Finance 24 February 2026

Future Vision II Trades Flat Near $10.85 With June Deadlines On Radar
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Future Vision II Trades Flat Near $10.85 With June Deadlines On Radar

Future Vision II shares closed at $10.85 on Friday, up one cent, with 14,416 shares traded. The SPAC has until June 13 to complete its merger with MicroTouch Technology after a deadline extension. Nasdaq has given the company until June 22 to file a compliance plan for its minimum public-holder rule. The sponsor posted a $191,475 promissory note to secure the extension.
May 30, 2026
Halma share price hits fresh 52-week high as HLMA outperforms in early London trade
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Halma share price hits fresh 52-week high as HLMA outperforms in early London trade

Halma shares hit a 52-week high of 4,052 pence in early London trading Tuesday, up 1.8%, valuing the group at about £15.3 billion. No new company statement was issued, with the next update due March 12. European stocks slipped as tariff and AI concerns weighed on sentiment. Halma’s last major guidance in November projected mid-teens organic revenue growth and a 22% adjusted EBIT margin.
February 24, 2026
Johnson Matthey share price steadies after Honeywell deal cut — what investors watch next
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Johnson Matthey share price steadies after Honeywell deal cut — what investors watch next

Johnson Matthey shares stabilized Tuesday after plunging 16.4% on news it cut the sale price of its Catalyst Technologies unit to Honeywell to £1.325 billion. The company now expects to return about £1 billion to shareholders, including an £800 million special dividend. CEO Liam Condon bought 5,226 shares after the selloff. The deal’s long-stop date moved to July 21, pending regulatory approval.
February 24, 2026
JTC Plc share price ticks up as big holders reshuffle in takeover “offer period”
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JTC Plc share price ticks up as big holders reshuffle in takeover “offer period”

JTC shares rose 0.15% to 1,300p in early London trading Tuesday. Societe Generale cut its stake to 4.798%, while Barclays, FIL, FMR, Tudor, and Jefferies filed takeover-related disclosures. The agreed sale to Permira’s Papilio Bidco remains on track for third-quarter completion. Investors await further filings and JTC’s full-year results on April 7.
February 24, 2026
Legal & General share price slips as $1 billion debt-for-nature plan lands
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Legal & General share price slips as $1 billion debt-for-nature plan lands

Legal & General shares fell 0.4% to 268.0p in early London trading after announcing a $1 billion, five-year partnership with Enosis Capital to invest in emerging-market debt swaps. The stock had closed at 269.1p on Monday after hitting a 12-month high of 279.5p. Investors await the company’s full-year results on March 11 for more details on capital allocation and deal returns.
February 24, 2026
Antofagasta stock slips in early London trade even as copper jumps — what’s driving ANTO?
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Antofagasta stock slips in early London trade even as copper jumps — what’s driving ANTO?

Antofagasta shares slipped 0.1% to 4,077 pence in early London trading Tuesday, despite copper prices rebounding as China’s markets reopened after the Lunar New Year. Benchmark LME copper rose 2.29% to $13,163.50 a tonne, while Shanghai futures gained 1.40%. Investors remain cautious amid rising metal inventories and uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.
February 24, 2026
Experian share price today: why EXPN stock is moving after AtData deal and a fresh buyback
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Experian share price today: why EXPN stock is moving after AtData deal and a fresh buyback

Experian shares fell 0.5% to 2,511 pence in early London trading Tuesday after announcing a new tranche of share buybacks and the acquisition of AtData, an email-based identity intelligence firm. The company bought back 399,019 shares on Monday and will cancel them. Experian shares are down about 34% over the past year. Investors await full-year results in May.
February 24, 2026
Anglo American share price today: AAL dips as Deutsche Bank lifts target and copper stays centre stage
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Anglo American share price today: AAL dips as Deutsche Bank lifts target and copper stays centre stage

Anglo American shares slipped 0.1% to 3,645 pence in early London trading Tuesday, despite Deutsche Bank raising its price target to 3,600 pence and maintaining a “buy” rating. The company posted a $3.7 billion loss after a $2.3 billion writedown on De Beers and cut its dividend, while continuing efforts to sell De Beers and pursue a $53 billion merger with Teck Resources.
February 24, 2026
BAE Systems share price ticks up as buyback rolls on — what investors watch next for LSE:BA
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BAE Systems share price ticks up as buyback rolls on — what investors watch next for LSE:BA

BAE Systems shares rose 0.3% to 2,144 pence in early London trading Tuesday, recovering after a 1.3% drop Monday. The company disclosed it bought back 83,422 shares at an average price of 2,152.31 pence, bringing total repurchases in the current tranche to over 17.5 million shares. Investors focused on buybacks as sector earnings and policy signals loom.
February 24, 2026
GSK share price slides as buyback rolls on and Bora deal lands
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GSK share price slides as buyback rolls on and Bora deal lands

GSK shares fell 1.1% to 2,182 pence in early London trading Tuesday after the company disclosed new share buybacks and a $250 million, five-year manufacturing contract with Bora Pharmaceuticals. GSK bought 462,000 shares Monday, bringing total repurchases since Feb. 17 to 2.229 million. Bora will manufacture more than 335 products for GSK under the deal. GSK reports first-quarter results April 29.
February 24, 2026
WiseTech Global share price slides again as ASX tech hits fresh lows ahead of results
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WiseTech Global share price slides again as ASX tech hits fresh lows ahead of results

WiseTech Global closed down 3.7% at A$42.99 in Sydney, extending a two-day slide as tech stocks fell after a Wall Street selloff. Australia’s tech index dropped about 3%, hitting lows not seen since late 2023. Investors await WiseTech’s half-year results and interim dividend announcement on Wednesday. Xero, TechnologyOne, and Megaport also declined.
February 24, 2026
Mineral Resources Limited share price jumps 6% on China lithium futures — what traders watch next
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Mineral Resources Limited share price jumps 6% on China lithium futures — what traders watch next

Mineral Resources rose 6.5% to A$57.29 in Sydney after Chinese lithium carbonate futures jumped 7.2% post-Lunar New Year. The miner reported A$343 million underlying net profit for the half and skipped its interim dividend to reduce debt. Core Lithium and Liontown Resources also gained over 9%. Investors await Australia’s monthly CPI data on Wednesday and MinRes’ next update on April 30.
February 24, 2026
Aristocrat Leisure share price drops as buyback rolls on — what matters before the next ASX session
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Aristocrat Leisure share price drops as buyback rolls on — what matters before the next ASX session

Aristocrat Leisure shares closed down 1.2% at A$46.40 Tuesday after the company disclosed it bought back 539,062 shares on Monday for A$25.4 million. Total buyback spending has reached about A$880 million under its expanded A$1.5 billion program. The ASX 200 finished nearly flat. Aristocrat’s next buyback notice is due before Wednesday’s open.
February 24, 2026
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