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Stock Market 26 February 2026

National Grid share price steadies near 1,390p as UK grid deals and Ofgem deadlines sharpen focus

National Grid share price steadies near 1,390p as UK grid deals and Ofgem deadlines sharpen focus

National Grid shares rose 0.2% to 1,390.5p in early London trading Thursday, following Engie’s £10.5 billion deal for UK Power Networks. Investors are watching Ofgem’s March 2 consultation deadline and National Grid’s May 14 results. Ofgem set the April–June household energy price cap at £1,641, with network costs rising £66.
26 February 2026
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Experian PLC stock ticks up after buyback trade; May results loom for EXPN

Experian PLC stock ticks up after buyback trade; May results loom for EXPN

Experian shares rose about 1% to 2,688 pence by 0916 GMT Thursday after the company disclosed another round of share buybacks, purchasing 399,433 shares on February 25 for cancellation. The stock remains about 35% below its July 2025 high. Experian’s buyback program, capped at $1 billion, is set to run through June 2027. The company also reported rising fraud losses in EMEA and Asia Pacific in new research.
26 February 2026
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Glencore stock price slips in London as cobalt-stockpile focus cools

Glencore stock price slips in London as cobalt-stockpile focus cools

Glencore shares fell 1.8% to 524.8 pence in early London trade Thursday, reversing part of Wednesday’s gains. The drop follows news of a $115 million cobalt purchase from Rami Weisfisch for U.S. stockpiles, as cobalt prices surged on Congo export curbs. Copper prices dipped 0.23% on the LME, with inventories at a 13-month high. Glencore’s next shareholder vote is set for May 28, with a Q1 production report due April 30.
26 February 2026
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Unilever share price drops in early London trade as ULVR turns ex-dividend

Unilever share price drops in early London trade as ULVR turns ex-dividend

Unilever shares fell 0.7% to 5,365 pence in early London trading after going ex-dividend, removing entitlement to the 40.52 pence Q4 payout. The record date is Feb. 27, with cash due April 10. Investors are watching for the company’s Q1 trading statement on April 30. Unilever recently forecast 2026 sales growth at the low end of its range and announced a €1.5 billion buyback.
26 February 2026
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Rolls-Royce stock in focus: £9 billion buyback plan and profit jump set up a volatile session

Rolls-Royce stock in focus: £9 billion buyback plan and profit jump set up a volatile session

Rolls-Royce announced a £7–£9 billion share buyback for 2026–2028 after reporting a 40% jump in 2025 underlying operating profit to £3.46 billion. The company raised 2026 guidance and declared a final dividend of 5 pence per share, pending shareholder approval. Shares last closed at 1,310 pence. Free cash flow reached £3.3 billion, with net cash at £1.9 billion at year-end.
26 February 2026
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Xero share price jumps nearly 9% as ASX tech rebounds — May results now in focus

Xero share price jumps nearly 9% as ASX tech rebounds — May results now in focus

Xero shares closed up 8.6% at A$82.30 on Thursday, leading gains in Australian tech after Nvidia’s strong results. The S&P/ASX 200 technology index rose 4.7%, helping the broader market hit a record intraday high. Xero reported Australian small business sales rose 6.7% in the December quarter. Inflation held at 3.8% in January, keeping rate hike expectations in focus.
26 February 2026
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Fortescue stock price slips after dividend boost — what to watch before ASX reopens

Fortescue stock price slips after dividend boost — what to watch before ASX reopens

Fortescue shares fell 1.4% to A$20.85 on Thursday, reversing part of Wednesday’s 4.7% gain after its half-year results. The miner posted record first-half shipments of 100.2 million tonnes and a net profit of US$1.9 billion. Fortescue raised its interim dividend to A$0.62 a share, with the stock set to go ex-dividend on March 2. Iron ore prices and China steel output cuts remain in focus ahead of policy events.
26 February 2026
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WiseTech share price jumps again after AI job-cut plan; what ASX traders watch next

WiseTech share price jumps again after AI job-cut plan; what ASX traders watch next

WiseTech Global shares rose 2.6% to A$49.00 Thursday, extending Wednesday’s 11.1% jump after announcing a major AI-driven restructure and cutting 2,000 jobs. Half-year revenue climbed 76% to $672 million, while net profit after tax fell 36% to $68.1 million. The company reaffirmed FY26 guidance. Interim dividend record date is March 16.
26 February 2026
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CSL share price edges up as buyback keeps ASX heavyweight in play

