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Stock Market News 25 January 2026

Prudential plc share price set for a busy week as buyback rolls on and rate bets shift

Prudential plc share price set for a busy week as buyback rolls on and rate bets shift

London, Jan 25, 2026, 09:13 GMT — Market closed Prudential (PRU.L) shares closed Friday 1.9% lower at 1,149.5 pence (£11.50) in London. The Asia-focused insurer revealed it repurchased 322,055 shares at an average price of £11.7877 each on Jan. 22 and intends to cancel them. (London South East) Markets were closed Sunday, so the key question on Monday is whether…
25 January 2026
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BT shares finish week higher as Openreach widens copper switch-off list, with Feb 5 update next

BT shares finish week higher as Openreach widens copper switch-off list, with Feb 5 update next

London, Jan 25, 2026, 09:30 GMT — Markets are closed. BT Group shares climbed on Friday, extending a two-day winning streak, after its Openreach division announced accelerated plans to retire copper lines. (Hargreaves Lansdown) The shift is critical at this stage. BT’s fibre rollout and copper phase-out depend on accelerating network simplification and safeguarding its broadband customers. Investors are bracing…
25 January 2026
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Legal & General share price flat at 258p — what traders watch before LGEN reopens

Legal & General share price flat at 258p — what traders watch before LGEN reopens

London, January 25, 2026, 09:02 GMT — The market has closed. Legal & General Group Plc (LGEN.L) shares closed Friday nearly flat at 258.2 pence, as the wider London market edged down and investors remained wary of insurers ahead of a week full of rate updates. (Hargreaves Lansdown) This matters as bond fluctuations are driving much of the action in…
25 January 2026
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3i Group share price heads into new week near 3,289p — here’s what matters before Thursday’s update (LSE:III)

3i Group share price heads into new week near 3,289p — here’s what matters before Thursday’s update (LSE:III)

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:59 (GMT) — Market closed 3i Group’s shares closed Friday at 3,289 pence, rising 16 pence on the day after swinging between 3,231p and 3,301p. The stock trades roughly 15% above its estimated net asset value (NAV), a gauge of the portfolio’s per-share worth, but still well off its one-year peak of 4,496p. (Hargreaves Lansdown) The…
25 January 2026
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Haleon share price braces for Monday trade after Barclays upgrade puts U.S. recovery in the spotlight

Haleon share price braces for Monday trade after Barclays upgrade puts U.S. recovery in the spotlight

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:58 (GMT) — Market closed Haleon shares ended Friday 0.45% higher at 379.8 pence in London, following a ratings upgrade from Barclays. The new stance sets the stage for Monday’s trading to put the call to the test. Over in New York, Haleon’s ADRs also climbed, closing up 0.38% at $10.50. (Investing) The upgrade is significant…
25 January 2026
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Ashtead share price: buyback filing keeps AHT.L in focus ahead of Fed week and March U.S. switch

Ashtead share price: buyback filing keeps AHT.L in focus ahead of Fed week and March U.S. switch

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:55 GMT — The market has closed. Ashtead Group’s shares are set to open in London on Monday following a fresh, modest buyback announcement by the equipment rental company. The stock finished slightly weaker on Friday, closing at 5,228 pence, down roughly 0.3%. (Investing) The market’s closed for the weekend, leaving investors to mull if steady…
25 January 2026
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Standard Chartered share price slips despite fresh buyback as traders eye Fed week, FY results

Standard Chartered share price slips despite fresh buyback as traders eye Fed week, FY results

London, Jan 25, 2026, 09:15 GMT — Market closed Standard Chartered shares slipped 1.38% on Friday, finishing at 18.29 pounds, despite the bank continuing its stock buyback programme. (Source: Marketwatch) London markets were closed Sunday, leaving investors to start the week wondering if buybacks will hold up major UK banks amid swirling geopolitical tensions and shifting rate forecasts. The bank,…
25 January 2026
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Vodafone share price steadies as buyback ticks on, with Q3 update ahead

Vodafone share price steadies as buyback ticks on, with Q3 update ahead

London, Jan 25, 2026, 09:10 GMT — Market closed. Vodafone shares ended the final London session a bit up following the company’s announcement of additional share buybacks, maintaining steady backing for a stock that’s seen swings amid telecom sector news. (Investing) The stock ended Friday at 104.05 pence, gaining 0.43%. With no trading over the weekend, investors are left to…
25 January 2026
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IAG share price slips as oil jumps and Iran flight jitters return — what to watch next week

IAG share price slips as oil jumps and Iran flight jitters return — what to watch next week

London, Jan 25, 2026, 09:05 GMT — The market is closed Shares of British Airways parent company International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG.L) dropped 2.8% on Friday, closing at 418.3 pence. This pullback trimmed some of the week’s earlier gains as travel stocks lost momentum heading into the weekend. (Investing) Why it matters now: airlines face a tight window to absorb…
25 January 2026
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Diageo share price slips into the weekend — what investors watch ahead of Feb. 25 results

Diageo share price slips into the weekend — what investors watch ahead of Feb. 25 results

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:50 GMT — The market has closed. Diageo (DGE.L) shares slipped 1.2% on Friday, finishing at 1,675 pence (£16.75). The spirits giant wrapped up a volatile week just before reopening on Monday. (Investing) The stock’s slide pushed it far below its 52-week peak, highlighting the tight leash investors are keeping following months of soft global spirits…
25 January 2026
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NatWest share price: Norges Bank trims stake, buyback rolls on — what investors watch next week

NatWest share price: Norges Bank trims stake, buyback rolls on — what investors watch next week

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:41 GMT — Market closed NatWest Group shares (NWG.L) slipped 1.04% to 646.6 pence on Friday, weighed down by a weaker close among UK banks. Barclays and HSBC lost roughly 1%, with Lloyds dipping 0.25%, according to market data. (Investing) London markets were closed Sunday, shifting focus to the paper moves: a major shareholder cutting back…
25 January 2026
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Experian share price: EXPN steadies after midweek slide as traders eye Feb dividend

Experian share price: EXPN steadies after midweek slide as traders eye Feb dividend

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:48 GMT — Market closed Experian (EXPN.L) shares ended Friday at 3,029 pence, climbing 0.4% following a sharp midweek drop that pulled the UK credit data provider down from its recent peaks. (AJ Bell) The bounce barely makes a dent. The stock remains roughly 8% below last Friday’s close as investors digest the latest trading update…
25 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Global Tech Stocks Slide Amid AI Disruption Fears and $600 Billion Capex Plans
    February 6, 2026, 7:38 AM EST. Global technology and data stocks fell sharply on fears that powerful new AI models could disrupt their businesses. Investor jitters intensified after hyperscale firms announced plans to spend over $600 billion on AI rollouts this year. Amazon shares dropped 8% premarket following its hefty capital expenditure announcement. London-listed firms like RELX, Sage, and Experian also slid between 2% and 5%. The London Stock Exchange Group shares tumbled 7% this week. European tech names Capgemini and Wolters Kluwer lost 3-4%. The U.S. software and data sector has lost around $1 trillion in market value since late January. Indian software exporters plunged 2% amid a volatile week with nearly $22.5 billion lost in value. Despite strong underlying growth, big tech's ballooning spending plans have weighed heavily on markets.
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