Artur Ślesik

Artur Ślesik is a technology and financial markets journalist at Bez-kabli.pl, covering artificial intelligence, semiconductors, technology stocks and emerging innovations. A graduate of Warsaw University of Technology, he combines a technical background with market analysis to explain how new technologies are shaping industries, businesses and investment trends worldwide.

Sensex slips 961 points, Nifty below 25,200 as IT AI fears cap a weak month — what to watch next week

Nifty, Sensex End Lower as Oil, AI Buzz, U.S. Inflation Pressure India Stocks

Indian stocks slipped a bit on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 down 0.23% at 23,161.60 and the BSE Sensex off 0.2% to 73,832.55. Losses in technology shares stretched to a seventh session, outweighing gains in private banks. Middle East worries also weighed. “Software productivity gains are arriving much faster than in non-software domains,” Kotak Securities’ Sumit Pokharna said. India’s market hardly budged, but the outside pressure is mounting. Three levers—imported crude, U.S. rate risk, and artificial intelligence—are now working on the market at once. That last one is starting to press on India’s traditional outsourcing business, which has always depended on lots of labor.
June 11, 2026
Lloyds Edges Up but £9.1bn Car-Finance Worry Persists Over Buybacks
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Lloyds Edges Up but £9.1bn Car-Finance Worry Persists Over Buybacks

Lloyds Banking Group shares climbed in London on Thursday, recouping some losses from the last session. Investors are still looking at buybacks while waiting for more information on the UK motor-finance compensation bill. The stock was up 1.19% at 98.38p as of 10:57 BST. Barclays and NatWest also traded higher as UK bank stocks moved up. Lloyds has told investors it will look at extra capital returns twice a year starting mid-2026. These capital distributions, usually dividends or buybacks, are cash paid back to shareholders. The bank says it still aims to bring its common equity tier 1 ratio, an important measure of capital strength, down to about 13.0% by the end of 2026. CEO Charlie Nunn said with the
June 11, 2026
LSEG trades lower as market looks for signs AI risk is easing
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LSEG trades lower as market looks for signs AI risk is easing

LONDON, June 11, 2026, 10:09 BST — LSEG shares were down Thursday, with traders still questioning if the earlier AI-driven selloff is behind the stock. LSEG was quoted at 8,902p to sell and 8,904p to buy on Hargreaves Lansdown, down 110p, or 1.22%, from the last close at 9,014p. The same HL quote page showed the FTSE 100 up 0.53%. LSEG lagged the broader UK blue chips.
June 11, 2026
Steadfast Group jumps on $7.7bn takeover offer; SDF remains under bid price
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Steadfast Group jumps on $7.7bn takeover offer; SDF remains under bid price

Steadfast Group Limited shares jumped the most in years after the insurance broker revealed a A$6-a-share cash takeover bid from Amwins Group and Dragoneer Investment Group. The deal comes with a 51.9% premium to Steadfast’s A$3.95 close on June 9. Steadfast’s enterprise value, including debt and equity, is about A$7.7 billion under the offer. Investors got a premium bid after months of stock pressure. Steadfast shares finished Wednesday at A$5.38, up A$1.43, or 36.2%. The stock opened at A$5.23 and touched A$5.38 during the session, according to the company’s investor price page. Shares are still trading about 10% under the proposed cash offer, keeping a discount that indicates the market isn’t pricing the deal as finished.
June 11, 2026
Brambles shares rise as buyback lifts mood amid US pallet repair drag
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Brambles shares rise as buyback lifts mood amid US pallet repair drag

Brambles Limited shares gained Wednesday, with investors watching signs that the logistics group’s on-market buyback is rolling out, as the company continues to deal with expensive US pallet repairs after last month’s profit warning. Brambles last changed hands at A$18.00, up A$0.49 or 2.8%. The stock hit its session high at A$18.00 after opening at A$17.46. Brambles revealed in its daily buyback update on June 10 that it purchased 439,272 ordinary shares on June 9, spending A$7.56 million. That takes total repurchases under the current program to 3,172,955 shares before this latest buy. The company’s buyback can trim shares on issue and is sometimes taken as a sign of confidence in its cash position, though it doesn’t fix any underlying
June 10, 2026
Aristocrat Leisure up as ASX:ALL buy-back targets $2.5bn return
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Aristocrat Leisure up as ASX:ALL buy-back targets $2.5bn return

Aristocrat Leisure Limited jumped on Wednesday as traders stuck with the gaming stock after the company extended its buy-back. The shares finished at A$52.82, up A$1.11, or 2.15%. The S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.57% to 8,653.30. Aristocrat disclosed a new share buy-back in an ASX filing, saying it bought 160,412 ordinary shares on June 9 for A$8.28 million. That adds to the 23.41 million shares it had already bought before that date. The tally puts total spending under the current buy-back program at about A$1.325 billion. That leaves around A$1.175 billion before hitting the A$2.5 billion limit.
June 10, 2026
ANZ shares gain as rate worries ease, focus stays on RBA June decision
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ANZ shares gain as rate worries ease, focus stays on RBA June decision

