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Share Buybacks News 24 January 2026 - 27 January 2026

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

Standard Chartered shares rose 0.5% to 1,843.5 pence in early London trading after the bank completed a $1.3 billion share buyback, cancelling over 62 million shares. The buyback’s end comes ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision Wednesday and Standard Chartered’s full-year results set for February 24.
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

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.
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

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.
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

Imperial Brands repurchased 376,778 shares for cancellation Friday, paying an average 3,015.14 pence each as part of its £1.45 billion buyback. The company’s finance arm published an FCA-approved prospectus for a €15 billion debt issuance programme. Shares closed up 0.37% at 3,024 pence. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.07% on the day.
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

Prudential shares closed down 1.9% at £11.50 in London on Friday after the insurer announced it repurchased 322,055 shares as part of a $1.2 billion buyback program. Investors await central bank decisions and China’s manufacturing data next week, which could affect insurer valuations. Prudential’s 2025 results are due March 19 in Hong Kong.
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

NatWest shares fell 1.04% to 646.6 pence Friday as UK banks dragged the FTSE 100 lower. Norges Bank cut its stake to 2.89%, while NatWest repurchased 821,613 shares for cancellation. Deal speculation grew after NatWest’s £2.2 billion bid for Evelyn Partners surfaced. Investors await annual results due Feb. 13.
25 January 2026
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LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group stock closes higher as buyback notice lands — what to watch next week

LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group stock closes higher as buyback notice lands — what to watch next week

LSEG shares rose 0.5% to 8,768p on Friday, outperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.07% dip. The company announced a new share buyback, acquiring 114,040 shares at an average 8,769.15p each and plans to cancel them. Preliminary results are due Feb. 26. UK December retail sales rose 0.4%, beating forecasts.
25 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price holds near highs as buyback ticks on — what to watch before Monday

Rolls-Royce share price holds near highs as buyback ticks on — what to watch before Monday

Rolls-Royce shares closed Friday up 0.72% at 1,253 pence after the company disclosed it repurchased 654,125 shares on Jan. 22, part of a £200 million buyback running through late February. Total buybacks now stand at 7.29 million shares. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 26 for updates on profit, cash flow, and future shareholder returns.
25 January 2026
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Standard Chartered share price slips from near a 52‑week high as buyback rolls on

Standard Chartered share price slips from near a 52‑week high as buyback rolls on

Standard Chartered shares fell 1.38% to 1,829 pence on Friday, with trading volume at 2.08 million. The bank disclosed a buyback of 541,525 shares at an average 1,861.20 pence on Jan. 22, bringing total buyback spending to about $1.26 billion. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.07%, ending a three-week winning streak. European stocks also dipped amid renewed trade concerns.
24 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:26 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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