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Stock Market 1 February 2026

National Grid share price: Ofgem opens Bramford-to-Twinstead review as rate week looms

National Grid share price: Ofgem opens Bramford-to-Twinstead review as rate week looms

National Grid shares closed up 0.37% at 1,234.5 pence, near a one-year high, after Ofgem launched a consultation on the Bramford to Twinstead transmission upgrade. The regulator is reviewing the project under its Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment mechanism, with responses due by March 2. The stock is up about 8% year-to-date. London’s blue-chip index rose 0.5% Friday, while sterling fell 0.56% to $1.3742.
1 February 2026
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Anglo American share price slides into weekend despite EU green light for Teck deal

Anglo American share price slides into weekend despite EU green light for Teck deal

Anglo American shares fell 2.6% to 3,408 pence on Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100, after metals prices slumped and investors took profits. The European Commission approved Anglo American’s planned takeover of Teck Resources, but further regulatory reviews remain. Copper prices dropped 1.1% after hitting a record high earlier in the week. Investors await Anglo American’s production report on Feb. 5.
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GSK share price rises into earnings week — what traders watch before Feb 4 results

GSK share price rises into earnings week — what traders watch before Feb 4 results

GSK shares closed Friday up 1.3% at 1,876.5 pence, with 8.9 million shares traded. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 4, with consensus forecasts at £8.5 billion core turnover and 23p core EPS. Investors are watching Shingrix, Arexvy, and HIV drug sales. The FTSE 100 rose for a seventh straight month as the pound weakened.
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Lloyds share price hits a 2026 high as buyback starts — what to watch before Monday

Lloyds share price hits a 2026 high as buyback starts — what to watch before Monday

Lloyds shares closed Friday up 3.3% at 108.95p, their highest this year, after launching a £1.75 billion buyback and reporting a 12% profit rise. The bank bought 10 million shares on Jan. 30 for cancellation. Lloyds set aside £968 million for remediation, mostly for motor finance issues. Investors await Monday’s buyback pace and the Feb. 18 annual report.
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Glencore share price: Rio Tinto clock and Canada smelter talks set up the week ahead

Glencore share price: Rio Tinto clock and Canada smelter talks set up the week ahead

Glencore closed down 1.7% at 499.25 pence Friday as merger talks with Rio Tinto faced unresolved valuation issues and a Feb. 5 UK regulatory deadline. Glencore Canada said key elements remain unresolved in negotiations over the Horne smelter’s future. The company flagged a sharp drop in 2025 copper output but expects 2026 production of 810,000–870,000 tonnes.
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HSBC share price near 52-week high: What could move HSBC stock next week

HSBC share price near 52-week high: What could move HSBC stock next week

HSBC shares rose 1.2% to 1,285.4 pence Friday, nearing a 52-week high as the FTSE 100 marked a seventh straight monthly gain. Investors await payments for cancelled Hang Seng Bank shares by Feb. 4 and HSBC’s annual results on Feb. 25. The bank’s issued share capital stood at 17.18 billion ordinary shares as of Jan. 29. HSBC is also ramping up hiring in Hong Kong to regain ground in IPOs after lagging rivals last year.
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Seatrium share price stuck at S$2.11 as SGX reopens Monday; Feb 26 results loom

Seatrium share price stuck at S$2.11 as SGX reopens Monday; Feb 26 results loom

Seatrium Limited closed flat at S$2.11 on Friday, trading 7.84 million shares as the Straits Times Index fell 0.5%. The company reported a net order book of $16.6 billion and over $3 billion in new orders since September. Arbitration involving partner Aibel continues, but brokers CGS and Citi maintained buy ratings. Seatrium will release full-year results on Feb. 26 before market open.
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UOL Group Limited stock: Pan Pacific Tianjin sale puts shares on watch ahead of Feb 26 results

UOL Group Limited stock: Pan Pacific Tianjin sale puts shares on watch ahead of Feb 26 results

UOL Group’s unit agreed to sell the 319-room Pan Pacific Tianjin hotel and a basement unit in China for RMB238 million in cash, matching an independent valuation. UOL shares closed at S$10.84 on Friday, down 0.46%. The buyer has paid a 10% deposit, with the remainder due by April 1, 2026. Investors await UOL’s full-year results on Feb 26 for further details on capital plans.
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  • Adobe Earnings Preview: Navigating AI Fears Amid Strong Growth
    March 12, 2026, 4:43 PM EDT. Adobe Inc. (ADBE) is set to report its 2026 Q1 earnings as AI-driven disruption concerns weigh on its shares. Despite negative sentiment, earnings per share (EPS) estimates suggest a solid 15% year-on-year growth at $5.88, while revenue projections point to a 10% increase, hitting $6.3 billion. The software giant's forward price-to-earnings ratio stands at 11.6, well below its five-year median of 32.1 and a 47% discount to the S&P 500. Analysts note that much of the AI-related risk might already be priced in, but caution remains due to unclear guidance amid evolving tech disruptions. Investors await Adobe's official commentary on AI impact in upcoming results, underscoring a cautious yet watchful stance into the new earnings season.

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Mortgage Rates Today Rise Again as Housing Stocks Slide

Mortgage Rates Today Rise Again as Housing Stocks Slide

12 March 2026
The average U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.11% this week, according to Freddie Mac, while Mortgage News Daily's daily reading hit 6.29% on Thursday. Mortgage applications increased 3.2% last week, but single-family housing starts fell 2.8% in January and permits slipped 0.9%. Shares of D.R. Horton, Lennar, and Rocket Companies dropped between 2% and 3% in afternoon trading.
MARA Holdings stock price today: shares beat miner peers as bitcoin stalls near $70,000

MARA Holdings stock price today: shares beat miner peers as bitcoin stalls near $70,000

12 March 2026
MARA Holdings rose 1.1% to $8.64 Thursday, outperforming other bitcoin miners as bitcoin slipped. The company reported a $1.31 billion net loss for 2025 despite 38% higher revenue and holds over 53,800 bitcoin. MARA is expanding into AI and data centers with Starwood, but projects depend on permits and tenants. The company began selling bitcoin in late 2025 to fund operations.
XRP Price Today: Ripple’s $50 Billion Buyback Still Fails to Lift the Token

XRP Price Today: Ripple’s $50 Billion Buyback Still Fails to Lift the Token

12 March 2026
XRP traded near $1.38 Thursday, down 1.4%, despite Ripple’s $50 billion share buyback and plans to seek an Australian license. Bitcoin slipped 0.7% to $70,331, while ether was little changed. Oil hovered near $100, and traders focused on U.S. rate cut prospects after mixed inflation data. Ripple’s valuation rose, but XRP remained in line with broader crypto moves.
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