Investment 15 February 2026

Newell Brands Stock Just Slid Again — Why the Sharpie Maker’s Turnaround Is Being Tested

Newell Brands Stock Just Slid Again — Why the Sharpie Maker’s Turnaround Is Being Tested

Newell Brands shares fell about 4% Thursday afternoon to $3.515, underperforming broad U.S. market gains. The drop follows a brief rebound and comes ahead of Friday’s dividend record date. Investors remain cautious despite a raised 2026 outlook, citing weak sales, high debt, and unresolved tariff refunds. Trading volume stayed below average as the stock continued to lag sector peers.
May 28, 2026
Croda share price dips to 3,056p — what CRDA investors are watching before Feb 24 results

Croda share price dips to 3,056p — what CRDA investors are watching before Feb 24 results

Croda shares closed at 3,056p on Friday, down 2.46%, underperforming a rising FTSE 100. JPMorgan this week raised its price target to 4,000p and reiterated an “overweight” rating ahead of Croda’s full-year 2025 results due Feb. 24. CEO Steve Foots and other executives bought shares at 3,100p on Feb. 10. Trading volumes ran above the 50-day average.
February 15, 2026
ICG share price ends Friday higher at 1,704p as UK asset-manager deal talk returns

ICG share price ends Friday higher at 1,704p as UK asset-manager deal talk returns

ICG shares closed up 0.18% at 1,704 pence Friday as the FTSE 100 gained 0.4% for a third straight weekly rise. About 2.3 million ICG shares traded, with the 52-week range at 1,539–2,468 pence. ICG reported $127 billion in assets under management at year-end, with $85 billion fee-earning. Next milestones are a March 24 shareholder seminar and May 21 full-year results.
February 15, 2026
Centrica share price: what to watch before Feb 19 results and Ofgem’s Feb 25 price-cap call

Centrica share price: what to watch before Feb 19 results and Ofgem’s Feb 25 price-cap call

Centrica shares closed down 0.98% at 191.45p in London, with 37.5 million shares traded. The British Gas owner will report full-year results on Feb 19, ahead of Ofgem’s Feb 25 energy price cap decision for April-June. Centrica also announced a £2.4 million partnership with The Multibank charity. The company will shift to adjusted EBITDA as its main guidance metric from 2025.
February 15, 2026
SSE share price near a 52-week high as BoE rate debate sharpens — what to watch next

SSE share price near a 52-week high as BoE rate debate sharpens — what to watch next

SSE closed Friday up 0.99% at 2,641p, near a 52-week high, after Fitch affirmed its BBB+ rating with a stable outlook. Around 7.5 million shares traded. Investors await the March 3 network price control decision and full-year results on May 28. The FTSE 100 rose 0.4% as markets priced in a possible Bank of England rate cut, though officials signaled caution.
February 15, 2026
Barclays share price slides to 454p ahead of Monday: buyback, rate bets and UK bank earnings in focus

Barclays share price slides to 454p ahead of Monday: buyback, rate bets and UK bank earnings in focus

Barclays closed Friday at 454p, down 2.07%, with trading volume above its 50-day average and the stock about 10% below its Feb. 4 high. The bank has repurchased over 7.2 million shares since its buyback began, at an average price of 480.44p. Chairman Nigel Higgins bought 6,769 shares at 480.8p. The Bank of England’s next rate decision is set for March 19, with Bank Rate at 3.75%.
February 15, 2026
GSK share price set for ex-dividend week after Friday rise — what investors watch next

GSK share price set for ex-dividend week after Friday rise — what investors watch next

GSK shares closed Friday up 1.1% at 2,161 pence, ahead of a Feb. 19 ex-dividend date for its 18 pence Q4 payout. The company reaffirmed a £2 billion buyback through mid-2026 and expects 70 pence per share in 2026 dividends. The European Commission approved Nucala for certain COPD patients. China accepted GSK’s regulatory filing for its RSV vaccine Arexvy.
February 15, 2026
Rolls-Royce (RR.L) share price jumps to 1,271p — what investors watch before earnings

Rolls-Royce (RR.L) share price jumps to 1,271p — what investors watch before earnings

Rolls-Royce shares closed up 3.67% at 1,271 pence Friday, outperforming the FTSE 100, amid strong demand for jet-engine servicing. Safran’s forecast of higher 2026 profit and a 30% jump in civil engine services revenue lifted the sector. United Airlines disclosed a contract dispute with Rolls-Royce over a $175 million payment. Investors await the company’s full-year results on Feb. 26 and any update on buybacks.
February 15, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • BHP Shares Show Strength in May but Analysts Advise Caution in June
    May 28, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT. BHP Group Ltd shares fell about 1% to $60.55 but remain up 32% year-to-date, near a record $62.06 hit in May. The mining giant benefited from a commodities boom, particularly copper hitting an all-time futures high above US$6.6 per pound, driven by demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy. New non-executive director Mark Vassella's appointment bolstered investor sentiment, pushing BHP to a $307 billion market cap. Analysts mostly hold a neutral rating, forecasting a potential 6% downside with some upside to $68.63. Experts warn BHP shares may have peaked, advising investors to watch for limited near-term gains amid strong fundamentals.