Mateusz Ługowik

Mateusz Ługowik is a senior markets reporter at Bez-kabli.pl, specializing in technology stocks, artificial intelligence and global financial markets. A graduate of the University of Gdańsk, he previously worked in investment research and market analysis. His coverage helps readers understand the key trends, companies and innovations influencing investors worldwide.

Informa Holds Firm Ahead of AGM With Buyback in Focus
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Informa Holds Firm Ahead of AGM With Buyback in Focus

Informa Plc pushed higher for a second straight day in London on Monday, adding to Friday’s rally and beating the wider UK market. Davy’s late reading had the shares at 846.40p, up 30.20p. At 15:47 BST, Fidelity showed Informa up 3.68%. The FTSE All-Share slipped 0.27%. Informa’s moves are tied to demand in live B2B events, academic subscriptions, and returns, with heavy UK exposure in events, digital, and research. Informa said Monday it bought 1,044,693 shares between June 8 and June 12, and will cancel them all. In its latest buyback update, the company repeated its pledge to spend at least £200 million on buybacks in 2026. The programme was increased by £50 million to £250 million in March, before
June 15, 2026
Pearson trades up as investors watch AI update, buyback, 2026 target
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Pearson trades up as investors watch AI update, buyback, 2026 target

Pearson PLC was last up 0.17% at 1,149p as of 15:05 BST on Monday on Davy’s delayed feed. The stock earlier reached 1,162.50p. Pearson shares continue to hover near record levels. AJ Bell puts the company’s market cap at about £6.90 billion. Over 12 months, Pearson has traded between 874.80p and 1,175p. Pearson dropped its turnaround trade tag. AJ Bell shows a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.62 and a 2.2% yield. A P/E that high signals buyers expect growth ahead. The shares could bounce if investors see more earnings or less risk, or fall if confidence or results slip. On Monday, Pearson shares edged up. Traders seem comfortable with the 2026 targets management has put out. But with the stock near
June 15, 2026
Smith & Nephew Shares Hold Steady as Buyback and Cevian Stake Keep Turnaround in Focus
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Smith & Nephew Shares Hold Steady as Buyback and Cevian Stake Keep Turnaround in Focus

Smith & Nephew plc shares were almost flat in London on Monday, with Hargreaves Lansdown showing the stock at a 1,134p sell price and 1,135p buy price, up 1.5p, or 0.13%, while the FTSE 100 was down 0.32%. The move was small, but it mattered because the medical technology group remains in a tug of war between shareholder-return support and doubts about the speed of its turnaround. The same quote showed a market value of about £9.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.94 and a 2.56% dividend yield. A price-to-earnings ratio, or P/E, compares a company’s share price with its earnings and is often used as a quick valuation check. The latest support for the stock comes from Smith &
June 15, 2026
Antofagasta Jumps as Copper Prices Rally, FTSE 100 Miner in Focus
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Antofagasta Jumps as Copper Prices Rally, FTSE 100 Miner in Focus

Antofagasta plc shares surged Monday as copper and cyclical stocks came back into favor. The company’s website showed shares last at 4,317p, up 6.75% as of 14:06 BST. Hargreaves Lansdown’s delayed data put the shares at 4,304p/4,308p, up 6.48%. The FTSE 100, by comparison, was up just 0.09%. Antofagasta shares usually trade in line with copper. Copper up, forecasts for mining groups like Antofagasta tend to go higher. A fall in copper can mean quick selloffs for these stocks. The London Metal Exchange last closed three-month copper at $13,698 a tonne, up 1.60%. Copper is "key for electricals, construction, EVs and renewables," the exchange said.
June 15, 2026
Beazley Shares Hover Below Zurich Cash Offer as EU Review Becomes Key Test
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Beazley Shares Hover Below Zurich Cash Offer as EU Review Becomes Key Test

