News 12 March 2026

Bunzl plc share price rises despite FTSE 100 selloff as 2026 outlook stays in focus
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Bunzl plc share price rises despite FTSE 100 selloff as 2026 outlook stays in focus

Bunzl shares rose 32 pence to 2,256p on Thursday, bucking a 0.4% drop in the FTSE 100 as oil prices surged. The stock remains far below its 52-week high of 3,094p. Bunzl reported 2025 revenue of £11.85 billion and an adjusted operating profit of £910.3 million. The company maintained its 2026 outlook, citing ongoing weak demand in North America and Mexico.
March 12, 2026
Nigeria Freeze on Petrol Imports Leaves Dangote With 92% of Supply, Fueling Monopoly Fears
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Nigeria Freeze on Petrol Imports Leaves Dangote With 92% of Supply, Fueling Monopoly Fears

Nigeria’s fuel regulator issued no new petrol import licences in February or March, citing adequate local supply as Dangote refinery provided 92% of fresh petrol in February, or 36.5 million litres daily. National consumption averaged 56.9 million litres a day that month, with Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries still shut. NNPC cut pump prices in Lagos and Abuja after Dangote lowered its refinery gate price.
March 12, 2026
Burberry stock price slips as oil shock tests luxury turnaround ahead of May results

Burberry stock price slips as oil shock tests luxury turnaround ahead of May results

Burberry shares closed down 1.1% at 1,056.47 pence in London on Thursday after hitting an intraday low of 1,046.5 pence. The drop came as the FTSE 100 fell 0.4% amid surging oil prices and Middle East tensions. Investors await Burberry’s May 14 results, with the company guiding for adjusted operating profit of £149 million and comparable retail sales up 2% for the year to March 2026.
March 12, 2026
LSEG Stock Price Rises 3% After Annual Report Shows CEO Pay Fell to £6.4 Million
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LSEG Stock Price Rises 3% After Annual Report Shows CEO Pay Fell to £6.4 Million

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 3% Thursday after its annual report set CEO David Schwimmer’s 2025 pay at £6.4 million, down from £7.86 million in 2024. The stock traded at 8,676 pence, outperforming a falling FTSE 100. LSEG reported 2025 adjusted EBITDA up 11.8% and announced £3 billion in new buybacks by 2027. The stock remains down 22.6% over the past year, lagging major exchange peers.
March 12, 2026
Aviva plc Share Price Today: Stock Slips as Direct Line Fine Tempers Buyback Support
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Aviva plc Share Price Today: Stock Slips as Direct Line Fine Tempers Buyback Support

Aviva shares fell 0.4% to 625 pence after UK Insurance Ltd, now part of Aviva, was fined £10.6 million over past Solvency II reporting errors. The insurer bought 20,000 shares for cancellation under a resumed £350 million buyback. Aviva reported 2025 operating profit up 25% to £2.2 billion and raised its dividend 10%. Its Solvency II shareholder cover ratio dropped to 180% after the Direct Line acquisition.
March 12, 2026
IMI share price today: stock holds firm as £500 million buyback gathers pace
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IMI share price today: stock holds firm as £500 million buyback gathers pace

IMI plc bought 108,100 shares for cancellation on March 11 at an average 2,755.47 pence each, part of a £500 million buyback begun this week. Shares held near 2,760 pence Thursday, little changed despite a weaker London market. The company expects the programme to run through 2026 and reported 2025 revenue of £2.3 billion. IMI stock remains up over 40% in the past year.
March 12, 2026
Smiths Group Share Price Slips Again After BNP Cut as Fresh Buyback Fails to Halt Slide
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Smiths Group Share Price Slips Again After BNP Cut as Fresh Buyback Fails to Halt Slide

Smiths Group shares fell 0.32% to 2,474 pence by 17:14 GMT Thursday, extending Wednesday’s 4.54% drop after BNP Paribas cut its rating and warned on oil-and-gas demand for John Crane. BNP lowered its price target to 2,700 pence and trimmed earnings estimates for 2026–2028. Smiths bought back 138,700 shares Thursday but failed to halt the slide. The stock now trades about 10% below its 52-week high.
March 12, 2026
TP ICAP Share Price Jumps After Record 2025 Results, £80 Million Buyback (Hargreaves Lansdown)

TP ICAP Share Price Jumps After Record 2025 Results, £80 Million Buyback (Hargreaves Lansdown)

TP ICAP shares closed up 9.8% at 269p after reporting 2025 revenue of £2.353 billion and pretax profit of £230 million, both higher than the previous year. The company announced an £80 million share buyback and proposed a final dividend of 11.6p. Plans for a minority U.S. listing of its Parameta unit remain under review. Dollar rates are expected to reduce 2026 adjusted EBIT by £9–10 million.
March 12, 2026
Huntington Bancshares Stock Price Today: HBAN Steadies as Bank Reaffirms 2026 Growth and Buybacks
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Huntington Bancshares Stock Price Today: HBAN Steadies as Bank Reaffirms 2026 Growth and Buybacks

