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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 15, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 16, 2026, 3:56 AM EDT Rolls-Royce or Lloyds: Which Stock Looks Cheaper Now? July 16, 2026, 3:44 AM EDT. Shares in Rolls-Royce Holdings trade at a far richer price compared to Lloyds Banking Group. Rolls-Royce is on a P/E of 47.3, versus 16.1 for Lloyds, showing the market prices in bigger growth hopes for Rolls-Royce but with more risk. On dividends, Lloyds pays out a lot more, with a 2025 yield seen at 3.2% and climbing to 3.8% in 2026, compared to Rolls-Royce’s trailing 0.7%. Lloyds’ price-to-book is just 1.35,
July 15, 2026
Arm Stock Climbs After New AI Chip Debut Backs HSBC’s $205 Call, but Malaysia Probe Still Looms
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Arm Stock Climbs After New AI Chip Debut Backs HSBC’s $205 Call, but Malaysia Probe Still Looms

Arm Holdings shares gained 1.3% to $138.69 late Tuesday morning in New York after the British chip designer announced its AGI CPU, the company’s debut data-center processor built in-house for AI workloads. This move is significant—it marks Arm’s shift from its traditional licensing and royalty model to actually selling finished silicon. That change comes as debate over the company’s valuation heats up, following HSBC’s claim just days ago that investors are missing the potential in Arm’s push into AI server CPUs, the workhorse chips at the center of data centers.
March 24, 2026
Legal & General Share Price Today: Why LGEN Stock Edged Up on Buyback and Manulife Deal
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Legal & General Share Price Today: Why LGEN Stock Edged Up on Buyback and Manulife Deal

Legal & General shares moved up on Tuesday, trading at 237.26 pence as of 1232 GMT, according to figures posted on the company’s website. Investors were weighing news of a tie-up with Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, along with recent buyback activity. The stock finished Monday at 236.7 pence, Hargreaves Lansdown data showed. This move is notable, with L&G still working to stabilize sentiment after shares slid 6% on March 11—annual results had missed analysts’ earnings forecasts, despite the group rolling out its largest-ever £1.2 billion buyback. The company maintained that, alongside dividend increases, the programme should push total planned shareholder returns to £2.4 billion over the next year.
March 24, 2026
ASX 200 Today: Australian Shares Snap Losing Streak, Santos Slides on Darwin LNG Halt
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ASX 200 Today: Australian Shares Snap Losing Streak, Santos Slides on Darwin LNG Halt

Australian stocks broke their three-day slide on Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 closing 0.2% higher at 8,379. Early gains faded by the bell, but miners provided the bulk of support. The index’s gain wasn’t really about the numbers—a signal, more than a surge. Stocks rallied earlier when U.S. President Donald Trump pushed back new attacks on Iranian infrastructure. But momentum faded fast: Tehran shot down talk of negotiations with Washington, oil prices didn’t budge.
March 24, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Turns Higher as Oil Tops $104, but Bellway and Weak UK Data Keep London Under Pressure
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Turns Higher as Oil Tops $104, but Bellway and Weak UK Data Keep London Under Pressure

By late Tuesday, Britain’s FTSE 100 bounced into positive territory, climbing 0.6% to 9,953.50, according to delayed Reuters/LSEG figures. That move reversed its earlier drop—Reuters had initially reported the index off 0.1% at its lowest in three months. Brent crude, meanwhile, surged back above $104 a barrel, giving the blue-chips a lift. It’s significant now, since that move disguised a deeper rift within the London market. The FTSE 250—which is more tied to the UK economy—remained pressured after scraping levels not seen in nearly 10 months earlier in the session. Traders, meanwhile, continued to price in at least two more Bank of England hikes this year, with the Iran conflict reigniting energy and inflation concerns.
March 24, 2026
Diageo Stock Price Slides Again as Shares Hover Near 52-Week Low
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Diageo Stock Price Slides Again as Shares Hover Near 52-Week Low

Diageo’s American depositary receipts slipped again Tuesday, with the U.S.-listed shares dropping $1.51 to $72.62 as of 16:07 UTC. This comes after the London-listed stock ended the previous session at its lowest point in a year, deepening a decline that’s wiped out nearly a third of the drinks giant’s value in the last 12 months. According to a London Stock Exchange/FTSE Russell tearsheet dated March 23, the stock was sitting at 13.78 pounds—down 36.8% from its 52-week peak and off 32.8% compared to a year ago. This one lands as investors are still working through Diageo’s guidance reset from February. Back then, the company trimmed its fiscal 2026 outlook, slashed the interim dividend to 20 cents, and flagged a need
March 24, 2026
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Share Price Today: IAG Stock Slips as Oil Rebound Tests Buyback Support
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International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Share Price Today: IAG Stock Slips as Oil Rebound Tests Buyback Support

