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Share Buybacks News 24 December 2025 - 7 January 2026

Ashtead Group stock edges higher on fresh buyback update as dividend date looms

Ashtead Group stock edges higher on fresh buyback update as dividend date looms

London, Jan 7, 2026, 09:37 (GMT) — Regular session Ashtead Group (AHT.L) shares ticked higher on Wednesday after the Sunbelt Rentals owner disclosed another tranche of share repurchases under its ongoing buyback programme. The stock was up 0.15% at 5,438 pence by 0922 GMT. Share Prices The steady pace of buybacks matters now because it keeps the focus on cash…
7 January 2026
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Prudential plc stock slips as $1.2bn buyback kicks off; investors eye March results

Prudential plc stock slips as $1.2bn buyback kicks off; investors eye March results

London, Jan 7, 2026, 09:26 GMT — Regular session Prudential plc shares slipped in early London trade on Wednesday, pulling back from a fresh 52-week high after the insurer launched a new share buyback. Prudential (PRU.L) was down 1.4% at 1,179 pence, after opening at 1,205 and hitting an intraday low of 1,176; the stock touched 1,213 pence on Tuesday.…
7 January 2026
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RELX share price rises in London after buyback update as investors eye Feb. 12 results

RELX share price rises in London after buyback update as investors eye Feb. 12 results

London, Jan 7, 2026, 08:48 GMT — Regular session Shares in RELX (REL.L) rose 0.8% to 3,103 pence in early London trade on Wednesday after the company disclosed another round of share repurchases. The stock ranged between 3,089 and 3,117 pence and remains about a quarter below its 52-week high of 4,205 pence. Google The steady drumbeat of buybacks has…
7 January 2026
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Imperial Brands stock edges up after fresh buyback filing as AGM and dividend dates loom

Imperial Brands stock edges up after fresh buyback filing as AGM and dividend dates loom

London, Jan 6, 2026, 09:33 (GMT) — Regular session Imperial Brands (IMB.L) shares were up about 0.4% at 3,058 pence by 0930 GMT, clawing back a small part of the previous session’s drop as investors digested a new share buyback disclosure. Investing The update matters because Imperial’s equity story leans heavily on cash returns, and buybacks can help steady per-share…
6 January 2026
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Why LSEG stock is ticking higher today after a buyback filing — and what investors watch next

Why LSEG stock is ticking higher today after a buyback filing — and what investors watch next

London, January 6, 2026, 09:37 (GMT) — Regular session London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) shares were up 0.6% at 9,096 pence by 0920 GMT on Tuesday after the company disclosed fresh purchases under its share buyback programme. MarketScreener The update matters because buybacks shrink the share count, which can lift earnings per share and support the stock when the…
6 January 2026
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Ashtead Group stock edges up after fresh buyback filing as ex-dividend date nears

Ashtead Group stock edges up after fresh buyback filing as ex-dividend date nears

London, Jan 6, 2026, 09:01 GMT — Regular session Ashtead Group (AHT.L) shares ticked higher in early London trading on Tuesday after the equipment-rental firm disclosed fresh purchases under its share buyback programme. The stock was up about 0.2% at 5,336 pence, after trading between 5,320 and 5,372 pence. Investing The update lands a day after Ashtead jumped 4.4% to…
6 January 2026
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Vodafone stock rises above 100p as buyback disclosure sharpens focus on Feb 5 update

Vodafone stock rises above 100p as buyback disclosure sharpens focus on Feb 5 update

London, January 6, 2026, 08:36 GMT — Regular session Vodafone (VOD.L) shares rose about 1.1% to 100.85 pence by 0837 GMT, hovering near the day’s high after the telecoms group disclosed fresh share repurchases. The buyback matters because Vodafone’s stock has pushed back above 100p, a round-number level traders often treat as a near-term line in the sand. With the…
6 January 2026
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BAT share price slips after buyback filing — what investors watch before February results

BAT share price slips after buyback filing — what investors watch before February results

LONDON, January 5, 2026, 09:45 GMT — Regular session British American Tobacco p.l.c. shares fell 1.3% to 4,133 pence by 0945 GMT on Monday after the tobacco group disclosed another round of share repurchases.  London South East The buyback matters now because BAT is widely held for cash returns. With rate expectations back in play, investors are weighing how much…
5 January 2026
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Barclays shares edge higher after buyback update as earnings loom

Barclays shares edge higher after buyback update as earnings loom

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:46 GMT — Regular session Barclays PLC (BARC.L) said it bought back 1,875,020 ordinary shares for cancellation in its latest share repurchase, a stock exchange notice showed. Shares were up 0.6% at 482.50 pence in early London trade, near their 52-week high. The bank said it paid a volume-weighted average price of 479.9947 pence — an…
5 January 2026
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Waste Management (WM) Stock News on Dec. 24, 2025: Institutional Buys, Employee Trading Blackout, and a 2026 Dividend-and-Buyback Push

Waste Management (WM) Stock News on Dec. 24, 2025: Institutional Buys, Employee Trading Blackout, and a 2026 Dividend-and-Buyback Push

December 24, 2025 — Waste Management’s rebranded parent, WM (NYSE: WM), is ending 2025 with a familiar mix of defensive appeal and valuation debate—only now the story is getting sharper. On Dec. 24, 2025, fresh disclosures highlighted new institutional accumulation in the stock, while a company retirement-plan trading blackout begins today. At the same time, investors are still digesting WM’s…
24 December 2025
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DCC Plc Stock Update (24 Dec 2025): £600m Tender Offer Buyback Completed, FTSE Index Changes Take Effect, and Analysts Forecast Upside

DCC Plc Stock Update (24 Dec 2025): £600m Tender Offer Buyback Completed, FTSE Index Changes Take Effect, and Analysts Forecast Upside

DCC Plc stock (LSE: DCC) is trading into Christmas Eve with investors digesting a major capital return and the knock-on effects for index positioning. As of 08:17 GMT on 24 December 2025, DCC shares were at 4,726.00p, down 0.21% on the day, with the data flagged as delayed intraday pricing. FT Markets The bigger story sitting behind the day-to-day tick:…
24 December 2025
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Nat++West Group Plc Stock (NWG): Buyback Momentum, Evelyn Partners Deal Watch, and What Forecasts Say as of 24 December 2025

Nat++West Group Plc Stock (NWG): Buyback Momentum, Evelyn Partners Deal Watch, and What Forecasts Say as of 24 December 2025

NatWest Group plc stock (LSE: NWG) is heading into the Christmas break sitting close to its best levels in years, with investors balancing three big forces: an ongoing £750 million share buyback, a potential move in UK wealth management via the Evelyn Partners sale process, and a UK interest-rate environment that’s turning more supportive for borrowers—but trickier for bank margins.…
24 December 2025
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  • Auction Technology Group Comments on FitzWalter Capital's Rule 2.8 Announcement
    February 2, 2026, 4:55 AM EST. Auction Technology Group PLC confirmed on 2 February 2026 that FitzWalter Capital Limited does not intend to make an offer for the company. FitzWalter is therefore subject to the restrictions under Rule 2.8 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, which limits further actions for a period. The ATG Board expressed gratitude for shareholder engagement and support from customers and employees. They also noted plans to maintain constructive dialogue with FitzWalter despite the offer prospect ending. Rule 2.8 prevents FitzWalter from acquiring more shares for a limited time to ensure an orderly process.
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