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Share Prices News 31 January 2026 - 3 February 2026

HSBC share price near fresh highs as bank rally builds into key week

HSBC share price near fresh highs as bank rally builds into key week

HSBC shares rose 1.5% to a 52-week high of 1,305 pence Monday, helping the FTSE 100 and STOXX 600 reach record closes. European bank stocks hit their highest since 2008 as investors returned to lenders after early-month volatility. HSBC’s trading volume lagged its 50-day average. Chesnara completed its £260 million purchase of HSBC Life (UK) Limited.
UOL share price today: U14 edges up as Budget, Feb 26 earnings near

UOL share price today: U14 edges up as Budget, Feb 26 earnings near

UOL shares rose about 1% to S$10.95 in afternoon trade Tuesday, near the top of the day’s range on the Singapore Exchange. Brokers cited optimism on new property launches and valuations. Investors are watching for Singapore’s Budget on Feb. 12 and UOL’s full-year results on Feb. 26. The Straits Times Index was up roughly 0.9% in late afternoon.
BAE Systems share price slips 2.5% as buyback update lands and defence funding headlines bite

BAE Systems share price slips 2.5% as buyback update lands and defence funding headlines bite

BAE Systems shares fell 2.5% to 1,924 pence by 09:22 GMT after the company announced a fresh share buyback, repurchasing 108,575 shares at an average 1,970.97 pence each. The drop came as European defence stocks weakened and investors awaited BAE’s Feb. 18 results and policy signals on defence spending.
BHP share price drops 2% as miners slide on metals rout; focus turns to Feb 17 results

BHP share price drops 2% as miners slide on metals rout; focus turns to Feb 17 results

BHP shares fell 2.3% to A$49.42 as the ASX 200 closed down 1% in Sydney, led by declines in miners after margin-driven selling hit commodity stocks. BHP named its largest Xplor accelerator intake to date, picking 10 early-stage firms. Iron ore last traded at $US103.90 a tonne, down 0.9%. BHP’s half-year results are due Feb. 17.
LSEG share price holds near 8,100p — buyback update and the dates that could move the stock

LSEG share price holds near 8,100p — buyback update and the dates that could move the stock

London Stock Exchange Group shares closed Friday up 0.05% at 8,122 pence after announcing further buybacks. The stock hovered near a 12-month low as investors awaited the Bank of England’s Feb. 5 decision and LSEG’s full-year results on Feb. 26. Sterling slipped 0.56% to $1.3742. The FTSE 100 ended the day up 0.5%.
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft stock price: what to watch after shares hold near highs into Monday

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft stock price: what to watch after shares hold near highs into Monday

Siemens shares closed Friday at 256.30 euros, up 0.14% after a 2% gain Thursday, trading near a 52-week high. The company announced a U.S. grid-software partnership aimed at utility compliance. Recent moves tracked ABB’s strong results and buyback. Siemens reports first-quarter results and holds its annual meeting on Feb. 12.

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Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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