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Stock Market Today: Live Updates 14.07.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 14, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 14, 2026, 11:17 AM EDT Most Russell Group Schools Join £182m Defence Alliance; Cambridge, Imperial, LSE Out July 14, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT. Nineteen Russell Group schools have signed on to the new £182 million Defence Universities Alliance, part of 35 institutions aiming to grow research, cyber security, AI and robotics expertise. Cambridge, Imperial College London, LSE, Southampton and Leeds did not sign up. The alliance, unveiled by Defence Minister Luke Pollard, connects universities, government and industry on defence skills and career tracks for students. 19 Russell Group universities join
July 14, 2026
Cranswick Rises on Earnings Beat, With Middle East Risk in Focus
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Cranswick Rises on Earnings Beat, With Middle East Risk in Focus

Cranswick shares traded higher Tuesday after the UK food group reported earnings above forecasts for the year. The company raised its dividend and said demand for pork, poultry, gourmet lines and pet food stayed strong. The stock traded at 5,560p on the offer and 5,580p on the bid, up 360p, or 6.90%. The FTSE 250 index rose 0.83%, according to Hargreaves Lansdown data.
May 19, 2026
Diageo Shares Up as Guinness Gains Counter Weak U.S. Spirits
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Diageo Shares Up as Guinness Gains Counter Weak U.S. Spirits

Diageo shares traded higher on Tuesday, outpacing the FTSE 100 as some investors watched for signs that strong Guinness sales and new CEO Sir Dave Lewis’s early steps might help the group deal with weak U.S. spirits results. The stock changed hands at 1,571p/1,572p by 11:49 in London, up 19.5p, or 1.26%. The FTSE 100 added 0.73% at the same time, Barclays Smart Investor data showed. Data delayed by at least 15 minutes. That counts now as Diageo stretches its recent steadier streak, following a tough period for the Johnnie Walker and Don Julio producer. The shares finished at 1,552.50p on Monday, May 18, after closing at 1,529.50p on Friday and 1,500p on Thursday, according to share price data.
May 19, 2026
Diploma Shares Rally After Profit Upgrade
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Diploma Shares Rally After Profit Upgrade

Diploma PLC shares climbed Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 distributor lifting its 2026 outlook for the second time. Demand from aerospace, defence, datacentres and energy customers boosted the numbers. The shares traded up 4.75% to 6,940p at 11:49 BST, after touching 7,090p earlier. The FTSE 100 was trading 0.64% higher at 10,390.27. Diploma shares jumped after the company boosted its full-year organic revenue growth target to 12% from 9%. The group also said new acquisitions are set to add 6% to reported growth. Adjusted operating profit growth is now expected to top 30%, which is a 6% bump from consensus. Investors got more than just a standard beat in the first half.
May 19, 2026
National Grid shares edge higher as £70bn grid plan draws UBS caution
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National Grid shares edge higher as £70bn grid plan draws UBS caution

National Grid plc shares traded higher on Tuesday morning, building on their rebound after last week’s earnings miss. Investors were eyeing the group’s longer-term plans in UK power networks. According to Fidelity data, the stock was quoted at 1,253.50p to sell and 1,254.50p to buy at 11:43 BST, up 1.83%. Prices were delayed by at least 15 minutes. Utilities pushed the FTSE 100 higher Monday after a tough stretch for the sector. National Grid climbed 3.66% and Centrica added 4% as the index finished 1.26% up at 10,323.75.
May 19, 2026
BP Shares Edge Up After Oil Market Jolt, Refinery Issues Come Back Into View
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BP Shares Edge Up After Oil Market Jolt, Refinery Issues Come Back Into View

BP shares traded up in London on Tuesday, keeping most of gains from Monday’s rally tied to oil prices. Investors are looking at steady energy prices, while waiting for the labor dispute at BP’s Whiting refinery in Indiana to get resolved. BP traded at 568.30 pence in London, up a little from its last close at 567.10 pence. The shares swung between 564.80 pence and 571.60 pence on the day, Investing.com data showed. Hargreaves Lansdown was quoting a sell price at 567.50 pence and a buy price at 567.70 pence. The FTSE 100 was up 0.48%.
May 19, 2026
Shell investors watch for AGM outcome as buybacks roll on
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Shell investors watch for AGM outcome as buybacks roll on

