NatWest Group Plc Stock: NWG Shares Steady Near Highs as Cushon Sale, Buybacks and Rate-Cut Bets Shape the Outlook (Dec. 12, 2025)
NatWest Group shares closed Friday at 623p, near a 52-week high, as investors assessed the sale of its 85% stake in pensions fintech Cushon to WTW. The deal, expected to complete in the first half of 2026, comes amid continued share buybacks and speculation over a possible Bank of England rate cut next week.