Marcin Frąckiewicz

IG Group Share Price Near Record High After U.S. Listing Review, Buyback and Outlook Lift
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IG Group Share Price Near Record High After U.S. Listing Review, Buyback and Outlook Lift

IG Group shares closed at 1,450 pence on Friday, holding most of Thursday’s 6.25% jump after the company launched a strategic review that may include a U.S. listing. The firm reported record revenue of £1.123 billion for 2025, up 7%, and expects about £300 million revenue for the March quarter. Active customers more than doubled after acquiring Freetrade. The board will update on the review in the autumn.
March 21, 2026
British American Tobacco Stock Price Falls as BAT Buyback Fails to Shield Shares
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British American Tobacco Stock Price Falls as BAT Buyback Fails to Shield Shares

British American Tobacco shares dropped 1.0% to 4,311 pence Friday, underperforming despite a new buyback and a 61.26 pence quarterly dividend. The FTSE 100 fell 1.4% amid inflation warnings and Middle East tensions. BAT confirmed 2026 growth targets but said results may land at the low end. The company faces a U.S. vape crackdown and a London lawsuit over North Korea sanctions disclosures.
March 21, 2026
Barclays PLC Share Price Falls Again as BoE Hike Bets and MFS Probe Hit Sentiment
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Barclays PLC Share Price Falls Again as BoE Hike Bets and MFS Probe Hit Sentiment

Barclays shares fell 2.02% to 373.90 pence Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100 as UK bank stocks slid. The drop follows signals the Bank of England may hike rates as soon as April and news of a regulatory probe into Market Financial Solutions, a failed lender to which Barclays has exposure. Barclays is now 6.3% below its March 18 close. NatWest, HSBC, and Lloyds also declined.
March 21, 2026
Australia Stock Market This Week: ASX 200 Sinks for Third Week as RBA Hike, Oil Shock Bite
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Australia Stock Market This Week: ASX 200 Sinks for Third Week as RBA Hike, Oil Shock Bite

The S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday at 8,428.40, down 0.82% for the day and 2.2% for the week, marking a third straight weekly loss as miners slumped. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 4.10% in a narrow vote. Brent crude hit $112.19 a barrel, its highest since July 2022. Australia’s jobless rate edged up to 4.3% in February despite a rise in employment.
March 21, 2026
Vodafone Group PLC Share Price Rises as Berenberg Lifts Target and Buyback Continues
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Vodafone Group PLC Share Price Rises as Berenberg Lifts Target and Buyback Continues

Vodafone shares rose 0.28% to 107.95 pence Friday after the company bought back 2 million shares and Berenberg raised its target price to 123 pence. The buyback is part of a €500 million tranche launched in February, with €3.5 billion already completed since May 2024. Vodafone reported 5.4% third-quarter service revenue growth and maintained full-year profit guidance. Germany remains a competitive challenge.
March 21, 2026
Anglo American Share Price Slides as London Rout Deepens, Teck Deal Timing Back in Focus
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Anglo American Share Price Slides as London Rout Deepens, Teck Deal Timing Back in Focus

Anglo American shares dropped 3% to 2,867 pence on Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 1.4% decline as miners were sold off. The company posted a $3.7 billion loss in February and cut its dividend, while its merger with Teck Resources awaits final approval. Copper output guidance for 2026 was lowered after a 10% drop in 2025 production. J.P. Morgan now expects two Bank of England rate hikes by July.
March 21, 2026
Flying Taxis May Finally Launch in 2026. The Hard Part for Joby and Archer Is Still on the Ground
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Flying Taxis May Finally Launch in 2026. The Hard Part for Joby and Archer Is Still on the Ground

Joby Aviation expects to launch passenger flights in Dubai by late 2026, holding exclusive aerial taxi rights for six years, according to Reuters. The U.S. Transportation Department said eVTOL pilot programs will begin in 26 states by summer 2026. Archer and other firms are also preparing for commercial operations in the U.S. and UAE. FAA flight testing of Joby’s aircraft began in California in March.
March 21, 2026
Rolls-Royce Share Price Slides Again Despite Fresh Buyback as FTSE Selloff Deepens
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Rolls-Royce Share Price Slides Again Despite Fresh Buyback as FTSE Selloff Deepens

