Marcin Frąckiewicz

Reckitt closed up 0.59% at 5,110 pence Tuesday after disclosing a 157,000-share buyback under its ongoing repurchase plan. The stock remains well below its 52-week high as investors weigh margin warnings and weak European demand flagged in March. The FTSE 100 rose 0.7%, leaving Reckitt trailing the index. Management continues to focus on emerging markets after a 17.2% revenue jump there last quarter.

Haleon shares dropped 1.8% in London Tuesday, closing at 359 pence after a director dealing notice and recent buybacks failed to lift sentiment. The company bought 7.83 million shares last week at prices above Tuesday’s close. CEO Brian McNamara received shares under performance and bonus plans, with some sold to cover taxes. Investors remain cautious after Haleon’s February forecast of slower 2026 organic revenue growth.

Diageo’s U.S. ADRs fell $1.51 to $72.62 Tuesday after London shares hit a 52-week low, extending a 32.8% annual drop. The company cut its 2026 guidance and interim dividend in February, citing weak U.S. and China demand and falling first-half sales. Net debt was $21.7 billion at year-end. The next trading update is due May 6.