Finance 12 March 2026 - 13 March 2026

Cuprina Stock Faces a Nasdaq Clock After Reverse Split—What Comes Next
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Cuprina Stock Faces a Nasdaq Clock After Reverse Split—What Comes Next

Cuprina Holdings’ Class A shares closed at $2.40 on May 29, down 27.3%, after a one-for-eight reverse split and par value change took effect. Nasdaq has scheduled the company’s securities for delisting over a minimum bid price violation, but Cuprina filed a hearing request to keep trading pending review. The firm reported 2025 revenue of S$49,894 and a net loss of S$4.67 million.
May 31, 2026
Macquarie Group Stock Price Falls 2.7% as Oil Shock Revives RBA Hike Fears
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Macquarie Group Stock Price Falls 2.7% as Oil Shock Revives RBA Hike Fears

Macquarie Group shares fell 2.67% to A$195.75 on Thursday, extending losses as surging oil prices and rate hike fears weighed on Australian financial stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 1.31%. Markets now price a three-in-four chance the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise rates on March 17. Macquarie’s stock is down sharply from its February high after reporting improved profits.
March 12, 2026
Woodside Energy Share Price Rises as Oil Tops $100 Again, Putting WDS Stock Back in Focus
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Woodside Energy Share Price Rises as Oil Tops $100 Again, Putting WDS Stock Back in Focus

Woodside Energy’s U.S. shares rose 11.5 cents to $22.33 as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel following Iranian attacks that closed the Strait of Hormuz. The company’s 2025 profit fell to $2.65 billion on weaker prices, though output stayed strong. Woodside said its Scarborough LNG project is 94% complete and on track for late 2026. Goldman Sachs raised its Brent forecast but expects prices to fall from current highs.
March 12, 2026
United Utilities share price jumps as BofA target hike and defensive trade lift UK water stocks
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United Utilities share price jumps as BofA target hike and defensive trade lift UK water stocks

United Utilities Group rose 2.26% to 1,357.5 pence Thursday after Bank of America raised its target price to 1,500 pence. The FTSE 100 fell 0.4% as oil hit $100 and rate-cut hopes faded. United Utilities did not appeal Ofwat’s 2025-30 settlement, unlike several rivals. The company supplies water to over 8 million in northwest England and reports full-year results May 14.
March 12, 2026
Informa stock price falls after Middle East event delays overshadow record results and bigger buyback
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Informa stock price falls after Middle East event delays overshadow record results and bigger buyback

Informa shares fell 1.36% to 768.4 pence after the company delayed events for over 10 brands in the Middle East and said it would absorb some rescheduling costs. The group reported record 2025 revenue of £4.04 billion, but statutory operating profit dropped to £141.7 million due to higher amortisation and a non-cash impairment. Informa raised its 2026 share buyback to £250 million.
March 12, 2026
Sunbelt Rentals Stock Falls as Q3 Margin Squeeze Clouds 2026 Outlook
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Sunbelt Rentals Stock Falls as Q3 Margin Squeeze Clouds 2026 Outlook

Sunbelt Rentals shares dropped about 2% after the company reported lower third-quarter profit and slimmer margins, despite raising its full-year rental revenue outlook. Net income fell to $290 million on revenue of $2.637 billion, both missing analyst estimates. Adjusted EBITDA margin narrowed to 41.0% from 43.5%. Sunbelt cited higher repair costs and softer local commercial construction.
March 12, 2026
Schroders PLC Stock Price Today: Why Shares Fell as April 16 Nuveen Vote Comes Into View
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Schroders PLC Stock Price Today: Why Shares Fell as April 16 Nuveen Vote Comes Into View

Schroders shares fell 2.7% to 571p Thursday as the stock traded ex-dividend and released scheme documents for its planned sale to Nuveen. Shareholder meetings on the 590p-per-share takeover are set for April 16 in London. The 15p final dividend goes to holders on March 13, with payment due April 23. Some investors say the offer undervalues Schroders, which recently reported a 25% profit jump.
March 12, 2026
National Grid plc Stock Price Rises 2.5% Despite Ofgem Hit as Investors Back £70 Billion Plan
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National Grid plc Stock Price Rises 2.5% Despite Ofgem Hit as Investors Back £70 Billion Plan

