Stock Market 6 February 2026

Haleon stock slips in London as investors brace for Feb. 25 results, eye BoE fallout

Shares of Haleon PLC slipped around 0.7% to 396.4 pence in early London trading on Friday, weighed down as the broader market edged lower. Investors are gearing up for the consumer health firm’s full-year earnings due later this month. https://www.investing.com/equities/haleon

6 February 2026

LSE:HLN·Stock Market

Reckitt Benckiser share price slips in early London trade as special dividend reset stays in focus

Shares in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc fell 0.7% to 6,368 pence in early London trading on Friday, after closing at 6,414 pence in the prior session. The stock has traded between 4,585.8 pence and 6,434 pence over the past year.

6 February 2026

Dividends·LSE:RB·Stock Market

SSE share price ticks up as investors weigh lower earnings guide and new grid-funding win

SSE shares nudged up 0.9% to 2,503 pence on Friday, as investors absorbed a weaker earnings outlook linked to increased spending on regulated networks.https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/SSE-PLC-4000881/

6 February 2026

Energy Sector·LSE:SSE·Stock Market

BP share price ticks up on Kirkuk partner report as Feb 10 results loom

BP shares gained 0.4% in early London trading Friday, as investors digested news the oil giant is hunting for a partner to help redevelop Iraq’s Kirkuk field. By 0840 GMT, the stock stood at 470.95 pence, recovering from a 1.8% drop on Thursday. The FTSE 100, meanwhile, slipped 0.3%.

6 February 2026

LSE:BP·Oil Industry·Stock Market

Unilever share price dips: ULVR slips from a 12-month high ahead of results

Unilever shares edged down 0.5% to 5,223 pence in early London trading Friday, retreating from a 12-month high hit the previous day. The stock opened at 5,235 pence and fluctuated between 5,219 and 5,255 pence. Its 12-month peak was 5,278 pence on Feb. 5, with a low of 4,123 pence over the past year, according to prices delayed by 15 minutes.

6 February 2026

LSE:ULVR·Stock Market

Experian share price slides in London as buyback update lands and AI disruption fears linger

Experian slipped 1.8% to 2,575 pence in early London trading Friday, down from Thursday’s close of 2,621 pence. The stock fluctuated between 2,560 and 2,593 pence during the session, still far off its 52-week peak of 4,101 pence.

6 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·LSE:EXPN·Stock Market

Anglo American share price falls again as copper outlook cut keeps pressure on miners

Anglo American shares fell again on Friday, dropping 1.7% to 3,401 pence. This came after a steep decline the day before, as investors reacted to lower copper production and a downgraded forecast.

6 February 2026

LSE:AAL.L·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Rolls-Royce share price slips in London as buybacks and engine upgrades stay in focus

Rolls-Royce shares edged lower in early London deals Friday, falling 0.7% to 1,199.5 pence by 0856 GMT. The stock remains roughly 8% below its January high.

6 February 2026

Aerospace·LSE:RR.L·Stock Market

National Grid share price today: NG edges lower as UK rate-cut bets stay in focus

National Grid shares edged slightly lower in early Friday trading, slipping 0.04% to 1,281.5 pence. The stock traded within a narrow range of 1,276.0 to 1,288.5 pence, hovering close to its 52-week peak of 1,300.5 pence.

6 February 2026

LSE:NG·LSE:SSE·Stock Market·UK Economy

Compass Group share price slips again as AI fears linger after Q1 update

Shares of Compass Group PLC slipped roughly 1.4% to 2,149 pence by 08:47 GMT, following a previous close at 2,179 pence. The stock fluctuated between 2,145 and 2,184 pence during the session.

6 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·LSE:CPG.L·Stock Market

Barclays share price rebounds as BoE rate-cut bets swirl; results due Feb 10

Barclays shares edged up 0.8% to 470.05 pence in early London trading on Friday, rebounding after a 3.5% drop the previous day, according to delayed pricing data. The FTSE 100 gained 0.5%.

6 February 2026

Interest Rates·LSE:BARC.L·Stock Market

NatWest stock tries to bounce after BoE spooks UK banks — what to watch before earnings

NatWest Group Plc shares climbed roughly 0.7% to 654.6 pence in early London trading on Friday, recovering a small part of Thursday’s steep drop.

6 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:HSBA.L·LSE:LLOY.L·LSE:NWG.L·Stock Market·UK Economy

HSBC stock price steadies after BoE vote jolts UK banks, earnings loom

HSBC Holdings Plc shares held steady in early London trading Friday, bouncing back after UK banks took a hit following the Bank of England’s latest move.

6 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:HSBA·Stock Market·UK Economy

RELX share price steadies as AI fears linger, buybacks roll and Feb 12 results loom

RELX shares hovered around 2,249 pence in early London trading on Friday, as investors looked to put a turbulent week behind them for the LexisNexis legal data and Elsevier academic publishing owner.

6 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:REL.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

GSK share price dips at London open after 52-week high — what investors watch next

GSK plc shares edged down 0.8%, hitting 2,162 pence in early London trading Friday, after an opening at 2,166 pence. The stock fluctuated between 2,162 and 2,169 pence, hovering near its 52-week peak of 2,196.

6 February 2026

LSE:GSK·Stock Market

British American Tobacco share price dips as buyback keeps ticking and Feb 12 results loom

British American Tobacco shares edged down 0.2% to 4,548 pence in early London deals on Friday, following a 1.4% gain to 4,555 pence the day before. The stock kicked off at 4,560 pence, oscillating within a tight band of 4,546 to 4,567 pence.

6 February 2026

Earnings Reports·LSE:BATS.L·Stock Market

Rio Tinto stock drops in early London trade after Glencore deal talks collapse

Rio Tinto plc shares fell 1.6% to 6,720 pence in early London trading on Friday, after closing at 6,826 pence. The stock traded between 6,670.84 and 6,727.00 pence in the first minutes.

6 February 2026

LSE:GLEN.L·LSE:RIO.L·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Lloyds share price near 106p after BoE close vote stirs rate-cut bets

Lloyds Banking Group shares traded near 105.8 pence in early Friday dealings, following a 5.6% drop the day before.

6 February 2026

Interest Rates·LSE:LLOY.L·Stock Market

Glencore share price slides again after Rio Tinto drops merger talks — what traders watch next

Glencore shares dropped 1.9% to 466.1 pence in early London trading on Friday, deepening losses following Rio Tinto’s exit from merger discussions. The stock hovered close to the day’s low, within a 465.7–468.9 pence range, during the first minutes of the session.

6 February 2026

LSE:GLEN.L·LSE:RIO.L·Stock Market

Shell stock today: Buyback holds after profit miss, but the shares are still on edge

Shell Plc shares nudged higher in early London trade on Friday, climbing roughly 0.3% to 2,779 pence following a steep drop the previous session. The gain was slight as the stock continued to absorb the impact of recent earnings and a consistent buyback program.

6 February 2026

LSE:SHEL·Stock Market