Artur Ślesik, Author at Bez Kabli

United Utilities share price today: UU.L steadies near a 52-week peak as UK inflation week kicks off

United Utilities shares edged up 0.04% to 1,363.5p in early London trading Monday, with no new company statements issued. Investors focused on upcoming UK inflation and retail sales data, which could influence Bank of England rate expectations and demand for defensive stocks. Severn Trent and Pennon moved in mixed directions. The FTSE 100 rose 0.41% by mid-morning.

February 16, 2026

Finance·News·Stock Market·UK Economy

IMI share price today: IMI plc stock edges up as March results and UK data loom

IMI shares rose 0.3% to 2,838p in mid-morning London trading Monday. The company is set to report full-year 2025 results on March 6. UK inflation data is due Feb. 18, with retail sales figures following Feb. 20, both seen as key for interest rate expectations.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investing·News·Stock Market

Pearson shares slip after fresh buyback disclosure as investors eye Feb. 27 results

Pearson shares fell about 0.8% to 913 pence in early London trade after the company bought 213,591 shares on Feb. 13 as part of its £350 million buyback. The shares will be cancelled. Full-year results are due Feb. 27, with investors focused on the 2026 outlook. The FTSE 100 rose in mid-morning trading.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investing·News·Stock Market

Kingfisher share price dips after fresh 52-week high as buyback rolls on

Kingfisher shares fell 0.66% to 360.10 pence in London after hitting a 52-week high earlier Monday. The company disclosed it bought 716,732 shares for cancellation as part of its ongoing £300 million buyback programme. Investors await full-year results on March 24. The FTSE 100 rose 0.41% in mid-morning trade.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investing·News·Stock Market

Bunzl share price slips in London trade as investors look to March 2 results

Bunzl shares fell 0.5% to 2,122 pence by late morning Monday, underperforming the FTSE 100, which rose 0.41%. Investors are focused on upcoming UK inflation and retail sales data, as well as Bunzl’s full-year results due March 2. Margins remain under scrutiny after the company warned of continued cost pressures for 2026.

February 16, 2026

Financial News·Insurance Industry·Investment Analysis·News

Legal & General share price up today as insurers rebound; what LGEN investors watch next

Legal & General shares rose 0.8% to 270.8p in London by 10:10 GMT, tracking gains in the UK life insurance sector and broader European financials. The company’s next results update is set for March 11, with investors watching for details on capital returns after its $2.3 billion U.S. unit sale.

February 16, 2026

Economic Trends·News·Retail Sector·Stock Market

Marks & Spencer share price hovers near 400p as UK inflation week begins

Marks & Spencer shares slipped 0.1% to 398.6p in early London trading Monday, with no new company updates. The stock hovered near its recent 400p range as traders awaited UK inflation and retail sales data this week. A new S&P Global survey showed UK consumer confidence remained weak, with households worried about debt.

February 16, 2026

Financial News·Investment Analysis·News·Stock Market

Halma share price hits new 52-week high near 3,900p — what’s driving HLMA stock now?

Halma shares hit a 52-week high of 3,900p in early London trade Monday, up 0.1% at 3,880p by 10:04 GMT. The FTSE 100 group has climbed 32% over the past year despite no recent company news, with traders awaiting a March 12 trading update. The stock opened at 3,872p, trading 112,700 shares by 10:05. Halma last announced an acquisition in January and posted upgraded guidance in September.

February 16, 2026

Corporate News·Finance·News·Stock Market

Whitbread share price rises after buyback update as Premier Inn owner stays in focus

Whitbread shares rose about 1% to 2,715 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed further share buybacks. A filing showed Whitbread bought 83,940 shares on Feb. 13 and has repurchased over 8.4 million shares since May 2025. Investors await the company’s strategy update and full-year results due April 30.

February 16, 2026

AI·News·Stock Market·Technology

Sage share price slips in London as AI nerves hang over software stocks

Sage Group shares dropped 1.2% to 797.4 pence in London on Monday, after an early rise and a fall to 794.0 pence, near a one-year low. The decline came as investors remained cautious over AI disruption, despite the FTSE 100 edging higher. No new company statements were issued. Sage’s next interim results are due May 21.