International Consolidated Airlines Group ended Tuesday in London at 358.4 pence, slipping from Monday’s 361.3 pence finish as airline shares came under renewed pressure. IAG’s in a squeeze: shareholder payouts offer some support for the stock, but oil’s surge throws a wrench into the fuel bill. Europe’s travel and leisure names slipped 0.8% earlier Tuesday after crude pushed back above $100. David Morrison at Trade Nation called it an “unexpected switch” — markets hadn’t factored in the Strait of Hormuz closing.
March 24, 2026
British American Tobacco Stock Price Climbs as BAT Buyback Lifts Shares, but 2026 Risks Linger
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British American Tobacco Stock Price Climbs as BAT Buyback Lifts Shares, but 2026 Risks Linger

British American Tobacco shares edged up roughly 1.2% on Tuesday afternoon after the company logged another round of buybacks. The stock traded near 4,335.5 pence, clawing back a portion of the recent five-day, 4.4% drop. This matters for BAT, which is banking on cash returns to prop up its stock as growth slows down. Back in December, the Lucky Strike and Dunhill maker flagged that its 2026 revenue will probably hit the bottom of its 3%-5% medium-term target, and it announced a £1.3 billion buyback for this year.
March 24, 2026
Prudential plc Stock Price Today: Shares Rise as Buyback Extends Support After $7 Billion Return Plan
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Prudential plc Stock Price Today: Shares Rise as Buyback Extends Support After $7 Billion Return Plan

Shares of Prudential plc moved up 0.7% to 1,071 pence as of 1040 UTC, according to delayed LSEG figures. The insurer, which has dual primary listings, announced it scooped up another 377,608 shares on March 23, paying an average price of 1,055.79 pence as part of its ongoing $1.2 billion buyback. Since Prudential posted its annual results last week, investors have been zeroing in on the insurer’s daily buyback figures—treating them as a live barometer for its capital-return pitch. Prudential has outlined a plan to return upwards of $7 billion to shareholders between 2024 and 2027, with $1.3 billion slated for 2027. That’s after new business profit for 2025 showed a 12% increase.
March 24, 2026
ImmunityBio Stock Sinks 21% After FDA Warning on Anktiva Cancer Claims
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ImmunityBio Stock Sinks 21% After FDA Warning on Anktiva Cancer Claims

ImmunityBio stock tumbled roughly 21% this day, dragged down after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration accused the company’s TV ad and podcast for Anktiva of making false or misleading claims that breach federal law. Shares hovered around $7.44 late morning, well below the day’s $9.10 open. That’s a tough spot. Back on March 9, ImmunityBio announced the FDA had accepted its resubmitted bid to expand Anktiva’s label to include papillary-only non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, a type still confined to the bladder lining. The agency’s warning this Tuesday noted it had already raised similar marketing concerns, first in 2025, and again in January.
March 24, 2026
Why BAE Systems Stock Price Fell Again as Defence Shares Wobbled on Iran Headlines
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Why BAE Systems Stock Price Fell Again as Defence Shares Wobbled on Iran Headlines

BAE Systems slipped another 1.2% in London on Tuesday, trading near 2,115 pence after dropping 4.9% to 2,140 pence the previous day. Shares now sit about 10% under last week’s 52-week high of 2,360 pence. What caught attention: BAE posted its 2025 annual report on Tuesday. The filing, though, left the outlook unchanged from what the company laid out in February’s prelims. Back then, BAE reported a 12% bump in full-year operating profit, a record order backlog of £83.6 billion and guided to 7%-9% sales growth for 2026. CEO Charles Woodburn at the time called it a “new era of defence spending.”
March 24, 2026
NatWest Share Price Slips as UK Bank Stocks Sink on Inflation, Rate Fears
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NatWest Share Price Slips as UK Bank Stocks Sink on Inflation, Rate Fears

NatWest Group shares edged lower Tuesday, last seen at 524.8 pence just before 14:00 GMT—down from a 531.8p open—as sellers hung around UK bank stocks amid new concerns over inflation and growth linked to Middle East turmoil. NatWest moved between 521.2p and 532.0p. This shift is notable: NatWest leans heavily on the UK market, and the day delivered a gloomier snapshot at home. Traders have now baked in two quarter-point Bank of England rate hikes for this year. Adding to the cautious mood, the latest purchasing managers’ index—a gauge of business activity—just posted its weakest British growth figure in half a year.
March 24, 2026
London Stock Exchange Group plc Share Price Today: LSEG Stock Edges Higher on FTSE Russell’s 10-Year CanDeal Deal
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London Stock Exchange Group plc Share Price Today: LSEG Stock Edges Higher on FTSE Russell’s 10-Year CanDeal Deal

Shares in London Stock Exchange Group plc climbed roughly 0.6% to 8,484 pence on Tuesday, outpacing a flat FTSE 100. Investors took in news of a new 10-year Canadian data and index agreement struck by its FTSE Russell division. This is significant for LSEG, still on the mend after its shares tumbled roughly 30% over the past year. AI worries hit sentiment, and Elliott Management has kept up the pressure for change. Back in February, the group rolled out a record buyback and fresh targets, but investors want to see clearer signals on growth and margins.
March 24, 2026
Bellway Share Price Sinks Nearly 12% as Margin Cut Overshadows Higher 2026 Home Target
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Bellway Share Price Sinks Nearly 12% as Margin Cut Overshadows Higher 2026 Home Target

