LSE:SVT.L News 17 January 2026

Severn Trent share price: what SVT investors watch before Monday’s open

Severn Trent shares closed Friday up 0.6% at 2,835 pence, with about 3.3 million shares traded. Broader FTSE 100 slipped 0.04%, weighed by mining stocks. UK water utilities face renewed regulatory uncertainty as the government prepares a Water Sector Reform White Paper. Key UK labour and inflation data are due next week.

18 January 2026

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Severn Trent share price: SVT closes higher as Ofwat scrutiny keeps UK water stocks in focus

Severn Trent shares rose 0.6% to 2,835 pence at Friday’s close, with no new company updates since Jan. 2. The water utility’s market cap stands at £8.54 billion. Investors are awaiting Severn Trent’s trading update due February 11. Regulatory scrutiny in the UK water sector remains in focus after Ofwat launched an investigation into South East Water.

17 January 2026

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Philip Morris stock price: PM steadies near $183 after upbeat 2026 forecast puts Zyn battle back in view

7 February 2026

Philip Morris International closed at $182.81, up 0.45%, after raising its 2026 profit outlook on stronger nicotine pouch sales. Fourth-quarter adjusted EPS rose to $1.70, with net revenue up 6.8% to $10.36 billion. CEO Jacek Olczak said updated Zyn products are pending regulatory approval. The next dividend declaration is set for March 5, 2026.

Novartis stock heads into Monday with Kisqali Canada nod and $23 billion U.S. R&D build-out in focus

7 February 2026

Novartis shares closed up 0.6% in Zurich at 119.96 francs Friday, with U.S. ADRs gaining 1.5%. The company broke ground on a new San Diego research center and reported a positive draft reimbursement recommendation for Kisqali in Canada. Investors are watching for the March 6 annual meeting and March 10 ex-dividend date tied to a proposed 3.70-franc payout.

AstraZeneca stock price: What could move AZN next week as earnings loom

7 February 2026

AstraZeneca shares rose Friday, closing at $193.03 in New York, up 3.1%, and 14,104p in London, up 0.9%. The company reports full-year and Q4 2025 results Tuesday, with investors focused on 2026 guidance. The FDA this week issued a complete response letter for a subcutaneous Saphnelo filing, while granting Priority Review to Datroway for breast cancer. AstraZeneca recently shifted its primary U.S. listing to the NYSE.

Wells Fargo stock jumps to $93.97 — here’s what could move WFC next week

7 February 2026

Wells Fargo shares rose 2.63% to $93.97 Friday as U.S. stocks rebounded. The stock traded ex-dividend for a $0.45 payout due March 1. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week and a scheduled CFO appearance at a bank conference.

LSE:SVT.L News 17 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

Severn Trent share price: what SVT investors watch before Monday’s open

Severn Trent share price: SVT closes higher as Ofwat scrutiny keeps UK water stocks in focus

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Philip Morris stock price: PM steadies near $183 after upbeat 2026 forecast puts Zyn battle back in view

Novartis stock heads into Monday with Kisqali Canada nod and $23 billion U.S. R&D build-out in focus

AstraZeneca stock price: What could move AZN next week as earnings loom

Wells Fargo stock jumps to $93.97 — here’s what could move WFC next week