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Share Buybacks News 11 January 2026 - 17 January 2026

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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RELX share price today: REL stock slips as buyback rolls on ahead of February results

RELX share price today: REL stock slips as buyback rolls on ahead of February results

London, Jan 16, 2026, 09:20 GMT — Regular session RELX shares slipped 0.6% to 3,103 pence by 0920 GMT on Friday, pulling back following new filings on buybacks and employee-plan shares released the day before. (London South East) This is key now since buybacks reduce the share count, whereas new stock issued through employee plans gradually increases supply. Investors are…
16 January 2026
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Shell Plc stock price dips as buyback rolls on and North Sea gas sale unravels

Shell Plc stock price dips as buyback rolls on and North Sea gas sale unravels

London, Jan 16, 2026, 08:46 GMT — Regular session Shares of Shell Plc edged lower on Friday morning, falling 0.8% to 2,725 pence as of 0814 GMT. (StockAnalysis) Shell’s share price remains anchored to two familiar drivers: crude prices swayed by geopolitical shifts, and a steady stream of capital-return and portfolio news. Investors are also bracing for the sector’s earnings…
16 January 2026
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RELX PLC stock: Buyback rolls on as shares slip into Thursday’s London open

RELX PLC stock: Buyback rolls on as shares slip into Thursday’s London open

London, Jan 15, 2026, 07:26 GMT — Premarket RELX reported purchasing 302,163 shares on Wednesday as part of its ongoing buyback programme, maintaining a consistent repurchase rhythm while the stock continues to slide into mid-January. The FTSE 100 information and analytics firm’s buyback grabs attention because it cuts the share count, potentially boosting earnings per share if profits stay steady.…
15 January 2026
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Aristocrat stock slips after buyback update hits tape as ALL heads into February AGM

Aristocrat stock slips after buyback update hits tape as ALL heads into February AGM

Sydney, January 15, 2026, 17:18 AEDT — Market closed. Aristocrat Leisure shares slipped 0.4% to close at A$57.66 on Thursday, lagging behind a stronger Australian market. Investors digested new capital management updates from the gaming machine company. (MarketScreener) The company repurchased 176,451 shares on Wednesday, spending A$10.17 million at prices ranging from A$56.36 to A$57.89. This brings the total buyback…
15 January 2026
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Imperial Brands share price today: IMB ticks up as buyback keeps running and dividend dates near

Imperial Brands share price today: IMB ticks up as buyback keeps running and dividend dates near

London, January 12, 2026, 09:37 GMT — Regular session Imperial Brands PLC shares nudged up roughly 0.5% in early London trading on Monday, while the broader market found some footing after a shaky start. At 0914 GMT, the stock was priced at 3,027 pence. The move keeps the tobacco maker in investors’ sights as a week packed with macro risks…
12 January 2026
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Prudential plc shares slip after buyback update; what investors watch next

Prudential plc shares slip after buyback update; what investors watch next

London, Jan 12, 2026, 09:18 GMT — Regular session Prudential (PRU.L) slipped slightly on Monday, dropping around 0.3% to 1,157 pence following news of another tranche of share buybacks under its fresh repurchase plan. (Investegate) The statement matters because buybacks have become a real-time indicator of how fast the group can return capital to shareholders. Though mostly mechanical at this…
12 January 2026
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RELX share price in focus: buyback pace and February results loom

RELX share price in focus: buyback pace and February results loom

London, January 12, 2026, 07:56 GMT — Premarket RELX shares looked poised for a steady start on Monday, following a 0.95% rise to 3,178 pence on Friday. Investors remain focused on buyback activity and the upcoming earnings announcement. (Investing) This matters now since the buyback has a set timeframe, and daily repurchase data can influence the market when volume is…
12 January 2026
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Standard Chartered stock: what to watch after SGD 750m AT1 plan and fresh buyback

Standard Chartered stock: what to watch after SGD 750m AT1 plan and fresh buyback

LONDON, Jan 11, 2026, 09:46 GMT — Market closed Shares of Standard Chartered (STAN.L) edged down 0.66% to 1,794.5 pence on Jan. 9. The bank announced plans for a new SGD 750 million Additional Tier 1 capital raise. (Investing) The move comes as investors show a growing appetite for risk. London’s FTSE 100 hit a record close on Friday, buoyed…
11 January 2026
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Lloyds Banking Group stock near £1: CEO pay shake-up hits headlines as buyback bets build

Lloyds Banking Group stock near £1: CEO pay shake-up hits headlines as buyback bets build

London, January 11, 2026, 09:41 GMT — Market closed Lloyds Banking Group plc (LLOY.L) is preparing a new executive pay policy that could lift chief executive Charlie Nunn’s maximum annual award to about 13.2 million pounds, the Guardian reported on Sunday. The report said shareholders would vote on the three-year policy at the bank’s annual general meeting, as peers such…
11 January 2026
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Imperial Brands PLC stock: Buyback update lands as shares slip and AGM clock ticks

Imperial Brands PLC stock: Buyback update lands as shares slip and AGM clock ticks

London, Jan 11, 2026, 09:38 GMT — Market closed. Imperial Brands PLC (IMB.L) shares slipped 0.3% to 3,011 pence at Friday’s close, even as the tobacco group kept buying back stock under its ongoing programme. (Yahoo Finance) The move was small, but it speaks to the trade in this name right now: cash returns. Buybacks and dividends do most of…
11 January 2026
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Prudential shares on watch: JPMorgan hikes target as buyback tape builds

Prudential shares on watch: JPMorgan hikes target as buyback tape builds

London, Jan 11, 2026, 09:06 (GMT) — Markets have closed. Prudential plc shares are set to draw attention when London markets open Monday, following JPMorgan’s decision to raise its price target on the insurer. The move spotlights capital returns, especially as a new share buyback kicks off. Prudential closed Friday unchanged at 1,160.5p, having fluctuated between 1,147.5p and 1,163.6p during…
11 January 2026
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  • London Stock Exchange Hosts Over 110 African Companies Raising $150 Billion
    February 2, 2026, 3:21 AM EST. The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is home to about 110 African companies, collectively raising over $150 billion in equity and debt since 2015. Ajayi Abi, LSE's Africa & Middle East Primary Markets lead, highlights the exchange's role in connecting African issuers with global capital. African firms listed on the LSE span sectors like financial services, natural resources, telecoms, and infrastructure, attracting strong investor interest. The LSE supports dual listings, enabling companies to maintain a local presence while reaching international investors. Abi underscores that while core listing requirements such as strong governance and transparent reporting remain standard, African companies approach listings with clear strategies and long-term ambitions.
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