Finance 26 February 2026

AudioCodes Gains Almost 8% in Short Week as AUDC Traders Watch AI and Jobs Numbers
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AudioCodes Gains Almost 8% in Short Week as AUDC Traders Watch AI and Jobs Numbers

AudioCodes shares closed at $9.84 Friday, up 1.34% for the day and 7.9% for the week, recovering ground lost after early-May earnings. The company last reported Q1 revenue of $62.1 million and GAAP net income of $2 million. No new financial updates have been issued since May 5. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with traders awaiting June 5 jobs data.
May 31, 2026
Trade Desk stock tumbles 17% premarket after outlook miss — what to watch for TTD shares
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Trade Desk stock tumbles 17% premarket after outlook miss — what to watch for TTD shares

Trade Desk shares fell 17.1% to $20.87 in premarket trading Thursday after the company forecast first-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates and flagged weaker ad spending in consumer packaged goods and autos. The stock is down about 66% over the past year. Loop Capital downgraded the stock and slashed its price target, citing margin pressure and soft advertiser demand. Trade Desk reported fourth-quarter revenue of $847 million and net income of $187 million.
February 26, 2026
Halma plc share price rises again near a 52-week high as HLMA stock eyes March update
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Halma plc share price rises again near a 52-week high as HLMA stock eyes March update

Halma shares rose 1% to 4,116 pence in early London trading Thursday, near a 52-week high, with no new company news since January. The move follows a steady climb through February and comes ahead of Halma’s March 12 trading update. The company last lifted its annual growth forecast in November, citing strong U.S. demand for photonics used in data centers.
February 26, 2026
Haleon share price rebounds after guidance jolt as investors weigh buyback and U.S. demand
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Haleon share price rebounds after guidance jolt as investors weigh buyback and U.S. demand

Haleon shares rose 1.9% to 385.1p early Thursday, recovering some of Wednesday’s 6.85% drop after the company forecast 2026 organic revenue growth of 3%-5% and announced a £500 million share buyback. The Sensodyne maker reported 2025 organic revenue up 3% and adjusted operating profit up 10.5% to £2.53 billion. The next trading update is due April 29.
February 26, 2026
Rio Tinto share price slips after Barclays downgrade as iron ore talks stay in focus
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Rio Tinto share price slips after Barclays downgrade as iron ore talks stay in focus

Rio Tinto shares fell 1.3% to 7,364 pence in early London trading Thursday, retreating from Wednesday’s 52-week high. Barclays downgraded the stock to “Equal Weight” and cut its price target to 6,600 pence, citing iron ore risks and a narrow valuation gap with BHP. Chief executive Simon Trott highlighted a 60% payout ratio after reporting $10.87 billion in 2025 earnings. Rio shares go ex-dividend March 5.
February 26, 2026
RELX share price today: REL.L slips in early trade as buyback filings stack up
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RELX share price today: REL.L slips in early trade as buyback filings stack up

RELX shares fell 0.6% to 2,401p in early London trading Thursday after a 6.3% jump the previous day. The company disclosed two new rounds of share buybacks via UBS, purchasing 650,000 shares this week and 19.23 million since January 2. Investors are watching the pace of buybacks and upcoming company updates, with £450 million earmarked for repurchases through March 20. Annual results showed 2025 revenue of £9.59 billion.
February 26, 2026
BP share price could swing at the open as Iran talks and an OPEC+ decision put oil back in focus
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BP share price could swing at the open as Iran talks and an OPEC+ decision put oil back in focus

BP shares closed at 470.25 pence in London, down 0.2%, while U.S.-listed shares rose 0.6% after hours. Brent crude traded near $71 as markets watched U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and awaited the March 1 OPEC+ meeting. Rising U.S. crude inventories limited oil price gains. BP’s buyback pause and focus on debt reduction continue to weigh on its stock.
February 26, 2026
Lynas Rare Earths share price rises after profit jump, but rally cools at close
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Lynas Rare Earths share price rises after profit jump, but rally cools at close

Lynas Rare Earths reported half-year net profit after tax of A$80.2 million, up from A$5.9 million a year earlier, but below consensus forecasts. Shares closed 1.2% higher at A$17.24 after early gains faded. Power issues at the Kalgoorlie plant affected production and costs. Traders are watching rare-earth prices and the stability of Kalgoorlie’s power supply.
February 26, 2026
NAB share price today: National Australia Bank hits fresh 52-week high, closes lower on rate and regulator focus
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NAB share price today: National Australia Bank hits fresh 52-week high, closes lower on rate and regulator focus

NAB shares hit a 52-week high Thursday before closing down 0.12% at A$49.04 as investors weighed sticky inflation and the prospect of another RBA rate hike. The consumer price index rose 3.8% in January, unchanged from December, pushing rate hike odds for May to about 80%. Regulators reported record civil penalties, including A$15.5 million against NAB over hardship failures.
February 26, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Rio Tinto and Scentre Group Shares: ASX Blue Chip Investment Insights
    May 30, 2026, 10:23 PM EDT. Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) shares have gained 25.7% in 2025, with the mining giant boasting a solid CY24 return on equity (ROE) of 20.3% and a dividend yield averaging 6.8% over five years. Rio, the world's second-largest mining firm, focuses on commodities like iron ore, critical for steel production. Scentre Group (ASX:SCG), managing 42 Westfield-branded shopping centres valued over $34 billion, holds a high occupancy rate above 99%, with a CY23 ROE of 1.0% and a 4.8% dividend yield since 2019. RIO's lower debt/equity ratio (23.9%) versus SCG's 87.3% signals differing financial structures. While these metrics suggest potential blue-chip qualities, investors should conduct comprehensive valuation before deciding.