News 16 February 2026

GOOG stock slips after hours as Google tests EU search changes, fine risk in focus

Alphabet Class C shares fell about 1% to $313.03 in after-hours trading Wednesday. A source said Google will soon test changes to European search results, showing rival travel and local service sites by default. The European Commission declined to comment. Traders are watching for EU reaction and Thursday’s U.S. jobless claims.

February 25, 2026

Finance·News·Real Estate·Stock Market

Bellway share price slips as Rightmove cools UK housing bounce; buyback update in focus

Bellway shares fell 1.26% to 2,832 pence in London after Rightmove reported flat UK home asking prices and an 11-year high in homes for sale. Bellway confirmed further buybacks under its £150 million programme, with 16,253 shares bought and cancelled last week. Investors await Bellway’s March 24 results for updates on spring demand and margins.

February 16, 2026

Finance·News·Stock Market·Trading Insights

Currys share price jumps toward a 1-year high — here’s what traders are watching next

Currys shares rose 1.8% to 151.8 pence in London on Monday, nearing their 1-year high of 152.8 pence. The move came as investors awaited UK inflation data on Feb. 18 and retail sales figures on Feb. 20. No new company statement was issued. Currys’ next scheduled update is in May.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investments·Mining·News

Pan African Resources share price dips in London as gold slips; results due Feb 18

Pan African Resources shares slipped 0.55% to 144.60 pence in London ahead of interim results due Feb. 18. Investors await updates on costs and dividends after the company flagged a proposed 12 South African cents interim payout and guided half-year all-in sustaining costs at $1,825–$1,875/oz. Gold eased to $5,007.70/oz in thin holiday trading.

February 16, 2026

Business News·Finance·Investment·News

WPP share price slips in London as investors eye Feb 26 results and strategy reset

WPP shares slipped 0.15% to 272.50 pence Monday, trailing a 0.41% gain in the FTSE 100. Investors await WPP’s full-year results and strategy update on Feb. 26, as pressure mounts on CEO Cindy Rose to deliver changes. UK inflation and retail sales data later this week are also in focus for markets.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investing·News·UK Market

Spirax Group share price steadies near yearly highs as investors look to results and UK data

Spirax Group shares slipped 0.07% to 7,675 pence by 11:37 GMT, trading near the top of their recent range ahead of full-year results due March 10. The FTSE 100 rose 0.41% earlier as investors weighed UK economic data that could influence Bank of England rate expectations. Spirax’s market value stands at about £5.68 billion.

February 16, 2026

Financial News·Investing·News·Stock Market

Fever-Tree share price slips after buyback update; FEVR investors eye March results

Fevertree Drinks shares slipped 0.4% to 965 pence in London by late morning, underperforming the wider market. The company disclosed it bought 15,340 shares on Feb. 13 at an average price of 959.781 pence and plans to cancel them. Investors await preliminary results due March 24. The buyback is part of a programme of up to £30 million running through 2026.

February 16, 2026

Corporate News·Investing·News·Stock Market

Rotork share price hits fresh 52-week high on buyback update as March results loom

Rotork shares hit a 52-week high Monday after the company announced more share buybacks, lifting the stock 1.1% to 378.2 pence by mid-morning in London. Rotork said it bought 119,000 shares on Feb. 13, bringing total repurchases since November to 6.8 million. The current buyback program runs until March 6. Full-year results are due March 10.

February 16, 2026

Investing·News·Stock Market·UK Economy

Sainsbury share price today: SBRY edges up as UK inflation data looms

J Sainsbury shares edged up 0.17% to 352.8p in London by 1104 GMT, ahead of key UK inflation and retail sales data due this week. The FTSE 100 rose 0.41% as banks rebounded. Sainsbury traded between 349.4p and 353.6p after closing at 352.2p Friday. The Bank of England’s next rate decision is set for March 19.

