News 26 March 2026

Rocket Lab Stock Surges Again After Record Q1 Revenue, Golden Dome Win And Neutron Deals
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Rocket Lab Stock Climbs Again: The Defense Milestone Behind Wall Street’s Space Trade

Rocket Lab shares rose 3.5% to $148.25 in New York after the company said it passed a key design review for a U.S. missile-tracking satellite program tied to an $816 million contract. The move outpaced a mixed broader market. Rocket Lab also completed its acquisition of California-based Motiv Space Systems. Other space stocks, including Intuitive Machines and Planet Labs, traded higher.
May 27, 2026
NatWest Share Price Today: Stock Under Pressure After Mentor Sale and UK Growth Cut
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NatWest Share Price Today: Stock Under Pressure After Mentor Sale and UK Growth Cut

NatWest Group shares closed at 537 pence on Thursday, down from 543 pence, after the bank agreed to sell its Mentor HR advisory arm to Empowering People Group; terms were not disclosed. The FTSE 100 dropped 1.3% as the OECD cut the UK’s 2026 growth forecast to 0.7% and raised its inflation outlook to 4.0%. Capital Group Companies trimmed its NatWest stake just below the 5% disclosure threshold.
March 26, 2026
International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) Share Price Slips Even After 115 Million Share Cancellation
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International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) Share Price Slips Even After 115 Million Share Cancellation

International Consolidated Airlines Group shares fell about 2% to 359 pence Thursday after canceling 115.5 million treasury shares, leaving the stock 23% below its Feb. 27 high. The drop tracked a broader market selloff, with the FTSE 100 down 1.3%. IAG said it still holds 89.5 million treasury shares, with 4.52 billion shares outstanding.
March 26, 2026
SSE Share Price Today: Why SSE PLC Stock Slid as Oil Surge Revived UK Rate Fears
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SSE Share Price Today: Why SSE PLC Stock Slid as Oil Surge Revived UK Rate Fears

SSE shares fell 2.95% to 2,504 pence Thursday as rising oil prices and a wider market selloff hit London stocks. The drop comes as SSE pursues a £33 billion investment plan focused on regulated electricity networks, with funding sensitive to rates and regulation. Brent crude topped $107 a barrel and markets continued to price in more Bank of England rate hikes. SSE’s near-term earnings forecast remains below last year’s level.
March 26, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Jumps and OECD Cuts Britain Growth View
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Jumps and OECD Cuts Britain Growth View

London’s FTSE 100 fell 1.3% to 9,972.17 on Thursday as oil prices surged and hopes for Middle East peace faded. The OECD cut its UK growth forecast for 2026 to 0.7% and raised its inflation outlook to 4.0%. 3i Group dropped 18% after a cautious sales outlook, while Next rose 6.4% on higher profit guidance. Consumer confidence slumped, with retail sales dropping at the fastest pace since April 2020.
March 26, 2026
Diageo Share Price Today: Stock Closes Higher After $1.78 Billion Cricket Sale
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Diageo Share Price Today: Stock Closes Higher After $1.78 Billion Cricket Sale

Diageo shares rose 1.16% to 1,393 pence after its Indian unit agreed to sell Royal Challengers Sports, owner of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket teams, for $1.78 billion. The sale, pending regulatory approval, follows pressure on CEO Dave Lewis to raise cash after cutting the dividend and lowering sales guidance. Diageo’s shares remain well below their 52-week high. First-half organic net sales fell 2.8%.
March 26, 2026
Rolls-Royce Stock Back in Focus After German Defence Order as Buyback Rolls On
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Rolls-Royce Stock Back in Focus After German Defence Order as Buyback Rolls On

Rolls-Royce said its Power Systems unit won a major contract to supply about 200 mtu propulsion units for Germany’s Puma infantry fighting vehicle, with deliveries starting in 2028. The company has repurchased 21.46 million shares since launching a £7–9 billion buyback, while its stock remains 16% below its February high. Rolls-Royce is also expanding its Rotherham plant and faces scrutiny over engine repair pricing.
March 26, 2026
Barclays PLC Share Price Falls 2.8% as Private-Credit Strain and FCA Compensation Risk Weigh on Stock
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Barclays PLC Share Price Falls 2.8% as Private-Credit Strain and FCA Compensation Risk Weigh on Stock

Barclays shares fell 2.8% in early London trading after Reuters reported the bank is retreating from some smaller collateral-backed loans following losses tied to Market Financial Solutions and Tricolor Holdings. Barclays is owed £495 million from MFS. The FTSE 100 dropped 1.1% amid broader market weakness. Investors await the FCA’s motor-finance compensation plan, which could impact several major lenders.
March 26, 2026
Rio Tinto plc (RIO) Stock Price Slips as Boyne Smelter Support Fails to Offset Mining Selloff
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Rio Tinto plc (RIO) Stock Price Slips as Boyne Smelter Support Fails to Offset Mining Selloff

