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Standard Chartered share price slips from near a 52‑week high as buyback rolls on

Standard Chartered share price slips from near a 52‑week high as buyback rolls on

Standard Chartered shares fell 1.38% to 1,829 pence on Friday, with trading volume at 2.08 million. The bank disclosed a buyback of 541,525 shares at an average 1,861.20 pence on Jan. 22, bringing total buyback spending to about $1.26 billion. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.07%, ending a three-week winning streak. European stocks also dipped amid renewed trade concerns.
24 January 2026
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Standard Chartered share price hits new 52-week high — what to watch for STAN.L on Monday

Standard Chartered share price hits new 52-week high — what to watch for STAN.L on Monday

Standard Chartered shares rose 1.5% to 1,878.5 pence Friday, setting a 52-week high in London. The bank is considering a full exit from Botswana, according to the country’s central bank, and is weighing options for its India credit-card business. Standard Chartered repurchased over 549,000 shares on Jan. 15. The FTSE 100 closed flat after hitting a record high Thursday.
17 January 2026
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Standard Chartered PLC stock slips after buyback update as green bond demand comes into focus

Standard Chartered PLC stock slips after buyback update as green bond demand comes into focus

Standard Chartered shares fell 0.1% to 1,793.5 pence in early London trading after the bank announced it repurchased and will cancel 548,950 shares at an average price of 1,795.91 pence. The lender also completed its first €1 billion green bond, drawing over €3.9 billion in orders. Investors await further updates on capital returns and funding costs ahead of full-year results on Feb. 24.
12 January 2026
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Standard Chartered stock edges up after buyback update; STAN.L investors eye Feb results

Standard Chartered stock edges up after buyback update; STAN.L investors eye Feb results

Standard Chartered shares rose 0.8% to 1,805 pence in early London trade after the bank bought back 537,006 shares, bringing total buyback spending to $1.11 billion. The buyback program, launched in August, is now about 86% complete and runs through Jan. 31. Full-year results are due Feb. 24. The bank also announced terms for three new bond issues under its $77.5 billion debt program.
8 January 2026
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XRP Price Near $2 as Wall Street’s $8 Target for 2026 Resurfaces — What’s Driving the Split View

XRP Price Near $2 as Wall Street’s $8 Target for 2026 Resurfaces — What’s Driving the Split View

XRP traded near $1.99 Friday as Standard Chartered repeated its $8 end-2026 price target, citing U.S. regulatory gains. U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs have drawn about $1.25 billion since November, but XRP Ledger activity has dropped 94% since March. XRP remains nearly 48% below its July 2025 peak. Open interest in XRP derivatives reached $3.43 billion ahead of January’s 1 billion token unlock.
2 January 2026
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Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) on 22 Dec 2025: Buyback Nears $1B, Blockchain Treasury Push, and Diverging 2026 Price Targets

Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) on 22 Dec 2025: Buyback Nears $1B, Blockchain Treasury Push, and Diverging 2026 Price Targets

Standard Chartered closed near 1,792p in London on 22 December, close to its 52-week high, with a market cap of about £40.6bn. The bank disclosed it bought back 458,902 shares at an average 1,789.47p, bringing cumulative buybacks to roughly $996.4m. Shares in issue will drop to 2,265,711,794. The current buyback program is authorized up to $1.3bn through January 2026.
22 December 2025
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Standard Chartered PLC (LSE: STAN) Stock: Near a 52‑Week High on Buybacks, Better Returns — and a New Set of Analyst Targets for 2026

Standard Chartered PLC (LSE: STAN) Stock: Near a 52‑Week High on Buybacks, Better Returns — and a New Set of Analyst Targets for 2026

Standard Chartered PLC shares have pushed up to the top end of their 2025 trading range, as investors weigh an improving profitability story and steady capital returns against a noisier backdrop of regulatory and legal headlines. As of the last market close before the weekend (Friday, 19 December 2025), Standard Chartered stock closed at 1,788.50p after trading between 1,779.00p and 1,808.50p on the day — a level that also marks the top of its 52‑week range. Yahoo Finance+2Investing.com+2 What’s behind the move, and what matters next for STAN investors as 2026 approaches? Here’s a full roundup of the latest news,
21 December 2025
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Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) Near 52-Week High on Buybacks and Upgrades—But Regulators and Fraud Probe Add New Risk

Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) Near 52-Week High on Buybacks and Upgrades—But Regulators and Fraud Probe Add New Risk

LONDON — December 20, 2025 — Standard Chartered PLC stock has spent December doing what markets love most: rising steadily, flirting with fresh highs, and giving analysts something new to argue about. The shares (ticker STAN on the London Stock Exchange) were last indicated around 1,788.50p as of December 20 (reflecting the latest available pricing after Friday’s close), putting the bank within roughly 1% of its 52-week high of 1,808.50p. Investing.com+1 That strength is not coming out of nowhere. A drumbeat of share buybacks, a multi-quarter profitability reset, and a wave of sell-side upgrades have helped re-rate the narrative around
20 December 2025
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Standard Chartered STAN hits fresh 52-week high as share buyback continues and investors track Germany regulator order

