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LSE:RR 9 December 2025 - 23 February 2026

FTSE 100 ends flat as Trump tariff reset jars UK stocks; Johnson Matthey sinks

FTSE 100 ends flat as Trump tariff reset jars UK stocks; Johnson Matthey sinks

FTSE 100 closed down 0.02% at 10,684.74 as tariff concerns resurfaced after President Trump announced a new 15% global import levy. FTSE 250 dropped 0.9%. Miners gained on higher gold and oil prices, while software and data stocks fell on AI worries. Johnson Matthey shares plunged over 17% after cutting the sale price of its catalyst unit to Honeywell.
23 February 2026
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FTSE 100 closes near record as deal buzz lifts London stocks — here’s what moved UK shares

FTSE 100 closes near record as deal buzz lifts London stocks — here’s what moved UK shares

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.42% at 10,446.35, near record highs, with deal activity and rate-cut bets offsetting AI disruption concerns. NatWest dropped 2.5% after posting £7.7 billion in 2025 pretax profit and announcing a £750 million buyback. Defence shares outperformed, while sterling headed for its biggest weekly loss versus the euro in over two months. Bank of England officials pushed back on rapid rate-cut expectations.
13 February 2026
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Rolls-Royce shares rebound after a wobble as investors size up the 2026 trade

Rolls-Royce shares rebound after a wobble as investors size up the 2026 trade

Rolls-Royce shares rose 0.8% to 1,264.5 pence in early London trading Thursday, rebounding from a 2% drop the previous day. The company began a £200 million interim share buyback on Jan. 2, set to finish before full-year results on Feb. 26. Analysts cite defence spending and profit targets but warn valuations are high. Rolls-Royce moved from £5.16 billion net debt in 2021 to £1.08 billion net cash by June 2025.
22 January 2026
Rolls-Royce share price steadies near highs as buyback rolls on and Turkey engine hub takes shape

Rolls-Royce share price steadies near highs as buyback rolls on and Turkey engine hub takes shape

Rolls-Royce bought 462,606 shares on Jan. 8 under its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 2.31 million shares. Shares traded near a 52-week high Friday, ranging from 1,274 to 1,297 pence. The company and Turkish Technic broke ground on a new engine maintenance site at Istanbul Airport, set to open by 2027. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 26.
9 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce shares hit fresh highs in 2026 rally as valuation debate heats upLondon,

Rolls-Royce shares hit fresh highs in 2026 rally as valuation debate heats upLondon,

Rolls-Royce shares climbed to 1,286 pence Thursday, up 8.5% in the first week of 2026. The stock drew retail and institutional interest as defence-linked shares rallied after U.S. President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion military budget. Rolls-Royce reported £0.9 billion of a planned £1 billion buyback completed and reaffirmed 2025 profit guidance. Full-year results are due Feb. 26.
8 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce stock rises in London after first buyback trades hit the tape

Rolls-Royce stock rises in London after first buyback trades hit the tape

Rolls-Royce shares rose 2.1% to 1,222.05 pence by 08:30 GMT after the company reported buying 475,882 shares on Jan. 2 under its £200 million buyback programme. The purchases, averaging 1,186.48 pence per share, totaled about £5.6 million. The stock traded near its 52-week high of 1,228.50 pence. Investors await the Feb. 26 full-year results for further updates.
5 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Stock (LSE: RR.) on 22 December 2025: Buybacks, Defence Momentum, SMR Tailwinds—and What Analysts Forecast Next

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Stock (LSE: RR.) on 22 December 2025: Buybacks, Defence Momentum, SMR Tailwinds—and What Analysts Forecast Next

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares traded near 1,166p on Monday, close to 52-week highs after a sharp rally. On 16 December, the company announced a new interim share buyback of up to £200 million, set to run from 2 January to 24 February 2026. The buyback follows a £1 billion programme completed in November. Full-year results are due 26 February.
22 December 2025
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Most Active UK Stocks Today (10 December 2025): HSBC, BP and Tesco Lead London’s Volume Surge

Most Active UK Stocks Today (10 December 2025): HSBC, BP and Tesco Lead London’s Volume Surge

Lloyds, Vodafone, HSBC, and Barclays led UK trading volumes Wednesday, each moving millions of shares by mid-morning. The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% at 08:30 GMT, while sterling climbed above $1.33. BP, Tesco, and Volution Group also saw heavy activity, with Volution jumping over 7% after a strong update and acquisition news. German and French indices slipped.
10 December 2025
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (December 2025): 9 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears 10,000

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (December 2025): 9 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears 10,000

The FTSE 100 has posted total returns of about 23% in 2025, marking one of its strongest years since the financial crisis, with banks, miners, and defense firms leading gains. Despite the rally, UK stocks still trade at a discount to global peers. The Office for Budget Responsibility expects inflation to fall to 2.5% in 2026. Goldman Sachs forecasts Bank of England rate cuts starting December 2025.
9 December 2025
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