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Share Buybacks News 25 January 2026 - 30 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

London, Jan 30, 2026, 08:06 GMT — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group plc shares (LLOY.L) climbed 1.2% to 106.7 pence in early Friday trading, following the launch of a share buyback program valued at up to £1.75 billion. The stock hit a 52-week peak of 107.10 pence just the day before. (Investing) The bank announced the programme kicks off on…
30 January 2026
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RELX share price steadies near a 52-week low as buybacks roll on and results loom

RELX share price steadies near a 52-week low as buybacks roll on and results loom

London, Jan 30, 2026, 08:09 GMT — Regular session RELX PLC shares inched up 0.1% to 2,596.8 pence by 0802 GMT, stabilizing following a steep drop that pushed the stock close to its 52-week low. According to market data, today’s range so far has been between 2,596p and 2,607p. (Google) Shares fell 3.64% on Thursday, ending the day at £25.94…
30 January 2026
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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

New York, January 29, 2026, 21:33 EST — Market closed. Shares of Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) jumped 2.9%, closing Thursday at $90.64, close to the day’s peak. The stock hovered near that mark in late trading, with volume exceeding 21 million shares. The move is crucial now as banks trade daily on the rate narrative, with profits hinging on…
30 January 2026
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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

LONDON, Jan 29, 2026, 12:40 GMT — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) shares climbed Thursday following an upgrade to its 2026 profitability target and the announcement of a new share buyback, maintaining strong investor interest in Britain’s banking sector. This update is significant since Lloyds is highly sensitive to rates and heavily exposed to mortgages. Traders frequently use its…
29 January 2026
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LSEG share price in focus: FTSE Russell float-rule rethink and a fresh buyback before London opens

LSEG share price in focus: FTSE Russell float-rule rethink and a fresh buyback before London opens

London, Jan 28, 2026, 07:51 GMT — Premarket London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) is in focus ahead of the London open after its FTSE Russell unit floated a change to UK index entry rules for overseas companies. The group also disclosed fresh buyback activity as the stock hovers near its 52-week low. The consultation lands as Britain pushes to…
28 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price today: fresh buyback update lands before London open as CEO, CFO shares vest

Rolls-Royce share price today: fresh buyback update lands before London open as CEO, CFO shares vest

London, Jan 28, 2026, 07:46 GMT — Premarket Rolls-Royce shares look poised to open higher in London, following the company’s announcement of another round of share buybacks. On Tuesday, the stock closed at 1,240 pence, gaining 0.36%, after fluctuating between 1,234.5p and 1,249p. (Investing) The daily buyback activity is crucial as Rolls-Royce remains engaged in an interim repurchase program, a…
28 January 2026
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Standard Chartered share price today: STAN stock ticks higher as $1.3 billion buyback ends

Standard Chartered share price today: STAN stock ticks higher as $1.3 billion buyback ends

LONDON, Jan 27, 2026, 09:28 GMT — Regular session Standard Chartered shares ticked higher on Tuesday as the bank announced it had completed a $1.3 billion share buyback, wrapping up a months-long run of steady repurchases. The stock climbed roughly 0.5% to 1,843.5 pence, up from a prior close of 1,833.5 pence, with intraday moves between 1,840.0 and 1,851.5 pence.…
27 January 2026
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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

London, January 26, 2026, 09:16 GMT — Regular session Ashtead Group shares dropped 1.1% to 5,168 pence by mid-morning in London on Monday, trading within a range of 5,222 to 5,162 pence. (Investing) The decline is significant since Ashtead is a rate-sensitive industrial firm with U.S. exposure: stricter financial conditions can curb demand for rented equipment, and investor sentiment can…
26 January 2026
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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

LONDON, Jan 26, 2026, 08:27 GMT — Regular session British American Tobacco shares rose 0.4% to 4,344 pence on Monday, after opening at 4,350 pence and trading between 4,338.3 and 4,363.0 pence, according to Investing.com data. (Investing) It’s not a big move, but it keeps attention on one of the stock’s main supports: cash returns. Buybacks shrink the share count,…
26 January 2026
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Imperial Brands share price: buyback pace and new €15bn bond prospectus sharpen focus for AGM week

Imperial Brands share price: buyback pace and new €15bn bond prospectus sharpen focus for AGM week

London, Jan 25, 2026, 09:26 GMT — Markets have shut down for the day. Imperial Brands (IMB.L) started the new week with shares nudging up slightly, following two late-week announcements that brought funding and capital returns back into focus. The cigarette maker’s finance arm rolled out a new prospectus for a €15 billion debt issuance programme. At the same time,…
25 January 2026
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Prudential plc share price set for a busy week as buyback rolls on and rate bets shift

Prudential plc share price set for a busy week as buyback rolls on and rate bets shift

London, Jan 25, 2026, 09:13 GMT — Market closed Prudential (PRU.L) shares closed Friday 1.9% lower at 1,149.5 pence (£11.50) in London. The Asia-focused insurer revealed it repurchased 322,055 shares at an average price of £11.7877 each on Jan. 22 and intends to cancel them. (London South East) Markets were closed Sunday, so the key question on Monday is whether…
25 January 2026
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NatWest share price: Norges Bank trims stake, buyback rolls on — what investors watch next week

NatWest share price: Norges Bank trims stake, buyback rolls on — what investors watch next week

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:41 GMT — Market closed NatWest Group shares (NWG.L) slipped 1.04% to 646.6 pence on Friday, weighed down by a weaker close among UK banks. Barclays and HSBC lost roughly 1%, with Lloyds dipping 0.25%, according to market data. (Investing) London markets were closed Sunday, shifting focus to the paper moves: a major shareholder cutting back…
25 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Wheat Prices Fall as Strong Dollar Pressures Markets Ahead of Weekend
    February 2, 2026, 12:16 AM EST. Wheat futures declined on Friday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar index which rose by $0.893. Chicago Soft Red Winter (SRW) wheat lost between 3 to 4¼ cents, though March contracts posted a weekly gain of 8½ cents. Kansas City Hard Red Winter (HRW) futures dropped 2 to 3 cents despite March contracts holding a 4-cent weekly rise. Minneapolis spring wheat also fell 3 to 4 cents, closing the week up 3¼ cents for March. Managed money traders reduced short positions notably in Chicago and Kansas City wheat futures, indicating some covering activity. Export sales remain robust at 21.595 million metric tons, 18% ahead year-over-year and close to USDA forecasts. Market watchers remain attentive to currency impact and export trends shaping cereal grain prices.
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