Finance 23 February 2026

NatWest share price today: NWG holds near 616p as buyback rolls on and April dates line up

NatWest shares were flat in London on Monday, last at 615.7p, as the bank continued a £750 million buyback begun Feb. 16. A recent SEC filing showed 533,910 shares repurchased on Feb. 20 at just above 622p each. NatWest also named Ruari Phillips head of venture & growth finance ahead of its new venture banking launch in April. The bank’s £2.7 billion deal for Evelyn Partners is expected to close in summer 2026.

February 23, 2026

Energy·Finance·News·Stock Market

BP share price today: BP stock edges up in London as oil dips on U.S.-Iran talks, tariff noise

BP shares rose 0.3% to 469.0 pence in early London trading Monday, near last week’s highs. Brent crude fell 1% to $70.89 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and tariff uncertainty pressured markets. BP recently halted buybacks after $4 billion in renewables charges. Investors await tariff details and Geneva talks this week.

February 23, 2026

Economics·Finance·News·Stock Market

London Stock Exchange Group share price dips as tariff jitters rattle Europe ahead of results

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 0.6% to 7,856 pence in early Monday trade, tracking declines across European markets after new U.S. tariff announcements. The company is set to release preliminary 2025 results on Feb. 26. The FTSE 100 and STOXX 600 also edged lower. LSEG shares remain near a 52-week low after dropping about a third over the past year.

February 23, 2026

Finance·Insurance·Investments·News

Beazley share price: Janus Henderson disclosure puts Zurich takeover clock back in focus

Beazley shares rose 0.3% to about 1,222 pence in early London trading after Janus Henderson disclosed a 1.9% stake under UK takeover rules. Zurich Insurance faces a March 4 deadline to make a firm offer or walk away, with its latest proposal valuing Beazley at up to 1,335 pence per share.

February 23, 2026

Commodities·Finance·Market Analysis·News

Glencore share price edges up as copper steadies — tariffs and key dates traders are watching

Glencore shares rose 0.4% to 508.8 pence in early London trading Monday. Copper prices firmed as the dollar weakened amid renewed U.S. tariff uncertainty. Glencore last week posted a 6% drop in adjusted EBITDA to $13.51 billion for 2025, with revenue up 7%. The company’s next production report is due April 30.

February 23, 2026

Banking·Finance·Investment·News

Barclays PLC share price rises after buyback update as UK bank focus turns to HSBC

Barclays shares rose 1.1% to 478.9 pence in early London trading after the bank disclosed it repurchased 4.21 million shares for cancellation on Feb. 20. The buyback is part of a £1 billion programme announced earlier this month. Lloyds and HSBC shares also edged higher. Investors await HSBC’s annual results due Feb. 25.

February 23, 2026

Finance·Investment·News·UK Economy

National Grid share price ticks up as tariff fog lifts demand for UK defensives

National Grid shares rose 0.07% to 1,347 pence in early London trading Monday, with about 226,000 shares changing hands. The stock held steady as investors weighed U.S. tariff uncertainty and tracked UK gilt yields around 4.35%. No new company updates were issued. National Grid’s next scheduled results are due May 14.

February 23, 2026

Business News·Finance·News·Stock Market

Imperial Brands share price today: IMB slips in early London trade as tariff jitters set the tone

Imperial Brands fell 0.2% to 3,225p in early London trading Monday, moving in a tight 3,223p–3,236p range. The drop followed renewed U.S. tariff threats and a Supreme Court ruling overturning Trump-era emergency duties. Investors await Imperial’s March 31 dividend and April 14 trading update. The company recently bought back 651,709 shares at an average 3,233.77p.

February 23, 2026

Finance·Investment·News·Stocks

British American Tobacco stock slips as buyback update hits tape; dividend dates in view

British American Tobacco shares slipped 0.2% to 4,560 pence in early London trading Monday as the company continued its buyback program. BAT disclosed it bought 94,469 shares on Feb. 20 for cancellation, leaving 2.18 billion shares outstanding. The company’s next ex-dividend date is March 26, with payment due May 7.

February 23, 2026

Finance·Investing·News·Stock Market

GSK share price in focus ahead of London open after fresh buyback disclosure

GSK bought back 467,000 shares on Feb. 20 at an average price of 2,223.53 pence each under its ongoing £2 billion buyback plan. The stock closed Friday at 2,213.00 pence, down 0.58%. U.S.-listed ADRs ended at $59.52, down 2.19%. Investors await GSK’s next quarterly results on April 29.