CSL share price edges up as buyback keeps ASX heavyweight in play

CSL Ltd shares closed up 0.6% at A$146.02 Thursday, near the bottom of their 52-week range. The company disclosed it bought back 79,031 shares Wednesday for about A$11.5 million, bringing total repurchases since September to 3.70 million shares. CSL’s half-year report earlier this month showed a 7% drop in underlying NPATA and US$1.1 billion in after-tax impairments. The stock trades ex-dividend March 10.
26 February 2026
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Woolworths share price rises again after profit beat; dividend dates and Coles results in focus

Woolworths share price rises again after profit beat; dividend dates and Coles results in focus

Woolworths shares closed up 0.72% at A$36.35 after reporting a 16% rise in first-half underlying net profit to A$859 million, beating estimates. The company raised its full-year earnings outlook and declared a 45-cent fully franked interim dividend. Statutory profit fell 49% to A$374 million after significant items. Investors await Coles’ results on Friday.
26 February 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 26.02.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 26, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 26, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Dip on Nvidia-Led Tech Selloff; NFLX, DUOL, CRWV, XYZ, MARA Active After-Hours February 26, 2026, 11:48 PM EST. U.S. stock futures declined late Thursday as Nvidia's 5.5% post-earnings drop pressured semiconductor stocks, dragging futures lower-Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.3%, S&P 500 futures 0.4%, and Dow futures 0.6%. Nvidia's slide marked its largest since mid-April amid concerns over rising AI spending commitments, now $95.2 billion, up from $16.1 billion a year earlier, as noted by investor Michael Burry. Despite this, software
26 February 2026
JPMorgan stock price rebounds to $303 as AI jitters ease and traders eye next Fed cues

JPMorgan stock price rebounds to $303 as AI jitters ease and traders eye next Fed cues

JPMorgan shares rose 2.0% to close at $303.30 on Wednesday after executives projected mid-teens percentage growth in first-quarter fees and trading revenue at the bank’s investor day. The stock rebounded from earlier losses, trading between $297.01 and $303.66. Investors now await U.S. jobless claims Thursday and producer prices Friday for further market direction.
26 February 2026
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  • Public Storage (PSA) Share Rally Fuels Valuation Debate Amid Growth Prospects
    April 25, 2026, 4:35 PM EDT. Public Storage (NYSE: PSA) has seen a sharp share price rally, gaining about 15% over the past month and nearly 9% in three months. The stock currently trades near $308, just 1% below the average analyst price target of $313, indicating market expectations are high. The projected fair value sits around $313, factoring in revenue growth, margin expansion through automation, and improved operational efficiencies. However, risks like potential oversupply and rising costs pose threats to pricing power and margins. Investor sentiment remains split between optimistic growth forecasts and caution over challenges. The recent momentum follows a 10.5% total shareholder return in the past year, suggesting sustained investor interest. Analysts urge a balanced view, combining upside potential with downside risks before committing.

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Intuit Stock Rebounds After AI Selloff as TurboTax Owner Nears Earnings Test

Intuit Stock Rebounds After AI Selloff as TurboTax Owner Nears Earnings Test

25 April 2026
Intuit shares rose 3.3% to $395.95 on Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s AI-driven losses. The company’s fiscal third-quarter results, covering the peak U.S. tax season, are due after April 30. Investors are watching TurboTax and QuickBooks growth as AI competition pressures software valuations. Intuit forecasts about 10% revenue growth and non-GAAP EPS of $12.45 to $12.51 for the quarter.
Intuitive Surgical Stock Rebounds As Da Vinci Robot Demand Gives ISRG Bulls A Fresh Test

Intuitive Surgical Stock Rebounds As Da Vinci Robot Demand Gives ISRG Bulls A Fresh Test

25 April 2026
Intuitive Surgical shares climbed to $482.22 on April 24 after the company raised its 2026 growth outlook and reported a 23% jump in first-quarter revenue to $2.77 billion. The firm placed 431 da Vinci systems in the quarter and now expects 2026 procedure growth of 13.5% to 15.5%. U.S. bariatric procedures fell 10%, while China and Japan saw slower growth. Competition from Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic is increasing.
Ciena Stock Gets a BlackRock Filing as the AI Networking Trade Heats Up

Ciena Stock Gets a BlackRock Filing as the AI Networking Trade Heats Up

25 April 2026
BlackRock disclosed ownership of 11.27 million Ciena shares, or 8% of the company, in an amended SEC filing Friday. Ciena stock traded at $520.80 after hitting $527.63 intraday, giving the company a $75.9 billion market value. The filing stated BlackRock’s stake was not intended to influence control.
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