Rio Tinto shares fell to 6,362 pence in London Thursday, down from 6,563 pence, amid declines across major miners. The drop follows a new A$2 billion government support package for Rio’s Boyne aluminium smelter and a surge in Asian aluminium premiums to 11-year highs. Copper earnings doubled last year, but iron ore still generates 60% of group profits. Rio’s Kennecott mine remains shut after a worker death.
March 26, 2026
Why LSEG Shares Fell: London Stock Exchange Group Hit by Market Selloff Despite £3 Billion Buyback
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Why LSEG Shares Fell: London Stock Exchange Group Hit by Market Selloff Despite £3 Billion Buyback

London Stock Exchange Group shares fell 1.6% to 8,320 pence by 1415 GMT Thursday, underperforming despite a buyback of 352,244 shares for cancellation. The FTSE 100 dropped 1.1% amid broader market declines linked to Middle East tensions and rate hike fears. LSEG paid an average 8,516.81 pence per share in its latest buyback. The company forecasts 2026 organic income growth of 6.5% to 7.5%.
March 26, 2026
Lloyds Share Price Falls Toward 93p Ahead of FCA Motor Finance Update
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Lloyds Share Price Falls Toward 93p Ahead of FCA Motor Finance Update

Lloyds Banking Group shares dropped over 2% Thursday as investors awaited the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s March 30 update on car loan commission compensation. Lloyds has set aside nearly £2 billion for potential payouts. The bank repurchased 15.27 million shares this week under its buyback program. Broader UK and European bank stocks also fell amid inflation and rate concerns.
March 26, 2026
National Grid Stock Price Falls as AI Grid Deal Meets Fresh Broker Calls
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National Grid Stock Price Falls as AI Grid Deal Meets Fresh Broker Calls

National Grid shares fell about 2% to 1,237 pence in London on Thursday, reversing part of a two-day rally, despite announcing an AI grid deal in New York aimed at speeding up large-customer connections. The FTSE 100 dropped 1.3%. Broker views split this week, with Goldman Sachs downgrading the stock while Bernstein raised its price target. Oil prices jumped over 4% as Middle East tensions persisted.
March 26, 2026
GSK Share Price Holds Near 2,057p After Two-Day Rally as Analysts Stay Cautious
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GSK Share Price Holds Near 2,057p After Two-Day Rally as Analysts Stay Cautious

GSK shares traded at 2,057p midday Thursday, up 0.15% after gains earlier in the week, even as London’s FTSE 100 dropped over 1%. The company bought 345,000 of its own shares on March 25, bringing total buybacks since Feb. 17 to 14.86 million. Recent FDA approval of Lynavoy and acquisitions of 35Pharma and RAPT Therapeutics drew attention, but broker ratings stayed cautious.
March 26, 2026
HSBC Stock Price Today: Shares Slip in Hong Kong as Oil Shock Tests AI Turnaround
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HSBC Stock Price Today: Shares Slip in Hong Kong as Oil Shock Tests AI Turnaround

HSBC Holdings’ Hong Kong-listed shares closed down 0.16% at HK$124.8 on Thursday, as rising oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions drove investors to safer assets. The Hang Seng index fell 1.9%. HSBC last month reported 2025 pretax profit of $29.9 billion and raised its profitability target, but its shares remain well below their 52-week high of HK$148.
March 26, 2026
Co-op CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq to Step Down as Cyberattack Fallout and Costs Bite
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Co-op CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq to Step Down as Cyberattack Fallout and Costs Bite

Co-op CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq will step down March 29 after a year marked by a cyberattack and a swing to a £35 million operating loss. Board member Kate Allum will serve as interim chief as the group seeks a permanent successor. Co-op blamed the cyberattack for £285 million in lost revenue and plans to cut £200 million in annual costs in 2026. The leadership change follows reports of a “toxic” culture, which Khoury-Haq denies influenced her decision.
March 26, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • 3 Undervalued ASX 200 Stocks with Up to 87% Upside in June
    May 27, 2026, 3:39 PM EDT. Investors eye undervalued ASX 200 stocks as potential bargains in June. PEXA Group Ltd (ASX: PXA), a digital conveyancing platform, presents an 87% upside with shares trading at $10.70 against a $20 price target from Ord Minnett, supported by steady transaction growth and solid guidance. Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG), a fast-casual Mexican chain, offers a 52% potential gain after exiting the US market to focus on domestic growth, backed by Morgans' buy rating and $29.40 target. Life360 Inc (ASX: 360), a US-based social networking app, could rise 74%, with Bell Potter bullish on its paid subscriber base and AI integration. These stocks reflect value investing opportunities rooted in strong fundamentals amid recent price falls.