BP Stock Price Climbs as Oil Reclaims $100, Putting Buyback Pause Back in Focus
BP shares climbed over 1% in London as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel after renewed
BHP Group Ltd Stock Price Rebounds as Investors Weigh China Easing, UK Court Win
BHP Group's U.S.-listed shares rose 2.3% to $70.31 Monday after Britain's Court of Appeal dismissed a contempt case tied to the 2015 Mariana dam disaster and China eased curbs on one BHP
Reckitt Benckiser Share Price Jumps After Morgan Stanley Upgrade as Investors Revisit Selloff
Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 2.4% to 5,484 pence Monday after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock and set a 6,300-pence target. The gain
3i Group Stock Price Today: Why 3i Shares Fell as FTSE 100 Rose Ahead of Action Seminar
3i Group shares fell 1.15% to 2,935 pence Monday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The stock closed at a 3.29% discount
GSK plc Stock Price Today: Why Shares Slipped Even After a Fresh Buyback
GSK shares closed down 0.25% at 2,026 pence on Monday, despite the company buying back 445,000 shares at an average 2,041.70 pence
RELX Stock Rises After LexisNexis Wins Willkie AI Rollout, Testing Legal-Tech Fears
RELX shares rose 0.9% Monday after LexisNexis said Willkie Farr & Gallagher would use its Protégé AI platform firmwide. The move follows
IAG Share Price Today: International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Gains as Oil Eases, British Airways Suspensions Persist
IAG shares rose 1.2% to 357.9 pence on Monday as oil prices eased, partially recovering from last week’s fall. British Airways continued suspensions on several Middle East routes, with flights to Abu Dhabi cancelled until later this year. Jet fuel prices have doubled since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began, outpacing crude. IAG’s previous close was 353.7 pence, well below its 52-week high of 464.28 pence.
Rolls-Royce Share Price Today: RR.L Rebounds After Buyback Filing, But Oil Risk Lingers
Rolls-Royce shares rose 1.2% to around 1,230p in London on Monday, partly recovering from Friday’s 5.3% drop. The company said it bought
Experian Stock Price Climbs as New AI Assistant Builds on ChatGPT Credit Score Launch
Experian shares rose to 2,767.67 pence in London on Monday after the company launched a new version of its consumer AI assistant,
British American Tobacco Stock Price Today: BAT Shares Climb After Fresh Buyback Filing
British American Tobacco shares rose 1.6% to 4,590 pence in late London trade Monday after the company disclosed a buyback of 123,647
Glencore plc Stock Price Today: Shares Edge Higher as Rio Tinto Deal Hopes Linger
Glencore shares rose to 520.6 pence in London midday trading Monday, up 2.2 pence. CEO Gary Nagle is eyeing firmer coal prices
HSBC Holdings Plc Stock Price Today: Shares Rise on Report of $1 Billion AT1 Sale
London, March 17, 2026, 14:55 GMT HSBC Holdings Plc’s New York-listed shares rose 1.3% to $81.38 on Tuesday after Bloomberg News reported the bank was seeking at least $1 billion through additional tier 1, or AT1, dollar debt. AT1 securities are the riskiest layer of bank capital, designed to absorb losses if a lender runs into trouble. (Bloomberg.com) That matters because HSBC has turned into a market readout on Gulf risk. JPMorgan said last week HSBC and Standard Chartered were the most exposed major European banks to the Middle East, with HSBC’s regional lending exposure at about $23 billion, or
Imperial Brands Stock Slips After Major Investor Cuts Stake Below 5% Ahead of Dividend
Imperial Brands shares fell 0.4% to 3,240 pence after Spring Mountain Investments cut its stake below 5%, according to a UK filing. The company repurchased nearly 391,000 shares last week as part of a £1.45 billion buyback. Imperial’s final dividend is due March 31, with a trading update set for April 14. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6% as energy and bank stocks gained.
Glencore Stock Price Nears 530p as Cobalt Crunch Puts Supply Back in Focus
Glencore shares rose to 527.3p in London after reports it tapped cobalt stocks from China’s Wuxi exchange to meet supply commitments amid Congo export curbs. Cobalt prices have surged 160% since February 2025. Glencore plans to export 22,800 tons of cobalt from Congo this year, down from 33,500 tons in 2025. Talks with Rio Tinto remain on hold for six months under UK takeover rules.
BP Stock Price Climbs as Oil Reclaims $100, Putting Buyback Pause Back in Focus
BP shares climbed over 1% in London as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel after renewed Iranian attacks on the UAE disrupted oil flows. BP paused its $750 million buyback last month to focus on debt and oil investments, leaving it more exposed to price swings. BP’s Angola joint venture began gas production at the Quiluma field. Brent crude fell sharply Monday after some ships passed through Hormuz and the IEA discussed emergency stock releases.
