Barclays share price ticks higher ahead of results day as UK banks stay in play
Barclays traded between 476.7 and 483.5 pence early this session, with the stock last up 0.8% at 483.0 pence as of 0917 GMT, Investing.com data showed.
National Grid share price today: NG.L edges higher as sterling slide keeps rates in focus
National Grid ticked up 0.31% to 1,289 pence as of 0915 GMT. The stock kicked off the session at 1,290.5, swinging between 1,280.5 and 1,292.5. That puts it not far from its 52-week peak at 1,300.5 pence. Market cap sits close to 64.1 billion pounds, Investing.com figures show.
BAE Systems share price climbs after buyback update — what investors watch before Feb results
Shares in BAE Systems climbed 1.8% to 1,912.5 pence on Monday, stretching out a recent winning streak for the UK defence firm ahead of its full-year results later this month. According to the company’s financial diary, those final numbers are scheduled for Feb. 18.
Lloyds share price slips below 105p as NatWest’s Evelyn deal and rate-cut bets weigh on UK banks
Lloyds Banking Group dropped roughly 1.9% to 104.73 pence in early London trading Monday, lagging peers as traders weighed new sector deal headlines and a changing UK rate outlook. Shares, which closed at 106.75 pence on Friday, have ranged from 103.97 to 107.17 so far.
Rolls-Royce share price jumps in London on buyback update as Feb 26 results loom
Shares of Rolls-Royce Holdings climbed roughly 2.4% to 1,259 pence in early London trading this day, putting the aerospace and defence firm’s market value at close to £104 billion.
NatWest share price drops as Evelyn Partners deal puts capital and buybacks in focus
NatWest Group Plc shares fell on Monday after the British bank struck a deal to acquire wealth manager Evelyn Partners. The move—unusual in its size—throws NatWest’s capital strategy into focus just days ahead of its annual results.
SSE share price edges up in early London trade as investors size up Ofgem deadline, next updates
SSE Plc edged up 0.32% to 2,518 pence by 08:20 GMT on Monday, with the FTSE 100 showing a 34-point gain at 10,403.77. Shares hovered just below their 52-week peak of 2,537 pence.
Unilever share price slips after Deutsche Bank downgrade as valuation bites
Shares of Unilever slipped Monday, losing 0.7% to 5,214 pence by 0838 GMT, after Deutsche Bank lowered its rating, pointing to what it called a stretched valuation following the stock’s recent rally. Unilever traded between 5,200 and 5,234 pence, down from a Friday close of 5,250 pence.
GSK share price hovers near a 52-week high as COPD approval, U.S. drug discounts come into view
GSK edged up roughly 0.6% in early Monday action in London, with the stock hovering close to its 52-week peak. Shares hit 2,214 pence before settling at 2,211 by 0812 GMT.
Experian share price rises in early London trade after fresh buyback disclosure
Shares of Experian ticked higher in early London trade Monday, following news that the credit data and analytics firm had announced a fresh round of buybacks as part of its just-launched repurchase program.
Reckitt share price slips in early London trade as investors eye dividend payout and March results
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc slipped 0.6% to 6,364 pence as of 0827 GMT on Monday. Shares moved between 6,358 and 6,434 pence, the latter level touching its 52-week high.
LSEG share price rises in early London trade as FCA data plan and India FX outage grab attention
London Stock Exchange Group shares ticked up 0.7% to 7,552 pence by 0814 GMT, after ranging between 7,456 and 7,574 pence earlier. The FTSE 100 put in a modest gain of about 0.4%.
Trump’s 2026 tax refunds look bigger — but a smaller IRS could blunt the boost
Americans are on track for bigger tax refunds this spring thanks to President Donald Trump’s new tax law. But with the Internal Revenue Service operating under tighter staffing, payouts could drag—potentially dimming the White House’s hopes for a swift boost to household spending.
Pepper Money shares surge after Challenger-led $1.16 billion takeover approach
Pepper Money disclosed it’s received a confidential, non-binding, and conditional buyout approach from Challenger and top shareholder Pepper Group, aiming to acquire all of the non-bank lender through a scheme of arrangement. The proposal values Pepper Money at $2.60 a share in cash, with the figure set to be adjusted for the company’s final 2025 dividend and any special payout. https://announcements.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20260209/pdf/06w2xl642f3455.pdf
Anglo American share price edges up as Angola seeks De Beers stake
Anglo American edged up 0.3% to 3,446 pence as of 0810 GMT, trading in a 3,443 to 3,481 range, after Angola announced plans to grab a 20%-30% stake in De Beers—the diamond unit Anglo’s looking to sell.
NatWest’s £2.7bn Evelyn Partners buy shakes up UK wealth banking — and investors flinch
NatWest Group said it will buy UK wealth manager Evelyn Partners for £2.7 billion, including debt, and launch a £750 million share buyback, pushing deeper into fee-based financial advice as lenders brace for softer interest income. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-09/natwest-to-buy-uk-wealth-manager-evelyn-in-2-7-billion-deal
British American Tobacco share price slips on buyback update as results week nears
British American Tobacco slipped 0.5% to 4,588 pence out of the gate in London on Monday, putting it roughly 6% off its 52-week top. The move came after the company issued a regulatory update tied to its buyback programme. Down 21 pence from Friday’s finish, the stock shifted in a narrow 4,585–4,600 pence band just after the open.
RELX share price today: Stock steadies in early London trade as earnings loom
Shares of RELX PLC ticked up 0.3% to 2,152 pence as of 0804 GMT, up from a 2,145 finish last session. The day's range runs from 2,126.8 to 2,154, keeping the stock hovering just above its 52-week low of 2,115 pence.
HSBC share price ticks up in London as Asia rally and results countdown focus traders
HSBC Holdings Plc moved up in early London hours Monday, echoing gains across Asia and a rebound in its Hong Kong shares. The stock climbed 0.5% to 1,311.8 pence by 0801 GMT, hovering close to its 52-week peak after February’s rocky opening.
Shell stock watch: Oil drops 1% and buyback scrutiny builds before the bell
Shell’s U.S. shares wrapped up Friday at $75.29, gaining 63 cents, or roughly 0.8%. Come Monday, the stock faces pressure as crude slides—Brent lost 1% early, touching $67.38 a barrel after the U.S. and Iran agreed to extend nuclear talks. “With more talks on the horizon the immediate fear of supply disruptions in the Middle East has eased quite a bit,” said IG market analyst Tony Sycamore.