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Stock Market News 24 January 2026

Haleon share price in focus after Barclays upgrade — what HLN investors watch next week

Haleon share price in focus after Barclays upgrade — what HLN investors watch next week

Haleon shares closed up 0.45% in London Friday after Barclays upgraded the stock to “overweight” and raised its price target. Around 16.9 million shares traded as investors weighed U.S. sales momentum and upcoming earnings. Barclays expects U.S. destocking to end by Q4 and projects 1.5% organic growth by 2026. Haleon reports full-year results on Feb. 25.
SSE share price slips into weekend as UK rate-cut bets shift; Feb update looms

SSE share price slips into weekend as UK rate-cut bets shift; Feb update looms

SSE PLC shares closed at 2,322 pence Friday, down 0.26%, as the FTSE 100 slipped 0.07% amid rate and political concerns. Morgan Stanley now expects the Bank of England’s next rate cut in March, not February. SSE’s interim dividend is due Jan. 30, with a Q3 trading update set for Feb. 4. UK retail sales rose 0.4% in December, beating forecasts.
Experian share price: why EXPN steadied on Friday and what could move it next week

Experian share price: why EXPN steadied on Friday and what could move it next week

Experian shares rose 0.4% to 3,029 pence Friday, recovering from a 19-month low after a sharp 7% drop earlier in the week. The company reported 12% quarterly revenue growth, but analysts flagged risks from a weaker U.S. dollar, proposed U.S. credit card rate caps, and competition from Fair Isaac. Investors await Experian’s interim dividend on Feb. 6 and full-year results on May 20.
National Grid share price: Jefferies target lift and bond funding update set the tone for Monday

National Grid share price: Jefferies target lift and bond funding update set the tone for Monday

National Grid shares closed up 0.4% at 1,191.5p in London on Friday, after Jefferies raised its price target to 1,410p and reaffirmed a “buy” rating. Trading volume reached 7.16 million shares. The company released an FCA-approved prospectus for its €20 billion Euro Medium Term Note programme. UK 10-year gilt yields rose to 4.53%, pressuring utility sector borrowing costs.
LSEG share price ticks higher into weekend as buyback continues; Fed week is the next test

LSEG share price ticks higher into weekend as buyback continues; Fed week is the next test

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 0.5% to 8,768 pence Friday, as the company bought back 114,040 shares at a VWAP of 8,769.15 pence. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.07%, ending a three-week rally. UK December retail sales climbed 0.4%, and the pound strengthened. LSEG will release preliminary 2025 results on Feb. 26.
Unilever share price ends higher as Barclays lifts target; what to watch for ULVR next week

Unilever share price ends higher as Barclays lifts target; what to watch for ULVR next week

Unilever shares closed up 1% at 4,864 pence Friday, outperforming a flat FTSE 100. Barclays raised its target price to 5,700p and kept a buy rating. The company faces ongoing legal disputes tied to its former Ben & Jerry’s unit, now part of the spun-off Magnum Ice Cream Company. Unilever reports full-year results on Feb. 12.

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Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to US$8.18 in Singapore on Friday after the company disclosed a buyback of 170,000 shares at US$8.5252 each on Feb. 5, with plans to cancel them. The drop followed a volatile week marked by a new Singapore real estate fund launch and an expanded buyback programme. Investors are watching for the group’s annual results on March 5.
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