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LSE:NWG.L 19 January 2026 - 3 March 2026

NatWest profit beats forecasts, lifts targets and rolls out £750m buyback — while NWG shares cling to 600p

NatWest profit beats forecasts, lifts targets and rolls out £750m buyback — while NWG shares cling to 600p

NatWest reported a 24% rise in 2025 pretax operating profit to £7.7 billion and announced a £750 million share buyback for early 2026. The bank lifted its 2028 return target and proposed a 51% higher annual dividend. Shares fell 2.55% Thursday after a volatile week following its £2.7 billion deal to acquire Evelyn Partners. Assets under management grew 20% to £58.5 billion before the deal.
13 February 2026
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Lloyds share price in focus: Buyback filing and Halifax house-price jump set up the week ahead

Lloyds share price in focus: Buyback filing and Halifax house-price jump set up the week ahead

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed at 106.75 pence on Friday, up 0.9%, after disclosing a 10 million share buyback for cancellation. Halifax, owned by Lloyds, reported UK house prices rose 0.7% in January to £300,077. Investors are watching for UK banking news next week and monitoring mortgage pricing trends. The London market reopens Monday.
8 February 2026
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NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
7 February 2026
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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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NatWest share price slips as BoE rate call, Evelyn Partners bid talk crowd the tape

NatWest share price slips as BoE rate call, Evelyn Partners bid talk crowd the tape

NatWest shares fell 0.2% to 690.4 pence in early London trading, after touching 676.4 pence. Investors are watching for the Bank of England’s rate decision at midday and reports that NatWest and Barclays will bid over £2 billion for Evelyn Partners. NatWest announced a £10 billion social housing funding package and confirmed it met a previous lending target early. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
5 February 2026
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NatWest share price dips as traders weigh possible 2027 profit target lift

NatWest share price dips as traders weigh possible 2027 profit target lift

NatWest shares fell 0.45% to 664.6 pence in early London trading, pulling back after a sector rally pushed UK bank stocks to their highest since 2008. Reuters reported NatWest may raise its 2027 profitability target to 17% ahead of annual results due Feb. 13. The bank continued share buybacks, repurchasing nearly 797,000 shares on Jan. 27. Investors are watching for Fed and Bank of England policy signals this week.
28 January 2026
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  • Ushio Raises Full-Year Profit Forecast on Cost Cuts, Chip Market Recovery, and Weak Yen
    March 20, 2026, 12:44 AM EDT. Ushio Inc. raised its consolidated full-year forecast for fiscal 2026, projecting net sales of ¥175 billion and operating profit of ¥11.5 billion. The company cited successful structural reforms that cut fixed costs, a recovering semiconductor market boosting demand for light sources, and a weaker yen as key drivers. Ushio's profit attributable to owners now stands at ¥7.5 billion, showing double-digit growth from prior estimates. The impact of its recent acquisition of ams-OSRAM's lamp business remains under review. The forecast upgrade reflects strong earnings improvements and rising market sentiment, with analysts maintaining a Buy rating and a ¥3,570 price target for the Tokyo-listed lighting and optical tech firm.
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