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Stock Market News 6 February 2026

Amazon stock drops in premarket as $200 billion AI capex plan grabs the spotlight

Amazon stock drops in premarket as $200 billion AI capex plan grabs the spotlight

Amazon shares fell 7.7% to $205.60 in premarket trading Friday after a steep drop following earnings. The company plans about $200 billion in capital expenditures for 2026 and forecast first-quarter operating income between $16.5 billion and $21.5 billion. Fourth-quarter net sales reached $213.4 billion, with AWS revenue up 24% to $35.6 billion.
6 February 2026
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Standard Chartered share price ticks higher as Feb. 24 earnings and dividend call come into focus

Standard Chartered share price ticks higher as Feb. 24 earnings and dividend call come into focus

Standard Chartered shares rose 0.5% to 1,857 pence in early London trading Friday, after JPMorgan raised its price target to 2,170 pence. The bank will release full-year results and decide on a final dividend on Feb. 24. Shares have climbed about 72% over the past year. Investors are watching for guidance on income, costs, and shareholder returns.
6 February 2026
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Beazley Plc stock price edges up as Zurich bid keeps traders glued to Feb 16 deadline

Beazley Plc stock price edges up as Zurich bid keeps traders glued to Feb 16 deadline

Beazley shares rose 0.5% to 1,242 pence in early London trading Friday, staying near recent highs after Zurich’s cash offer valued the insurer at up to 1,335 pence per share. Zurich and Beazley reached a preliminary agreement on Feb. 4, with Zurich set to begin due diligence. Wellington Management cut its stake below 5%, while M&G Plc disclosed a sale of 25,980 shares. Investors are watching for Zurich’s next move.
6 February 2026
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BAE Systems share price today: Moody’s upgrade, fresh buyback filing keep BA stock in focus

BAE Systems share price today: Moody’s upgrade, fresh buyback filing keep BA stock in focus

Moody’s upgraded BAE Systems’ credit rating to A3 with a stable outlook, citing strong cash flow forecasts. BAE shares rose 0.16% in early London trading after the company announced a new share buyback, purchasing 115,039 shares for cancellation. Over 1,200 BAE workers in northwest England plan to strike over pay. GXO renewed and expanded its UK logistics contract with BAE for six years.
6 February 2026
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Reckitt Benckiser share price slips in early London trade as special dividend reset stays in focus

Reckitt Benckiser share price slips in early London trade as special dividend reset stays in focus

Reckitt Benckiser shares fell 0.7% to 6,368 pence in early London trading Friday, following a 235p special dividend and 24-for-25 share consolidation that took effect this week. The company completed a £1 billion buyback tranche on Feb. 2 and will pay the special dividend on Feb. 20. Investors await Reckitt’s Feb. 19 CAGNY presentation for updates on its post-divestment strategy.
6 February 2026
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SSE share price ticks up as investors weigh lower earnings guide and new grid-funding win

SSE share price ticks up as investors weigh lower earnings guide and new grid-funding win

SSE shares rose 0.9% to 2,503 pence in early London trading Friday after the utility warned of lower full-year adjusted earnings due to heavy network investment. SSEN Transmission secured over £6.9 million in Ofgem-backed funding for four innovation projects, including £5.8 million for the REVISE overhead line initiative with National Grid and the Met Office. SSE projected 2026 adjusted EPS of 144–152 pence, down from 160.9 pence.
6 February 2026
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Experian share price slides in London as buyback update lands and AI disruption fears linger

Experian share price slides in London as buyback update lands and AI disruption fears linger

Experian shares fell 1.8% to 2,575 pence in early London trading Friday after the company disclosed buying 399,453 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its ongoing buyback program. The drop follows a broader selloff in data and analytics stocks tied to AI disruption fears. Board members Mike Rogers and Kathleen DeRose also reported modest share purchases. Experian pays its first interim dividend for 2026 on Friday.
6 February 2026
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Anglo American share price falls again as copper outlook cut keeps pressure on miners

Anglo American share price falls again as copper outlook cut keeps pressure on miners

Anglo American shares fell 1.7% to 3,401 pence in early London trading after the miner cut its 2026 copper output forecast and began a review of De Beers’ carrying value. The company reported a 10% drop in 2025 copper production and flagged $0.2 billion in charges for its Chilean operations. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 20 for updates on costs and asset sales.
6 February 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price slips in London as buybacks and engine upgrades stay in focus

Rolls-Royce share price slips in London as buybacks and engine upgrades stay in focus

Rolls-Royce shares slipped 0.7% to 1,199.5 pence in early London trading Friday, about 8% below January’s peak. China Airlines signed TotalCare service deals for 36 Trent XWB engines. Rolls-Royce continued its £200 million buyback, repurchasing 458,596 shares on Feb. 5. Investors are watching Boeing’s 787 engine upgrades and share buybacks ahead of earnings.
6 February 2026
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National Grid share price today: NG edges lower as UK rate-cut bets stay in focus

National Grid share price today: NG edges lower as UK rate-cut bets stay in focus

National Grid shares dipped 0.04% to 1,281.5 pence early Friday, trading near a 52-week high after the Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a close vote. Utilities saw muted moves as investors weighed rate-cut signals and sector peers’ spending plans. CEO Zoë Yujnovich received a five-year share option, regulatory filings show. National Grid’s full-year results are due May 14.
6 February 2026
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Compass Group share price slips again as AI fears linger after Q1 update

Compass Group share price slips again as AI fears linger after Q1 update

Compass Group shares fell 1.4% to 2,149 pence in early London trading Friday, extending Thursday’s 8% drop. The company confirmed 7.3% organic revenue growth for the quarter and will switch its LSE trading currency to U.S. dollars from April 1. Investors remain concerned about AI’s impact on office catering demand. Compass maintained its 2026 profit outlook.
6 February 2026
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NatWest stock tries to bounce after BoE spooks UK banks — what to watch before earnings

NatWest stock tries to bounce after BoE spooks UK banks — what to watch before earnings

NatWest shares rose 0.7% to 654.6 pence early Friday, recovering some ground after a 6% drop Thursday triggered by the Bank of England’s split vote on rates. The BoE kept its rate at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts ahead. NatWest repurchased over 800,000 shares this week and will release annual results next Friday.
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Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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