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SSE share price rises after £600m capital securities call — what investors watch next

SSE share price rises after £600m capital securities call — what investors watch next

SSE PLC shares rose 1.7% to 2,623.2 pence by 0938 GMT after the company announced plans to redeem £600 million of capital securities in full on April 14. The stock traded near a 52-week high, while other UK utilities also gained. SSE said the securities’ listing will be cancelled after settlement. The company expects lower adjusted earnings per share for the year ending March 2026.
SSE stock steadies near highs after £950m Scottish subsea cable plan drops

SSE stock steadies near highs after £950m Scottish subsea cable plan drops

SSE shares rose 0.1% to 2,653 pence in early London trading after the company named five contractors for up to £950 million of subsea network upgrades in Scotland. The framework, set for five years with an option to extend, is expected to support over 450 jobs annually. Investors now await SSE’s May 28 results update for details on spending and project delivery.
SSE share price ticks higher as UK jobs data revives March BoE cut bets — what to watch next

SSE share price ticks higher as UK jobs data revives March BoE cut bets — what to watch next

SSE shares rose 0.5% to 2,621 pence in early London trading Tuesday, rebounding after a 1.3% drop. UK unemployment climbed to 5.2% and wage growth slowed, firming bets on a Bank of England rate cut in March. Investors await UK inflation data Wednesday and Ofgem’s RIIO-3 licence decision this month. SSE’s annual results are due May 28.
SSE share price near a fresh high — what investors are watching next

SSE share price near a fresh high — what investors are watching next

SSE shares rose 0.2% to 2,555 pence by 0847 GMT Wednesday, holding near record highs after hitting 2,578 pence earlier. The stock set a new 52-week high Tuesday, closing at 25.50 pounds on heavy volume. Recent filings showed small director share purchases under an incentive plan. SSE forecasts 2025/26 adjusted EPS of 144–152 pence and sharply higher network investment.
11 February 2026
SSE share price flat at 2,422p as a key trading update looms this week

SSE share price flat at 2,422p as a key trading update looms this week

SSE shares closed flat at 2,422 pence Friday after touching a 52-week high earlier in the session. The company paid an interim dividend of 21.4 pence per share, with directors reinvesting through share schemes. The FTSE 100 rose 0.5% for a seventh straight monthly gain, while sterling slipped 0.6% against the dollar. SSE will issue its third-quarter trading update on Feb. 4.
1 February 2026
SSE share price slips in London as UK wealth fund spotlights the power grid; Feb update looms

SSE share price slips in London as UK wealth fund spotlights the power grid; Feb update looms

SSE shares slipped 0.2% to 2,408 pence by 0924 GMT, trailing the FTSE 100’s 0.5% gain. The UK National Wealth Fund confirmed a financial guarantee for SSEN Transmission’s grid upgrades as part of a new five-year strategy. SSE will pay its interim dividend on Jan. 30 and report third-quarter results on Feb. 4. The stock remains near a 52-week high after gaining 52% in the past year.
SSE stock price edges up in London as Europe doubles down on 100GW North Sea wind plan

SSE stock price edges up in London as Europe doubles down on 100GW North Sea wind plan

SSE shares rose 0.2% to 2,326 pence by 0902 GMT after securing a 20-year contract for 1.4 GW of offshore wind in the UK’s latest CfD auction. The company’s Berwick Bank project will receive £89.49 per megawatt hour, inflation-adjusted. SSE’s market cap stood near £27.9 billion. Britain and other European countries plan to sign a pact Monday for 100 GW of joint offshore wind projects.

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  • Diageo Shares Gain Momentum Amid Premiumization Strategy and Valuation Gap
    May 19, 2026, 10:38 PM EDT. Diageo (LSE:DGE) has seen a 4.72% rise in its share price over the past week and a 3.64% increase over the last month, following a 10.53% decline over 90 days and a 23.46% fall in its one-year total shareholder return. The stock currently trades at £15.76 versus a fair value estimate of £19.81, indicating it may be 20.5% undervalued. The company's focus on premiumization and category expansion in tequila and ready-to-drink beverages aims to bolster revenue and gross margins. However, risks include potential volume declines from sustained alcohol moderation and stricter regulations or taxes impacting margins. Investors are advised to review key rewards and warning signs before making decisions.

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Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

20 May 2026
U.S. stock ETFs remained lower late Tuesday after Wall Street’s main indexes fell for a third straight session, pressured by rising Treasury yields and caution ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7% to $733.73. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.687%, its highest since January 2025, before easing. Nvidia shares slipped 0.7% after hours, with traders bracing for a major move post-earnings.
Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

20 May 2026
Viavi Solutions shares dropped 7.1% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company announced a $500 million public stock offering aimed at repaying debt. The offering, unveiled just after the Nasdaq close, could add roughly 10.1 million new shares. Viavi plans to use proceeds to pay down a $450 million loan. Total debt would fall to $650 million, according to a preliminary SEC filing.
Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

20 May 2026
Analog Devices agreed to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash, sending ADI shares up 1.36% to $419.95 in after-hours trading after closing down 1.02%. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory review. Empower CEO Tim Phillips will continue to lead integrated voltage regulator work after the merger.
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