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UK Stocks News 10 January 2026 - 28 January 2026

Experian share price slides again as EXPN extends selloff in London

Experian share price slides again as EXPN extends selloff in London

Experian shares fell 1.3% to 2,749 pence in early London trading Wednesday, extending a four-day losing streak. The stock has dropped nearly 10% this week amid investor concerns over AI disruption, regulatory uncertainty, and Fair Isaac’s move to sell mortgage credit scores directly to lenders. Investors are watching for central bank signals and Experian’s February dividend.
28 January 2026
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Babcock share price today: BAB.L slips despite fresh buybacks and higher broker targets

Babcock share price today: BAB.L slips despite fresh buybacks and higher broker targets

Babcock shares slipped 0.34% to 1,449p in early London trading after announcing further share buybacks. Jefferies and JPMorgan raised their target prices to 1,670p and 1,700p, respectively, as investors watch for a June board handover. The company reaffirmed its FY26 outlook and margin target, citing contracted revenue and new Arrowhead licence deals in Indonesia.
27 January 2026
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Aviva share price rebounds in early London trade after Friday’s slide — what’s next for AV.L

Aviva share price rebounds in early London trade after Friday’s slide — what’s next for AV.L

Aviva shares rose 1.8% to 630.4 pence in early London trading Monday, partially rebounding from Friday’s 5.17% drop. The stock remains about 11.6% below its Jan. 6 high after heavy trading late last week. Investors are watching for March 5 results and updates on the Direct Line integration. Aviva will launch unlimited 24/7 digital GP appointments for policyholders starting Jan. 29.
26 January 2026
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3i Group share price heads into new week near 3,289p — here’s what matters before Thursday’s update (LSE:III)

3i Group share price heads into new week near 3,289p — here’s what matters before Thursday’s update (LSE:III)

3i Group shares closed Friday at 3,289p, up 0.49%, but remain well below last year’s high. The stock trades about 15% above net asset value as investors await the Q3 update on Jan. 29. Focus is on Action, 3i’s largest holding, after it reported 17% sales growth in the last half-year. Monday’s trading will test whether the NAV premium holds.
25 January 2026
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Compass Group shares rise in early London trade: what the CPG stock price move says ahead of Feb 5 update

Compass Group shares rise in early London trade: what the CPG stock price move says ahead of Feb 5 update

London, Jan 22, 2026, 08:42 GMT — Regular session Compass Group PLC shares edged higher by 1.2% to 2,248 pence at 08:42 GMT, up from Wednesday’s close of 2,221 pence. In early trading, the stock fluctuated between 2,233 and 2,261 pence, staying close to the lower end of its 52-week range. (Source: https://www.google.com/finance/quote/CPG:LON?hl=en) European shares climbed after U.S. President Donald Trump stepped back from tariff threats linked to Greenland, cutting some of the trade-war tension that had weighed on markets earlier this week. (Source: https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/european-shares-rebound-trump-withdraws-tariff-threats-over-greenland-2026-01-22/) Investors in Compass have marked Feb. 5, when the caterer will release its first-quarter trading
22 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price today: RR stock dips at the London open after fresh buyback filing

Rolls-Royce share price today: RR stock dips at the London open after fresh buyback filing

London, Jan 22, 2026, 08:01 GMT — Regular session Rolls-Royce Holdings plc shares slipped slightly at Thursday’s London open following the announcement of a fresh batch of share buybacks, keeping the repurchase plan under the spotlight. By 0801 GMT, the stock had dipped 0.2% to 1,252.5 pence. (Investing.com) The filing matters because daily buyback updates have become a steady drumbeat for the stock, which has rallied hard over the past year. Investors are still trying to work out how much of the recent move is about improving operations, and how much is simply the market paying up for cash returns.
22 January 2026
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Ocado share price slides about 7% as Trump tariff threat drags UK mid-caps

Ocado share price slides about 7% as Trump tariff threat drags UK mid-caps

London, January 19, 2026, 13:49 GMT — Regular session Shares of Ocado Group (OCDO.L) dropped roughly 7% to 262 pence on Monday, slipping from an opening price of 278.6 pence. The stock, which has fluctuated between 166.0 and 397.7 pence over the last 52 weeks, was hovering near its session low as volume approached 1.4 million shares. (Investing.com) British stocks slid after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Britain and seven other European countries if Washington isn’t allowed to buy Greenland. Trump warned of a 10% tariff starting Feb. 1, jumping to 25% from June 1 if no agreement
19 January 2026
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Experian dividend payout in pounds: New FX rate set as Jan 21 update looms

