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SSE PLC share price ticks up in London as Jan 30 dividend nears — what to watch next

SSE PLC share price ticks up in London as Jan 30 dividend nears — what to watch next

SSE shares edged up 0.1% to 2,358 pence in early London trading Tuesday, after a 1.5% gain Monday. Volume remained thin, with about 308,000 shares traded versus a three-month average of 3.6 million. Investors await an interim dividend payment and scrip share admission on Jan. 30, followed by a Q3 trading update on Feb. 4. UK 10-year gilt yields rose to 4.509%, keeping utilities in focus.
27 January 2026
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Ofwat warns on South East Water outage as Severn Trent, United Utilities shares fall

Ofwat warns on South East Water outage as Severn Trent, United Utilities shares fall

Around 25,000 homes in Kent and Sussex lost water after a new supply failure at South East Water, prompting Ofwat to flag concern and launch a review. Shares in Severn Trent, United Utilities, and Pennon fell up to 2.6% as scrutiny intensified. South East Water is using tankers and bottled-water stations while restoring pressure, with full service expected by Wednesday. Some homes have faced four days without water.
13 January 2026
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  • Fluor's Russell Index Additions and Pharma Feasibility Studies Could Shift Investment Outlook
    June 29, 2026, 12:41 AM EDT. Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) was added to multiple Russell growth indexes in June 2026, boosting its visibility in key equity benchmarks. Concurrently, it began feasibility studies for Voyageur Pharmaceuticals on an iodine project linked to Bayer and a new contrast media manufacturing facility in North America. These moves might broaden Fluor's market exposure beyond its traditional engineering and construction segments. While the developments support Fluor's backlog and diversification story, analysts caution the near-term focus remains on managing execution risks and cash flow volatility. Fluor projects $18.3 billion revenue and $443.4 million earnings by 2029, requiring steady growth amid potential cost and labor challenges. Investor opinions vary, with some seeing upside potential beyond current valuations, while others stress caution due to operational risks.

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Trump-era loan caps could open door for private lenders in grad school market

Trump-era loan caps could open door for private lenders in grad school market

29 June 2026
July 1 federal loan caps slash Grad PLUS access, forcing many graduate and professional students to seek private loans; Sallie Mae projects up to 70% origination growth over several years, while SoFi reports record student-loan volume—investors now face a real-time test of how much demand shifts to private lenders as federal limits hit.
IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

29 June 2026
IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) plunged 21.3% to $47.21 over five straight down days despite announcing a record $50M+ annual Warriors jersey deal, as investors focused on the company’s not fully contracted $4.4B target ARR and high short interest at 19.74% of float, with Friday’s close near the lowest analyst target.
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