February 16, 2026

Copper Industry·Finance·News·Stock Market

Antofagasta share price edges up ahead of Feb 17 results as copper cools

Antofagasta shares rose 0.3% to 3,722 pence in London ahead of its full-year results, due Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. UK time. Copper prices slipped 0.5% to $12,810 a ton as China’s Lunar New Year holiday thinned trade and global inventories topped 1 million tons. Antofagasta reportedly agreed to $0 treatment charges with some Chinese smelters in December.

February 16, 2026

Corporate News·Investing·News·Stock Market

Rentokil Initial share price ticks up in London as investors eye March results and CEO handover

Rentokil Initial shares rose 0.7% to 445.1 pence in early London trading Monday, ahead of full-year results due March 5 and a CEO handover to Mike Duffy set for March 16. Investors are watching for updates on North America margins and performance.

February 16, 2026

Corporate Updates·Investing·News·Stock Market

Informa share price ticks up after fresh buyback update as March results loom

Informa shares rose 0.3% to 830.8p in early London trading after the company disclosed it bought 270,000 shares for cancellation at an average 830.55p. The repurchases took place on Feb. 13 across several trading venues. The FTSE 100 was up 0.2% by mid-morning. Investors await Informa’s full-year results on March 12.

February 16, 2026

Financial News·Investing·News·Stock Market

Airtel Africa share price rises on buyback update as traders eye next catalysts

Airtel Africa shares rose 2.1% to 336.4 pence after the company disclosed it repurchased 75,000 shares at an average price of 332.59 pence as part of its $100 million buyback. The shares will be held in treasury. Investors are watching for updates on the planned Airtel Money listing, expected in the first half of 2026. Full-year results are due May 8.

February 16, 2026

Financial News·Investing·News·Stock Market

Melrose Industries share price jumps 3% after buyback update — what investors watch next

Melrose Industries shares rose 3.2% to 662.54 pence in early London trading Monday after the company disclosed it bought 145,434 shares on Feb. 13 at an average price of 639.17 pence. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing the total to 57.8 million. Full-year results are due Feb. 27. Rolls-Royce was little changed, while BAE Systems traded higher.

February 16, 2026

Financial News·Investing·News·Stock Market

St James’s Place share price ticks higher as SJP stock braces for results after AI scare

St James’s Place shares rose 0.4% to 1,251p in early London trading Monday, recovering slightly after last week’s 13.4% drop on AI disruption fears. Denmark’s BLS Capital increased its stake to 4.244%. The stock remains 21% below its February 3 high. Investors await full-year results on February 25.

February 16, 2026

Dividend Stocks·Financial News·Investing·News

Imperial Brands stock slips in London as dividend timing comes back into focus

Imperial Brands shares fell 1.5% to 3,238 pence in early London trading, underperforming a rising UK market. The stock opened at 3,273 pence after closing at 3,288 pence Friday. U.S. markets were closed for Presidents Day, thinning trading volumes. Imperial’s ex-dividend date is Feb. 19, with a final payout due March 31.

February 16, 2026

Financial News·Investing·News·Stock Market

IAG share price ticks higher in London — what investors watch before results

IAG shares rose 1.2% to 439.05 pence in London on Monday, with 1.16 million shares traded. Oil prices held steady near $67.72 a barrel ahead of U.S.–Iran talks, keeping airline fuel costs in focus. IAG is set to report full-year 2025 results on Feb. 27. The stock traded between 436.30 and 440.60 pence during the session, below its 52-week high.

February 16, 2026

Business News·Finance·News·Stocks

Centrica share price edges up as British Gas owner flags £1m winter support ahead of results

Centrica shares rose about 0.3% to 191.97 pence in early London trading after the company highlighted new winter support for British Gas customers in energy debt. Centrica reports full-year results and shifts to new reporting lines on Feb. 19. The company says it has paid out over £1 million in grants this winter and committed more than £140 million in voluntary support since 2021.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investment·News·Stock Market

Fresnillo share price slips in London as gold cools on thin trade ahead of results

Fresnillo shares dropped 1.2% to 3,811 pence in early London trading as gold and silver prices fell in thin holiday markets. U.S. and China market closures limited liquidity, while a stronger dollar pressured bullion. Investors are watching for Fresnillo’s full-year results due March 3, after the miner cut 2026 output targets last month.

February 16, 2026