Shell Stock Price Climbs as Oil Tops $100 Again and Buybacks Add Support
Shell shares rose about 1% in London on Tuesday as Brent crude held above $100 a barrel after renewed attacks on the UAE. The FTSE 100 gained 0.6%, with BP also up more than 1%. Shell continued its $3.5 billion buyback and reported buying back shares on March 16. The company said LNG demand could rise up to 68% by 2040, with Asia driving most of the growth.
GSK Share Price Today: Stock Slips as Buyback Rolls On, Arexvy in Focus
GSK shares slipped 0.5% to 2,015 pence in London Tuesday after the company disclosed buying 628,000 shares on March 16 under its £2 billion buyback plan. Total repurchases since February 17 reached 10.55 million shares. The current tranche, worth up to £450 million, runs until April 24. Investors are also watching the expanded U.S. approval for GSK’s RSV vaccine Arexvy.
Unilever Stock Price Today: TD Cowen Keeps Buy Call as CEO Pay Scrutiny Builds
Unilever shares closed at 4,881 pence Monday after TD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating and a 5,800-pence target, citing expected 2% volume growth in 2026. The broker’s call follows Unilever’s annual report and a new pay policy proposal ahead of the 2026 AGM. CEO Fernando Fernandez faces scrutiny over post-demerger strategy, while the company warns of slower sales growth in the U.S. and Europe.
British American Tobacco Stock Price Holds Near 4,570p After Fresh Buyback Update
British American Tobacco bought 121,379 shares at an average 4,577 pence on March 16 as part of its ongoing buyback programme. Shares traded near 4,572 pence Tuesday, roughly flat on the day and up 6% from a month ago. BAT faces a shareholder lawsuit in London over North Korea disclosures and regulatory headwinds in Australia and Bangladesh. Velo, its nicotine pouch, is now No. 2 in U.S. market share.
Technology News 17.03.2026
AI dominates Hong Kong’s 2026 Filmart, with 28 sessions focused on generative technology in film production, animation, and screenwriting. Only one event addresses copyright risks. U.S. studios are mostly absent except Warner Bros. Discovery. Chinese firms Kling, Minimax, ShengShu AI, and TapNow AI lead a new AI hub at the event.
Evolution Mining Share Price Falls 3% as Gold Drops Below $5,000 and Rate Fears Hit EVN
Evolution Mining shares fell 3.03% to A$13.10 on Monday, closing 11.43% lower over five sessions as spot gold dropped 0.5% to $4,993.42 an ounce. Australian gold miners slid ahead of a possible Reserve Bank rate hike, with the ASX 200 down 0.4%. Evolution maintained FY26 output guidance and reported record half-year profit of A$767 million. The company’s dividend reinvestment plan drew in 1.67% of shares.
National Australia Bank Share Price Holds Near Record as RBA Rate-Hike Bets Build
National Australia Bank closed at A$47.06 on Monday, just below last month's record, as markets priced a 72% chance of a Reserve Bank rate hike this week. NAB reported a 16% rise in first-quarter profit to A$2.02 billion and a net interest margin of 1.80%. Oil prices remain above $100 a barrel after the Middle East conflict, fueling inflation concerns. NAB's consumer tracker showed household spending up 0.4% in February.
ANZ Group Holdings Limited Share Price Near A$37.45 as RBA Decision Looms
ANZ Group shares closed at A$37.45 on Monday, up 0.67%, ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision due at 2:30 p.m. AEDT. The stock remains below its February record of A$40.20, set after a strong first-quarter update. Markets are pricing a 75% chance of a 0.25-point RBA rate hike. ANZ’s half-year results and interim dividend dates have been moved up to early May.
Northern Star Resources stock price slides again after KCGM issues cloud FY26 output
Northern Star Resources shares dropped 5.38% Monday to A$20.58, deepening losses after last week’s 18.75% fall. The miner last week cut its fiscal 2026 production forecast and warned of weaker output at its key Kalgoorlie site. Investors await the March-quarter report due April 22. Broader declines in gold stocks continued, but Northern Star’s losses outpaced peers.
Santos Share Price Rises 2% as Oil Near $100 Lifts ASX Energy Stocks
Santos Limited shares rose 2.1% to A$7.69 on Monday, outperforming a 0.4% drop in the S&P/ASX 200 as energy stocks gained. Brent crude settled above $100 a barrel, up nearly 40% since late February attacks on Iran, supporting exporters like Santos. The company is cutting 10% of staff after weak earnings and plans to boost production by up to 30% by 2027. Markets expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to tighten policy this week.