ANZ Group Holdings Limited shares climbed Wednesday with buyers returning to Australian banks. Some investors are betting softer economic numbers could mean the Reserve Bank of Australia won't need to hike rates soon. ANZ ended the day at A$34.56, up A$0.29, or 0.85%. The stock traded between A$34.15 and A$34.62. S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.6% to 8,653.30 after three days of losses as banks and consumer names bounced, according to a Reuters report. Financials picked up 0.9%, the best showing for the group in almost two weeks.
June 10, 2026
UK stock market today: FTSE 100 rises, but oil and rate fears keep London on edge
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 rises, but oil and rate fears keep London on edge

London stocks rose on Wednesday, but the move was less a broad vote of confidence than a rotation into oil-linked and defensive shares as investors weighed Middle East risk, higher energy prices and fresh pressure on UK rate expectations. The FTSE 100 ended 0.3% higher at 10,254.8, with the more domestically exposed FTSE 250 up 0.5%. The change from Tuesday mattered. A day earlier, the FTSE 100 had fallen 1.4% to 10,227.33, its weakest close since May 15, dragged down by banks and energy stocks as crude prices slipped and investors monitored the conflict in the Middle East. Wednesday’s rebound only partly repaired that damage.
June 10, 2026
EnQuest shares rally after $833 million Malaysia deal shifts outlook
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EnQuest shares rally after $833 million Malaysia deal shifts outlook

EnQuest PLC surged in London trading Wednesday after the oil and gas group announced plans to buy Malaysian assets in a deal valued at $833 million. Investors saw the proposed purchase as a possible shift for EnQuest, which has mostly been known for its older UK North Sea fields and heavy tax burden. EnQuest traded up 5.20p, or 27.23%, on a delayed Hargreaves Lansdown quote, with a sell/buy spread at 24.15p/24.55p. The shares opened at 22.00p, versus a prior close at 19.10p. Volume was 89.5 million shares.
June 10, 2026
Diageo Shares Fall as Investors Wait for Lewis Strategy Update in August
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Diageo Shares Fall as Investors Wait for Lewis Strategy Update in August

Diageo shares slipped in London on Wednesday, with investors still pushing the Johnnie Walker and Guinness maker ahead of Chief Executive Sir Dave Lewis's planned strategy update in August. According to AJ Bell’s delayed quote, Diageo was quoted at 1,486p to sell and 1,487p to buy, down 22p, or 1.46%, after opening at 1,505p. Diageo shares struggled Wednesday, falling back after a rise the day before. The stock had climbed 0.70% on June 9, according to AJ Bell, even as the FTSE 100 slid 1.41%. But by Wednesday, Diageo was under pressure again, with the market cap close to £33 billion.
June 10, 2026
BAT Shares Settle in London After Rally as Investors Look Ahead
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BAT climbs near 4,500p in London as investors weigh vape growth prospects

British American Tobacco p.l.c. traded up on Wednesday, with shares nearing 4,500p as investors weighed the group’s U.S. vape outlook. The company is still steering toward the lower end of its 2026 goals. The stock was at 4,498p to sell and 4,500p to buy on Hargreaves Lansdown, gaining 23p, or 0.51%. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.06%. AJ Bell had BAT quoted at 4,502p to sell and 4,503p to buy, up 28p, or 0.63%. The previous close on the same page was 4,475p. The high for the day hit 4,540p. BAT regained some ground from Tuesday, but didn’t break out to new highs.
June 10, 2026
Intertek Stock Nears Decision Day as EQT’s £60 Bid Deadline Keeps Shares Below Offer Price
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Intertek Stock Nears Decision Day as EQT’s £60 Bid Deadline Keeps Shares Below Offer Price

Intertek Group plc shares edged lower on Wednesday as investors waited for EQT to decide whether its £60-a-share approach will become a binding takeover offer. The testing and inspection group traded at 5,510p, down 0.27%, after moving between 5,450p and 5,565p, according to delayed market data. The stock’s small decline matters because the gap to the possible offer price is now the main signal traders are watching. That gap is not trivial. At 5,510p, Intertek is roughly 490p below EQT’s £60 cash proposal, a discount of about 8%. In merger trading, that discount is the “spread” — the market’s shorthand for the risk that a proposed deal may not complete, may take longer than expected, or may never become a
June 10, 2026
NatWest shares slip below 590p as investors test the UK bank rally before BoE decision
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NatWest shares slip below 590p as investors test the UK bank rally before BoE decision

NatWest Group Plc shares weakened on Wednesday as investors trimmed exposure to UK banks before a dense run of macroeconomic events, including UK GDP data and the Bank of England’s June 18 rate decision. AJ Bell showed NatWest at 588.2p to sell and 588.6p to buy, down 4.4p, or 0.74%, after closing Tuesday at 593p. The stock opened at 594.2p and touched an intraday high of 598.409p before slipping back. The day’s move was not driven by a fresh NatWest profit warning or new earnings release. It looked more like a valuation check on a stock that has already been rewarded for stronger income, capital generation and shareholder returns. UK blue chips were struggling for direction, with Reuters reporting that
June 10, 2026
Greencore up as chairman’s £244,000 buy takes spotlight off Bakkavor settlement
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Greencore up as chairman’s £244,000 buy takes spotlight off Bakkavor settlement

