News 15 June 2026

SEGRO Slips After BoE Decision as Data Centres Remain in Spotlight
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SEGRO Slips After BoE Decision as Data Centres Remain in Spotlight

SEGRO shares fell 0.56% to 746.40p Monday, reversing part of Friday’s rally. The stock trades below consensus NAV of 959p, with UK 10-year gilt yields near 4.8% weighing on valuations. Investors await the Bank of England’s rate decision June 18 and SEGRO’s half-year results July 30. Data centre deals and rent growth remain in focus.
June 15, 2026
Aviva trades ahead of FTSE 100 after buyback news, CEO comments watched
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Aviva trades ahead of FTSE 100 after buyback news, CEO comments watched

Aviva shares closed up 0.51% at 631.00p Monday, outperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.39% drop. Top shareholders plan to question CEO Amanda Blanc over her BP board role as Aviva finalizes its £3.7 billion Direct Line acquisition. The company will report half-year results on August 14. Aviva’s Solvency II shareholder cover stood at 171% at the end of March.
June 15, 2026
SSE Falls in London After Dividend, Capex Plans Get Investors’ Attention
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SSE Falls in London After Dividend, Capex Plans Get Investors’ Attention

SSE PLC shares closed down 1% at 2,369p in London on Monday, with the FTSE 100 also lower. Adjusted earnings per share for the year ended March 31 fell 5% to 153.5p, while capital spending rose 23% to £3.59 billion. Investors are focused on the July 16 AGM and Q1 trading update, and the final dividend of 47.3p goes ex-dividend on July 23.
June 15, 2026
InterContinental Hotels hits record as August results spur interest
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InterContinental Hotels hits record as August results spur interest

InterContinental Hotels Group shares rose 0.87% in London to $167.90 after the company confirmed a new share buyback and the purchase of 20,000 shares for cancellation. The stock hit a yearly high of $169.95 earlier in the session. IHG will report half-year results on August 11. The group’s market cap stands near $24.91 billion.
June 15, 2026
Tesco shares pull back ahead of Q1 as buybacks, in-store tech in spotlight
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Tesco shares pull back ahead of Q1 as buybacks, in-store tech in spotlight

Tesco shares fell 1.4% in London on Monday, underperforming the FTSE 100 ahead of its Q1 trading update due June 18. The company is rolling out electronic shelf labels to 3,000 UK stores over two years and continued its buyback, purchasing nearly 2 million shares last week. Tesco reported 2025/26 sales of £66.59 billion and a 5.8% dividend increase. Investors remain focused on margins and food inflation risks.
June 15, 2026
LSEG shares climb as investors look to AI, buybacks and July results
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LSEG shares climb as investors look to AI, buybacks and July results

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 1.35% to 9,132p on Monday, with buybacks and market gains lifting the stock. Brent crude fell nearly 5% after signs of a US-Iran peace deal, easing inflation fears and boosting UK equities. LSEG’s first-half earnings are due July 30. Analyst targets remain above current prices, but concerns over AI and regulation persist.
June 15, 2026
Informa Holds Firm Ahead of AGM With Buyback in Focus
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Informa Holds Firm Ahead of AGM With Buyback in Focus

Informa shares rose 3.7% to 846.40p in London by 16:02 BST, outpacing the FTSE All-Share’s 0.27% drop. The company bought back 1,044,693 shares for cancellation between June 8 and June 12 and reaffirmed its £250 million buyback target for 2026. Informa reported 2025 revenue of £4.04 billion and a statutory pre-tax loss of £64.3 million. The AGM is set for June 18.
June 15, 2026
Pearson trades up as investors watch AI update, buyback, 2026 target
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Pearson trades up as investors watch AI update, buyback, 2026 target

Pearson shares rose 0.17% to 1,149p in London on Monday, trading close to their 12-month high of 1,175p. First-quarter underlying group sales increased 4%, with Virtual Learning up 21% and Assessment & Qualifications down 1%. The company reaffirmed its 2026 profit guidance. Market cap stands at about £6.90 billion.
June 15, 2026
Vodafone Drops as Analysts Remain Wary
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Vodafone Drops as Analysts Remain Wary

Vodafone shares fell 2.89% to 112.40p in London Monday, underperforming the FTSE 100. Analysts trimmed the average 12-month U.S. price target to $14.19, now below the current share price. Investors await Vodafone’s July 27 trading update for signs of progress on restructuring and cash flow.
June 15, 2026
RELX Dips After Buyback Update; July Results Ahead
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RELX Dips After Buyback Update; July Results Ahead

RELX shares fell 0.8% to 2,471p Monday, underperforming the FTSE 100, which edged up 0.08%. The company bought back 2.83 million shares between June 8 and June 12, bringing total buybacks this year to over 63 million shares. Investors await half-year results on July 23. Market cap stood at about £43.54 billion.
June 15, 2026
Admiral Group Moves Higher With FTSE 100 as Motor Insurance Stays in Focus
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Admiral Group Moves Higher With FTSE 100 as Motor Insurance Stays in Focus

Admiral Group traded at GBX 3,472 in London Monday, up 0.23% by 14:05 BST, with a dividend yield near 4.6%. The insurer’s shares hovered below their 52-week high as investors awaited interim results due August 6. Recent profit and dividend growth drew attention, but analysts cited margin pressure from high repair costs and flat UK motor premiums. Admiral completed its £80 million Flock acquisition on June 1.
June 15, 2026
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