BHP Group Ltd Stock Price Rebounds as Investors Weigh China Easing, UK Court Win
BHP Group's U.S.-listed shares rose 2.3% to $70.31 Monday after Britain's Court of Appeal dismissed a contempt case tied to the 2015 Mariana dam disaster and China eased curbs on one BHP iron ore product. The relief was limited, as China maintained broader restrictions on other BHP grades. Earlier in Sydney, BHP shares fell 1.2%. A second trial on Samarco dam disaster damages is set for April 2027.
Commonwealth Bank share price beats ASX slide as RBA hike bets push CBA to two-week high
Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed up 1.02% at A$175.53, their highest in over two weeks, as investors bought rate-sensitive lenders before the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.4% as miners dropped on weaker commodity prices. CBA led banking stocks higher, offsetting declines in major mining shares. Most economists expect the RBA to raise rates on Tuesday.
Woodside Energy Share Price Rises After Briefing Defends LNG Strategy, Climate Plan
Woodside Energy shares closed up 1.9% at A$31.63 on Monday after the company defended its LNG-focused strategy and climate targets in a sustainability briefing. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.4%. Woodside said it met its 2025 emissions goal and has contracted most of its 2026–2028 LNG volumes. Delays were reported for its lower-carbon ammonia project in Texas.
Vodafone Stock Price Today: Shares Edge Up as Buyback Continues, Germany Remains the Key Risk
Vodafone bought 2 million shares on March 13 under its €500 million buyback, with shares closing up 0.37% at 109.6 pence in London on Monday. The shares will be held in treasury, leaving about 23.11 billion in issue. Investors are watching for FY26 results on May 12, focusing on Germany and UK integration. Last month, Vodafone agreed to sell its VodafoneZiggo stake for €1 billion and a 10% share in a new Ziggo Group.
Aviva Share Price Rises as Buyback Rolls On After Direct Line Deal
Aviva shares rose 1.14% to 640.6 pence Monday after the insurer disclosed it bought and cancelled 20,000 shares at 631.07 pence each on March 13. The buyback, handled by Citigroup, is part of a £350 million programme running through August. Aviva’s Solvency II ratio fell to 180% at 2025 year-end, and the company faces a £10.6 million fine over a pre-acquisition solvency error at UK Insurance.
Diageo plc Stock Price Today: Shares Slip Near 52-Week Low as Investors Wait for Lewis Plan
Diageo shares closed Monday at about 1,450 pence, down 1.2%, near a 52-week low after last month’s profit warning and dividend cut. U.S.-listed ADRs fell 0.6%. The FTSE 100 rose 0.55% the same day. CEO Dave Lewis plans to present a new strategy later this year as weak U.S. and Chinese demand continues to weigh on the company.
Nvidia Sees $1 Trillion AI Chip Opportunity by 2027 as Huang Details Vera Rubin at GTC
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang forecast at least $1 trillion in AI chip revenue through 2027 during the company’s annual developer conference in San Jose. The projection doubles Nvidia’s previous estimate for 2026 and is tied to demand for Blackwell systems and the Vera Rubin lineup. Huang said the next growth phase will come from inference and AI agents. Nvidia shares rose about 1.4% after the announcement.
Beazley Plc Share Price Holds Near Zurich Bid as Deal Gap Stays in Focus
Beazley Plc shares closed near 1,290 pence Monday, about 45 pence below Zurich Insurance’s 1,335 pence takeover offer. The deal, valued at £8.1 billion, is expected to complete in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. UBS and Barclays filed UK takeover disclosures. Beazley reported a 19% drop in annual pretax profit on March 4.
Legal & General Share Price Rises as First £1.2 Billion Buyback Trades Surface After Results Miss
Legal & General bought nearly 3 million shares under a new £1.2 billion buyback, with shares to be cancelled, after closing up 0.65% at 247.9p Monday. Core operating profit missed forecasts at £1.62 billion and the Solvency II ratio fell to 210%. CEO Antonio Simoes said L&G is "very comfortable" with its capital and plans £2.4 billion in investor returns. Ric Lewis will step down from the board in May.
National Grid Stock Price Falls After UBS Sell Call Challenges £70 Billion Growth Plan
National Grid shares fell 1.27% to 1,356 pence Monday after UBS downgraded the stock to sell, citing high valuations and warning of potential pullbacks. UBS said the shares now trade at a 57% premium to their regulated asset base, near a 30-year high. National Grid defended its growth outlook, projecting 13–15% EPS growth in fiscal 2027. The stock remains up nearly 19% this year.
Reckitt Benckiser Share Price Jumps After Morgan Stanley Upgrade as Investors Revisit Selloff
Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 2.4% to 5,484 pence Monday after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock and set a 6,300-pence target. The gain follows a sharp drop earlier this month after the company withheld margin guidance and warned of earnings headwinds. Reckitt is running a £1 billion buyback and completed the $4.8 billion sale of Essential Home, retaining a 30% stake. FTSE 100 closed up 0.6%.