Standard Chartered STAN hits fresh 52-week high as share buyback continues and investors track Germany regulator order

LONDON — 17 December 2025 — Standard Chartered PLC (ticker STAN) is back in the spotlight today after the bank disclosed another round of share repurchases under its ongoing buyback programme and the stock pushed to a new 52-week high during Wednesday trading. Investegate+1 At the same time, investors are still digesting a German regulatory order announced this week that requires the lender’s local unit to address organisational shortcomings and hold additional capital—an update that adds a note of caution even as the share price rallies. Reuters Today’s Standard Chartered headlines in one minute Share buyback update: what Standard Chartered
17 December 2025
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Standard Chartered (STAN.L) Share Price Outlook: Buybacks, Broker Upgrades, and Key Catalysts for the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Standard Chartered (STAN.L) Share Price Outlook: Buybacks, Broker Upgrades, and Key Catalysts for the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Updated: 14 December 2025 (Sunday)Standard Chartered PLC shares closed last week around 1,727p (Friday, 12 December), finishing the session modestly higher and extending a strong run that’s pushed the stock toward fresh multi‑year highs. Hargreaves Lansdown Standard Chartered share price this week: what investors are reacting to Standard Chartered’s momentum into the weekend has been driven by a familiar cocktail for bank stocks: rate expectations, broker calls, and capital returns. On the tape, the stock ended Friday near 1,727p, with Hargreaves Lansdown data showing +5.66% over one week (based on previous close pricing). The platform also lists a market cap
14 December 2025
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Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) at 52‑Week High: Buyback Momentum, Digital Assets Push and 2026 Outlook

Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) at 52‑Week High: Buyback Momentum, Digital Assets Push and 2026 Outlook

London, 11 December 2025 – Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) has powered to a fresh 52‑week high, capping a remarkable year in which the emerging‑markets‑focused bank has almost doubled from its lows and accelerated capital returns to shareholders. Alongside an aggressive share buyback, the group is rolling out new digital‑asset partnerships, sustainability deals, and updated guidance that points to higher returns in 2025 and beyond. MarketBeat+1 Share price today: STAN trades near record territory In Thursday trading, Standard Chartered’s London‑listed shares were changing hands at around 1,710–1,715 pence, after touching an intraday high of 1,711 pence, a fresh 52‑week peak.MarketBeat+1
11 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Rate‑Cut Bets Grow Ahead of Fed and BoE Decisions (10 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Rate‑Cut Bets Grow Ahead of Fed and BoE Decisions (10 December 2025)

The UK stock market finished modestly higher on 10 December 2025, with the FTSE 100 edging up while the FTSE 250 slipped, as traders positioned for a US Federal Reserve rate cut and a potential Bank of England move next week. Key movers included HSBC, Standard Chartered, FirstGroup, Volution and Ocado, with share buybacks and sector outlooks shaping the broader UK equity story. Market snapshot – FTSE 100 edges higher, FTSE 250 slips The UK stock market today (Wednesday, 10 December 2025) delivered a quietly positive session for blue‑chips but a softer one for mid‑caps. That split – large caps up, mid‑caps
10 December 2025
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Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) Stock Today: Share Price Near Record High as Buybacks and Digital Asset Push Shape 2026 Outlook

Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) Stock Today: Share Price Near Record High as Buybacks and Digital Asset Push Shape 2026 Outlook

Standard Chartered’s share price is trading close to record territory on 10 December 2025, supported by an aggressive share buyback, upgraded earnings guidance and a fresh push into institutional digital assets. At the same time, the bank’s own research arm has just halved its famously bullish Bitcoin price forecast – a reminder that sentiment around risk assets is shifting even as the bank’s core franchise looks stronger. Standard Chartered share price today: near the top of the 52‑week range As of the market close on 10 December 2025, Standard Chartered PLC (STAN) closed around 1,695p, up roughly 1.6% on the
10 December 2025
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Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) Stock on 2 December 2025: BoE Stress Test Win, Record Buybacks and a 2026 Outlook Defined by Asia and Legal Risk

Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) Stock on 2 December 2025: BoE Stress Test Win, Record Buybacks and a 2026 Outlook Defined by Asia and Legal Risk

LONDON – Standard Chartered PLC’s share price is trading close to record levels as of 2 December 2025, buoyed by strong 2025 earnings momentum, an aggressive share buyback, and a clean bill of health from the Bank of England’s latest capital stress test. At the same time, the Asia‑focused bank is navigating sizeable litigation overhangs and an already demanding valuation, leaving analysts constructive on the business but cautious on upside from here. Investing.com+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 Share price snapshot: near the top of a steep 2025 rally As of trading on 2 December 2025, Standard Chartered (LON: STAN) is changing hands at around
2 December 2025
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