National Grid shares rose 2.5% to 1,368 pence Thursday, outperforming a 0.4% drop in the FTSE 100. Ofgem said National Grid Electricity Transmission will pay £20 million over historic failures at the Harker substation in Cumbria. The company last week announced at least £70 billion in capital spending by FY31 and raised its FY27 earnings growth target to 13%-15%.
March 12, 2026
Standard Chartered stock price falls 3.8% after JPMorgan flags Middle East exposure
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Standard Chartered stock price falls 3.8% after JPMorgan flags Middle East exposure

Standard Chartered shares fell 3.76% to 1,598 pence in London after JPMorgan flagged the bank’s exposure to the Middle East conflict. The stock is down 11.4% since Feb. 28, outpacing broader European bank declines. Standard Chartered evacuated its Dubai office, while HSBC and Citigroup also closed branches in the region. The bank bought back 882,000 shares on March 11, spending $171.8 million under its repurchase plan.
March 12, 2026
Bunzl plc share price rises despite FTSE 100 selloff as 2026 outlook stays in focus
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Bunzl plc share price rises despite FTSE 100 selloff as 2026 outlook stays in focus

Bunzl shares rose 32 pence to 2,256p on Thursday, bucking a 0.4% drop in the FTSE 100 as oil prices surged. The stock remains far below its 52-week high of 3,094p. Bunzl reported 2025 revenue of £11.85 billion and an adjusted operating profit of £910.3 million. The company maintained its 2026 outlook, citing ongoing weak demand in North America and Mexico.
March 12, 2026
LSEG Stock Price Rises 3% After Annual Report Shows CEO Pay Fell to £6.4 Million
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LSEG Stock Price Rises 3% After Annual Report Shows CEO Pay Fell to £6.4 Million

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 3% Thursday after its annual report set CEO David Schwimmer’s 2025 pay at £6.4 million, down from £7.86 million in 2024. The stock traded at 8,676 pence, outperforming a falling FTSE 100. LSEG reported 2025 adjusted EBITDA up 11.8% and announced £3 billion in new buybacks by 2027. The stock remains down 22.6% over the past year, lagging major exchange peers.
March 12, 2026
Aviva plc Share Price Today: Stock Slips as Direct Line Fine Tempers Buyback Support
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Aviva plc Share Price Today: Stock Slips as Direct Line Fine Tempers Buyback Support

Aviva shares fell 0.4% to 625 pence after UK Insurance Ltd, now part of Aviva, was fined £10.6 million over past Solvency II reporting errors. The insurer bought 20,000 shares for cancellation under a resumed £350 million buyback. Aviva reported 2025 operating profit up 25% to £2.2 billion and raised its dividend 10%. Its Solvency II shareholder cover ratio dropped to 180% after the Direct Line acquisition.
March 12, 2026
IMI share price today: stock holds firm as £500 million buyback gathers pace
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IMI share price today: stock holds firm as £500 million buyback gathers pace

IMI plc bought 108,100 shares for cancellation on March 11 at an average 2,755.47 pence each, part of a £500 million buyback begun this week. Shares held near 2,760 pence Thursday, little changed despite a weaker London market. The company expects the programme to run through 2026 and reported 2025 revenue of £2.3 billion. IMI stock remains up over 40% in the past year.
March 12, 2026
Smiths Group Share Price Slips Again After BNP Cut as Fresh Buyback Fails to Halt Slide
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Smiths Group Share Price Slips Again After BNP Cut as Fresh Buyback Fails to Halt Slide

Smiths Group shares fell 0.32% to 2,474 pence by 17:14 GMT Thursday, extending Wednesday’s 4.54% drop after BNP Paribas cut its rating and warned on oil-and-gas demand for John Crane. BNP lowered its price target to 2,700 pence and trimmed earnings estimates for 2026–2028. Smiths bought back 138,700 shares Thursday but failed to halt the slide. The stock now trades about 10% below its 52-week high.
March 12, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Westpac Shares Decline in May Amid Dividend, Regulatory, and Sector Challenges
    May 31, 2026, 3:23 PM EDT. Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) shares dropped about 6.5% in May, from $38.50 to $36.00, underperforming the ASX 200's 0.76% rise. The decline followed the ex-dividend date on May 8, where shares typically fall by the dividend amount of 77 cents per share. A court ruling on regulatory compliance added selling pressure but with limited financial impact. Sector-wide weakness also weighed on Westpac, with the S&P/ASX 200 Banks Index dropping 5.33%, driven partly by a 25 basis point cash rate hike raising concerns over mortgage stress in Westpac's heavily residential mortgage-based loan book. Broker sentiment remains cautious, with Morgan Stanley holding an underperform rating below current prices.