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LSE:SGE News 10 July 2025 - 6 February 2026

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Steadies Near Flat as AI Jitters Drag RELX

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Steadies Near Flat as AI Jitters Drag RELX

RELX fell 4.2% and Sage Group dropped 2.8% Friday, leading FTSE 100 decliners as AI disruption fears hit data and software stocks. The FTSE 100 was flat at 10,310.70 by 10:47 GMT. Sterling and UK bonds slid after a narrow Bank of England vote revived rate cut bets. Halifax reported UK house prices rose 0.7% in January, topping £300,000 for the first time.
UK stock market today: FTSE 100 rises toward 10,200 as banks lead gains

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 rises toward 10,200 as banks lead gains

Bank shares pushed London’s FTSE 100 up 0.5% to 10,197 on Tuesday, while the FTSE 250 was flat. UK shop prices rose 1.5% year-on-year in January, the fastest pace in nearly two years. Dr Martens dropped 8.7% after warning on demand. Cranswick signaled profits at the top end of its forecast range.
Sage Group share price in focus: AI partnership and buyback set up Jan 27 trading update

Sage Group share price in focus: AI partnership and buyback set up Jan 27 trading update

Sage shares closed Friday up 0.6% at 1,029.1 pence after announcing a global AI partnership with Augusta Labs and continuing its share buyback program. The company repurchased about 1.83 million shares over two days, totaling roughly £18.7 million. The buyback is scheduled to end by March 19. Sage will release its Q1 FY26 trading update on Jan. 27.
Sage share price slips as tariff jitters hit tech — what to watch before the Q1 update

Sage share price slips as tariff jitters hit tech — what to watch before the Q1 update

Sage Group shares fell 0.9% to 1,044 pence Monday, nearing a 52-week low as European tech stocks slid after U.S. President Trump threatened new tariffs on eight countries including Britain. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.5% and Europe’s tech index lost over 2%. Sage’s Q1 FY26 trading update is due Jan. 27. Market capitalization stands near £9.9 billion.
Sage Group plc (LON: SGE): Insider Deals, £300m Buyback and 2026 Forecasts – Update as of 5 December 2025

Sage Group plc (LON: SGE): Insider Deals, £300m Buyback and 2026 Forecasts – Update as of 5 December 2025

Sage Group plc’s share price is trading near the bottom of its 52‑week range, just as the FTSE 100 software group ramps up a £300 million share buyback, reports strong full‑year 2025 results, and discloses a flurry of insider share awards and sales. That combination makes Sage (LON: SGE) one of the more interesting “quality compounder at a discount” stories on the London market going into 2026. Sage share price on 5 December 2025 As of trading on 5 December 2025, Sage shares are changing hands at around 1,068p on the London Stock Exchange, slightly above Thursday’s close of 1,064.5p.
Sage Group plc (SGE) Share Price Today: £300m Buyback, Strong FY25 Results and AI Push – 27 November 2025

Sage Group plc (SGE) Share Price Today: £300m Buyback, Strong FY25 Results and AI Push – 27 November 2025

On 27 November 2025, Sage Group plc (LON: SGE) is trading around 1,072p as the FTSE 100 software group steps up a new £300m share buyback following double‑digit FY25 growth, a higher dividend and an accelerating AI strategy. Snapshot: Sage Group plc on 27 November 2025 As the London market closed on 27 November 2025, Sage Group plc (LON: SGE) finished the session with a sell price of about 1,072p and a buy price of 1,073p, up roughly 0.75% on the day. That leaves the FTSE 100 software group valued at around £10.2bn, with a dividend yield near 2.0% and
Global HCM Software Market Update (June–July 2025) – Key Trends, News & Forecasts

Global HCM Software Market Update (June–July 2025) – Key Trends, News & Forecasts

The global HR/HCM and payroll software market is projected to grow from about $35.3 billion in 2024 to $57.8 billion in 2029 and reach $91.7 billion by 2034, a roughly 10% annual growth rate. North America accounts for 36% of market revenue, while Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region with a forecast around 12% CAGR. The SMB/SME segment is expected to expand about 13% annually through 2029, outpacing large-enterprise growth. The market remains highly fragmented, with the top 10 vendors capturing only about 10% of global revenue in 2023, including Oracle, SAP, ADP, Sage, Paychex, UKG, and Paycom at roughly 1–2%

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Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

7 February 2026
U.S. space and defense stocks rose Friday, with sector ETFs gaining up to 4.8% and Lockheed Martin up 2.4%. Investors are awaiting a Pentagon list that could restrict buybacks and dividends at underperforming contractors under a Trump executive order. Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans. Lockheed’s board approved a $3.45 per share dividend for Q1 2026.
Ucore Rare Metals stock price jumps as ‘Project Vault’ keeps rare earths on traders’ screens

Ucore Rare Metals stock price jumps as ‘Project Vault’ keeps rare earths on traders’ screens

7 February 2026
Ucore Rare Metals shares jumped 14.7% to C$7.97 on Toronto’s TSX Venture Exchange Friday, rebounding after a steep drop as investors responded to U.S. critical-minerals policy moves. The U.S. Export-Import Bank described Project Vault as a $10 billion public-private stockpiling plan. Neodymium prices climbed 1.27% to 997,500 yuan a tonne on Feb. 6. Investors await details on Project Vault’s purchasing plans next week.
Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

7 February 2026
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.
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