Experian dividend payout in pounds: New FX rate set as Jan 21 update looms

LONDON, Jan 19, 2026, 07:45 (GMT) Experian shares will draw attention as London opens on Monday, following the credit data company’s announcement of the sterling conversion rate for its first interim dividend. It’s a minor move but one that factors into income estimates. (TechStock²) The timing is crucial as Experian’s next trading update is just days off, with the dividend payment date looming to keep focus sharp. According to the company’s financial calendar, the third-quarter trading update is set for Jan. 21, while the first interim dividend payment falls on Feb. 6. (Experian) Experian pegged the conversion rate at 1
19 January 2026
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Severn Trent share price: what SVT investors watch before Monday’s open

Severn Trent share price: what SVT investors watch before Monday’s open

London, Jan 18, 2026, 09:11 GMT — The market has closed. Severn Trent (SVT.L) wrapped up Friday’s session at 2,835 pence, inching up 16 pence, or 0.6%, in the final London close before the weekend. Shares fluctuated between 2,800 and 2,835 pence during the day, with roughly 3.3 million changing hands. (Yahoo Finance) The focus has shifted from pumps and pipes to politics and price-setting. On Jan. 13, a minister informed parliament that the government’s Water Sector Reform White Paper will be published “early this year,” bringing regulation back into the spotlight for listed water companies. (UK Parliament) A government
18 January 2026
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Compass Group stock: investors circle Feb. 5 update as CPG.L heads into London open

Compass Group stock: investors circle Feb. 5 update as CPG.L heads into London open

London, Jan 13, 2026, 07:52 GMT — Premarket Shares of Compass Group looked poised to open close to Monday’s finish after the company announced its first-quarter trading update would arrive on Feb. 5. Investors will get an early read on demand and pricing trends as 2026 unfolds. The stock closed Monday up 0.8% at 2,364 pence. (marketscreener.com) This update is crucial as it offers the first official glimpse into how Compass has kicked off its new financial year. Investors spent late 2025 wrestling with whether easing inflation would slow headline growth in contract catering. In this sector, “organic” growth—excluding currency
13 January 2026
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Legal & General stock ends higher near 267p — the next dates that could move LGEN.L

Legal & General stock ends higher near 267p — the next dates that could move LGEN.L

London, January 10, 2026, 09:29 GMT — Market closed Shares of Legal & General Group Plc (LGEN.L) last closed up 0.7% at 266.9 pence on Friday, after trading between 263.3p and 267.7p on the day. The move came as the FTSE 100 marked a record close of 10,126.6 points, up 0.8%, with traders still pricing in about 54 basis points of rate cuts in 2026 after a softer U.S. jobs report. (Investing.com) That matters now because insurers with big retirement and savings books tend to track shifts in interest-rate expectations. When bond yields swing, so do assumptions about investment income,
10 January 2026
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3i Group stock dips again: 3,100p support and Jan 29 update in focus

3i Group stock dips again: 3,100p support and Jan 29 update in focus

London, Jan 10, 2026, 09:31 GMT — Market closed 3i Group plc shares (III.L) slipped 0.9% to 3,122 pence at Friday’s close, extending their losing streak to four sessions in a row. The FTSE 100 stock fluctuated between 3,113 and 3,183 pence, with roughly 2.1 million shares traded. (Share Prices) All eyes will be on 3i’s third-quarter update coming Jan. 29. Investors want to see the latest on net asset value (NAV), essentially the worth of its investments minus debt, and how the firm plans to deploy cash amid ongoing rate uncertainties. (3i) Rate expectations have been moving rapidly. ING’s
10 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

REA share price tumbles after results as listings outlook bites; buyback and dividend dates loom

REA share price tumbles after results as listings outlook bites; buyback and dividend dates loom

7 February 2026
Sydney, Feb 7, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — Market closed REA Group shares closed down 7.8% on Friday at A$168.10 after the online property advertising group laid out a softer listings outlook. The stock opened sharply lower at A$150.01 and traded in a A$150.01–A$172.80 range. (Investing.com Australia) The drop landed in a broad risk-off session, with the ASX 200 ending about 2% lower. “Panic is spreading,” said Michael McCarthy at MooMoo Australia, as investors headed for the exits across markets. (ABC News) REA said revenue from core operations — which strips out one-off items — rose 5% to A$916 million in
CSL share price in focus after ASX sell-off: what investors watch before Feb 11 results

CSL share price in focus after ASX sell-off: what investors watch before Feb 11 results

7 February 2026
CSL Limited shares closed down 0.4% at A$180.50 Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 2.03% to 8,708.80. CSL will report half-year results and announce its interim dividend on Feb. 11, with the stock set to trade ex-dividend March 10. A filing showed 59,992 CSL conditional rights lapsed this week. The company’s market value stands near A$87 billion, down about a third in the past year.
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