Beazley Plc shares were steady in London trading on Monday, holding near the Zurich Insurance takeover price as investors shifted their attention from shareholder approval to regulatory timing. The stock was quoted at 1,283p at 14:05 BST on Google Finance, unchanged on the session, while Hargreaves Lansdown showed a 1,283p sell price and 1,283.5p buy price with the FTSE 100 slightly higher. The immediate news is not Beazley’s underwriting performance, but the takeover timetable. Insurance Business reported that Zurich formally notified the European Commission on June 11, starting a Phase I review — the first stage of an EU competition assessment — for its planned acquisition of the London-listed specialty insurer. The European Commission’s own merger update page lists ZURICH
June 15, 2026
Halma Shares Edge Higher on Broker Upgrade; Photonics Outlook Still in Focus
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Halma Shares Edge Higher on Broker Upgrade; Photonics Outlook Still in Focus

Halma plc shares climbed Monday as buyers moved back in after the FTSE 100 group's sharp drop last week. The stock traded at 4,054.19p at 14:06 BST, rising 4.01% on the session, with a range between 3,994p and 4,136p based on Davy data. Hargreaves Lansdown also put Halma up about 4%, with a market cap near £15.31 billion and a price/earnings ratio of 34.18. That P/E, which measures the share price against earnings per share, is one way investors gauge if a stock is pricey. Halma got a lift after Exane BNP Paribas bumped its rating to “outperform” from “neutral” and took its price target to 4,550p from 4,450p, according to Alliance News. Price targets signal where analysts think shares
June 15, 2026
easyJet Trades Higher With Oil Falling As Castlelake Bid Deadline Arrives
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easyJet Trades Higher With Oil Falling As Castlelake Bid Deadline Arrives

easyJet shares were higher Monday as traders looked at cheaper oil and possible takeover interest. Any potential deal is still uncertain. Market bets on rising earnings, better cash flow, or takeover premiums can lift stocks, while the opposite can send them lower. Airlines see profits move most with fuel prices. Reuters said the STOXX 600 hit a new record after the U.S. and Iran reached a first-step deal, which could open the Strait of Hormuz. The travel and leisure index also made a record. “If oil flows return sustainably, then it will give European markets a real boost,” IG's Chris Beauchamp told Reuters. Takeover talk is still circling the stock. Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith told Reuters that Castlelake hasn’t
June 15, 2026
Lloyds Shares Rise as Investors Weigh Buybacks, Branch Cuts and Bank of England Rate Risk
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Lloyds Shares Rise as Investors Weigh Buybacks, Branch Cuts and Bank of England Rate Risk

Lloyds Banking Group shares moved higher on Monday, with Hargreaves Lansdown showing the stock at 103.45p to sell and 103.50p to buy, up 1.10p, or 1.07%. The move outpaced the FTSE 100, which was shown 0.33% higher. For investors, the price action matters because Lloyds is one of the cleanest listed plays on the UK consumer, mortgage market and interest-rate cycle, so even modest changes in rate expectations or housing data can quickly affect sentiment toward the stock. The immediate company-specific support is capital return. Lloyds disclosed in a June 12 filing that it bought back 4,132,460 ordinary shares through Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 101.4903p, with the shares intended for cancellation. Buybacks reduce the number
June 15, 2026
Rolls-Royce Share Price Jumps as Japan Nuclear Pact and Defence Momentum Lift FTSE 100 Star
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Rolls-Royce Share Price Jumps as Japan Nuclear Pact and Defence Momentum Lift FTSE 100 Star

London, June 15, 2026, 09:18 BST. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc shares extended their rally in London trading, with delayed quotes from AJ Bell showing the stock at 1,379.00p to sell and 1,379.80p to buy, up 71.60p, or 5.47%, from a previous close of 1,308.00p. That puts the FTSE 100 engineer less than 3% below its 1,420.00p year high, after the shares had already risen 4.41% on Friday. The broader market backdrop also helped, with Reuters market data showing the FTSE 100 up 0.62%.
June 15, 2026
WiseTech Global Shares Bounce Back as Investors Watch AI Changes Ahead of August Results
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WiseTech Global Shares Bounce Back as Investors Watch AI Changes Ahead of August Results

