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Stock Market 23 February 2026

Prudential stock price today: PRU shares lift on buyback update as results near

Prudential stock price today: PRU shares lift on buyback update as results near

Prudential shares rose 0.9% in early London trading after the insurer bought back 250,585 shares for cancellation on Feb. 20 at an average price of £11.33 each. The repurchase is part of a $1.2 billion buyback program launched for 2026. Investors are awaiting Prudential’s full-year results on March 18. The stock last closed at 1,133 pence, below its 52-week high.
23 February 2026
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Haleon share price edges up in London trade ahead of Feb 25 results

Haleon share price edges up in London trade ahead of Feb 25 results

Haleon shares rose 0.1% to 409.9 pence in early London trading Monday, near a 52-week high. The company will report full-year 2025 results Wednesday, with investors watching for updates on organic sales growth, cash returns, and 2026 guidance. Haleon previously flagged about 3.5% organic revenue growth for 2025 and a currency headwind. A £500 million share buyback for 2025 is set to complete.
23 February 2026
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Anglo American share price today: stock edges lower as CEO sets coal sale target, De Beers exit in focus

Anglo American share price today: stock edges lower as CEO sets coal sale target, De Beers exit in focus

Anglo American shares slipped 0.1% in early London trading after CEO Duncan Wanblad said a coal sale contract is targeted by mid-year and confirmed plans to exit De Beers in 2026. The company reported a $3.7 billion loss, with a $2.3 billion writedown tied to De Beers. The Teck merger still awaits approvals in China and South Korea. Next update is the Q1 production report on April 28.
23 February 2026
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BAE Systems share price slips as U.S. tariff turmoil jolts markets; buyback filing in focus

BAE Systems share price slips as U.S. tariff turmoil jolts markets; buyback filing in focus

BAE Systems shares fell 1.4% to 2,135 pence in early London trading Monday, retreating from Friday’s record high. The company bought back 83,422 shares for cancellation at an average 2,152.31 pence on Feb. 20. Broader market jitters and a firmer sterling weighed on FTSE stocks after U.S. tariff shifts. BAE’s next ex-dividend date is April 23, with half-year results due July 30.
23 February 2026
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HSBC share price holds near 1,290p as results loom — what traders are watching

HSBC share price holds near 1,290p as results loom — what traders are watching

HSBC’s London shares were flat at 1,290p early Monday, while Hong Kong shares rose 1% and New York ADRs closed up 1.5%. The bank will release 2025 annual results Wednesday at 4 a.m. GMT, with a board committee meeting the same day to consider a fourth interim dividend. The payout, if approved, would go to shareholders of record on March 13. Markets are watching U.S. trade policy moves after Trump imposed a new 15% tariff.
23 February 2026
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RELX shares slip at London open as tariff chaos spooks markets; April update looms

RELX shares slip at London open as tariff chaos spooks markets; April update looms

RELX shares fell 0.6% to 2,309 pence in early London trading Monday amid global market unease following new U.S. tariff uncertainty. The company is running a £450 million buyback programme through March 20 as part of a planned £2.25 billion in 2026. Investors await RELX’s trading update and AGM on April 23. Sterling strengthened against the dollar, affecting multinationals’ reported results.
23 February 2026
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Shell stock price in focus: oil drops 1% ahead of London open, Iran talks loom

Shell stock price in focus: oil drops 1% ahead of London open, Iran talks loom

Shell shares closed at 2,940.5 pence Friday in London, with traders watching Brent crude, which fell 1.21% to $70.89 a barrel early Monday amid U.S.-Iran talks and new tariff headlines. Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 Brent forecast to $60 but expects a surplus this year. Shell’s $3.5 billion buyback runs through May 1. The company’s next dividend payment is set for March 30.
23 February 2026
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Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) jumps after sell-off — here’s what matters before Tuesday

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) jumps after sell-off — here’s what matters before Tuesday

Mineral Resources shares closed up about 5% at A$53.80 in Sydney on Monday, rebounding after last week’s drop despite record half-year profit and cash flow. The company reported A$1.2 billion EBITDA and A$573 million net profit for the half, with net debt reduced to A$4.9 billion. Investors remain focused on costs, volumes, and debt as Onslow Iron ramps up and lithium markets remain volatile.
23 February 2026
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  • Notable Thursday Options Surge in SHOO, UAL, APP Reveals Market Sentiment
    March 26, 2026, 4:02 PM EDT. Steven Madden Ltd (SHOO) options volume surged to 21,297 contracts, surpassing 153% of its average daily shares traded, led by strong activity in $30 strike calls expiring May 2026. United Airlines (UAL) saw even more robust action, with 126,863 contracts and $105 strike calls through April 2026 hitting 53,776 contracts, reflecting over 134% of daily average shares. Applovin Corp (APP) options also showed heightened activity at 59,544 contracts, approximately 118% of average daily volume, driven by $330 strike put options expiring April 2026. These elevated volumes signal increased investor interest and hedging moves in these stocks, all components of the Russell 3000. Traders monitoring expiration and strike-level specifics should consider volatility implications. For detailed option expirations on these securities, platforms like StockOptionsChannel.com provide further insight.
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