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BAE Systems share price climbs after buyback update — what investors watch before Feb results

BAE Systems share price climbs after buyback update — what investors watch before Feb results

BAE Systems shares rose 1.8% to 1,912.5 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed new share repurchases. BAE said it bought back 114,829 shares for cancellation on Feb. 6, bringing the second tranche total to 16.64 million. Investors await full-year results and 2026 guidance on Feb. 18. Over 1,200 BAE workers in northwest England plan strike action through Feb. 20.
9 February 2026
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Lloyds share price slips below 105p as NatWest’s Evelyn deal and rate-cut bets weigh on UK banks

Lloyds share price slips below 105p as NatWest’s Evelyn deal and rate-cut bets weigh on UK banks

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell about 2% to 104.73 pence in early London trading Monday, underperforming amid renewed UK rate-cut speculation after a close Bank of England vote. Investors also weighed NatWest’s £2.7 billion deal for Evelyn Partners and political pressure on sterling. Barclays results are due Feb. 10, with Lloyds’ annual report set for Feb. 18.
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SSE share price edges up in early London trade as investors size up Ofgem deadline, next updates

SSE share price edges up in early London trade as investors size up Ofgem deadline, next updates

SSE shares rose 0.32% to 2,518 pence in early London trading, close to a 52-week high. Investors are watching returns from regulated networks and progress on major grid projects. SSE’s next updates are scheduled for April and May. The company recently guided for 2025/26 adjusted EPS of 144–152 pence and increased network investment to £1.8 billion.
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Trump’s 2026 tax refunds look bigger — but a smaller IRS could blunt the boost

Trump’s 2026 tax refunds look bigger — but a smaller IRS could blunt the boost

Americans are expected to receive tax refunds totaling $65 billion more than last year under President Trump’s new tax law, with most benefits going to higher earners. The IRS faces a 27% workforce cut and complex new rules, raising concerns about slower payouts. Economists warn the larger refunds may not boost consumer spending evenly. The expanded state and local tax deduction phases out for top incomes.
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RELX share price today: Stock steadies in early London trade as earnings loom

RELX share price today: Stock steadies in early London trade as earnings loom

RELX shares rose 0.3% to 2,152 pence by 0804 GMT Monday, remaining close to their 52-week low ahead of full-year results due Feb. 12. Investors are watching for signs of how AI adoption is affecting RELX’s subscription-based business and pricing power. Market sentiment remains fragile, with short-term flows and risk appetite shifting away from crowded tech trades.
9 February 2026
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HSBC share price ticks up in London as Asia rally and results countdown focus traders

HSBC share price ticks up in London as Asia rally and results countdown focus traders

HSBC shares rose 0.5% to 1,311.8 pence in early London trading Monday, nearing a 52-week high ahead of annual results due Feb. 25. The bank’s Hong Kong stock climbed 3.2% to HK$139.10. Market sentiment was buoyed by gains in Asia after Japan’s election and a rebound in U.S. chip shares. Investors are watching for HSBC’s guidance on capital returns and outlook amid shifting rate expectations.
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Shell stock watch: Oil drops 1% and buyback scrutiny builds before the bell

Shell stock watch: Oil drops 1% and buyback scrutiny builds before the bell

Shell’s U.S. shares closed at $75.29, up 0.8% Friday, as Brent crude fell 1% to $67.38 after the U.S. and Iran agreed to continue nuclear talks. Shell reported Q4 adjusted earnings of $3.3 billion, missing forecasts, but raised its dividend 4% and began a $3.5 billion buyback. CEO Wael Sawan cited $26 billion in free cash flow and $45.7 billion net debt. Shell paused new investment in Kazakhstan amid $16.5 billion in disputes.
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  • Goldman Sachs: AI Fears Prompt US Investors to Rethink Long-Term Growth in Stocks
    April 28, 2026, 6:23 AM EDT. Goldman Sachs analysts highlight growing investor concerns over artificial intelligence disrupting long-term U.S. corporate growth, especially in software sectors. About 75% of S&P 500's value now depends on profits beyond 10 years, a 25-year high linked to optimistic growth similar to the dotcom boom. The S&P 500 software and services index has fallen roughly 17% this year amid fears of AI cutting future revenue and margins. Goldman estimates a 1% drop in long-term growth expectations could reduce S&P 500 enterprise value by 15%, hitting high-growth stocks hardest with a potential 29% valuation decline. The firm expects continued uncertainty around AI impact to weigh on valuations for several quarters, urging companies to better communicate long-term outlooks to investors.

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India Stock Market Today: Sensex Slides, Nifty Tests 24,000 as Bank Stocks Stall Rally

India Stock Market Today: Sensex Slides, Nifty Tests 24,000 as Bank Stocks Stall Rally

28 April 2026
Sensex dropped 359 points to 76,944.91 and Nifty 50 fell 86 points to 24,006.70 by 2 p.m. in Mumbai. State-run banks led declines after the RBI finalized new expected credit-loss rules, with the Nifty PSU Bank index down nearly 2%. Coal India, ONGC, and Oil India gained on earnings and firm crude prices but failed to offset broader losses. Market breadth was negative, with more stocks falling than rising.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200’s Six-Day Slide Deepens as Oil Shock Puts RBA in Focus

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200’s Six-Day Slide Deepens as Oil Shock Puts RBA in Focus

28 April 2026
The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.64% to 8,710.7 on Tuesday, its lowest close since April 2 and sixth straight loss. Energy stocks rose as oil neared $110 a barrel, but consumer discretionary, utilities, and tech shares fell sharply. Investors await March inflation data due Wednesday, with the RBA’s next policy meeting set for May 5. The Australian dollar traded near 71.64 U.S. cents.
FTSE 100 Today: BP Rally Lifts UK Stocks as Barclays and Taylor Wimpey Fall

FTSE 100 Today: BP Rally Lifts UK Stocks as Barclays and Taylor Wimpey Fall

28 April 2026
BP jumped after posting $3.2 billion in first-quarter profit, its highest in over two years, lifting the FTSE 100 by 0.2% to around 10,340 as oil traded above $110 a barrel. Barclays shares fell over 3% after a £228 million provision linked to Market Financial Solutions offset higher profits and a £500 million buyback. Taylor Wimpey dropped after warning of rising build-cost inflation.
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