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Stock Market 4 February 2026

Novo Nordisk stock hammered as Ozempic maker warns 2026 sales may fall up to 13%

Novo Nordisk stock hammered as Ozempic maker warns 2026 sales may fall up to 13%

Novo Nordisk warned adjusted sales and operating profit may fall 5% to 13% in 2026, citing U.S. price cuts and rising competition from Eli Lilly. Shares plunged 18% in early Copenhagen trading. CEO Mike Doustdar called the U.S. price reductions for Wegovy “painful.” Novo also flagged patent expiries and pressure from compounded GLP-1 drugs.
4 February 2026
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GSK stock swings after earnings as new CEO Luke Miels sets softer 2026 outlook

GSK stock swings after earnings as new CEO Luke Miels sets softer 2026 outlook

GSK shares rose 1.4% Wednesday morning after new CEO Luke Miels issued a 2026 outlook projecting slower sales growth and warning of possible weakness in vaccines and general medicines. The company reported 2025 sales up 7% to £32.67 billion and forecast 2026 turnover growth of 3% to 5%. Investors remain focused on GSK’s ability to manage looming HIV patent expirations.
4 February 2026
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National Grid share price rises in London as €650m green bond terms land, Ofgem decision in view

National Grid share price rises in London as €650m green bond terms land, Ofgem decision in view

National Grid shares rose 0.6% to 1,264 pence in early London trading after its UK transmission unit set final terms for a €650 million green bond maturing in 2034. The bond carries a 3.563% coupon and is part of the group’s €20 billion note programme. Investors are watching Ofgem’s consultation on network licence changes, with responses due by March 2.
4 February 2026
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Lloyds share price jumps toward a fresh high as corporate banking push report lands

Lloyds share price jumps toward a fresh high as corporate banking push report lands

Lloyds shares rose 1.4% to 114.2 pence in early London trading, approaching a 52-week high, after reports of a planned expansion into corporate banking. Deutsche Bank raised its target price to 125 pence, keeping a buy rating, while Shore Capital downgraded Lloyds to sell. The bank bought back nearly 3 million shares on Tuesday. Lloyds recently posted a 12% rise in 2025 pre-tax profit to £6.7 billion.
4 February 2026
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Experian share price edges up after buyback update as AI fears rattle data stocks

Experian share price edges up after buyback update as AI fears rattle data stocks

Experian shares rose 0.5% to 2,569 pence early Wednesday after plunging 6.75% on Tuesday amid heavy trading. The company disclosed it bought nearly 400,000 shares as part of a $1 billion buyback plan. Investors remain wary of new AI tools from Anthropic that could disrupt pricing in data-driven sectors. An interim dividend is due Feb. 6, with full-year results expected May 20.
4 February 2026
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Rio Tinto share price ticks higher as Feb. 5 Glencore deal deadline looms

Rio Tinto share price ticks higher as Feb. 5 Glencore deal deadline looms

Rio Tinto shares rose 0.6% to 7,081 pence in London Wednesday as speculation mounted over a possible Glencore takeover. Rio faces a Feb. 5 deadline to announce a firm bid or walk away, with both companies declining comment. Glencore is in talks to sell a 40% stake in its Congo copper and cobalt assets for about $9 billion. Investors await the Bank of England’s policy decision Thursday.
4 February 2026
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LSEG share price extends AI-driven slide as investors brace for BoE, earnings

LSEG share price extends AI-driven slide as investors brace for BoE, earnings

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.3% to 7,086 pence by 08:07 GMT Wednesday, after plunging 12.7% the previous day. The drop followed new AI tools from Anthropic, raising fears over LSEG’s data and analytics business. Trading volume on Tuesday hit 3.2 million shares, more than double the 50-day average. LSEG disclosed a fresh buyback as investors await the Bank of England’s Feb. 5 decision and earnings later this month.
4 February 2026
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Anglo American share price hits 52-week high after 7% jump as Citi turns bullish ahead of Feb. 5 report

Anglo American share price hits 52-week high after 7% jump as Citi turns bullish ahead of Feb. 5 report

Anglo American shares surged 7.25% to 3,700 pence Tuesday, reaching a 52-week high after Citi upgraded the stock to “buy” and set a £45 target. The move follows a rally in gold and copper and comes ahead of Anglo’s Q4 production report on Feb. 5. Anglo and Teck shareholders approved a $53 billion merger in December, with regulatory review ongoing. Trading volume was below the 50-day average.
4 February 2026
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Glencore share price in focus: $9bn Congo stake talks land as Rio Tinto deadline nears (GLEN.L)

Glencore share price in focus: $9bn Congo stake talks land as Rio Tinto deadline nears (GLEN.L)

Glencore signed a non-binding deal that could give a U.S.-backed group a 40% stake in its Congo copper and cobalt operations, valuing the assets near $9 billion. The company also paused nearly $1 billion in investment at its Quebec smelter over regulatory issues. Rio Tinto faces a Feb. 5 deadline to decide on a possible takeover bid. Glencore shares last closed at 517.30 pence, up 16.30.
4 February 2026
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Keppel stock price ticks higher after S$600 million contract haul as Feb 5 results loom

Keppel stock price ticks higher after S$600 million contract haul as Feb 5 results loom

Keppel Ltd shares rose 0.46% to S$10.94 in Singapore on Wednesday after its infrastructure arm secured about S$600 million in new contracts, pushing its long-term backlog past S$7.1 billion. The company will release its second-half and full-year 2025 results before market open on Thursday, with investors watching for updates on contract wins and recurring service income.
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