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Stock Market News 5 February 2026

Shell share price slips after profit miss, despite $3.5bn buyback and dividend rise

Shell share price slips after profit miss, despite $3.5bn buyback and dividend rise

Shell shares fell 1.6% after reporting fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.3 billion, missing analyst estimates and marking the weakest result since early 2021. The company raised its dividend by 4% and announced a $3.5 billion buyback program. Net debt stood at $45.7 billion with gearing at 20.7%. Operating cash flow reached $9.44 billion, above forecasts but below last year’s level.
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Rio Tinto share price slips as Glencore merger deadline nears — what investors watch next

Rio Tinto share price slips as Glencore merger deadline nears — what investors watch next

Rio Tinto shares fell 1.3% in early London trading Thursday as merger talks with Glencore stalled and commodity prices weakened. The UK deadline for a formal takeover bid or extension is set for 5 p.m. London time. Glencore shares slipped 1.1%. Sources say Rio may seek more time but could withdraw if shareholder opposition rises.
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Unilever share price slips in early London trade as Graze sale closes, results loom

Unilever share price slips early in London as investors line up Feb. 12 results

Unilever shares fell 0.25% to 5,165 pence in early London trading Thursday, underperforming a steady FTSE 100. Investors are focused on the company’s Feb. 12 full-year results, with consensus forecasts showing 3.5% underlying sales growth for 2025. The company is under scrutiny after shedding its ice cream division and as analysts watch for volume trends.
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Meta Stock Slides Again as Needham Warns of 10%-15% Downside on AI Spending

Meta Stock Slides Again as Needham Warns of 10%-15% Downside on AI Spending

Meta shares fell 3.3% Wednesday, closing near $669 after a 10% drop since Jan. 29. Investors are uneasy over Meta’s plan to boost AI spending, with 2026 capital expenditures projected at up to $135 billion, nearly double 2025 levels. Needham warns margins could shrink and the stock may fall further if growth slows. India’s Supreme Court may reinstate limits on WhatsApp data sharing amid an ongoing antitrust case.
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Glencore share price today: GLEN slips as Rio Tinto merger deadline looms

Glencore share price today: GLEN slips as Rio Tinto merger deadline looms

Glencore shares fell 1.2% in early London trading as Rio Tinto seeks more time to negotiate a takeover before Thursday’s UK deadline, sources said. Talks remain stalled over price and leadership roles, while some Rio shareholders resist paying a premium. Glencore’s plans to sell a 40% Congo copper-cobalt stake to Orion CMC and invest in Quebec have also hit delays.
5 February 2026
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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price drops as buyback update lands and tariff jitters linger

LSEG share price slides again as AI fears linger — and buyback filings keep it in focus

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.9% to 7,046 pence early Thursday, extending losses after an AI-driven selloff hit data and software stocks this week. LSEG disclosed it bought back nearly 291,000 shares for cancellation on Feb. 4. The stock is down about 42% from last year’s high. The FTSE 100 hit a record Wednesday, contrasting with LSEG’s slide.
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Beazley share price today: BEZ holds near 1,240p as Zurich bid deadline starts to loom

Beazley share price today: BEZ holds near 1,240p as Zurich bid deadline starts to loom

Beazley shares held steady near 1,240 pence in early London trading Thursday after surging 6.9% on Zurich’s enhanced takeover offer. Zurich and Beazley have agreed in principle on a cash bid of 1,310p plus up to 25p in dividends, with a firm offer deadline set for Feb. 16. The stock remains below the bid price as investors weigh deal risks and await further developments.
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HSBC share price slips in early London trade as BoE call, mortgage repricing grab attention

HSBC share price slips in early London trade as BoE call, mortgage repricing grab attention

HSBC shares slipped 0.6% to 1,300.2 pence in early London trading Thursday, retreating from recent highs ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision. The bank will raise rates on several fixed mortgage products from Feb. 4. Sterling hit a five-month high against the euro, while European bank shares fell Wednesday despite a record STOXX 600 close.
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British American Tobacco share price today: BATS slips after buyback update as earnings loom

British American Tobacco share price today: BATS slips after buyback update as earnings loom

British American Tobacco shares slipped 0.07% to 4,491 pence in early London trading Thursday after announcing another share buyback. The company repurchased 136,167 shares on Feb. 4 at a volume-weighted average price of 4,541.40 pence. Investors await the Bank of England’s rate decision Thursday and BAT’s full-year results next week.
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Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
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