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  • Surge in Investor Demand Drives Lloyds Banking Shares Higher
    May 30, 2026, 2:12 AM EDT. Lloyds Banking Group Plc (LSE: LLOY) has become the most bought stock on AJ Bell's platform, capturing 15.91% of buyer interest, significantly outpacing the next closest stock. The bank's Q1 2026 underlying profit rose 31% to £2 billion, beating expectations, and it continued a £1.75 billion share buyback programme, purchasing £700 million in Q1 and 7.746 million shares recently from Goldman Sachs. Despite a modest share price gain of 2.93% last week versus the FTSE 100's 0.18%, the sudden surge in investor interest lacks a clear catalyst. Analysts note UK banks remain undervalued, presenting potential long-term opportunities amid global economic uncertainties.