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Vodafone share price rises again as buyback filing hits tape and Egypt spectrum plan comes into view

Vodafone share price rises again as buyback filing hits tape and Egypt spectrum plan comes into view

Vodafone shares rose 1.1% to 114.55 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed a new buyback and plans to acquire 1,800MHz spectrum in Egypt. Vodafone bought 23.39 million shares on Feb. 9, to be held in treasury. The Egypt spectrum payment will start with $100 million in FY26, totaling about $350 million. LBBW raised its price target to 120 pence, maintaining a “buy” rating.
10 February 2026
Experian share price slides after fresh buyback update, with May results now in focus

Experian share price slides after fresh buyback update, with May results now in focus

Experian shares fell 1.5% to 2,463 pence in early London trading Tuesday, near a one-year low, despite the company buying back 400,000 shares on Monday. The stock touched 2,436 pence, matching the 52-week bottom. Experian has repurchased over 2.4 million shares since launching its $1 billion buyback program on Jan. 30. Non-executive director Esther Lee also acquired 10.398 ADRs through dividend reinvestment.
10 February 2026
BAE Systems share price slips after $137m U.S. Army deal as earnings loom

BAE Systems share price slips after $137m U.S. Army deal as earnings loom

BAE Systems shares fell 0.7% to 1,930.0 pence in early London trading Tuesday after announcing a $137 million U.S. Army contract for missile-warning systems. The drop followed a 3.43% gain on Monday. Investors are awaiting BAE’s annual results on Feb. 18 for updates on guidance and cash returns. The company also repurchased 114,829 shares for cancellation on Feb. 6.
National Grid shares barely budge after UK grid upgrade update as Ofgem decision nears

National Grid shares barely budge after UK grid upgrade update as Ofgem decision nears

National Grid shares edged down 0.1% to 1,285 pence in early London trade after the company completed a major overhead line upgrade between Carlisle and the Scottish border. The firm said it replaced or installed over 90 km of line and will deliver a 184-tonne transformer in March. Investors are watching Ofgem’s upcoming RIIO-3 licence decision and UK rate moves amid political uncertainty.
LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group stock rises as buyback, regulation and index headlines land

LSEG share price today: London Stock Exchange Group stock rises as buyback, regulation and index headlines land

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 0.5% to 7,560 pence by 0835 GMT after announcing the repurchase of 381,934 shares. FTSE Russell postponed its Indonesia index review, citing free-float concerns. The FCA outlined plans to publish broader UK share-trading data. LSEG’s spot FX system in India resumed normal operations after technical issues on Feb. 9.
10 February 2026
BP share price slides 3% after buyback halt and $4 billion renewables write-down

BP share price slides 3% after buyback halt and $4 billion renewables write-down

BP shares fell 3.1% in London after the company paused share buybacks and reported $4 billion in write-downs in renewables and biogas. Fourth-quarter underlying replacement cost profit was $1.54 billion, with a dividend of 8.32 cents per share. BP said it would focus excess cash on oil and gas and balance-sheet repair. Meg O’Neill is set to become CEO on April 1.
10 February 2026
Reckitt Benckiser share price ticks higher in London as dividend clock and results loom

Reckitt Benckiser share price ticks higher in London as dividend clock and results loom

Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 0.1% to 6,316 pence by 0816 GMT after a prior close of 6,310. The company plans a special dividend of 235 pence per share on Feb. 20 and will report full-year results on March 5. Reckitt recently completed a share consolidation and sold its Essential Home business, retaining a 30% stake. The company continues to face U.S. lawsuits tied to its Mead Johnson unit.
10 February 2026
RELX share price edges higher — what to watch before Thursday’s results

RELX share price edges higher — what to watch before Thursday’s results

RELX shares rose 1.2% to 2,158 pence in early London trading Tuesday, rebounding after last week’s AI-driven selloff. Investors remain cautious ahead of the company’s full-year results due Feb. 12, with focus on its outlook for generative AI’s impact. RELX recently bought back 465,361 shares, bringing 2024 repurchases to 8.84 million. The stock trades near the bottom of its 52-week range.
Lloyds share price: buyback update lands as Barclays lifts targets, UK data in focus

Lloyds share price: buyback update lands as Barclays lifts targets, UK data in focus

Lloyds Banking Group closed down 1.41% at 105.25p on Monday after disclosing a buyback of 7.5 million shares on Feb. 9, to be cancelled. The repurchase is part of a £1.75 billion programme running through 2026. Barclays reported a 12% profit rise and raised capital return targets, adding pressure on UK bank stocks. Investors await key UK economic data and the next Bank of England rate decision.
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