February 16, 2026

Financial News·Investing·News·Stock Market

Coca-Cola HBC stock is down today — what investors are watching next

Coca-Cola HBC AG shares fell 0.9% to 4,664 pence in London on Monday, trailing a stronger market. The stock remains just below a 52-week high after last week’s jump on upbeat 2026 profit guidance. Management meets investors this week in Zurich, Geneva, Frankfurt, and South Africa. The company reported 8.1% organic revenue growth and a proposed 17% higher dividend for 2025.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investment·News·Stock Market

Entain PLC stock price dips in London as BetMGM cash and March results loom

Entain shares fell 0.32% to 565.2p by mid-morning Monday, underperforming a rising FTSE 100. Trading was subdued ahead of full-year results due March 5, with investors weighing BetMGM’s recent $270 million cash return and looming UK gambling tax hikes. Barclays disclosed a 5.11% stake last week. The stock has swung sharply in February, jumping 10% on Feb. 4 before retreating.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investment·News·Stock Market

SSP Group share price slips after buyback update, with Feb 27 dividend in view

SSP Group shares slipped 0.1% to 187.8p in London after the company reported buying back 230,000 shares as part of its £100 million programme. The total repurchased now stands at 17.9 million shares. Investors await the 2.8p per share dividend payment on Feb. 27 and further buyback updates.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investment·News·Stock Market

OSB Group share price rises on fresh buyback disclosure as UK rate data looms

OSB Group shares rose 1.6% to 599.5 pence in mid-morning London trade after the lender bought back and will cancel 95,447 shares at an average price of 591 pence. The company will have 353.6 million shares in issue after settlement. Investors await UK inflation data on Feb. 18 and OSB’s year-end results on March 5.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investment·News·Stock Market

Plus500 share price rises as $100 million buyback kicks off, eyes on dividend date

Plus500 shares rose 2.1% to 4,780 pence in London after the company announced a new $100 million share buyback. The broker’s previous buyback ended after repurchasing 2,075,896 shares for $90 million. The next key date for shareholders is Feb. 19, when the stock goes ex-dividend.

February 16, 2026

Finance·News·Real Estate·Stock Market

Why Marshalls shares are slipping today as UK housing signals turn choppy

Marshalls shares slipped 0.2% to 177.6 pence in early London trade Monday after UK housing data showed flat asking prices and an 11-year high in homes for sale, according to Rightmove. Investors await UK inflation and retail sales figures later this week and Marshalls’ March 16 results for signs of demand stabilisation.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investment·News·Stock Market

Trustpilot shares rise after buyback update as UK data week looms

Trustpilot shares rose 2.5% to 140.0 pence by 11:17 GMT after the company disclosed a new buyback of 100,000 shares at 135.58 pence each. Since September, Trustpilot has repurchased about 17.7 million shares for £32.5 million. The FTSE 250 gained 0.36% in mid-morning trading. Trustpilot’s full-year 2025 results are scheduled for March 17.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investing·News·Stock Market

Admiral Group share price jumps: what investors are watching before March results

Admiral Group shares rose 1.1% to 2,844 pence in London by 1102 GMT, following last week’s £80 million deal to acquire Flock. Investors are awaiting full-year results on March 5, with U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day limiting cross-Atlantic signals.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investing·News·Stock Market

Croda share price dips nearly 1% today: what investors are watching before Feb. 24 results

Croda International shares fell 0.95% to 3,027p in mid-morning London trading Monday, ahead of full-year results due Feb. 24. The FTSE 100 was up 0.41% as banks rebounded and materials stocks slipped. Investors await UK inflation and retail sales data this week, with markets pricing a Bank of England rate cut next month. Trading volumes were thin due to holidays in Asia and the U.S.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investing·News·Stock Market

Diploma PLC stock price today: DPLM shares tick higher in London — what investors watch next

Diploma PLC shares rose 0.2% to 5,420 pence in London trading, with no new company statements issued. The stock remains about 6% below its 52-week high. Traders cited macroeconomic factors and upcoming UK data as key influences. The next scheduled company update is half-year results on May 19.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investing·News·Real Estate

Persimmon share price today: PSN dips as Rightmove flags flat UK asking prices, Zoopla deal in focus

Persimmon shares fell 0.5% to 1,512.5 pence by 1048 GMT, tracking declines in UK housebuilders after Rightmove reported flat February asking prices. Rightmove’s data showed average new-home asking prices at £368,019, nearly unchanged from January, with listings at an 11-year high. Investors await Persimmon’s March 10 results for updates on sales and pricing.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investing·News·Stock Market

ICG share price climbs as London financials rebound; what investors watch next

ICG shares rose 1.64% to 1,732.00 pence in London on Monday as UK financial stocks rebounded. The stock traded between 1,714.00 and 1,740.00 pence during the session. No new regulatory filings were posted; the last update was January’s trading statement. Investors await UK inflation and retail sales data this week, with ICG’s full-year results due May 21.

February 16, 2026

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