Diageo Share Price Slides Toward 52-Week Low as Red Soul Launch Puts Turnaround in Focus
Diageo shares fell 3.8% in London on Thursday, hitting a 52-week low at 1,433 pence. The
Beazley Plc Stock Price Holds Near 1,288p as Zurich Deal Gap Persists and JPMorgan Lifts Stake
Beazley shares traded around 1,288 pence Thursday, below Zurich Insurance’s 1,335 pence-a-share offer. JPMorgan Chase raised its interest in Beazley to 5.5%, partly via derivatives. The 8.2 billion pound takeover, announced March
Lloyds Share Price Today: Stock Drops After App Glitch as Rate Risks Darken Outlook
Lloyds shares fell 2.7% to 95.77 pence in London after the bank reported an app glitch that briefly exposed customer transactions. The
HSBC Holdings Plc Stock Price Today: Shares Sink Nearly 6% on Gulf Risk and Ex-Dividend
HSBC shares dropped 5.8% in London after the bank closed all Qatar branches and investors reacted to warnings about its Middle East
BAE Systems Share Price Jumps Above 2,300p as Defence Stocks Buck FTSE Slide
BAE Systems rose 3.25% to 2,300.5 pence by early Thursday afternoon, outperforming a falling FTSE 100 as defence stocks gained amid renewed
Shell Stock Price Today: Shares Edge Up as Oil Tops $100, but LNG Disruption Caps Gains
Shell’s Amsterdam-listed shares rose 0.25% to 37.66 euros Thursday, trailing Brent crude’s 7% surge as oil briefly topped $100 a barrel. Shell’s
BP Stock Price Touches 52-Week High as Oil Jumps Above $100
BP shares hit a 52-week high Thursday as oil prices surged above $100 a barrel after attacks on Iraqi tankers. The stock reached 517.4 pence before settling at 515.8 pence by 11:33 GMT. BP led spending at a U.S. Gulf of Mexico lease sale, bidding $21 million for a Green Canyon block. The FTSE 100 fell 0.4% despite energy stocks rising.
Reckitt Stock: £540 Million Buyback Starts, but Margin Questions Still Hang Over Shares
Reckitt Benckiser began a £540 million share buyback, purchasing 127,000 shares on March 10 after its stock fell 10.6% in a week.
Transocean Stock Price Today: RIG Climbs as Oil Rally Puts Valaris Deal Back in Focus
Transocean shares rose 2.1% to $6.29 by midday Wednesday as oil prices surged nearly 4% following new attacks on ships in the
Tesco PLC Share Price Today: Why TSCO Stock Slipped as FTSE 100 Nerves Returned
Tesco shares fell 0.6% to 469 pence in London on Wednesday, reversing part of Tuesday’s gains. The drop tracked a wider FTSE
Why Rolls-Royce Share Price Is Back in Focus After New European Tank Contract
Rolls-Royce said its Power Systems arm won a contract to develop the drive system for Europe’s MGCS tank program, a day after
Vodafone Group Plc Stock Price Today: Shares Trade Around 108p as Buyback Continues Before FY26 Results
Vodafone bought 2 million shares on March 11 at an average 107.14 pence, holding them in treasury. Shares traded near 107-108 pence Thursday, little changed after the disclosure. The company completed 3.5 billion euros in buybacks since May 2024 and expects full-year profit and free cash flow at the upper end of guidance. Next full-year results are due May 12.
Schroders PLC Stock Price Today: Why Shares Fell as April 16 Nuveen Vote Comes Into View
Schroders shares fell 2.7% to 571p Thursday as the stock traded ex-dividend and released scheme documents for its planned sale to Nuveen. Shareholder meetings on the 590p-per-share takeover are set for April 16 in London. The 15p final dividend goes to holders on March 13, with payment due April 23. Some investors say the offer undervalues Schroders, which recently reported a 25% profit jump.
National Grid plc Stock Price Rises 2.5% Despite Ofgem Hit as Investors Back £70 Billion Plan
National Grid shares rose 2.5% to 1,368 pence Thursday, outperforming a 0.4% drop in the FTSE 100. Ofgem said National Grid Electricity Transmission will pay £20 million over historic failures at the Harker substation in Cumbria. The company last week announced at least £70 billion in capital spending by FY31 and raised its FY27 earnings growth target to 13%-15%.
Tesco Share Price Climbs Despite FTSE Drop as April Results Loom
Tesco PLC shares rose 1.45% to 475.5 pence Thursday, outperforming a falling London market as oil prices neared $100. The stock is up 7.6% since January 1 ahead of annual earnings due April 16. Tesco’s UK grocery market share climbed to 28.7% after a 4.5% sales increase in the 12 weeks to February 22. The company has told suppliers it aims to regain a 30% share.
