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Share Buybacks 6 January 2026 - 12 January 2026

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

RELX closed Friday at 3,178 pence, up 0.95%, as its £250 million share buyback continues through early February. The company repurchased 305,052 shares on Jan. 9 and has bought nearly 1.9 million shares since Jan. 2. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 12 for updates on capital returns and guidance. UBS manages the buyback under a non-discretionary mandate.

12 January 2026

LSE:REL·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

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

Standard Chartered shares fell 0.66% to 1,794.5 pence on Jan. 9. The bank announced a SGD 750 million Additional Tier 1 capital raise, with issuance set for Jan. 15 at a 4.3% fixed rate. It also bought back 552,732 shares at 1,803.27 pence each, planning to cancel them. Investors await U.S. inflation and UK GDP data ahead of the bank’s Feb. 24 results.

11 January 2026

LSE:STAN·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

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

Lloyds is preparing a new pay policy that could raise CEO Charlie Nunn’s maximum award to £13.2 million, the Guardian reported. Shareholders will vote on the plan at the annual meeting, as peers have also lifted pay ceilings. Lloyds shares closed at 100.30p Friday, near a 52-week high. Investors await the bank’s Jan. 29 results for updates on dividends, buybacks, and motor finance redress.

11 January 2026

LSE:LLOY.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

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

Imperial Brands shares closed down 0.3% at 3,011 pence Friday as the company disclosed a £1.45 billion buyback for cancellation. A regulatory filing showed 194,893 shares were bought Jan. 9 at an average 3,004.20 pence. The FTSE 100 hit a record, but Imperial lagged peers like British American Tobacco, which rose 1.25%. Investors await the Jan. 28 AGM and Feb. 19 ex-dividend date.

11 January 2026

LSE:IMB.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

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

JPMorgan raised its price target for Prudential to 1,500p and kept an overweight rating after the insurer began a $1.2 billion share buyback. Prudential closed Friday at 1,160.5p in London and reported buying 331,277 shares for cancellation. The company now has 2,547,238,783 shares outstanding. The buyback is scheduled to run through December 2026.

11 January 2026

LSE:PRU·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

RELX PLC stock: buyback rolls on as investors brace for Feb. 12 results

RELX bought back 305,052 shares Friday for about £9.6 million, paying between 3,136 and 3,179 pence each as part of a broker-managed programme running until Feb. 6. The FTSE 100 firm’s shares closed up 0.95% at 3,178 pence. No new company news is expected before full-year results on Feb. 12. Investor focus may shift to macro data and interest rates in the interim.

11 January 2026

LSE:REL·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

London Stock Exchange Group stock rises as buyback rolls on; investors eye Feb results

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 1.1% to 8,952 pence Friday as the company continued its buyback, purchasing over 230,000 shares across two days for cancellation. The FTSE 100 closed at a record high, helped by U.S. jobs data and expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. LSEG’s buyback program, capped at £1 billion, is set to end by Feb. 25. Traders await U.S. inflation data Tuesday and LSEG results Feb. 26.

10 January 2026

LSE:LSEG·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Prudential plc stock: buyback filings and JPMorgan target lift keep shares in play before Monday

Prudential repurchased 331,277 shares at 1,160.85 pence each as part of its $1.2 billion buyback program, reducing shares outstanding to 2.55 billion. JPMorgan raised its target price to 1,500 pence and kept an overweight rating. Shares closed Friday at 1,160.5 pence, down 1.5% for the week. Investors await inflation data and Prudential’s March 19 results.

10 January 2026

LSE:PRU·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Ashtead Group (AHT) shares rise on buyback update as March NYSE relisting nears

Ashtead shares closed Friday up 2.01% at 5,594 pence, near a 12-month high, after the company disclosed a fresh daily share buyback. The FTSE 100 group confirmed its $1.5 billion buyback and March 2 NYSE relisting remain on track. Ashtead repurchased 69,500 shares on Jan. 8 and will pay its interim dividend on Feb. 6.

