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LSE:STAN.L News 6 January 2026 - 6 February 2026

Standard Chartered share price ticks higher as Feb. 24 earnings and dividend call come into focus

Standard Chartered share price ticks higher as Feb. 24 earnings and dividend call come into focus

Standard Chartered shares rose 0.5% to 1,857 pence in early London trading Friday, after JPMorgan raised its price target to 2,170 pence. The bank will release full-year results and decide on a final dividend on Feb. 24. Shares have climbed about 72% over the past year. Investors are watching for guidance on income, costs, and shareholder returns.
Gold nears $5,400 as silver stays hot — and the “safe haven” trade gets a reality check

Gold nears $5,400 as silver stays hot — and the “safe haven” trade gets a reality check

Gold surged 4% Wednesday, trading near $5,400 an ounce, while silver jumped 7.7% to $111.84 after hitting a record $117.69 Monday. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, fueling debate over future policy. Strategists and analysts warned of possible sharp pullbacks, citing technical signals and volatility risks. Citi raised its silver target to $150, but others cautioned of a potential 50% drop.
Standard Chartered share price slips despite buyback update as Trump tariff threat rattles Europe

Standard Chartered share price slips despite buyback update as Trump tariff threat rattles Europe

Standard Chartered shares fell 0.7% to 1,865 pence in early London trading after the bank completed a new round of share buybacks. The drop followed Friday’s 52-week high close and came as markets turned cautious on fresh U.S. tariff threats against Europe, including the UK. The bank has spent about $1.21 billion on buybacks since July. Investors now await the bank’s Feb. 24 earnings release.
19 January 2026
Standard Chartered stock rises as buyback rolls on; eyes on next results

Standard Chartered stock rises as buyback rolls on; eyes on next results

Standard Chartered shares rose 0.9% to 1,853 pence in early London trading Thursday, tracking gains in other UK banks. The bank disclosed buybacks of over 1 million shares on Jan. 12 and 13, with total buyback spending surpassing $1.15 billion. UK GDP grew 0.3% in November, beating forecasts and influencing rate cut expectations. Standard Chartered’s earnings report is due Feb. 24.
15 January 2026

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Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 13:33 EST — Market closed. U.S. energy stocks closed higher on Friday and head into next week with Middle East headlines back in play. The S&P 500 energy sector index (.SPNY) ended up 1.88% at 820.03. (Reuters) That matters now because the sector is trading less on drill bits and more on risk premium — the extra price traders pay when supply could be disrupted. Iran said it would strike U.S. bases in the region if attacked, while signalling indirect nuclear talks with Washington could resume soon. (Reuters) Oil set the tone into the weekend
Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
U.S. financial stocks rose Friday, with the XLF fund up 1.8% and the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 2.47%. Goldman Sachs jumped 4.3%, JPMorgan 3.9%, and Citigroup 6.0%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signaled possible cuts this year. Investors await January jobs and inflation data next week.
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