Haleon shares edge higher as buyback returns spotlight
Haleon bought 8.3 million shares for cancellation under its 2026 buyback programme, bringing the completed portion to 36%. The stock rose 0.86% to 340.10p/340.20p on Hargreaves Lansdown. The company reported Q1 organic revenue growth of 2.2% and kept its full-year guidance. UK stocks broadly gained after weak labour data eased rate hike concerns.