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St James’s Place Plc share price slips as Trump tariff threat dents risk appetite in London

St James’s Place Plc share price slips as Trump tariff threat dents risk appetite in London

St. James’s Place shares fell 1.6% to 1,491 pence in London as UK stocks retreated after U.S. President Trump threatened tariffs on Britain and others. Early trading saw 233,000 shares change hands. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.6%, tracking a wider European selloff. Investors await St. James’s Place’s business update on Jan. 29 and earnings report on Feb. 25.
19 January 2026
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4imprint share price dips as tariff jitters hit UK stocks; FOUR.L update due Tuesday

4imprint share price dips as tariff jitters hit UK stocks; FOUR.L update due Tuesday

Shares of 4imprint Group fell 1.8% to 4,350p by midday in London, underperforming the FTSE 250’s 0.9% drop. The decline comes ahead of the company’s trading update and final-results schedule set for Jan. 20. Broader European markets slid after U.S. President Trump threatened tariffs unless the U.S. can buy Greenland. Volatility spiked across euro zone equities.
19 January 2026
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Sainsbury share price rises as buyback update lands while tariff jitters hit London

Sainsbury share price rises as buyback update lands while tariff jitters hit London

Sainsbury shares rose 1.2% to 318.6 pence in London trading Monday, outperforming a 0.6% drop in the FTSE 100 after new U.S. tariff threats. The company disclosed a buyback of 636,600 shares on Jan. 16 as part of a £92 million program set to end Feb. 28. Sainsbury’s grocery sales climbed 5.4% over Christmas, but non-food sales lagged. Preliminary results are due April 23.
19 January 2026
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Legal & General share price slips as tariff jitters rattle London trade — what to watch next for LGEN

Legal & General share price slips as tariff jitters rattle London trade — what to watch next for LGEN

Legal & General shares fell 0.7% to 263.9 pence in early London trading Monday, tracking a broader European selloff after U.S. President Trump threatened new tariffs on British and European goods. The STOXX 600 dropped 1.3%. Investors are watching the World Economic Forum in Davos for updates. Legal & General’s full-year results are due March 11.
19 January 2026
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Severn Trent share price rises as UK water outages drag regulators back into focus

Severn Trent share price rises as UK water outages drag regulators back into focus

Severn Trent shares rose 1.8% to 2,886 pence in London trading Monday, as water sector stocks drew attention after fresh outages hit South East Water in Kent. Over 5,500 homes lost supply Sunday, prompting the environment secretary to urge a review of South East Water’s licence. Ofwat launched an investigation last week. Investors are watching Severn Trent’s trading update due Feb. 11.
19 January 2026
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Asda job cuts: 150 roles at risk as depot shake-up and Evri move follow Christmas slump

Asda job cuts: 150 roles at risk as depot shake-up and Evri move follow Christmas slump

Asda has begun redundancy consultations that could cut over 150 distribution jobs, UK media reported Sunday. The retailer plans to create eight regional transport hubs and outsource some parcel deliveries to Evri. The move follows a 4.2% drop in Christmas sales and increased pressure from lenders after heavy debt selling. The GMB union says it will support affected members during talks.
18 January 2026
Legal & General share price watch: LGEN heads into Monday with UK inflation, gilts and March results in focus

Legal & General share price watch: LGEN heads into Monday with UK inflation, gilts and March results in focus

Legal & General shares slipped 0.11% to 265.8 pence Friday, with about 35.8 million shares traded and the dividend yield near 8%. The FTSE 100 edged down 0.04% to 10,235.29, while UK 10-year gilt yields closed near 4.40%. Investors are watching UK CPI data due January 21 and Legal & General’s full-year results on March 11.
18 January 2026
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Severn Trent share price: SVT closes higher as Ofwat scrutiny keeps UK water stocks in focus

Severn Trent share price: SVT closes higher as Ofwat scrutiny keeps UK water stocks in focus

Severn Trent shares rose 0.6% to 2,835 pence at Friday’s close, with no new company updates since Jan. 2. The water utility’s market cap stands at £8.54 billion. Investors are awaiting Severn Trent’s trading update due February 11. Regulatory scrutiny in the UK water sector remains in focus after Ofwat launched an investigation into South East Water.
17 January 2026
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Experian share price slides in London as traders eye next week’s Q3 update

Experian share price slides in London as traders eye next week’s Q3 update

Experian shares fell 1.2% to 3,291 pence early Friday, lagging a flat FTSE. Investors await the Jan. 21 third-quarter trading update and the interim dividend FX rate set Jan. 16. The company will pay a 21.25 U.S. cent dividend per share on Feb. 6, with sterling payments based on Friday’s exchange rate. Recent reports highlighted rising demand for Experian’s AI-driven credit analytics.
16 January 2026
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National Grid share price rises in London as UK data and offshore wind auction keep utilities in focus

National Grid share price rises in London as UK data and offshore wind auction keep utilities in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.7% to 1,189 pence by 0853 GMT Friday, nearing their January 8 peak. The company plans about £60 billion in capital spending over five years as Britain expands wind power, but rising costs and higher rates have forced some developers, including Germany’s EnBW, to abandon projects. Investors remain focused on Bank of England rate-cut expectations and upcoming UK inflation data.
16 January 2026
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NatWest share price in focus: NWG ends higher after buyback update as UK banks ride GDP bounce

NatWest share price in focus: NWG ends higher after buyback update as UK banks ride GDP bounce

NatWest shares rose 1.4% to 639 pence Thursday after the bank announced new share buybacks at an average price of 640.29 pence. The FTSE 100 closed at a record high, led by gains in major UK banks. UK GDP grew 0.3% in November, rebounding from October’s decline. Investors await next week’s labour and inflation data for clues on Bank of England rate cuts.
16 January 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

The FTSE 100 reached a new record on Thursday, rising 0.45% by mid-morning, while the FTSE 250 gained 0.7%. Asset managers and banks led the advance, with Schroders and Ashmore posting strong results. Dunelm plunged 16.6% after warning on profits. Official data showed UK GDP grew 0.3% in November.
15 January 2026
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  • Intuit Q3 Fiscal 2026 Earnings Surpass Estimates on Consumer and Business Growth
    May 21, 2026, 3:13 PM EDT. Intuit Inc. reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings per share of $12.80, beating estimates by 2.56% and up from $11.65 a year ago. Revenues rose 10.4% to $8.56 billion, surpassing consensus estimates driven by strong growth in QuickBooks Online Accounting revenues, which increased 22%. Consumer segment revenues grew 7.5% to $5.27 billion, with TurboTax and Credit Karma contributing significantly. Global Business Solutions revenues surged 15.3% to $3.29 billion, reflecting robust demand across small- and mid-market offerings. Operating income rose across segments despite a modest margin contraction due to higher marketing and staffing costs, which increased total operating expenses by 11%. Intuit demonstrated solid platform momentum and raised guidance, highlighting sustained growth across consumer and business ecosystems.

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