February 23, 2026

Finance·Investments·News·Stock Market

Orica Limited stock slips despite fresh buyback spend as director buys shares

Orica closed down 1.2% at A$24.45 on Monday, lagging the ASX 200’s 0.61% drop. The company spent A$5.3 million on buybacks Feb. 20, bringing total repurchases to about A$458.4 million. Director Vikas Bansal bought 16,750 shares at A$23.88 each, raising his indirect holding to 21,116 shares.

February 23, 2026

Business News·Finance·Investing·News

Qantas share price slips into close as investors brace for Feb. 26 results

Qantas shares closed down 0.38% at A$10.57 on Monday ahead of its half-year results due Thursday. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.61%, while oil prices fell about 1%. Investors are watching for updates on demand, fuel costs, and dividends. No new company filings were released Monday.

February 23, 2026

Finance·Investment·News·Stock Market

Woolworths shares nudge higher as ASX slips; traders eye Feb 25 results

Woolworths shares closed up 0.26% at A$31.31 on Monday, outperforming Australia’s S&P/ASX 200, which fell 0.61% amid tariff concerns. The company is set to report half-year results on Feb. 25, with investors watching for updates on supermarket margins and discounting strategies.

February 23, 2026

Finance·Investing·Mining·News

Ramelius Resources shares jump 8% as gold spikes and buyback filing lands

Ramelius Resources shares jumped 8.2% to A$4.88 after the company disclosed a buyback of 1.24 million shares for A$5.56 million. Gold prices hit a three-week high following a U.S. Supreme Court tariff decision. Non-executive director Fiona Jane Murdoch sold 74,200 shares at A$4.69 each. Ramelius released a new investor presentation ahead of a mining conference.

February 23, 2026

Finance·Healthcare·News·Stock Market

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) tumbles again — what to know before the next session

Pro Medicus shares dropped 8.9% to A$115.30 on Monday, nearing their 52-week low after a year-high of A$336.00. The decline followed a volatile week and came without a new company announcement. The stock has slid since its half-year report, which showed A$128.9 million revenue and a 32-cent interim dividend due March 20. About 90% of revenue comes from the U.S.

February 23, 2026

Finance·News·Stock Market·Technology

Xero share price drops nearly 3% as tariff jitters hit ASX tech; May 14 results now the next test

Xero shares closed down 2.9% at A$75.28 in Sydney on Monday, tracking a broader decline in Australian tech stocks as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.61%. The drop followed renewed uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and came as Xero released its FY27 investor calendar. The stock remains just above its 52-week low of A$72.26. Traders await Xero’s next results update on May 14.

February 23, 2026

Business News·Finance·News·Stock Market

Electro Optic Systems share price jumps 13% after FY2025 results; order book guidance in focus

Electro Optic Systems Holdings shares jumped 12.7% to A$8.25 after reporting a 27% drop in 2025 revenue to A$128.5 million and a loss of A$73.5 million. The company’s order backlog rose to A$459.1 million, with management targeting A$180–A$230 million of that to convert to revenue in 2026. EOS has not issued revenue guidance. The stock has been volatile following scrutiny from a U.S. short seller.

February 23, 2026

Finance·Investments·News·Stock Market

Brambles share price ends higher as new ASX filings land and March dividend date nears

Brambles shares rose 1.2% to A$24.52 on Monday, outperforming a falling S&P/ASX 200. The company lodged filings to quote 15,047 new shares under its employee incentive plan. Broker Jarden raised its target price to A$25.60, citing strong operating leverage. Investors are watching the pace of buybacks and the March 11 ex-dividend date.

February 23, 2026

Energy·Finance·News·Stock Market

Woodside Energy share price slips as oil falls, with WDS results next on deck

Woodside Energy shares fell 1.2% to A$27.10 Monday as oil prices slipped, with Brent crude down about 1% to $71 a barrel amid U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and tariff uncertainty. The company will release its 2025 full-year results and hold a teleconference Tuesday at 10:00 AEDT. Investors await updates on dividends, spending, and project timelines, including the Scarborough LNG project.

February 23, 2026

Finance·Investment·News·Stock Market

Aristocrat Leisure share price slides to A$46.97 as buyback details and broker cuts land

Aristocrat Leisure closed down 2.1% at A$46.97 in Sydney, extending a recent slump and falling below its last buyback price range. The company repurchased 732,602 shares for A$35.25 million on Feb. 20 and extended its buyback program to March 2027. Broker Jarden cut its target price to A$68. Investors await half-year results on May 13.

February 23, 2026