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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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  • VTI Falls 0.3% as PLTR Stock Declines Amid Heavy Insider Selling
    April 29, 2026, 2:24 PM EDT. VTI, the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF, dropped 0.3% today, weighed down by a 3.4% decline in Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares. Notable VTI holdings like Nvidia (-1.2%), Microsoft (-1.2%), and Apple (-0.8%) also contributed to losses. PLTR insiders have sold 227 times in six months without any purchases, including major sales by Peter Thiel and CEO Alexander Karp, signaling potential negative sentiment. Despite recent analyst buy ratings from Mizuho, Citigroup, and others, RBC Capital issued an underperform rating. Investors can monitor PLTR's insider activity and analyst outlook via Quiver Quantitative's dashboards. The median PLTR price target remains incomplete in reports, further highlighting investor uncertainty.

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Intel Stock Hits Record High as Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Play

Intel Stock Hits Record High as Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Play

29 April 2026
Intel shares surged 10% Wednesday after reports that Google may use Intel’s EMIB chip-packaging technology in its next AI processor. The stock hit $94.03 before settling at $93.23. Intel recently reported first-quarter revenue of $13.6 billion, up 7% year over year. CFO David Zinsner said some gains came from selling previously shelved chips.
McDonald’s New Refreshers and Dirty Sodas Raise Stakes in Fast-Food Drink Fight

McDonald’s New Refreshers and Dirty Sodas Raise Stakes in Fast-Food Drink Fight

29 April 2026
McDonald’s will launch six specialty drinks, including Refreshers and crafted sodas, in U.S. restaurants on May 6. The company is adding beverage specialists to handle the more complex preparation. The move follows the closure of its CosMc’s beverage pilot and comes as fast-food chains compete for afternoon customers and higher-margin sales.
Gold Price Today: Why Bullion Just Fell for a Third Day as the Fed and Iran War Shake Markets

Gold Price Today: Why Bullion Just Fell for a Third Day as the Fed and Iran War Shake Markets

29 April 2026
Gold settled 1.02% lower at $4,545.20 an ounce Wednesday, its lowest since March 30, as traders weighed Federal Reserve rate policy and inflation risks from the Iran war. Spot gold touched a one-month low, while silver, platinum, and palladium also fell. Brent crude neared $119 a barrel and Treasury yields rose. The World Gold Council reported Q1 global gold demand up 2% year-on-year to 1,231 tonnes.
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