Clough CEO Peter Bennett Dies at 59, Leaving Webuild’s Australian Arm Facing a Leadership Test
Clough said Thursday its CEO, Peter Bennett, has died at 59, with no cause of death given. Bennett led Clough through its 2023 takeover by Webuild and was central to its leadership. Interim arrangements will be announced later. Clough employs over 3,000 people and manages major projects including Snowy 2.0 and Waitsia Stage 2.
Smith & Nephew Share Price Today: Stock Slips as ALLEVYN Launch Meets Tariff Doubts
Smith & Nephew shares closed down 0.24% at 1,240.5 pence Thursday, as the FTSE 100 fell 0.4%. The company launched its ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE wound dressing in the U.S. on March 10, with broader international rollout planned for later in 2026. Investors remain cautious over a forecast $60 million tariff hit and ongoing risks to guidance.
easyJet plc Share Price Hits 52-Week Low as Oil Nears $100 and Fuel Cost Fears Bite
easyJet shares dropped 4.23% Thursday, closing near a 52-week low at 380 pence, as surging oil prices raised concerns over airline fuel costs. Brent crude neared $100 a barrel and jet fuel prices more than doubled since the Iran conflict began. easyJet has hedged most of its 2026 fuel needs, but market jitters persisted. The airline reports first-half results on May 21.
Standard Chartered stock price falls 3.8% after JPMorgan flags Middle East exposure
Standard Chartered shares fell 3.76% to 1,598 pence in London after JPMorgan flagged the bank’s exposure to the Middle East conflict. The stock is down 11.4% since Feb. 28, outpacing broader European bank declines. Standard Chartered evacuated its Dubai office, while HSBC and Citigroup also closed branches in the region. The bank bought back 882,000 shares on March 11, spending $171.8 million under its repurchase plan.
Bunzl plc share price rises despite FTSE 100 selloff as 2026 outlook stays in focus
Bunzl shares rose 32 pence to 2,256p on Thursday, bucking a 0.4% drop in the FTSE 100 as oil prices surged. The stock remains far below its 52-week high of 3,094p. Bunzl reported 2025 revenue of £11.85 billion and an adjusted operating profit of £910.3 million. The company maintained its 2026 outlook, citing ongoing weak demand in North America and Mexico.
Nigeria Freeze on Petrol Imports Leaves Dangote With 92% of Supply, Fueling Monopoly Fears
Nigeria’s fuel regulator issued no new petrol import licences in February or March, citing adequate local supply as Dangote refinery provided 92% of fresh petrol in February, or 36.5 million litres daily. National consumption averaged 56.9 million litres a day that month, with Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries still shut. NNPC cut pump prices in Lagos and Abuja after Dangote lowered its refinery gate price.
Burberry stock price slips as oil shock tests luxury turnaround ahead of May results
Burberry shares closed down 1.1% at 1,056.47 pence in London on Thursday after hitting an intraday low of 1,046.5 pence. The drop came as the FTSE 100 fell 0.4% amid surging oil prices and Middle East tensions. Investors await Burberry’s May 14 results, with the company guiding for adjusted operating profit of £149 million and comparable retail sales up 2% for the year to March 2026.
LSEG Stock Price Rises 3% After Annual Report Shows CEO Pay Fell to £6.4 Million
London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 3% Thursday after its annual report set CEO David Schwimmer’s 2025 pay at £6.4 million, down from £7.86 million in 2024. The stock traded at 8,676 pence, outperforming a falling FTSE 100. LSEG reported 2025 adjusted EBITDA up 11.8% and announced £3 billion in new buybacks by 2027. The stock remains down 22.6% over the past year, lagging major exchange peers.
Aviva plc Share Price Today: Stock Slips as Direct Line Fine Tempers Buyback Support
Aviva shares fell 0.4% to 625 pence after UK Insurance Ltd, now part of Aviva, was fined £10.6 million over past Solvency II reporting errors. The insurer bought 20,000 shares for cancellation under a resumed £350 million buyback. Aviva reported 2025 operating profit up 25% to £2.2 billion and raised its dividend 10%. Its Solvency II shareholder cover ratio dropped to 180% after the Direct Line acquisition.
IMI share price today: stock holds firm as £500 million buyback gathers pace
IMI plc bought 108,100 shares for cancellation on March 11 at an average 2,755.47 pence each, part of a £500 million buyback begun this week. Shares held near 2,760 pence Thursday, little changed despite a weaker London market. The company expects the programme to run through 2026 and reported 2025 revenue of £2.3 billion. IMI stock remains up over 40% in the past year.
Sage Group plc stock rises after BlackRock lifts holding to 10%, buyback in focus
BlackRock disclosed a 10.0% stake in Sage Group, up from 5.9%, sending Sage shares up 0.65% to 835.4 pence Thursday. Sage also bought back and will cancel nearly 439,000 shares as part of a £300 million buyback. Despite the gains, Sage shares remain down 23% this year. The FTSE 100 closed 0.5% lower at 10,305.15.