Shell shares edged lower early Tuesday in London, with investors watching the oil giant’s annual meeting for updates on dividends, executive pay and company strategy. Shell traded at 3,282 pence, off 0.23%, according to delayed Bloomberg prices. Shell’s meeting kicked off at 11:00 UK time, landing during market hours. On the agenda: a vote on pay policy, buyback powers, and a shareholder proposal seeking more details about how Shell would make money if oil and gas demand drops.
May 19, 2026
Anglo American Shares Drop After $3.9 Billion Coal Exit Deal Puts Teck Merger in Focus
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Anglo American Shares Drop After $3.9 Billion Coal Exit Deal Puts Teck Merger in Focus

Anglo American shares slipped on Tuesday, underperforming a stronger London market, as investors weighed a $3.875 billion deal to exit Australian steelmaking coal against weaker metals prices and a fresh permit uncertainty in Chile. The stock was down 1.3% at 3,733 pence by 11:01 a.m. in London, while its 52-week high stood at 4,118.50 pence. Google Finance data showed the shares opened at 3,695 pence and traded between 3,678 pence and 3,771 pence in the session.
May 19, 2026
LSEG Shares Edge Up After Broadcom Deal Catches Market Eye
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LSEG Shares Edge Up After Broadcom Deal Catches Market Eye

London Stock Exchange Group shares gained on Tuesday, with Fidelity data showing the stock up 120 pence, or 1.29%, quoted at a 9,394 pence sell price at 10:45 BST. Investors looked at a new technology deal and the ongoing buyback. The FTSE 100 was also higher, up 0.61% according to Hargreaves Lansdown delayed numbers. LSEG’s push comes as it shifts from running a stock exchange to building out a data and infrastructure group. After months of investor debate about whether AI tools could threaten data vendors and terminals, the firm wants to prove AI makes its licensed data more valuable, not less.
May 19, 2026
Barclays Shares Move After Buyback and Rule Changes
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Barclays Shares Move After Buyback and Rule Changes

Barclays shares moved up early Tuesday in London, beating the FTSE 100 after the bank kicked off new buybacks and the UK relaxed some bank ring-fencing rules. Barclays traded 1.14% higher at 431.10p on the sell side in delayed quotes. The FTSE 100 was last up 0.73%. The London Stock Exchange was open as normal. Barclays is pulling down its share count with buybacks near the market, and right after, the UK government laid out tweaks to how major banks can shuffle capital and lending inside their own operations. Both dropped on the tape in quick order, and that’s why the move stands out now.
May 19, 2026
Why Standard Chartered Stock Is Slipping After Its Big AI Jobs Plan
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Why Standard Chartered Stock Is Slipping After Its Big AI Jobs Plan

Standard Chartered shares fell in London morning trade on Tuesday as investors weighed the bank’s new growth plan, which links higher return targets to a broad push into automation and artificial intelligence. The stock traded at 1,912 pence, down 0.49%, at 10:02 a.m. London time. The update matters because Chief Executive Bill Winters is trying to move the Asia- and Africa-focused lender from a long clean-up phase into a growth phase. Investors are also comparing the bank with larger rival HSBC, which has its own investor day this week and has often been the preferred Asia banking trade.
May 19, 2026
RELX shares climb again as buyback, AI stay in view
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RELX shares climb again as buyback, AI stay in view

RELX shares climbed around 1.3% in London on Tuesday, adding to gains from the previous session. The information and analytics group traded at 2,535.5p in delayed quotes at 09:41 BST. Shares opened at 2,528p and hit 2,558p, but market data showed the stock was still trading well below last year’s 4,183p peak. RELX is now a key case for how markets value data-driven subscription firms as generative AI changes the game. In February, Reuters said the stock was down 50% in a year, with investors spooked about AI challenges for software and analytics. The same worries hit Wolters Kluwer and Thomson Reuters, which owns Reuters News. RELX CFO Nick Luff told Reuters the company’s content and its own algorithms help
May 19, 2026
Rio Tinto Drops Even as FTSE Pushes Higher
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Rio Tinto Drops Even as FTSE Pushes Higher

Rio Tinto dropped in early London dealings on Tuesday. The stock lagged while the FTSE 100 pushed higher, with investors cutting back on big miners following a recent strong rally. Rio Tinto shares traded at 7,561 pence, slipping from the prior close of 7,727 pence. In early deals, the stock moved between 7,554 and 7,652 pence, according to market data. The fall took Rio below last week’s 52-week high of 8,275 pence, though shares remain well above the past year’s low at 4,110 pence.
May 19, 2026
Glencore stock drops as Chile copper permit faces risk
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Glencore stock drops as Chile copper permit faces risk

