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Share Buybacks News 26 January 2026 - 1 February 2026

Lloyds share price hits a 2026 high as buyback starts — what to watch before Monday

Lloyds share price hits a 2026 high as buyback starts — what to watch before Monday

Lloyds shares closed Friday up 3.3% at 108.95p, their highest this year, after launching a £1.75 billion buyback and reporting a 12% profit rise. The bank bought 10 million shares on Jan. 30 for cancellation. Lloyds set aside £968 million for remediation, mostly for motor finance issues. Investors await Monday’s buyback pace and the Feb. 18 annual report.
Hongkong Land stock price at $8.49 as buybacks stay in focus heading into Monday

Hongkong Land stock price at $8.49 as buybacks stay in focus heading into Monday

Hongkong Land closed at $8.49 in Singapore, up 0.12% after buying back 170,000 shares at an average $8.47, according to a London filing. The group had 2.16 billion shares outstanding with no treasury shares. Singapore buybacks have slowed ahead of February earnings. Hong Kong’s economy grew 3.8% in Q4, with property stocks gaining on optimism over U.S. rate cuts and tenant demand.
Experian share price jumps on US$1 billion buyback — what investors watch next week

Experian share price jumps on US$1 billion buyback — what investors watch next week

Experian shares rose 2.3% to 2,758 pence Friday after announcing a US$1 billion buyback program, with trading volume hitting 5 million shares. The buyback, approved through June 2027, starts immediately with J.P. Morgan and allocates about US$200 million to employee share plans. Experian reported no change to its financial framework or dividend policy. Total voting rights stood at 917,588,892 as of Jan. 30.
RELX share price ends week near 52-week low as buyback rolls on — what to watch next

RELX share price ends week near 52-week low as buyback rolls on — what to watch next

RELX shares fell 0.6% to 2,579 pence in London Friday, remaining near a 52-week low despite the company’s ongoing buyback program. RELX purchased 369,515 shares at an average 2,594.5 pence as part of a £250 million repurchase running through Feb. 6. Investors await full-year results due Feb. 12. The stock dropped 3.6% Thursday, underperforming the FTSE 100.
31 January 2026
Lloyds share price rises as £1.75bn buyback begins — motor finance risk back in focus

Lloyds share price rises as £1.75bn buyback begins — motor finance risk back in focus

Lloyds Banking Group shares rose 1.2% to 106.7 pence after launching a £1.75 billion buyback program on Friday. The bank set aside £1.95 billion for motor finance provisions and recommended a 2.43 pence final dividend. Lloyds reported a 12% rise in 2025 profit before tax to £6.7 billion and raised its 2026 profitability target to over 16% return on tangible equity.
Wells Fargo stock price jumps as filing sets $40 million CEO pay and flags buybacks

Wells Fargo stock price jumps as filing sets $40 million CEO pay and flags buybacks

Wells Fargo shares rose 2.9% to $90.64 Thursday, leading major banks as trading volume topped 21 million. After the close, the bank disclosed a $40 million pay package for CEO Charles Scharf in 2025, up 28% from last year. The Federal Reserve held rates steady this week. Investors await President Trump’s pick to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a move expected Friday.
Lloyds (LLOY.L) share price jumps on profit beat and £1.75bn buyback — what investors watch next

Lloyds (LLOY.L) share price jumps on profit beat and £1.75bn buyback — what investors watch next

Lloyds shares rose 2.2% to a 52-week high after the bank announced a £1.75 billion buyback and raised its 2026 profit target. Annual pre-tax profit jumped 12% to £6.7 billion, beating forecasts. The bank increased its dividend and projected 2026 net interest income at about £14.9 billion. Uncertainty remains over motor finance compensation costs.
Ashtead shares slip in London: AHT investors eye Fed week and the March buyback clock

Ashtead shares slip in London: AHT investors eye Fed week and the March buyback clock

Ashtead Group shares fell 1.1% to 5,168 pence in early London trading Monday, extending recent volatility. Investors are watching for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision Wednesday and updates on Ashtead’s planned U.S. listing and March 2 buyback launch. The company earns most revenue in North America and is sensitive to U.S. economic shifts.
British American Tobacco share price ticks up after buyback update — what to watch before Feb 12 results

British American Tobacco share price ticks up after buyback update — what to watch before Feb 12 results

British American Tobacco shares rose 0.4% to 4,344 pence in early London trading Monday after the company disclosed it bought back 101,395 shares on Jan. 23 at prices between 4,295 and 4,339 pence. BAT extended its buyback program by up to £1.3 billion for 2026 and will cancel the repurchased shares. The board declared an interim dividend of 240.24 pence per share, with the final payment set for Feb. 4, 2026.

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Amazon stock tumbles on $200 billion AI spend plan — what to know before Monday

Amazon stock tumbles on $200 billion AI spend plan — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company projected about $200 billion in 2026 capital expenditures, triggering investor concern over AI spending. The stock had already dropped 11.5% after-hours Thursday. Amazon forecast Q1 net sales of $173.5–$178.5 billion and operating income of $16.5–$21.5 billion. Analyst Gil Luria downgraded Amazon, citing rising investment as its cloud lead narrows.
AMD stock jumps 8% in chip rebound — what investors are watching before Monday

AMD stock jumps 8% in chip rebound — what investors are watching before Monday

7 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.2% to $208.44 Friday, trading on heavy volume as chip stocks rebounded and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 5.7% after Amazon’s AI spending plans lifted sector estimates. Nvidia’s CEO cited surging AI chip demand. AMD’s rally followed a weak revenue outlook earlier in the week.
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