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Glencore share price ticks up in London as Iran conflict pushes oil higher — what investors watch next

Glencore share price ticks up in London as Iran conflict pushes oil higher — what investors watch next

Glencore shares rose 0.6% to 537.3 pence in early London trading Monday. Oil prices surged, with Brent crude up about 10% near $79.90 a barrel, as conflict involving Iran disrupted supply routes. Glencore-Merafe paused planned layoffs in South Africa until March 31 after Eskom offered a lower power tariff. Ship insurers canceled war-risk cover, leaving around 200 vessels anchored near the Strait of Hormuz.
March 2, 2026
British American Tobacco share price hits 52-week high as buyback ticks on and March dividend date nears

British American Tobacco share price hits 52-week high as buyback ticks on and March dividend date nears

British American Tobacco shares hit a 52-week high in early London trading Monday, last up 0.06% at 4,643 pence. The company disclosed a repurchase of 93,337 shares on Feb. 27 under its buyback program. BAT’s shares go ex-dividend on March 26 for a 61.26p payment. A U.S. International Trade Commission ruling on illicit vapes is expected in March.
March 2, 2026
Unilever share price slides as oil shock rattles Europe; ULVR investors eye Hormuz risk

Unilever share price slides as oil shock rattles Europe; ULVR investors eye Hormuz risk

Unilever shares fell 0.7% to 5,429 pence in early London trading Monday, tracking a wider selloff as Brent crude surged 9.5% to $79.78 a barrel amid shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. The STOXX 600 dropped 1.8%, while energy stocks jumped over 5%. Unilever’s ordinary shares went ex-dividend on Feb. 26, with the Q4 2025 dividend payable April 10.
March 2, 2026
BAE Systems share price jumps nearly 8% as Middle East conflict lifts FTSE defence stock

BAE Systems share price jumps nearly 8% as Middle East conflict lifts FTSE defence stock

BAE Systems shares rose 7.9% to 2,278 pence in early London trading Monday, nearing a 52-week high after a new buyback filing. The move followed heightened Middle East tensions and rising oil prices, with Brent crude up 6.4% to $77.57. BAE reported buying 103,006 shares for cancellation at an average price of 2,126.09 pence. The stock ended Friday at 2,112 pence.
March 2, 2026
Haleon share price today: HLN stock flat in London as investors eye April trading update and dividend dates

Haleon share price today: HLN stock flat in London as investors eye April trading update and dividend dates

Haleon shares edged down 0.2 pence to 405.5p in early London trading Monday, after closing Friday up 2.9%. The company last week forecast 2026 organic revenue growth of 3% to 5% and announced a £500 million share buyback. Haleon will pay a final dividend of 4.9p on May 14, with an ex-dividend date of April 9. First-quarter results and the AGM are set for April 29.
March 2, 2026
HSBC stock price slides in Hong Kong as oil shock hits banks — what to watch next

HSBC stock price slides in Hong Kong as oil shock hits banks — what to watch next

HSBC shares fell 3.9% to HK$141.50 in Hong Kong on Monday, tracking a broader 2.3% drop in the city’s main stock index as oil prices surged after conflict disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Investors cut risk ahead of key economic data and amid concerns over rising geopolitical tensions. HSBC also filed routine regulatory disclosures, including its 2025 annual report.
March 2, 2026
Rolls-Royce share price today: UltraFan 30 push and Germany GCAP talk set up London trade

Rolls-Royce share price today: UltraFan 30 push and Germany GCAP talk set up London trade

Rolls-Royce shares closed Friday at 1,333.5 pence, down 1.4%, after unveiling a full-scale UltraFan 30 engine mock-up and outlining a 2028 demonstrator plan. CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç said he is open to Germany joining the UK-Italy-Japan GCAP fighter jet project. The company expects up to £2.5 billion in share buybacks in 2026. Shares hit 1,420 pence last week before retreating.
March 2, 2026
Barclays share price: BARC.L faces a new test after MFS collapse rattles lenders

Barclays share price: BARC.L faces a new test after MFS collapse rattles lenders

Barclays shares fell 4.2% Friday after reports of exposure to failed UK lender Market Financial Solutions, which entered administration amid allegations of double-pledged collateral. Barclays reportedly froze MFS-linked accounts in January. The Financial Times said the collateral shortfall could reach £930 million. Investors also sued Barclays and others in New York over losses tied to bankrupt subprime lender Tricolor.
March 2, 2026
QBE share price today: why traders are watching QBE stock before Thursday’s dividend date

QBE share price today: why traders are watching QBE stock before Thursday’s dividend date

QBE shares closed up A$0.01 at A$21.74 ahead of the March 5 ex-dividend date for its 78-cent final payout. The S&P/ASX 200 finished nearly flat, as gains in miners and energy offset losses in banks amid geopolitical uncertainty. QBE’s dividend is 30% franked, with payment set for April 17. The insurer recently reported 2025 net profit of US$2.157 billion, up from US$1.779 billion.
March 2, 2026
Mineral Resources share price drops after ASX close as iron ore slips — what’s next for MIN

Mineral Resources share price drops after ASX close as iron ore slips — what’s next for MIN

Mineral Resources shares closed down 2.1% at A$59.70 in Sydney on Monday, tracking softer iron ore prices in Asia while lithium prices rose. The stock moved between A$59.25 and A$62.49 during the session. Investors are watching China’s upcoming manufacturing data and parliament meeting for policy signals. MinRes will report its next quarterly results on April 30.
March 2, 2026
Aristocrat Leisure share price drops after buyback update — what to watch for ASX:ALL this week

Aristocrat Leisure share price drops after buyback update — what to watch for ASX:ALL this week

Aristocrat Leisure closed down 1.8% at A$47.23 in Sydney after disclosing a buyback of 563,499 shares for A$27.1 million on Friday. The company has repurchased about 15.6 million shares since the program began, totaling roughly A$954 million. Its on-market buyback is set to run until March 2027, up to A$1.5 billion. Half-year results are due May 13.
March 2, 2026
PLS Group share price today: ASX lithium stock slips after touching 52-week high — what to watch next

PLS Group share price today: ASX lithium stock slips after touching 52-week high — what to watch next

PLS Group shares closed down 0.8% at A$5.15 in Sydney after touching A$5.32 intraday. Investors are focused on lithium price trends and the planned July restart of the Ngungaju plant, which will add 200,000 tonnes of capacity. The company expects operating costs to stay near the top of guidance as restart spending rises. Lithium spot prices in China continued to climb on Monday.
March 2, 2026
Coles share price rebounds 3.7% after earnings selloff as dividend date looms

Coles share price rebounds 3.7% after earnings selloff as dividend date looms

Coles shares closed up 3.7% at A$21.33 on Monday, partly recovering from Friday’s 7.35% drop after weaker-than-expected half-year profit. The company reported first-half sales of A$23.62 billion and net profit of A$511 million, down 11.3% after significant items. Investors are watching the March 11 dividend record date and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision on March 17.
March 2, 2026
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