Greencore Group stock moved higher in London on Wednesday after new insider buying was reported, coming two weeks after the company’s first results following its Bakkavor deal. Shares traded at 197.75 GBX as of 13:02 BST, up 3.65p or 1.88%. The session range so far: 194.00p to 197.80p. Greencore rose 1.80%, beating the FTSE 250’s 0.28% drop. That outperformance put the focus squarely on news around the company rather than the rest of the mid-cap market, data from Hargreaves Lansdown show.
June 10, 2026
DCC share price moves after KKR and Energy Capital deadline brings 6,500p level into play
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DCC share price moves after KKR and Energy Capital deadline brings 6,500p level into play

DCC Plc shares moved higher on Wednesday after fresh takeover rumors put the stock in focus. KKR and Energy Capital Partners are up against a deadline, with just hours to decide on making a firm bid or dropping plans. A report pointed to talks about a possible 6,500p a share offer. DCC was trading at 6,180p at 11:06 a.m. in London, up 180p, or 3.0%, and has ranged between 5,985p and 6,240p in the session, based on delayed data from Davy. The story here isn’t a routine earnings release. It’s the numbers behind the bid. The reported 6,500p figure comes in at around 12% over the 5,800p per share cash offer DCC turned down back in April, and still sits
June 10, 2026
Prudential plc Stock Moves Lower With Hong Kong In Focus After China Curbs
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Prudential plc Stock Moves Lower With Hong Kong In Focus After China Curbs

Prudential plc shares slipped in London on Wednesday. The Asia-focused insurer stayed under the microscope as investors considered whether more oversight of Chinese cash moving through Hong Kong might hit a main growth driver. Shares were at 913.4p to sell and 913.6p to buy, off 0.26%. Recent trades on AJ Bell showed 913.6p. Prudential dropped 4.22% to £9.16 on Tuesday, lagging the FTSE 100, which slipped 1.41%. MarketWatch put share volume at 10.1 million, topping its 50-day average of 8.1 million. That uptick showed more activity during the fall.
June 10, 2026
Anglo American lower as copper prices stumble with Teck deal faces scrutiny
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Anglo American lower as copper prices stumble with Teck deal faces scrutiny

Anglo American slipped for a second day on Wednesday, with shares dropping 1.27% to 3,720p by late morning in London, according to Davy’s 20-minute delayed quote at 11:08 a.m. The miner lost 48p so far, after falling 2.76% to £37.68 on Tuesday. Shares now sit 11.11% below the June 2 peak of £42.39, as copper prices ease and investors hesitate on cyclicals. Anglo’s latest share price move is getting attention as the company’s story tilts more toward copper after its deal with Teck Resources. Investors are now watching copper closely — the metal goes into power grids, EVs, data centers, and buildings. Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was last down 0.32% at $13,572 a ton at 0700
June 10, 2026
Barclays Drops Even With Buyback and Fee Reduction
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Barclays Drops Even With Buyback and Fee Reduction

Barclays PLC shares slipped again in London on Wednesday after Tuesday's drop, with pressure still on UK bank stocks. The move comes after the bank cut retail-investing fees and continued its buyback. Barclays shares fell 0.4% to 446.25 pence by 09:56 BST, after starting the session at 448.65 pence. NatWest nudged up, while Lloyds slipped, so UK bank shares were mixed.
June 10, 2026
Telix shares top ASX 200, traders eye TLX moves
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Telix shares top ASX 200, traders eye TLX moves

Telix Pharmaceuticals looked to outperform the market at the ASX pre-open Wednesday. Shares closed up 0.6% at A$13.39 Tuesday, with the day’s range between A$12.80 and A$13.50. Volume came in around 2.14 million. Telix's market cap sits near A$4.54 billion. The stock is still trading below its 52-week high of A$26.25, but above the A$8.26 low. The move is notable since the wider Australian market dropped. The S&P/ASX 200 shed 0.24% to end at 8,604.20 on Tuesday. Healthcare stocks offered some support after a steep selloff at the open.
June 10, 2026
Vicinity Centres Shares Rise as ASX Dips, A$2.50 in Focus
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Vicinity Centres Shares Rise as ASX Dips, A$2.50 in Focus

Vicinity Centres ended Tuesday up 2.88% at A$2.50, outperforming the Australian market. Shares moved between A$2.43 and A$2.50, with 11.86 million Vicinity securities trading hands. Investors came back to retail-property stocks after the King’s Birthday break. This is relevant since the ASX hadn’t started Wednesday trading at the dateline yet, so traders looked to Tuesday’s close for the most current price. The Australian Securities Exchange, based in Sydney, operates on AEST now and posts normal weekday hours from 9:59 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local.
June 10, 2026
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