Finance 25 March 2026 - 26 March 2026

Salesforce Stock Near 52-Week Low as AI Fears Drown Out Agentforce Growth
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Salesforce Stock Near 52-Week Low as AI Fears Drown Out Agentforce Growth

Salesforce shares fell 4.1% to $169.15 midday Thursday, nearing a 52-week low, as software stocks declined despite the company’s record quarterly revenue and expanded buyback. The drop followed news that Anthropic restricted access to its AI model after finding cybersecurity flaws, fueling concerns about software vulnerability. Salesforce’s fiscal 2027 revenue forecast missed Wall Street’s midpoint estimates.
April 9, 2026
Commonwealth Bank Fixed Home Loan Rates Rise Again as CBA Savings Hike Comes With Fine Print
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Commonwealth Bank Fixed Home Loan Rates Rise Again as CBA Savings Hike Comes With Fine Print

Commonwealth Bank of Australia will raise all fixed home loan rates by 0.30 percentage point and variable mortgage rates by 0.25 from March 27, following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate hike to 4.10% on March 17. Selected savings rates will also increase, but only for customers meeting bonus conditions. Some fixed rates for owner-occupiers will reach 7.19%.
March 26, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 26.03.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 26.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 26, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT Top 10 ASX Gainers on Friday Include Whitehaven Coal and New Hope March 26, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. On Friday, Whitehaven Coal (WHC) led gains among ASX-listed firms, rising 3% to AU$9.13. New Hope (NHC) also climbed 3% to AU$5.63. Other notable movers were Telix Pharmaceuticals (TLX) and Yancoal Australia (YAL), each up 2%, closing at AU$13.29 and AU$8.28 respectively. Smaller advances of 1-3% were seen in 4D Medical (4DX), a2 Milk (A2M), Life360 (360), News Corp (NWS), Ampol (ALD), and Harvey Norman Holdings (HVN).
March 26, 2026
British American Tobacco Stock Price Rises Ahead of Ex-Dividend Date as Buyback Support Holds
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British American Tobacco Stock Price Rises Ahead of Ex-Dividend Date as Buyback Support Holds

British American Tobacco shares closed at 4,352 pence in London on Wednesday, up 0.46%, ahead of Thursday’s ex-dividend date and following a buyback of 99,844 shares at an average 4,316.72 pence. The company’s stock remains down about 6% for the month but is up 38% from a year ago. BAT’s ongoing £1.3 billion buyback and a 5.7% dividend yield have supported the price despite management forecasting 2026 growth at the low end of its target range.
March 25, 2026
Reckitt Benckiser Share Price Edges Higher After Buyback, Annual Report — Why the Stock Is Still Under Pressure
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Reckitt Benckiser Share Price Edges Higher After Buyback, Annual Report — Why the Stock Is Still Under Pressure

Reckitt Benckiser shares hovered just above 5,100 pence Wednesday, still over 20% below last year’s high after March’s sharp drop. The company bought back 156,500 shares on March 24 as part of a £1 billion program. Management reported stronger-than-expected 2025 results but warned that weak European trading and legal risks could weigh on 2026.
March 25, 2026
LSEG Share Price Today: Why London Stock Exchange Group Stock Is Back in the Spotlight
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LSEG Share Price Today: Why London Stock Exchange Group Stock Is Back in the Spotlight

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose to 8,548 pence on Wednesday, up from 8,474 pence. FTSE Russell, owned by LSEG, extended its data partnership with CanDeal DNA for 10 years. The stock remains below its 52-week high after earlier pressure from AI concerns and Elliott Management’s campaign for changes. The FTSE 100 index gained 1.1% amid reports of a possible U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal to Iran.
March 25, 2026
Nokia Stock Price Today: Nokia Oyj Shares Rise as Europe Rally Keeps Focus on AI Network Push
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Nokia Stock Price Today: Nokia Oyj Shares Rise as Europe Rally Keeps Focus on AI Network Push

Nokia shares rose 1.88% to 7.17 euros in Helsinki and its U.S. ADR climbed 0.97% to $8.33 as European stocks rallied Wednesday. The company’s last stock release was March 18, with investors trading on recent AI and telecom partnership news ahead of Q1 results due April 23. Nokia expects Q1 net sales to fall more than usual, citing tariffs, currency swings, and macro uncertainty.
March 25, 2026
Why NatWest Share Price Dropped 8% as Ex-Dividend Hit Meets Fresh BoE Rate Fears
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NatWest Share Price Rises After Mentor Sale Signals Bigger Wealth Push

NatWest shares rose 1.65% to 542.7 pence after announcing the sale of its HR advisory arm Mentor to Empowering People Group, with the deal expected to close later in 2026. The move follows NatWest’s focus on core banking and wealth management, including a £750 million buyback and the £2.7 billion Evelyn Partners acquisition. The FTSE 100 gained 1.1% in morning trade, with banks up 2.1%.
March 25, 2026
Legal & General Share Price Rises After Manulife Partnership as Investors Reassess Growth Plan
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Legal & General Share Price Rises After Manulife Partnership as Investors Reassess Growth Plan

Legal & General shares rose 1.8% to 243.5p Wednesday after announcing a partnership with Manulife Wealth & Asset Management. The deal covers distribution, investment management, and product development across public and private markets. L&G is seeking to recover from a recent profit miss and weaker solvency position. The FTSE 100 gained 1.1% amid hopes for a Middle East ceasefire.
March 25, 2026
Unilever PLC Stock Price Lags FTSE 100 After Barclays Upgrade as Food Deal Doubts Persist
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Unilever PLC Stock Price Lags FTSE 100 After Barclays Upgrade as Food Deal Doubts Persist

