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Share Buybacks News 17 January 2026 - 19 January 2026

Ashtead share price slips as AHT flags fresh buyback, NYSE move stays in focus

Ashtead share price slips as AHT flags fresh buyback, NYSE move stays in focus

London, Jan 19, 2026, 09:11 GMT — Regular session Ashtead Group (AHT) shares dropped roughly 1.1% to about 5,240 pence by 08:56 GMT, trailing the wider UK market’s modest decline. The FTSE 100 equipment rental company, known for its Sunbelt and A-Plant brands, has consistently repurchased its own stock. (Fidelity) The company bought back 71,535 shares on Jan. 16 at…
19 January 2026
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Hongkong Land stock slides in Singapore as China rate decision nears, buybacks in view

Hongkong Land stock slides in Singapore as China rate decision nears, buybacks in view

Hong Kong, Jan 19, 2026, 15:47 HKT — Regular session underway. Shares of Hongkong Land Holdings Limited (SGX: H78) slipped 1.2% to $8.16 in Singapore by 3:32 p.m., pulling back from a January rally that’s boosted the stock roughly 17% this month. The stock had closed at $8.26 on Friday, with Monday’s volume hitting about 1.45 million shares. (MarketScreener) The…
19 January 2026
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Smiths Group stock ends at a fresh 52-week high as buyback rolls on — what to watch next week

Smiths Group stock ends at a fresh 52-week high as buyback rolls on — what to watch next week

London, Jan 18, 2026, 09:10 GMT — Market closed. Shares of Smiths Group climbed to a new 52-week peak on Friday, gaining 1.95% to close at 2,612 pence. The broader FTSE 100 barely moved in comparison. Trading volumes stayed under the 50-day average. (MarketWatch) This matters because it extends Smiths’ solid two-day rally, pushing the FTSE 100 engineer into territory…
18 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price near 52-week high after buyback update as Ukraine headlines hang over Monday

BAE Systems share price near 52-week high after buyback update as Ukraine headlines hang over Monday

London, Jan 18, 2026, 08:42 GMT — Market closed. BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares climbed 2.3% on Friday, closing at 2,088 pence. That puts them just shy of the 52-week high of 2,119 pence, marking the defence giant as a key player to watch when London markets open Monday. (Investing) This move counts because the stock has been benefiting from a…
18 January 2026
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NatWest share price pops on buyback disclosure — what NWG.L investors watch next week

NatWest share price pops on buyback disclosure — what NWG.L investors watch next week

London, Jan 18, 2026, 08:45 GMT — The market has closed. NatWest Group (NWG.L) shares closed Friday 2.16% higher at 652.8 pence. This marked the final price before London markets resume on Monday, following the bank’s announcement of fresh share buybacks. (Yahoo Finance) This matters now since buybacks can provide a steady bid under a stock at the margin. Yet,…
18 January 2026
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LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group ends week higher as buyback rolls on

LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group ends week higher as buyback rolls on

London, Jan 18, 2026, 08:02 GMT — Market closed Shares of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG.L) ended Friday at 9,184 pence, climbing 98 pence, or roughly 1.1%, following an announcement of additional stock repurchases under its buyback scheme. Trading volume reached approximately 3.48 million shares during the session. (London Stock Exchange) The buyback stands out as one of the rare…
18 January 2026
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Hongkong Land share price rises again as buybacks roll on; what to watch Monday

Hongkong Land share price rises again as buybacks roll on; what to watch Monday

Hong Kong, Jan 18, 2026, 15:39 HKT — Market closed Shares of Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd rose 0.61% to close at $8.26 on Friday, with roughly 2.34 million shares traded ahead of the weekend break in regional markets. This marks the third consecutive session of gains following a strong surge earlier this week. (MarketScreener) What’s really pushing things now is…
18 January 2026
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Jardine Matheson stock: What to watch Monday as Mandarin Oriental exits SGX and buybacks roll on

Jardine Matheson stock: What to watch Monday as Mandarin Oriental exits SGX and buybacks roll on

SINGAPORE, Jan 18, 2026, 15:43 (GMT+8) — The market has closed. Shares of Jardine Matheson Holdings on the Singapore Exchange closed slightly up on Friday at $74.35, a 0.16 rise. Filings revealed that its Mandarin Oriental unit is just days from delisting, while the parent company continued its stock buybacks. Trading is set to pick up again Monday. (Yahoo Finance)…
18 January 2026
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Ashtead Group share price: Buyback filing keeps traders focused as London heads into Monday

Ashtead Group share price: Buyback filing keeps traders focused as London heads into Monday

London, Jan 17, 2026, 09:15 GMT — Market closed. Ashtead Group shares dipped 22 pence, or 0.41%, ending Friday at 5,302 pence in London. During the session, the stock fluctuated between 5,268 and 5,346 pence. (Investing) Ashtead’s ongoing wave of buyback announcements is crucial as the equipment rental giant aims to highlight cash returns ahead of its planned move to…
17 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price: buyback filing and Ukraine jitters set up Monday trade

BAE Systems share price: buyback filing and Ukraine jitters set up Monday trade

London, Jan 17, 2026, 08:50 GMT — Market closed BAE Systems plc (BA.) shares closed Friday up 2.3% at 2,088p, outperforming a flat FTSE 100 as the weekend approached. Trading volume hit 5.6 million shares, below the 50-day average, indicating a sentiment-driven push rather than heavy liquidity demand. (MarketWatch) London has closed, but Friday’s action holds weight as defence stocks…
17 January 2026
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Barclays share price rises into weekend — buyback update and rate risks to watch next week

Barclays share price rises into weekend — buyback update and rate risks to watch next week

London, January 17, 2026, 08:41 GMT — The market has closed. Barclays PLC shares closed Friday 0.96% higher at 488.95 pence, ahead of the London market’s Saturday closure. (Hargreaves Lansdown) This move is significant since the stock sits right where two key themes collide: capital returns domestically and policy risk overseas. Either one could swiftly shift the bank’s valuation, and…
17 January 2026
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Jardine Matheson stock price near 52-week high as buybacks stack up and Mandarin Oriental delisting nears

Jardine Matheson stock price near 52-week high as buybacks stack up and Mandarin Oriental delisting nears

SINGAPORE, Jan 17, 2026, 15:44 (SGT) — Market closed. Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd shares closed Friday up 0.22% at US$74.35 in Singapore, nudging closer to their 52-week high. The stock fluctuated between US$73.31 and US$74.86 during a volatile session, with roughly 229,200 shares changing hands. (Investing) Markets are closed for the weekend, shifting attention to the group’s use of capital…
17 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Cocoa Prices Slide as Global Supplies Build and Demand Weakens
    February 2, 2026, 1:48 AM EST. Cocoa futures on ICE for March delivery hit multi-year lows amid pressures from ample global supply and weak demand. Analysts forecast a 287,000-metric-ton surplus in 2025/26 and rising stocks up 4.2% year-on-year. Barry Callebaut, the largest chocolate maker, reported a 22% drop in cocoa sales volume, citing soft demand and focus on higher-margin segments. European and Asian grindings declined sharply in Q4, indicating sluggish consumption. Cocoa inventories in U.S. ports climbed to a 2.5-month high, adding bearish sentiment. Meanwhile, favorable growing conditions in West Africa, the top producer, boost expectations for a strong harvest, with pod counts 7% above average. However, producers are withholding shipments due to low prices, with Ivory Coast exports down 3.2% this marketing year.
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