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UK Economy 17 February 2026 - 20 February 2026

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

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

SSE shares rose 0.7% to 2,567 pence by 0920 GMT Friday, near a 52-week high, as investors favored utilities amid renewed rate-cut bets. UK public finances showed a record January surplus, while retail sales beat forecasts. SSE recently announced up to £950 million in new subsea power investments and forecast lower earnings for 2026. The company’s full-year results are due May 28.
20 February 2026
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Anglo American stock pops 2% in London after UK inflation cools, with results in focus

Anglo American stock pops 2% in London after UK inflation cools, with results in focus

Anglo American shares rose 2.3% to 3,578 pence by mid-morning in London, rebounding after Tuesday’s drop as UK inflation slowed to 3.0% in January. The miner’s gains come ahead of full-year results due Feb. 20, after it cut 2026 copper guidance and flagged $200 million in Chilean site charges. Glencore reported a 6% fall in adjusted EBITDA and announced a $2 billion shareholder return.
18 February 2026
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Haleon share price rises as UK inflation cools — what to watch before Feb 25 earnings

Haleon share price rises as UK inflation cools — what to watch before Feb 25 earnings

Haleon shares rose 0.9% to 412.6 pence in early London trading Wednesday, tracking gains in the UK market after softer inflation data. The stock traded between 410.60 and 414.80 pence, nearing its 52-week high. UK inflation slowed to 3.0% in January, fueling rate-cut bets. Haleon’s updated analyst consensus shows FY2025 revenue at £11.08 billion and organic growth of 3.4%.
18 February 2026
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SSE stock steadies near highs after £950m Scottish subsea cable plan drops

SSE stock steadies near highs after £950m Scottish subsea cable plan drops

SSE shares rose 0.1% to 2,653 pence in early London trading after the company named five contractors for up to £950 million of subsea network upgrades in Scotland. The framework, set for five years with an option to extend, is expected to support over 450 jobs annually. Investors now await SSE’s May 28 results update for details on spending and project delivery.
18 February 2026
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Tesco share price nears new high as UK jobs data stirs rate-cut talk

Tesco share price nears new high as UK jobs data stirs rate-cut talk

Tesco shares rose 0.9% to 493.9 pence in early London trading Tuesday, nearing a yearly high after senior managers disclosed small share purchases under an incentive plan. The company gave no fresh trading update. UK unemployment rose to 5.2% in Q4 and wage growth slowed, raising expectations for Bank of England rate cuts. Investors await UK inflation data on Feb. 18 and Tesco’s next report on April 16.
17 February 2026
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Standard Chartered shares edge up as investors eye Feb 24 results and UK inflation data

Standard Chartered shares edge up as investors eye Feb 24 results and UK inflation data

Standard Chartered shares rose 0.4% to 1,747.5 pence by 0915 GMT Tuesday, extending Monday’s rebound as UK banks steadied after last week’s AI-driven selloff. Traders are focused on UK January inflation data due Wednesday and Standard Chartered’s annual results on Feb. 24. CFO Diego De Giorgi’s recent exit remains a concern. The stock traded between 1,731.5 and 1,754.5 pence early in the session.
17 February 2026
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3i Group share price edges up as BoE rate-cut bets grow — what investors watch next

3i Group share price edges up as BoE rate-cut bets grow — what investors watch next

3i Group shares rose 0.3% to 3,507 pence by 0858 GMT Tuesday, after a 1.8% gain Monday. UK unemployment climbed to 5.2% in Q4 2025 and wage growth slowed, reviving bets on a Bank of England rate cut in March. 3i’s net asset value reached 3,017 pence at Dec. 31, with Action’s sales growth accelerating in early 2026. Investors await 3i’s Action Capital Markets Seminar on March 26.
17 February 2026
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SSE share price ticks higher as UK jobs data revives March BoE cut bets — what to watch next

SSE share price ticks higher as UK jobs data revives March BoE cut bets — what to watch next

SSE shares rose 0.5% to 2,621 pence in early London trading Tuesday, rebounding after a 1.3% drop. UK unemployment climbed to 5.2% and wage growth slowed, firming bets on a Bank of England rate cut in March. Investors await UK inflation data Wednesday and Ofgem’s RIIO-3 licence decision this month. SSE’s annual results are due May 28.
17 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Prospect Resources Applies for ASX Quotation of 17.9 Million New Shares
    May 21, 2026, 1:01 PM EDT. Prospect Resources Ltd. (ASX:PSC) has applied to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) for the quotation of 17,888,561 new ordinary fully paid shares. This move aims to expand the company's capital base to support its ongoing projects. The listing process will increase the shares available for trading, potentially enhancing liquidity for investors.

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Ondas Shares Slip After $196.6M AI Defense Contract

Ondas Shares Slip After $196.6M AI Defense Contract

21 May 2026
Ondas shares dropped 3.5% to $9.04 after closing its $196.6 million all-stock acquisition of Israel-based Omnisys. The deal registered 3.1 million shares for resale, raising concerns about increased stock supply. Ondas reported Q1 revenue of $50.1 million, up from $4.3 million a year earlier, but posted a $42.7 million operating loss.
Social Security Payments May Increase in 2027 After Unexpected Inflation Data

Social Security Payments May Increase in 2027 After Unexpected Inflation Data

21 May 2026
The Senior Citizens League raised its 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment forecast to 3.9%, citing higher inflation. That would add about $81 a month to the average retired worker’s check, but the official figure will be set in October. Rising energy, food, and housing costs are driving the estimate. The adjustment would affect over 75 million Social Security and SSI recipients.
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21 May 2026
The Dow hovered near 50,000 Thursday as rising oil prices and Treasury yields dampened risk appetite. Brent crude climbed 2.2% to $107.32 a barrel after renewed U.S.-Iran tensions. Walmart shares fell on cautious guidance despite higher sales, while Nvidia’s record results failed to spark a tech rally. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq traded lower in morning action.
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