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Stock Market News 25 January 2026

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.com) 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.com) 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: https://www.marketwatch.com/data-news/standard-chartered-slips-friday-underperforms-market-842f7c48-a620eba40cec) 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.com) 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.com) 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.com) 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.com) 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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Reckitt share price slips into dividend-vote week — what happens next for RKT stock

Reckitt share price slips into dividend-vote week — what happens next for RKT stock

London, Jan 25, 2026, 08:40 GMT — The market is closed. Reckitt Benckiser Group plc shares dropped 1.57% on Friday, ending the day at 60.18 pounds. That trims the stock’s gain for the year so far to just 0.3%. The company behind Dettol and Durex still sports an 18.7% increase over the last 12 months but is trading roughly 3.4%…
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  • Strathcona Resources Shares Fall Below 50-Day Moving Average Amid Mixed Analyst Ratings
    February 6, 2026, 12:10 PM EST. Shares of Strathcona Resources Ltd. (TSE:SCR) dropped below its 50-day moving average of C$32.28, trading as low as C$26.53. The stock last traded at C$27.15 on Thursday, with 287,608 shares changing hands. Analyst opinions vary: TD Securities and National Bank of Canada issue bullish outlooks with target prices of C$36.00 and strong-buy ratings, while Royal Bank of Canada and Jefferies suggest more cautious views. The company recently paid a quarterly dividend of C$0.30, yielding 4.4%. Strathcona Resources, a Canadian oil and gas producer focused on thermal oil and enhanced recovery, holds a market cap of C$5.87 billion. Its price-to-earnings ratio stands at 5.35, with a high beta of 2.61, indicating increased volatility.
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