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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.
6 February 2026
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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.
28 January 2026
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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
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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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Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

7 February 2026
Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.9% to $239.99 Friday after a New Jersey appeals court disqualified Beasley Allen from state talc cases, citing improper coordination with a former J&J attorney. The ruling affects about 3,600 state lawsuits, while a related federal motion is pending. J&J also reported early 12-month pilot data for its investigational AFib device at a cardiology meeting.
Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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