WiseTech Global Ltd picked up A$0.51 to finish at A$37.50 on Friday, a gain of 1.38% for the session. The S&P/ASX 200 lifted 1.98% to 8,804. WTC is still down 64.42% over the past year despite a small rebound in the last month, according to Trading Economics data. The stock is still under a close watch after last year’s steep de-rating. WiseTech’s debate isn't just about Friday’s move. Simply Wall St on June 13 put the share price at A$37.50, with a 90-day return down 21.17% and a one-year total shareholder return off 64.30%. This comes even with guidance confirmed, more progress on AI, and quicker e2open synergies. Investors now are split—some say the sell-off is overdone, others point to
June 15, 2026
Capricorn Metals Shares Gain 6.6% on Gold Bounce
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Capricorn Metals Shares Gain 6.6% on Gold Bounce

SYDNEY, June 15, 2026, 07:02 — Capricorn Metals shares are up 6.6% as gold prices rebound, bringing the ASX-listed miner back into view. Capricorn Metals Ltd jumped in the latest session, closing at A$12.02 for a 6.56% gain. Shares moved between A$11.58 and A$12.02 on the day, ASX data showed. The market cap was about A$5.49 billion. The rally put the ASX-listed gold stock back on screens after trading below its January highs. A sharp pop like this can suggest buyers are coming back to gold producers when bullion steadies.
June 14, 2026
Zip Co Rallies 9% as Buyback Draws Attention Ahead of FY26 Numbers
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Zip Co Rallies 9% as Buyback Draws Attention Ahead of FY26 Numbers

SYDNEY, June 15, 2026, 07:02 — Shares in Zip Co jumped 9% with the buyback plan in focus ahead of FY26 results. Zip Co jumped back onto the radar for investors after the stock gained 9.47% to finish at A$2.66, up A$0.23 from the previous A$2.43 close. The buy-now-pay-later company’s shares rose above the 50-day moving average at A$2.28, but the shares stayed under the 200-day moving average of A$2.96. The longer trend is still lagging.
June 14, 2026
Lynas Rare Earths gains with supply security push keeping ASX trader attention
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Lynas Rare Earths gains with supply security push keeping ASX trader attention

Lynas Rare Earths Limited finished up 5.21% at A$17.77 on Friday, outperforming the ASX 200, which rose 1.98% according to Trading Economics data as of June 12. Lynas is still drawing buyers as investors target companies set to benefit from rare earth projects outside China. The stock ran up 10.7% in the last four weeks and has almost doubled, up 97.44% over the past year. Lynas shares aren’t trading like those of a typical miner tied just to commodity spot prices. The company is the biggest rare earths producer outside China. NdPr is used in magnets for EVs, wind turbines and defense. Reuters said China makes about 90% of the world’s rare earth magnets, so supplies outside China carry a
June 14, 2026
Qantas Gains After Oil Slips, Fuel Worries Fade Ahead of FY26 Earnings
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Qantas Gains After Oil Slips, Fuel Worries Fade Ahead of FY26 Earnings

Shares of Qantas Airways Limited jumped 3.8% to A$9.35 at the close of the ASX’s latest session, notching a gain ahead of the S&P/ASX 200, which rose 1.98% to 8,804.00 on Friday. Investors bought into both the broader market recovery and Qantas’ play on easing fuel cost forecasts. Oil's slide matters for airlines, with Brent crude closing at $87.33 a barrel Friday, down 3.37%. That comes after talk of a possible U.S.-Iran peace deal sent oil to its lowest since early March. Fuel is one of the biggest variables for airline profits. For Qantas, lower fuel can help its margins at a time when it's been tweaking capacity and fares to handle cost pressures.
June 14, 2026
FTSE 100 Faces Bank of England Test After Rally as UK Inflation Data Looms
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FTSE 100 Faces Bank of England Test After Rally as UK Inflation Data Looms

London, June 14, 2026, 18:02. The UK stock market heads into the new week with the FTSE 100 back near the upper end of its recent range after a broad Friday rally, but the next move will depend heavily on inflation, jobs data and the Bank of England’s policy signal. The blue-chip index closed Friday up 1.6% at 10,471.7, its highest finish since May 27, while the FTSE 250 also rose 1.6% in its strongest one-day gain in more than five weeks. Both indexes gained more than 1% for the week as falling oil prices and hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace agreement lifted risk appetite.
June 14, 2026
BOE Seen Holding Rates in June as Iran War Clouds Inflation Outlook

