term earnings target after a first-half profit beat. Full-year results are due May 14.
26 January 2026
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National Grid share price: Jefferies target lift and bond funding update set the tone for Monday

National Grid share price: Jefferies target lift and bond funding update set the tone for Monday

National Grid shares closed up 0.4% at 1,191.5p in London on Friday, after Jefferies raised its price target to 1,410p and reaffirmed a “buy” rating. Trading volume reached 7.16 million shares. The company released an FCA-approved prospectus for its €20 billion Euro Medium Term Note programme. UK 10-year gilt yields rose to 4.53%, pressuring utility sector borrowing costs.
24 January 2026
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National Grid’s North Wales grid upgrade clears a planning hurdle — what the Pentir–Trawsfynydd plans include

National Grid’s North Wales grid upgrade clears a planning hurdle — what the Pentir–Trawsfynydd plans include

National Grid said four planning applications for its Pentir-to-Trawsfynydd electricity upgrade in north Wales have been validated by local authorities. The project includes a 5.8-km cable replacement under the Glaslyn Estuary and a new substation south of Bryncir. Construction could begin in summer 2026 if approved, with full operation targeted for 2030.
22 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

7 February 2026
Cadence Bank shares have been delisted following Huntington Bancshares’ takeover, with each Cadence share converted into 2.475 Huntington shares. Huntington closed Friday at $19.27 and named Senthil Kumar as chief risk officer ahead of new regulatory requirements. The merger leaves Cadence as a brand under Huntington, with customer account conversions planned for mid-2026. Huntington executives will address investors at a UBS conference on Tuesday.
NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

7 February 2026
NIO shares jumped 7.23% to $5.04 Friday after the company forecast a swing to adjusted operating profit of up to 1.2 billion yuan for the fourth quarter. Trading volume reached 90.8 million shares, far above average. Nio’s deliveries rose 72% to 124,807 vehicles in the quarter. The company said results are preliminary and unaudited, with final figures due in March.
Snap stock price bounces to $5.22 after upgrades — what traders watch next week

Snap stock price bounces to $5.22 after upgrades — what traders watch next week

7 February 2026
Snap Inc. shares closed up 2% at $5.22 Friday after a volatile week, with 94 million shares traded. The company forecast Q1 revenue below analyst expectations, despite a fourth-quarter beat and a 28% rise in active advertisers. Daily active users fell by 3 million to 474 million. Analysts remain divided, with some upgrading and others trimming price targets.
Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Bradesco’s preferred shares fell 2.55% to 20.61 reais Friday after the bank issued 2026 guidance pointing to slower growth in some areas. Fourth-quarter recurring net income rose 20.6% to 6.5 billion reais, with 2025 ROAE at 15.2%. The Ibovespa closed up 0.45%. Bradesco ADRs ended down 0.5% at $3.98 in New York.
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