Glencore shares slipped at the open in London on Tuesday, trailing the FTSE 100, after a Chilean court ruling on the Collahuasi copper mine. The company said output would not take a hit right away, but investors appeared cautious. The stock dropped 1.4% to 565.8 pence just after 0900 BST, as the FTSE 100 rose 0.7%. Rio Tinto and Antofagasta traded lower, while copper futures eased 0.5%. Miners stayed under pressure.
May 19, 2026
Unilever Shares Edge Up After Jefferies Warning, CEO Pay and Buybacks Back in Focus
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Unilever Shares Edge Up After Jefferies Warning, CEO Pay and Buybacks Back in Focus

Unilever PLC shares moved higher early Tuesday in London, tracking a stronger FTSE 100. The gain came as investors weighed a new executive share-award filing and a Jefferies note sounding caution on the company’s turnaround push. Unilever shares rose 1.4% to 4,316 pence at 9:01 a.m. in London, moving up from their 4,292 pence open. The stock outperformed the FTSE 100, which was up 0.46%. Rival Reckitt Benckiser added 0.57%.
May 19, 2026
HSBC Braces for Key Week With UK Regulatory Change and Asia Growth in Focus
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HSBC Braces for Key Week With UK Regulatory Change and Asia Growth in Focus

HSBC Holdings Plc’s London shares didn’t move much early Tuesday. Investors are looking at Britain’s new bank ring-fencing changes, a fresh $4 billion China clean-tech lending commitment, and an upcoming Asia investor seminar. HSBC shares appeared at 1,336.20 pence, off 1.40 pence in the bank’s delayed Refinitiv feed, which was marked at 07:45 GMT. The FTSE 100 index, tracking top UK stocks, showed a 0.46% gain at 10,371.37, based on a delayed feed from Hargreaves Lansdown.
May 19, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 19.05.2026

UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 19.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 19, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 20, 2026, 3:56 AM EDT Understanding Share Market Volatility: Key Insights May 20, 2026, 3:56 AM EDT. Share market volatility refers to the degree of variation in stock prices over time, influenced by factors like economic data, corporate earnings, and geopolitical events. It reflects investor sentiment and uncertainty. High volatility can present risks and opportunities for traders and investors. Understanding its drivers helps in better portfolio management and risk assessment. Kalkine Media provides educational content on market movements but does not offer investment advice. Investors should consult licensed financial professionals
May 19, 2026
WiseTech Shares Recover Some Ground After Rout
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WiseTech Shares Recover Some Ground After Rout

WiseTech Global Ltd gained 0.50% Monday, closing at A$38.20. The stock traded between A$37.86 and A$39.50. That's after a rough week for the Australian logistics-software group. Tuesday’s ASX cash market open will test the shares early. Small rebound for WiseTech, still well underwater compared to last week. WiseTech stayed 9.65% lower than its close seven days back. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 1.45% to 8,505 on Monday.
May 19, 2026
ALS Shares Drop Despite Record Profit as Tuesday Open Looms
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ALS Shares Drop Despite Record Profit as Tuesday Open Looms

ALS Ltd is set to face another test at Tuesday’s ASX open after shares slipped 1.7% Monday. This drop came even as the laboratory-testing company posted record annual earnings and boosted its dividend. Shares ended at A$21.83, trading in a range from A$21.32 to A$22.90 for the day. Market focus is on ALS after it posted profit growth that met what investors wanted, but the share price is weighing if next year will keep pace. ALS reported revenue up 10.7% to A$3.32 billion for the year to March 31. Underlying NPAT — net profit after tax before significant items — climbed 25.8% to A$381.2 million, the company said.
May 19, 2026
Mineral Resources Shares Watch Lithium Market Ahead of Bald Hill Restart
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Mineral Resources Shares Watch Lithium Market Ahead of Bald Hill Restart

Mineral Resources Limited will bring its Bald Hill lithium mine back online in Western Australia. The company plans to ramp up site work in late May. Mining and crushing are set to kick off in June, and production of spodumene concentrate could start in July. Mineral Resources said the move follows a sustained recovery in lithium prices. Timing is in focus. Spodumene concentrate, the lithium-rich ore sent to refiners for battery materials, is back at the center of market pressure after a sharp rout triggered supply cuts in Australia.
May 19, 2026
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