Investment 15 February 2026

Walmart stock jumps on $30 billion buyback, but cautious outlook keeps traders on edge
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Walmart stock jumps on $30 billion buyback, but cautious outlook keeps traders on edge

Walmart shares rose 2.1% to $129.24 after announcing a $30 billion share buyback and reporting holiday-quarter revenue of $190.7 billion with adjusted EPS of $0.74. The company forecast fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS of $2.75–$2.85 and net sales growth of 3.5%–4.5%. Walmart’s board approved a $0.99 annual dividend for fiscal 2027, payable in four installments starting April 6, 2026.
February 19, 2026
SSE share price near a 52-week high as BoE rate debate sharpens — what to watch next
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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
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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
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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
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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
National Grid share price near one-year high as UK inflation report looms
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National Grid share price near one-year high as UK inflation report looms

National Grid (NG.L) closed up 1% at 1,366 pence Friday, hitting a one-year high and valuing the utility at about £67.9 billion. Traders are watching UK inflation data due Feb. 18, which could shift rate-cut expectations and impact dividend-focused stocks. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% last week amid inflation above target. National Grid’s next results are scheduled for May 14.
February 15, 2026
Lloyds share price slips back toward £1 after annual report filings — what to watch this week
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Lloyds share price slips back toward £1 after annual report filings — what to watch this week

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 1.95% to 100.40p Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100, after the bank published its 2025 annual report and filed Form 20-F with the SEC. CEO Charlie Nunn’s reported pay rose 20% to £7.4 million. UK inflation data due Feb. 18 is expected to influence bank stocks. Trading volume reached about 486 million shares.
February 15, 2026
Telstra share price steadies at A$4.94 as ASX:TLS heads into Feb 19 results week
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Telstra share price steadies at A$4.94 as ASX:TLS heads into Feb 19 results week

Telstra Group Ltd closed up 1.23% at A$4.94 on Friday, with 18.96 million shares traded. The stock will trade ex-dividend on Feb. 25, with results due Feb. 19 and payment set for March 27. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.39% to 8,917.6, led lower by technology and health care. Investors await Telstra’s half-year update for guidance on margins, costs, and capital spending.
February 15, 2026
Xero (ASX:XRO) share price fell 4.5% Friday — what investors watch next week
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Xero (ASX:XRO) share price fell 4.5% Friday — what investors watch next week

Xero Ltd shares fell 4.45% to A$73.49 Friday as Australian tech stocks slumped, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 1.39% and the IT sector off about 5%. WiseTech Global dropped 10.4% and TechnologyOne lost 7.1%. Analysts cited fears over AI’s impact on software margins and broad selling pressure. Jefferies maintained a “hold” on Xero, warning of near-term earnings risk from its Melio acquisition.
February 15, 2026
Northern Star (NST.AX) share price slips into the weekend — what matters before Monday’s ASX open
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Northern Star (NST.AX) share price slips into the weekend — what matters before Monday’s ASX open

Northern Star Resources closed at A$28.37 on Friday, down 3.47%, with turnover near 6.7 million shares after a volatile week for gold stocks. The miner set an interim dividend of A$0.25 per share, ex-dividend March 4, payment March 26. Gold rose over 2% Friday on softer U.S. inflation data, but the ASX gold sector fell 1.39%. Northern Star’s next update is due April 22.
February 15, 2026
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