10 January 2026

LSE:AHT·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Shell stock: buyback questions linger after Q4 chemicals warning, shares bounce back

Shell warned its Chemicals and Products segment will be below break-even in Q4, with chemicals margins dropping to $140 a tonne and weaker trading results. Shares rose 3.0% Friday after a sharp fall Thursday, closing at £26.40. Analysts questioned whether Shell can maintain its $3.5 billion quarterly buyback pace. Full results are due Feb. 5.

10 January 2026

LSE:SHEL·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

British American Tobacco shares dip after fresh buyback; UBS sees 2026 rebound for BATS stock

British American Tobacco shares fell 0.5% to 3,990 pence in London after the company bought back and cancelled 127,066 shares. UBS maintained a Buy rating with a 52-pound target, citing expected growth in New Categories and earnings. CEO Tadeu Marroco and senior managers bought shares through a company scheme. The FTSE 100 rose 0.4% earlier, led by miners and energy.

9 January 2026

LSE:BATS.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

NatWest share price today: NWG slips as buyback ticks on and Barclays cools ahead of Feb results

NatWest shares slipped 0.3% to 642.4p on Friday after Barclays downgraded the stock and as investors assessed the bank’s buyback pace. NatWest repurchased nearly 800,000 shares on Jan. 8 at an average 640.21p. The bank will set 2026 guidance and 2028 targets with its 2025 results on Feb. 13. Shares remain 4% below their Jan. 6 high.

9 January 2026

LSE:NWG.L·Share Buybacks

Aristocrat Leisure stock rises after A$750 million buyback top-up — what investors watch next

Aristocrat Leisure shares closed up 1.0% at A$57.22 after the board added A$750 million to its buyback, raising total capacity to A$1.5 billion. Citi lifted earnings-per-share forecasts by up to 1% for fiscal 2026–2028 following the move. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped three points to 8,716. Investors await Aristocrat’s AGM on Feb. 19 and interim results on May 13.

9 January 2026

ASX:ALL·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

British American Tobacco stock edges up after fresh buyback update as Feb results loom

British American Tobacco shares rose 0.3% to 3,979 pence by 0933 GMT after disclosing it bought 158,668 shares on Jan. 7 at an average price of 3,981.70 pence. The move trimmed a two-day slide, though the stock remains below 4,000 pence. In the U.S., its ADR fell 1.4% premarket. BAT’s buyback comes as management signals caution for 2026 revenue amid U.S. vape competition and regulation.

8 January 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:BATS.L·NYSE:BTI·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

LSEG shares edge higher after buyback filing as investors look to Feb results

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 0.1% to 8,898 pence after the company repurchased 117,644 shares for cancellation on Jan. 7. The move followed a 2.33% drop the previous day. Trading volume was light. LSEG’s preliminary results are due Feb. 26.

8 January 2026

LSE:LSEG·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

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

Ashtead Group shares rose 0.15% in early London trading after disclosing the repurchase of 43,403 shares on Jan. 6 under its $1.5 billion buyback program. The stock traded at 5,438 pence by 0922 GMT ahead of the Jan. 8 ex-dividend date and the company’s planned move to a New York listing.

7 January 2026

Dividends·LSE:AHT.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

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

Prudential plc shares fell 1.4% to 1,179 pence in early London trading Wednesday after the insurer began a $1.2 billion share buyback. The company purchased 316,603 shares on Jan. 6 and will cancel them, reducing its issued share capital to about 2.548 billion shares. Prudential said there is no guarantee the buyback will be completed in full.

7 January 2026

LSE:PRU.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

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

RELX shares rose 0.8% to 3,103 pence in early London trading Wednesday after the company disclosed it bought 313,411 shares on Jan. 6. The stock traded between 3,089 and 3,117 pence, about 25% below its 52-week high. The FTSE 100 fell 0.5% to 10,074. RELX has repurchased 959,364 shares since Jan. 2 and holds 5,067,236 in treasury.