BOE Seen Holding Rates in June as Iran War Clouds Inflation Outlook

The Bank of England is seen holding rates steady this week, with markets and economists switching their focus from when cuts might come to whether more tightening could be on the table later this year as worries about Iran and energy-fueled inflation stay front and center. According to a Reuters poll of 65 economists, all expect the Bank Rate to stay at 3.75% on June 18, and the median keeps it there into 2026. But nearly 40% in the survey put at least one hike on the table before year-end. Watchpoints for the Monetary Policy Committee have shifted from just near-term inflation to whether expectations get stuck. Households and companies now expect higher prices to stick around, according to the
June 14, 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Shares Rebound Before RBA Decision as CBA Valuation Debate Intensifies
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Shares Rebound Before RBA Decision as CBA Valuation Debate Intensifies

Commonwealth Bank of Australia heads into the new trading week after a sharp relief bounce, with the stock closing at A$159.51 on Friday, up A$3.09, or 1.98%. The move came as the broader S&P/ASX 200 also rose 1.98% to 8,804, with banks and miners among the market’s strongest contributors as investors responded to improved global risk sentiment around the Middle East conflict. The rally matters because CBA is one of the heaviest stocks in the Australian market and a major driver of the financials sector. A stronger CBA share price can lift index sentiment, but the bounce also came after a volatile month in which investors had focused on higher provisions, housing-policy risk and the bank’s rich valuation. Reuters reported
June 14, 2026
BHP Share Price Jumps as Copper Momentum Offsets Port Hedland Strike Risk
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BHP Share Price Jumps as Copper Momentum Offsets Port Hedland Strike Risk

BHP Group Ltd heads into the new trading week with its share price supported by a broad resources rally, but investors are also weighing a fresh labour dispute at one of the world’s most important iron ore export hubs. BHP’s ASX price was listed at A$62.93, up 3.50%, while its NYSE-listed ADR was shown at US$90.82, up 3.20%. The move came as the S&P/ASX 200 jumped 1.98% to 8,804.00, with materials and banks leading gains after a risk-on turn in global markets. The immediate reason the move matters for BHP’s stock is that the company sits at the intersection of three market-sensitive themes: iron ore demand, copper pricing and geopolitical risk appetite. BHP and other large miners benefited from the
June 14, 2026
ICG Shares Up Following Ex-Dividend Date Ahead of July Trading Update
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ICG Shares Up Following Ex-Dividend Date Ahead of July Trading Update

ICG plc jumped in London on Friday, ending the session at 1,779p, or £17.79, as UK stocks staged a broader rebound and financials gained ground. ICG finished ahead of the FTSE 100 and clawed back losses after its ex-dividend date, when the window for qualifying for the next payout closed for buyers. The stock is still well under its 52-week top of £23.40, keeping it in recovery mode rather than breaking out. Dividend dates kept ICG in the spotlight. The group’s calendar lists June 11 as the ex-dividend date, June 12 for the record, and July 31 for the ordinary payout. May results showed a total ordinary dividend of 87p per share for FY26, up from 83p. That’s a 16th
June 14, 2026
Imperial Brands Trades Close to £28 With Buybacks Balancing Tobacco Drop
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Imperial Brands Trades Close to £28 With Buybacks Balancing Tobacco Drop

Imperial Brands PLC stayed in the spotlight after reporting it bought back 270,000 ordinary shares for cancellation on June 12 at an average price of 2,797.5322p. The FTSE 100 tobacco company said the transaction, done through Barclays, is part of its £1.45 billion buyback plan. After these shares are settled and cancelled, the number of ordinary shares outstanding, excluding treasury shares, drops to 772,030,293. Buybacks use cash to repurchase shares and, with a lower share count, can lift earnings per share. Imperial shares closed the week with only a small gain, trading at 2,806p to sell and 2,808p to buy in AJ Bell’s late pricing Friday. That’s up 10p, or 0.36%. The FTSE 100 closed higher, up 1.63% on the
June 13, 2026
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