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UK Economy 3 February 2026 - 7 February 2026

SSE share price near 2,510p as BoE rate-cut bets return; UK GDP and SSE updates ahead

SSE share price near 2,510p as BoE rate-cut bets return; UK GDP and SSE updates ahead

SSE shares closed Friday at 2,510p, up 1.2%, with about 6.6 million shares traded. The company’s transmission arm secured over £6.9 million in Ofgem innovation funding for four projects. Investors adjusted UK rate-cut bets after a split Bank of England decision. SSE maintained 2025/26 earnings guidance and reported a 7% rise in renewables output.
7 February 2026
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UK Stock Market Forecast 2026: FTSE 100 clings to rate-cut bets as AI jitters hit data stocks

UK Stock Market Forecast 2026: FTSE 100 clings to rate-cut bets as AI jitters hit data stocks

London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.2% by midday Friday, led by gains in Barclays, NatWest, and Lloyds, while RELX dropped 3.5% amid an AI selloff. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% after a narrow vote and signaled possible cuts if inflation slows. Sterling fell 0.6% against the dollar. Markets now expect the Bank Rate to fall to 3.0% by March 2027.
6 February 2026
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National Grid share price today: NG edges lower as UK rate-cut bets stay in focus

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

National Grid shares dipped 0.04% to 1,281.5 pence early Friday, trading near a 52-week high after the Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a close vote. Utilities saw muted moves as investors weighed rate-cut signals and sector peers’ spending plans. CEO Zoë Yujnovich received a five-year share option, regulatory filings show. National Grid’s full-year results are due May 14.
6 February 2026
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NatWest stock tries to bounce after BoE spooks UK banks — what to watch before earnings

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

NatWest shares rose 0.7% to 654.6 pence early Friday, recovering some ground after a 6% drop Thursday triggered by the Bank of England’s split vote on rates. The BoE kept its rate at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts ahead. NatWest repurchased over 800,000 shares this week and will release annual results next Friday.
6 February 2026
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FTSE 100 slips from highs as Bank of England looms; Shell results hit UK shares today

FTSE 100 slips from highs as Bank of England looms; Shell results hit UK shares today

UK stocks slipped Thursday, with the FTSE 100 down 0.2% to 10,382 by 1052 GMT as investors awaited the Bank of England’s rate decision. Shell fell 1.9% after missing profit forecasts but kept its buyback pace. Vodafone dropped 4.7% after launching a €500 million buyback. The STOXX 600 lost 0.5% amid mixed European earnings.
5 February 2026
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NatWest share price slips as BoE rate call, Evelyn Partners bid talk crowd the tape

NatWest share price slips as BoE rate call, Evelyn Partners bid talk crowd the tape

NatWest shares fell 0.2% to 690.4 pence in early London trading, after touching 676.4 pence. Investors are watching for the Bank of England’s rate decision at midday and reports that NatWest and Barclays will bid over £2 billion for Evelyn Partners. NatWest announced a £10 billion social housing funding package and confirmed it met a previous lending target early. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
5 February 2026
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Bank of England rate decision: Traders brace for a 3.75% hold as UK inflation stays above target

Bank of England rate decision: Traders brace for a 3.75% hold as UK inflation stays above target

The Bank of England is expected to keep its Bank Rate at 3.75% on Thursday, with inflation still at 3.4% and signs of stronger demand emerging. Sterling hit a five-month high against the euro, while the FTSE 100 reached a record 10,402.34 points. January’s UK services PMI rose to 54.0, but hiring fell as firms faced higher payroll costs. Markets now expect about 35 basis points of BoE rate cuts by year-end.
5 February 2026
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FTSE 100 breaks 10,400 as Zurich-Beazley bid and GSK lift UK stocks ahead of BoE

FTSE 100 breaks 10,400 as Zurich-Beazley bid and GSK lift UK stocks ahead of BoE

FTSE 100 rose 1.0% to 10,418.51 by mid-morning Wednesday, with Beazley shares jumping nearly 9% after Zurich raised its takeover bid. GSK gained 2.3% on a positive long-term outlook. AI-linked stocks like RELX and LSEG fell again after recent tech sector jitters. Sterling hit a five-month high against the euro ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision.
4 February 2026
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National Grid share price rises in London as €650m green bond terms land, Ofgem decision in view

National Grid share price rises in London as €650m green bond terms land, Ofgem decision in view

National Grid shares rose 0.6% to 1,264 pence in early London trading after its UK transmission unit set final terms for a €650 million green bond maturing in 2034. The bond carries a 3.563% coupon and is part of the group’s €20 billion note programme. Investors are watching Ofgem’s consultation on network licence changes, with responses due by March 2.
4 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Alphabet Stock Slows After Strong Year; Valuation Debates Heat Up
    June 10, 2026, 8:33 PM EDT. Alphabet (GOOGL) shares declined 2.16% over one day and 8.3% over 30 days, cooling off after a robust 101.52% total return over one year. The stock closed at $356.38, trading below the $433 fair value estimated by a popular market narrative that highlights Alphabet's AI advances, cloud profitability, and ad cash flows as growth drivers. However, a more conservative discounted cash flow model values shares at $330.55, suggesting less room for upside. Investors are weighing these conflicting valuations amid potential regulatory risks affecting advertising and emerging competition in AI and cloud sectors. The current market pricing reflects a cautious outlook on Alphabet's future growth prospects despite its long-term strength.

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Tech stocks slide after hours, Oracle’s AI spending draws focus

Tech stocks slide after hours, Oracle’s AI spending draws focus

11 June 2026
Semiconductor stocks plunged 3.6%, dragging the S&P 500 technology sector into correction territory—down 11% from its June 2 record—as investors punished AI-linked companies like Oracle and Super Micro Computer for heavy spending and capital raises, signaling a shift in risk appetite amid rising inflation and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.
Murphy USA Shares Spike 10% After Casey’s Margin Surge Rattles Gas Station Sector

Murphy USA Shares Spike 10% After Casey’s Margin Surge Rattles Gas Station Sector

11 June 2026
Murphy USA soared 10.04% to $612.16 as investors seized on Casey’s General Stores’ stronger-than-expected fuel margins, spotlighting sector-wide pump profitability; with Murphy’s own first-quarter fuel contribution up 40.6% and margins at 35.0 cents per gallon, the stock’s jump reflects bets that high margins will persist, though volatility in fuel prices remains a key risk.
Sky Quarry Jumps in After-Hours; Traders Eye June Refinery Restart

Sky Quarry Jumps in After-Hours; Traders Eye June Refinery Restart

11 June 2026
Sky Quarry soared 22.44% to $1.91 on record volume, then jumped to $2.38 after hours, as investors bet on a June refinery restart after repairs and a feedstock shortage crushed Q1 revenue to $383; with just $66,828 in cash and “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue, the stock’s fate hinges on hitting its June production target.
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