Stock Market 20 February 2026

Diageo share price jumps on Dave Lewis shake-up report as investors eye Feb 25 results

Shares of Diageo climbed roughly 3.2% Friday, following reports that recently appointed chief executive Dave Lewis plans to overhaul the company’s top management. The stock hovered near 1,837.9 pence, up from Thursday’s close at 1,781.5 pence, swinging between 1,794.5 and 1,839.5 pence during the session.

20 February 2026

LSE:DGE·Stock Market

DBS share price ends higher as Singapore bank unveils first healthcare social loan — what to watch next

DBS Group Holdings finished the day at S$57.99, up 0.6%, with shares moving in a range from S$57.56 to S$58.13. The Straits Times Index added 0.3%. OCBC was also up 0.6%, while UOB edged down by 0.2%.

20 February 2026

SGX:D05.SI·Stock Market

OCBC share price today: OCBC stock closes higher ahead of Feb 25 results

OCBC edged up 0.6%, ending the session at S$21.72 on Friday. DBS also moved 0.6% higher, while UOB slipped 0.2%. The Straits Times Index added 0.3% as traders tracked mounting U.S.-Iran tensions that have lifted oil prices to their highest since August. “Market reactions from a risk scenario would include a rise in commodity prices including gold, and more volatile equity markets,” said Dr Nannette Hechler-Fayd’herbe, Lombard Odier’s chief investment officer for EMEA.

20 February 2026

Earnings·SGX:O39·Stock Market

US stock market today: GDP + PCE inflation, oil near highs — what to watch before the open

Futures for major U.S. indexes ticked up early Friday as traders eyed the 8:30 a.m. ET batch of data: fourth-quarter GDP, along with December personal income and outlays numbers—those also cover the PCE inflation prints. Oil prices held close to multi-month peaks, with ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions keeping the energy pit nervous.

20 February 2026

Inflation·NYSE:DE·NYSE:OWL·Oil Prices·Stock Market

ASX 200 slips after record run as Rio Tinto drags miners; QBE results set the tone for next week

Australian stocks edged down Friday, giving up ground after reaching all-time highs, with Rio Tinto’s numbers dragging miners lower. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 4.8 points, closing at 9,081.4—snapping a four-session run-up. Still, the index managed a 1.8% weekly gain, having hit a record 9,118.3 just a day earlier.

20 February 2026

ASX:QBE·ASX:RIO·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Sensex, Nifty 50 snap back after Thursday slide as oil and U.S. inflation data loom

Indian equities posted gains on Friday, recouping some of Thursday’s steep declines as major names bounced and buyers hunted for deals before the weekend. The Nifty 50 closed 0.46% higher at 25,571.25. Sensex rose 0.38% to end at 82,814.71.

20 February 2026

NSE:ICICIBANK·NSE:LT·NSE:RELIANCE·Sensex·Stock Market

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 rises after retail sales shock as Burberry jumps

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20 February 2026

FTSE 100·Stock Market

BAT share price ticks up in London after buyback update and “lower-end” 2026 guidance

British American Tobacco shares ticked up 0.2% to 4,483 pence by 0914 GMT in London’s early session on Friday, adding to Thursday’s gains. Investors parsed a new buyback announcement and comments from management regarding growth targets for 2026.

20 February 2026

LSE:BATS·Stock Market

LSEG shares rise on Elliott buyback pressure and fresh “Model-as-a-Service” launch

Shares in London Stock Exchange Group climbed roughly 1% early Friday, changing hands near 7,850 pence. Investors weighed a fresh product rollout alongside an activist push demanding more substantial cash returns.

20 February 2026

Stock Market·Technology

Australia’s Centrelink boost hits March 20 — but higher deeming rates may trim some pensions

Starting March 20, Australia will increase several Centrelink payments as part of its regular inflation adjustments, the government announced Friday, marking a small gain for millions of households.

20 February 2026

Stock Market

Vodafone share price ticks up in London after €1bn VodafoneZiggo exit deal and buyback filing

Vodafone ticked up early in London on Friday, adding around 0.2% to 115.7 pence by 0930 GMT. Investors were still working through news of its exit from the Netherlands joint venture, VodafoneZiggo, and the latest buyback update. Shares had moved in a tight 114.6p to 116.0p band during the morning.