Smiths Group Share Price Slips Again After BNP Cut as Fresh Buyback Fails to Halt Slide
Smiths Group shares fell 0.32% to 2,474 pence by 17:14 GMT Thursday, extending Wednesday’s 4.54% drop after BNP Paribas cut its rating and warned on oil-and-gas demand for John Crane. BNP lowered its price target to 2,700 pence and trimmed earnings estimates for 2026–2028. Smiths bought back 138,700 shares Thursday but failed to halt the slide. The stock now trades about 10% below its 52-week high.
TP ICAP Share Price Jumps After Record 2025 Results, £80 Million Buyback (Hargreaves Lansdown)
TP ICAP shares closed up 9.8% at 269p after reporting 2025 revenue of £2.353 billion and pretax profit of £230 million, both higher than the previous year. The company announced an £80 million share buyback and proposed a final dividend of 11.6p. Plans for a minority U.S. listing of its Parameta unit remain under review. Dollar rates are expected to reduce 2026 adjusted EBIT by £9–10 million.
Pearson PLC Stock Price Climbs as Buyback Adds Support, but AI Questions Persist
Pearson bought 1.19 million shares for cancellation on March 11 under its £350 million buyback, filings showed Thursday, lifting shares 0.7% to close at 984 pence. The company has repurchased about £23.7 million in stock over two days. Shares remain 23% below their 52-week high after a year of declines and contract losses.
Huntington Bancshares Stock Price Today: HBAN Steadies as Bank Reaffirms 2026 Growth and Buybacks
Huntington Bancshares shares steadied Thursday, down 0.4% at $15.58 by midday after a 2.2% drop Wednesday. Management told investors first-quarter trends remain on track with 2026 targets, including 11–12% loan growth and 8–9% deposit growth. The bank projected $435 million in annualized cost savings from Cadence and Veritex integrations by 2027. Deposit competition remains intense, executives said.
Wipro Stock Price Today: Shares Extend Gains After TruStage Deal, but Growth Test Remains
Wipro shares rose 0.14% to 202.51 rupees Thursday after announcing a multi-year contract with U.S.-based TruStage to modernize its retirement-services business. The stock remains down 27% over the past year and trades well below its 52-week high. Financial terms of the TruStage deal were not disclosed. Wipro’s gain came as the Nifty 50 index fell 0.95%.
Diageo Share Price Slides Toward 52-Week Low as Red Soul Launch Puts Turnaround in Focus
Diageo shares fell 3.8% in London on Thursday, hitting a 52-week low at 1,433 pence. The drop follows weak half-year results, a dividend cut, and a $21.7 billion net debt load. On Wednesday, Diageo launched Johnnie Walker Red Soul, a sweeter, lower-priced Scotch targeting new drinkers. CEO Dave Lewis has promised a broader overhaul after slashing the 2026 sales outlook.
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA stock falls as oil tops $100; IAG fuel hedges face fresh test
IAG shares dropped 3.23% to 362 pence in London on Thursday as oil prices rose above $100 a barrel, raising concerns over airline fuel costs. The company said it remains well hedged and has no immediate plans to raise fares. British Airways ended winter flights to Abu Dhabi early, citing uncertainty. Package holiday group On the Beach suspended its profit forecast after a slowdown in Mediterranean bookings.
Beazley Plc Stock Price Holds Near 1,288p as Zurich Deal Gap Persists and JPMorgan Lifts Stake
Beazley shares traded around 1,288 pence Thursday, below Zurich Insurance’s 1,335 pence-a-share offer. JPMorgan Chase raised its interest in Beazley to 5.5%, partly via derivatives. The 8.2 billion pound takeover, announced March 2, awaits shareholder, court, and regulatory approval, with a 25 pence dividend expected May 1. Zurich funded the deal partly through a 3.9 billion Swiss franc share sale.
GSK Stock Price Slips as Buyback Continues and Linerixibat Decision Looms
GSK shares fell 0.7% to 2,051 pence after the company disclosed a buyback of 513,409 shares at an average price of 2,061.69 pence on March 11. The group recently licensed linerixibat to Alfasigma for up to $690 million and expects 2026 revenue growth of 3% to 5%. Investors remain focused on GSK’s pipeline and patent risks as linerixibat awaits approval.
Halma plc Share Price Today: Stock Edges Up as 2026 Outlook Holds, Deal Spend Hits Record
Halma shares edged up 0.05% to 3,910p by 15:11 GMT after the company reaffirmed its full-year outlook, citing strong second-half trading and order intake ahead of revenue. The FTSE 100 group expects mid-teens organic revenue growth and a 22% adjusted operating margin, despite currency headwinds. Halma has spent £451 million on acquisitions this year. Full-year results are due June 11.