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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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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

Standard Chartered shares closed at 1,788.50p on December 20, near a 52-week high and up roughly 80%–90% year-to-date. The bank disclosed buying 535,961 shares on December 18 as part of a buyback program, with nearly US$984 million spent so far. German regulators have ordered action at the bank’s local unit, and Indian authorities are probing alleged client fund diversion.
20 December 2025
Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) Near Record High: Buyback Update, Tokenisation Push, and Fresh 2025–2027 Forecasts

Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LSE: STAN) Near Record High: Buyback Update, Tokenisation Push, and Fresh 2025–2027 Forecasts

Standard Chartered shares traded near record highs on 18 December 2025 after the bank disclosed a buyback of 537,730 shares, with prices ranging from 1,765.0p to 1,804.5p. The bank also announced blockchain-based tokenised deposits for Ant International, supporting real-time fund movement in multiple currencies. The stock is up about 77% over the past year. Market cap stood near £39.9bn.
18 December 2025
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)

Standard Chartered shares closed Friday at 1,727p, up 5.66% for the week, nearing multi-year highs. The stock jumped 2.2% midweek after BofA Global Research issued bullish recommendations. The bank kept its Hong Kong dollar best lending rate unchanged at 5.25% following a local base rate cut. Ongoing share buybacks totaled over US$919 million as of 11 December.
14 December 2025
Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LON: STAN) Weekly Update & Week-Ahead Outlook: Share Buybacks, Goldman Upgrade, Legal Headlines, and Key Macro Catalysts (Updated 13 December 2025)

Standard Chartered PLC Stock (LON: STAN) Weekly Update & Week-Ahead Outlook: Share Buybacks, Goldman Upgrade, Legal Headlines, and Key Macro Catalysts (Updated 13 December 2025)

Standard Chartered PLC closed Friday at 1,727p, up 5.7% for the week and hitting a 2025 high of 1,767p. The bank disclosed a buyback of 558,220 shares and has spent about $919.6 million on repurchases. Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to “Buy” and raised its target to £19.65, citing improved profitability forecasts.
13 December 2025
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

Standard Chartered shares hit a 52-week high of 1,711 pence in London on Thursday, nearly doubling from last year’s low. The bank disclosed it repurchased 570,907 shares on December 10 for about £9.7 million. Market capitalization stands near £39 billion. The buyback reduces shares in issue to roughly 2.27 billion.
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 FTSE 100 closed up 0.2–0.4% at around 9,660–9,680 on December 10, 2025, while the FTSE 250 slipped 0.2–0.4% to near 21,830–21,865. Traders positioned ahead of a possible US Federal Reserve rate cut and a potential Bank of England move next week. HSBC, Standard Chartered, FirstGroup, Volution, and Ocado were among key movers. European markets fell, with the Stoxx 600 down about 0.2%.
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 shares closed at 1,695p on 10 December 2025, near a record high, after continued share buybacks and upgraded earnings guidance. The bank repurchased over 575,000 shares on 9 December as part of a $1.3 billion buyback. Market capitalization stands near £39 billion. Meanwhile, its research arm halved its Bitcoin price forecast.
10 December 2025

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  • RIVERNORTH/DOUBLELINE Strategic Opportunity Fund's OPP.PRC Series C Preferred Stock Ex-Dividend on May 1
    April 30, 2026, 2:38 PM EDT. RIVERNORTH/DOUBLELINE Strategic Opportunity Fund's 6.00% Series C Term Preferred Stock (ticker OPP.PRC) will trade ex-dividend on May 1, 2026. The quarterly dividend is $0.15 per share, payable May 15, marking a 1.46% yield relative to its recent price of $10.30. Investors can expect the share price to drop by this amount on the ex-dividend date, all else equal. The stock currently offers an annualized yield of 5.83%, slightly under the 6.33% average in its "ETFs & CEFs" preferred stock category. On the same day, OPP.PRC traded flat while the common shares (OPP) rose roughly 0.7%. These details could influence income-focused investors tracking preferred stock dividends.

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Oil Prices Surge: Trump’s Iran Standoff Sends Brent Past $126 as Gas Hits $4.30

Oil Prices Surge: Trump’s Iran Standoff Sends Brent Past $126 as Gas Hits $4.30

30 April 2026
Brent crude briefly topped $126 a barrel Thursday, a four-year high, as traders reacted to a prolonged Strait of Hormuz shutdown and possible new U.S. military action against Iran. U.S. gasoline rose to $4.300 a gallon, up 27 cents in a week. Washington is seeking partners for a maritime coalition and considering further use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Iran warned of strikes on U.S. positions if attacks resume.
Capital One $425 Million Settlement: Who Gets Cash and When Checks Arrive

Capital One $425 Million Settlement: Who Gets Cash and When Checks Arrive

30 April 2026
A federal judge approved Capital One’s $425 million settlement over 360 Savings accounts, setting automatic payments to eligible customers for around July 27 if no appeal is filed. Payments will reflect the extra interest customers would have earned at higher rates, minus fees and costs. The case does not cover credit cards. Customers do not need to file claims unless they opted out of electronic payment.
Indiana Gas Prices Near $5 as Refinery Outage, Iran War Hit Drivers

Indiana Gas Prices Near $5 as Refinery Outage, Iran War Hit Drivers

30 April 2026
Indiana’s average regular gasoline price jumped to $4.417 per gallon Thursday, up 32.5 cents from Wednesday and 72.7 cents from a week ago, according to AAA. Some South Bend and Fort Wayne stations hit $4.99. The spike follows a shutdown at BP’s Whiting refinery and volatile crude prices linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Indiana’s average now exceeds the national average of $4.300.
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