Unilever shares fell 0.25% to 4,515 pence at 13:28 GMT Wednesday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 1.26% rise, as investors questioned its food business overhaul. Barclays issued a new “buy” rating with a 6,000-pence target, but the stock lagged after last week’s 6% drop tied to talks with McCormick. CEO Fernando Fernandez expects 2026 sales growth at the low end of 4%-6%.
March 25, 2026
RELX PLC Stock Price Lags FTSE Rally Despite New £350 Million Buyback, Still Below 2,565p Sale Price
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RELX PLC Stock Price Lags FTSE Rally Despite New £350 Million Buyback, Still Below 2,565p Sale Price

RELX shares fell about 1% to 2,407 pence in London on Wednesday, underperforming the FTSE 100 despite a new £350 million buyback. The stock remains below last week’s 2,565 pence share sale price as investors weigh risks from generative AI competition and ongoing large share sales. RELX reported 2025 revenue of £9.59 billion and 7% underlying growth. J.P. Morgan is executing the current buyback through April 22.
March 25, 2026
Why Experian Share Price Fell Despite Fresh Buybacks and a Rising FTSE 100
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Why Experian Share Price Fell Despite Fresh Buybacks and a Rising FTSE 100

Experian shares fell 1.6% to 2,524.5 pence in London Wednesday despite announcing the repurchase and cancellation of about 1.18 million shares over two days. Investors remain focused on U.S. credit-score pricing pressure ahead of full-year results in May. Peer companies Fair Isaac, Equifax, and TransUnion also dropped after U.S. officials called for more affordable credit-score pricing.
March 25, 2026
Diageo Stock Price Jumps After $1.8 Billion RCB Sale Offers Debt Relief
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Diageo Stock Price Jumps After $1.8 Billion RCB Sale Offers Debt Relief

Diageo shares gained up to 2.4% after its Indian unit United Spirits agreed to sell the Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket franchise for $1.8 billion. The deal, which still needs regulatory approval, could provide Diageo with over $1 billion if proceeds are distributed as a dividend. Diageo has faced weak U.S. and China demand and recently cut its sales outlook and dividend.
March 25, 2026
National Grid share price rises as Bernstein lifts target after Goldman cut
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National Grid share price rises as Bernstein lifts target after Goldman cut

National Grid shares rose 1.8% to 1,254 pence Wednesday after Bernstein Research raised its price target to 1,450 pence and reiterated an outperform rating. Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to neutral earlier in the week, citing valuation after a recent rally. National Grid recently set a five-year capital spending target of at least £70 billion and expects underlying EPS growth of 8%-10% from FY26.
March 25, 2026
Rio Tinto Stock Price Climbs on A$2 Billion Boyne Smelter Lifeline
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Rio Tinto Stock Price Climbs on A$2 Billion Boyne Smelter Lifeline

Rio Tinto shares rose 1.6% in London after Australia’s federal and Queensland governments agreed to a A$2 billion support package for the Boyne aluminium smelter, securing its operation through at least 2040. The stock traded at 6,590 pence, up from 6,481 pence Tuesday. The FTSE 100 gained 1.1% amid wider market optimism. Rio’s shares remain 14% below their February peak.
March 25, 2026
GSK Stock Price Today: Shares Jump on Japan Orphan-Drug Nod
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GSK Stock Price Today: Shares Jump on Japan Orphan-Drug Nod

GSK shares climbed 3.2% to 2,039.5 pence in London after Japan granted orphan-drug status to its lung-cancer therapy risvutatug rezetecan and a filing showed continued share buybacks. The stock rose above 2,000 pence, aided by broader FTSE 100 gains. Analysts at Deutsche Bank and Barclays maintained price targets below current levels, citing mixed signals from recent drug launches.
March 25, 2026
Glencore Stock Price Today: Glencore plc climbs near 52-week high as miners rally
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Glencore Stock Price Today: Glencore plc climbs near 52-week high as miners rally

Glencore shares climbed 2% to 538 pence in London, nearing a 52-week high as UK miners rallied on falling oil prices and rising metals demand. Copper futures rose 1.34%, boosting Glencore’s outlook amid investor focus on its copper strategy. The FTSE 100 gained 1.1%, while the mining sub-index jumped 3.4%. Brent crude dropped over 5% after reports of a U.S. settlement proposal to Iran.
March 25, 2026
Anglo American plc Stock Climbs as Teck Merger Progress and Copper Rebound Lift Shares
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Anglo American plc Stock Climbs as Teck Merger Progress and Copper Rebound Lift Shares

Anglo American shares rose to 3,171 pence in London trading Wednesday, up from 3,054 pence, as mining stocks led the FTSE 100 higher. The move followed a 5% drop in oil prices and came as Anglo pursues a merger with Teck Resources to create a major copper producer. Anglo plans to delist from the Swiss exchange in June. The company still faces lower copper output forecasts and a weak diamond market.
March 25, 2026
Lloyds Banking Group Share Price Rises as Bank Rally Meets FCA Motor-Finance Risk
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Lloyds Banking Group Share Price Rises as Bank Rally Meets FCA Motor-Finance Risk

Lloyds Banking Group shares rose 2.3% to 95.4 pence Wednesday as London bank stocks rebounded, with the FTSE 100 up 1.1%. The Financial Conduct Authority will announce plans March 30 for handling compensation on mis-sold motor-finance loans, for which Lloyds has set aside nearly £2 billion. Lloyds bought back 22 million shares on March 24 and will redeem $1 billion in senior notes in May.
March 25, 2026
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