Huntington Bancshares shares steadied Thursday, down 0.4% at $15.58 by midday after a 2.2% drop Wednesday. Management told investors first-quarter trends remain on track with 2026 targets, including 11–12% loan growth and 8–9% deposit growth. The bank projected $435 million in annualized cost savings from Cadence and Veritex integrations by 2027. Deposit competition remains intense, executives said.
March 12, 2026
Wipro Stock Price Today: Shares Extend Gains After TruStage Deal, but Growth Test Remains
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Wipro Stock Price Today: Shares Extend Gains After TruStage Deal, but Growth Test Remains

Wipro shares rose 0.14% to 202.51 rupees Thursday after announcing a multi-year contract with U.S.-based TruStage to modernize its retirement-services business. The stock remains down 27% over the past year and trades well below its 52-week high. Financial terms of the TruStage deal were not disclosed. Wipro’s gain came as the Nifty 50 index fell 0.95%.
March 12, 2026
Diageo Share Price Slides Toward 52-Week Low as Red Soul Launch Puts Turnaround in Focus
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Diageo Share Price Slides Toward 52-Week Low as Red Soul Launch Puts Turnaround in Focus

Diageo shares fell 3.8% in London on Thursday, hitting a 52-week low at 1,433 pence. The drop follows weak half-year results, a dividend cut, and a $21.7 billion net debt load. On Wednesday, Diageo launched Johnnie Walker Red Soul, a sweeter, lower-priced Scotch targeting new drinkers. CEO Dave Lewis has promised a broader overhaul after slashing the 2026 sales outlook.
March 12, 2026
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA stock falls as oil tops $100; IAG fuel hedges face fresh test
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International Consolidated Airlines Group SA stock falls as oil tops $100; IAG fuel hedges face fresh test

IAG shares dropped 3.23% to 362 pence in London on Thursday as oil prices rose above $100 a barrel, raising concerns over airline fuel costs. The company said it remains well hedged and has no immediate plans to raise fares. British Airways ended winter flights to Abu Dhabi early, citing uncertainty. Package holiday group On the Beach suspended its profit forecast after a slowdown in Mediterranean bookings.
March 12, 2026
Beazley Plc Stock Price Holds Near 1,288p as Zurich Deal Gap Persists and JPMorgan Lifts Stake
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Beazley Plc Stock Price Holds Near 1,288p as Zurich Deal Gap Persists and JPMorgan Lifts Stake

Beazley shares traded around 1,288 pence Thursday, below Zurich Insurance’s 1,335 pence-a-share offer. JPMorgan Chase raised its interest in Beazley to 5.5%, partly via derivatives. The 8.2 billion pound takeover, announced March 2, awaits shareholder, court, and regulatory approval, with a 25 pence dividend expected May 1. Zurich funded the deal partly through a 3.9 billion Swiss franc share sale.
March 12, 2026
Halma plc Share Price Today: Stock Edges Up as 2026 Outlook Holds, Deal Spend Hits Record
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Halma plc Share Price Today: Stock Edges Up as 2026 Outlook Holds, Deal Spend Hits Record

Halma shares edged up 0.05% to 3,910p by 15:11 GMT after the company reaffirmed its full-year outlook, citing strong second-half trading and order intake ahead of revenue. The FTSE 100 group expects mid-teens organic revenue growth and a 22% adjusted operating margin, despite currency headwinds. Halma has spent £451 million on acquisitions this year. Full-year results are due June 11.
March 12, 2026
Reckitt Benckiser stock price slips again as £540 million buyback fails to calm margin worries
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Reckitt Benckiser stock price slips again as £540 million buyback fails to calm margin worries

Reckitt Benckiser shares fell 0.69% to 5,351 pence by 1513 GMT Thursday, extending a drop of over 14% since January. The company repurchased 138,000 shares on March 11 as part of a £1 billion buyback, now holding 29.23 million in treasury. Investors remain wary after weak margin signals in March 5 results and no explicit 2026 margin guidance. The FTSE 100 also slipped 0.4% amid rising oil prices.
March 12, 2026
NatWest Share Price Today: Stock Slides 3.4% as Oil Shock and Revolut UK Bank Launch Weigh
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NatWest Share Price Today: Stock Slides 3.4% as Oil Shock and Revolut UK Bank Launch Weigh

NatWest shares fell 3.4% to 568 pence by 1511 GMT Thursday, extending losses from above 590p earlier in the week and leaving the stock about 20% below its one-year high. The drop came as the FTSE 100 slipped and oil prices hit $100 a barrel, raising concerns over inflation and mortgage rates. Revolut won approval to launch a UK bank, intensifying competition. NatWest’s 2025 pretax profit rose 24% to £7.7 billion.
March 12, 2026
Imperial Brands Stock Price Today: Shares Rebound After Fresh Buyback Filing
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Imperial Brands Stock Price Today: Shares Rebound After Fresh Buyback Filing

Imperial Brands shares rose 0.6% to 3,112 pence Thursday after the company disclosed a new share buyback, partly recovering from a 2% drop the previous day. The firm repurchased 545,325 shares at an average 3,120.50 pence, leaving 785.2 million shares outstanding. Non-executive director Jon Stanton stepped down this week after nearly seven years on the board. Investors await a final dividend on March 31 and a trading update April 14.
March 12, 2026
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