Bellway shares slumped almost 12% Tuesday after the UK homebuilder trimmed its full-year operating margin outlook to roughly 10.5% from 11%. The move overshadowed news of a higher homebuilding target for 2026. Bellway ended up as one of the biggest losers on London’s FTSE 250 mid-cap index. The spring selling season was supposed to be the turning point for UK housing demand, offering a test for recovery without squeezing margins further. But Bellway remains dependent on incentives like deposit support. Pressure's building from several fronts: oil pushing past $100, speculation swirling around more Bank of England rate hikes, and both mortgage costs and construction inflation back under threat.
March 24, 2026
Beazley Stock Price: Fresh Filings Put Zurich Takeover Gap Back in Focus
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Beazley Stock Price: Fresh Filings Put Zurich Takeover Gap Back in Focus

Beazley shares held steady at 1,264 pence as of 1327 GMT on Tuesday, with the price unchanged. Latest takeover disclosures came through, revealing some notable investor moves as Zurich Insurance’s £8.1 billion bid advances. Vanguard surfaced with a 5.03% stake, and D.E. Shaw flagged a 1.62% position via derivatives. That’s relevant right now because Beazley shares have been trading ex-dividend since March 19, so anyone buying in at this point misses out on the additional 25 pence payment. The more apples-to-apples figure for Zurich’s offer is the 1,310 pence in cash, not the headline 1,335 pence. With Beazley’s stock at 1,264 pence, that puts the shares about 46 pence, or 3.5%, under the cash bid. The spread points to investors
March 24, 2026
RELX PLC Stock Holds Near 2,461p as £350 Million Buyback Starts, AI Worries Linger
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RELX PLC Stock Holds Near 2,461p as £350 Million Buyback Starts, AI Worries Linger

RELX was trading flat around 2,461 pence as of 14:24 GMT on Tuesday. The British information and analytics firm has kicked off a new share buyback worth 350 million pounds. According to the company, the program began March 23, set to wrap up by April 22. This shift carries weight: RELX is doubling down on cash returns just months after an AI-fueled rout rattled investor confidence. Back in February, Reuters noted the stock had dropped by half over the previous year, as market players fretted about generative AI’s threat to software and analytics revenues. Even so, RELX responded by hiking its 2026 buyback target to 2.25 billion pounds, following 1.5 billion pounds in repurchases planned for 2025.
March 24, 2026
Rio Tinto plc Stock Price Today: Shares Slip as Fuel-Cost Warning Clouds Outlook
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Rio Tinto plc Stock Price Today: Shares Slip as Fuel-Cost Warning Clouds Outlook

Rio Tinto fell in London trading Tuesday, with shares changing hands at 6,324 pence as of 1325 GMT, slipping roughly 0.8% from Monday’s 6,375 pence finish. Investors digested another warning that pricier diesel could tack billions more onto iron ore mining costs. This shift is significant for Rio, still wrestling with storm fallout in Queensland, just as cost pressures across the sector are creeping into valuations. London’s mining index slipped 0.4%, while the FTSE 100 edged 0.1% lower. Oil’s leap back above $100 a barrel kept investors on edge about the Middle East conflict.
March 24, 2026
Barclays Stock Price Drops as FCA Sets March 30 Date for UK Car-Finance Redress
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Barclays Stock Price Drops as FCA Sets March 30 Date for UK Car-Finance Redress

Barclays slipped 1.23% to 377.55 pence as of 1325 GMT on Tuesday, following word from Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority that details on handling compensation tied to the motor-finance mis-selling scandal are coming next week. Trading volume at that point topped 11.1 million shares, Investing.com data showed. The timing is key, with Barclays counted among lenders facing possible exposure. The FCA said it plans to outline its redress plans — the regulator’s term for compensation — right after markets shut on March 30. Reuters previously reported that, back in October, the watchdog floated an 11 billion pound bill for the industry, after accusing lenders and brokers of failing to disclose commissions and dealer relationships. Earlier this month, the FCA signaled any
March 24, 2026
Unilever Stock Near 52-Week Low as McCormick Foods Talks Keep Investors Wary

Unilever Stock Near 52-Week Low as McCormick Foods Talks Keep Investors Wary

Unilever stuck close to its 52-week low on Tuesday in London, with shares slipping to 4,535 pence during the session — matching Monday’s close, off 1.32%. The move comes as investors continue to digest the company’s March 20 news about ongoing discussions with McCormick regarding its Foods division. By mid-morning, the STOXX 600 was also lower, down 0.3%. This isn’t just about value creation—investors keep eyeing the potential deal as yet another tricky carve-out. Back on March 20, Unilever confirmed it had fielded an unsolicited offer for Foods and entered talks with McCormick, stressing again there’s no guarantee of a deal.
March 24, 2026
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