Rolls-Royce shares fell 2.44% to 1,161 pence Friday, extending losses and leaving the stock 18% below its February peak. The drop came as European markets slid and traders priced in a likely Bank of England rate hike. Rolls-Royce bought back 2.47 million shares this week as part of a planned £7–9 billion program. The company recently raised profit targets after 2025 operating profit hit £3.5 billion.
March 21, 2026
National Grid Stock Price Falls 3% as UK Yields Top 5%, Energy Shock Hits Utilities
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National Grid Stock Price Falls 3% as UK Yields Top 5%, Energy Shock Hits Utilities

National Grid shares closed at 1,233p Friday, down 3.1%, extending losses as UK bond yields topped 5% and the FTSE 100 fell 1.4%. Investors sold utilities on fears of higher borrowing costs after the Bank of England held rates and warned on inflation. The stock is now 13.7% below its March 2 high. SSE and United Utilities also dropped, while analysts forecast a 10% rise in UK household energy bills from July.
March 21, 2026
HSBC Stock Price Falls 2% as AI Job-Cut Report and Inflation Fears Hit Shares

HSBC Stock Price Falls 2% as AI Job-Cut Report and Inflation Fears Hit Shares

HSBC shares closed down 2.34% at 1,144.2 pence in London on Friday, leading declines among UK banks as oil prices and inflation fears weighed on the FTSE 100. The drop followed reports HSBC may cut up to 20,000 jobs and amid concerns over its exposure to Middle East conflict. Barclays and NatWest also fell more than 2%. HSBC reported 208,720 staff at end-2025 but declined to comment on possible cuts.
March 21, 2026
Glencore Share Price: Stock Holds Above 520p Despite South Africa Smelter Warning
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Glencore Share Price: Stock Holds Above 520p Despite South Africa Smelter Warning

Glencore shares closed at 520.10 pence on Friday, up 0.37%, with 232 million shares traded and turnover near £699 million on the LSE. The miner’s South African ferrochrome unit warned it could exit talks over discounted electricity, putting up to 1,500 jobs at risk. Despite this, Glencore stock is up 27.9% this year, buoyed by coal prices and speculation after failed merger talks with Rio Tinto.
March 21, 2026
Shell Plc Stock Price Slips After Qatar Repair Warning as Oil Rally Keeps Shares Near Highs
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Shell Plc Stock Price Slips After Qatar Repair Warning as Oil Rally Keeps Shares Near Highs

Shell shares closed down 0.78% at 3,434 pence after the company said repairs at its Pearl plant in Qatar would take about a year following damage from the Ras Laffan attack. QatarEnergy’s CEO reported Iranian strikes knocked out 17% of the country’s LNG export capacity, forcing force majeure on some contracts. Brent crude settled at $112.19 a barrel, its highest since July 2022.
March 21, 2026
Woodside Energy Share Price Near 52-Week High as Oil Rallies and New CEO Pushes LNG Agenda

Woodside Energy Share Price Near 52-Week High as Oil Rallies and New CEO Pushes LNG Agenda

Woodside Energy shares closed near a 52-week high at A$34.04 Friday, up about 42% this year as Brent crude hit $112.19 a barrel. Elizabeth Westcott was confirmed as CEO, prioritizing the Louisiana LNG project and growth execution. Woodside secured new LNG export rights in Western Australia and appointed Mark Cutifani to its board. Santos shares fell 0.5% Friday, underscoring Woodside’s company-specific gains.
March 21, 2026
Evolution Mining Limited Stock Price Rebounds After Gold Selloff, but EVN’s Next Test Comes April 15
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Evolution Mining Limited Stock Price Rebounds After Gold Selloff, but EVN’s Next Test Comes April 15

Evolution Mining shares rose 1.64% to A$12.41 Friday after a sharp 9.56% drop, with turnover surging to 64.4 million shares. The stock remains down 11.1% for the week as gold prices fell 6% over two days. Evolution will release its March-quarter update on April 15, with guidance set at 710,000–780,000 ounces of gold and 70,000–80,000 tonnes of copper.
March 21, 2026
BHP Stock Price Falls as Oil Shock, China Friction and CEO Change Weigh on Outlook

BHP Stock Price Falls as Oil Shock, China Friction and CEO Change Weigh on Outlook

BHP Group’s U.S. shares fell 3.2% to $65.29 Friday after its Australia-listed stock dropped 1.8%, tracking a broader ASX 200 slide as miners sold off on oil and rate concerns. The moves follow BHP’s appointment of Brandon Craig as CEO and come amid Chinese restrictions on BHP iron ore, fuel supply disruptions, and scrutiny over the company’s leadership diversity. Rio Tinto also closed two Queensland mines due to a cyclone, sending its shares down 4%.
March 21, 2026
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