7 January 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:REL.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

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

Imperial Brands shares rose 0.4% to 3,058 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed it repurchased 353,995 shares under its £1.45 billion buyback program. The shares, bought at an average 3,035.35 pence and to be cancelled, follow a 2.5% drop in Monday’s session. Investors are watching ahead of the Jan. 28 AGM and Feb. 19 ex-dividend date.

6 January 2026

Dividends·LSE:IMB.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

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

LSEG shares rose 0.6% to 9,096 pence by 0920 GMT Tuesday after the company bought back 112,769 shares on Monday at an average price of 8,885.77 pence, planning to cancel them. The stock remains 26% below its 52-week high despite recent gains. FTSE 100 closed above 10,000 for the first time on Monday. LSEG will have 510.2 million shares in issue after the cancellation.

6 January 2026

LSE:LSEG.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

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Wheat Futures Mixed as Export Shipments Decline Week-over-Week
April 11, 2026, 1:49 AM EDT. Wheat futures traded mixed Monday, with Chicago Soft Red Winter (SRW) contracts rising 1-2 cents, Kansas City Hard Red Winter (HRW) slipping slightly, and Minneapolis spring wheat down 1-3 cents. U.S. Export Inspections reported 337,685 metric tons (12.4 million bushels) of wheat shipped last week, down 16.2% from the previous week but 22.2% above last year's volume. Mexico and Thailand were top buyers. Marketing year shipments reach 12.283 million metric tons, 27.1% higher than last year. Precipitation outlook in the southern Plains remains limited, influencing market sentiment.

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 11.04.2026

11 April 2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 2:03 AM EDT Wheat Futures Mixed as Export Shipments Decline Week-over-Week April 11, 2026, 1:49 AM EDT. Wheat futures traded mixed Monday, with Chicago Soft Red Winter (SRW) contracts rising 1-2 cents, Kansas City Hard Red Winter (HRW) slipping slightly, and Minneapolis spring wheat down 1-3 cents. U.S. Export Inspections reported 337,685 metric tons (12.4 million bushels) of wheat shipped last week, down 16.2% from the previous week but 22.2% above last year's volume. Mexico and Thailand were top buyers. Marketing year shipments reach 12.283 million metric tons,

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends Lower but Still Logs Best Week Since 2022

10 April 2026

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.14% to 8,960.6 on Friday, though it gained about 4.4% for the week, its best since 2022. BHP dropped 1.1%, Fortescue 1.3%, and Santos 0.6%. Telix Pharmaceuticals surged 7.3% after a U.S. regulatory move. Traders await U.S.-Iran talks as Middle East conflict keeps supply and inflation risks in focus.

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

10 April 2026

London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.38% to 10,644.28 late Friday morning as investors awaited U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan. Brent crude climbed 1% to $96.83 a barrel, while sterling eased but was on track for its biggest weekly gain since January. The FTSE 250 gained 0.79%. Britain’s 10-year gilt yield stood at 4.807%.

US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

10 April 2026

Dow e-minis slipped 0.15% before Friday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures each down 0.08% as traders awaited March CPI data and watched U.S.-Iran tensions. Economists expect headline CPI to rise 0.9% for March and 3.3% year-on-year. Weekly jobless claims increased to 219,000. Brent crude traded near $97 a barrel, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained well below normal.

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 10.04.2026

10 April 2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Orora ASX:ORA Faces Earnings Reset After Saverglass Impact and Middle East Disruptions April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Orora (ASX:ORA) shares plunged over 8% in one day following a guidance update that revealed an earnings reset at its Saverglass unit due to Middle East supply chain disruptions and a shutdown at the Ras Al Khaimah glass plant. Despite a sharp short-term loss, Orora's 90-day share price rise exceeds 33%, contrasting a longer-term 10.58% annual total shareholder return decline amid ongoing sector pressures. Trading at A$1.49,

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