20 February 2026

LSE:VOD·NASDAQ:LBTYA·Stock Market·XBRU:TNET

SSE share price today: SSE stock ticks up after Thursday dip as UK rate bets return

SSE shares nudged up on Friday, with the price gaining roughly 0.7% and hitting 2,567 pence as of 0920 GMT. The day’s range so far: 2,517 to 2,568 pence. The stock remains not far from its 52-week peak at 2,667.

20 February 2026

LSE:SSE·Stock Market·UK Economy

NatWest share price ticks up as buyback filing lands — here’s what investors watch next

NatWest Group Plc edged up 0.7% to 621.6 pence as of 0905 GMT, following fresh buyback activity reported by the bank. Shares kicked off at 625.6 pence, moving within a range of 618.0 to 625.6 pence in early trading.

20 February 2026

LSE:NWG.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Anglo American share price rises on De Beers $2.3 billion writedown; investors eye sale timeline

Anglo American shares climbed Friday, with investors eyeing the latest hefty writedown at De Beers and watching for signs the miner can speed up its diamond exit and streamline the group.

20 February 2026

LSE:AAL·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Glencore stock today: Why the share price is steady after the $2 billion payout plan

Glencore shares in London were up 0.04% at 505.2 pence on Friday, with prices delayed by 10 minutes, after the miner and commodities trader laid out a $2 billion shareholder return and pointed to a stronger second half in its industrial business.

20 February 2026

Dividends·LSE:GLEN·Stock Market

HSBC share price edges up as U.S. bond-team cuts report puts results week in focus

Shares of HSBC Holdings Plc ticked up on Friday, with traders reacting to word that the bank has cut jobs in its U.S. bond-dealmaking arm. The London-listed stock moved 4 pence higher, roughly 0.3%, to 1,286 pence as of 08:39 GMT. Over in New York, the U.S. ADR slipped $1.26 to $86.84.

20 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:HSBA·NYSE:HSBC·Stock Market

BP stock price dips in London as oil holds near $72 and dividend timing bites

BP’s stock edged down nearly 1% to 474 pence as of 0825 GMT in London. Investors eyeing the 0.083-per-share cash dividend, payable March 27, need to be on the books by the Feb. 20 record date.

20 February 2026

LSE:BP·Oil Industry·Stock Market

Rio Tinto share price today: RIO.L stock edges up after earnings miss, cost outlook

Rio Tinto’s London shares added 36 pence to hit 7,154 pence by 08:48 GMT, up roughly 0.5% from Tuesday’s 7,118 pence close. The stock moved between 7,086 and 7,162 pence, hovering close to its 52-week highs.

20 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:RIO·Mining Industry·Stock Market

GSK stock price today: shares tick up as buyback rolls on and Global Counsel fallout hits the tape

GSK plc shares edged up 0.4% to 2,234 pence in early London trade on Friday, after closing at 2,226 a day earlier. The stock traded in a narrow range of 2,232 to 2,243 pence.

20 February 2026

LSE:GSK·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Imperial Brands share price lifts as buyback filing lands after ex-dividend drop

Imperial Brands edged up roughly 0.6% to 3,220 pence early Friday in London, just outpacing the wider UK market.

20 February 2026

Dividends·LSE:IMB.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Stock Market 20 February 2026

Diageo share price jumps on Dave Lewis shake-up report as investors eye Feb 25 results

DBS share price ends higher as Singapore bank unveils first healthcare social loan — what to watch next

OCBC share price today: OCBC stock closes higher ahead of Feb 25 results

US stock market today: GDP + PCE inflation, oil near highs — what to watch before the open

ASX 200 slips after record run as Rio Tinto drags miners; QBE results set the tone for next week

Sensex, Nifty 50 snap back after Thursday slide as oil and U.S. inflation data loom

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 rises after retail sales shock as Burberry jumps

BAT share price ticks up in London after buyback update and “lower-end” 2026 guidance

LSEG shares rise on Elliott buyback pressure and fresh “Model-as-a-Service” launch

Australia’s Centrelink boost hits March 20 — but higher deeming rates may trim some pensions

Vodafone share price ticks up in London after €1bn VodafoneZiggo exit deal and buyback filing

SSE share price today: SSE stock ticks up after Thursday dip as UK rate bets return

Anglo American share price rises on De Beers $2.3 billion writedown; investors eye sale timeline

Glencore stock today: Why the share price is steady after the $2 billion payout plan

HSBC share price edges up as U.S. bond-team cuts report puts results week in focus

BP stock price dips in London as oil holds near $72 and dividend timing bites

Rio Tinto share price today: RIO.L stock edges up after earnings miss, cost outlook

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