News 16 February 2026

Schroders share price today: SDR inches up, but Nuveen deal discount still hangs over the stock
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Schroders share price today: SDR inches up, but Nuveen deal discount still hangs over the stock

Schroders shares edged up 0.09% to 586.0p in early London trading after a new takeover-code filing from Barclays and a broker downgrade from RBC. Nuveen’s £9.9 billion cash offer remains the focus, with investors watching the March 12 ex-dividend date and shareholder approval process. Barclays disclosed a 1.05% interest and 0.99% short position. RBC cut its rating, citing limited upside while the bid is pending.
February 16, 2026
Beazley share price edges lower as Zurich gets more time on £8bn takeover clock
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Beazley share price edges lower as Zurich gets more time on £8bn takeover clock

Beazley shares slipped 0.1% to 1,229 pence in early London trading after Zurich Insurance’s deadline for a possible takeover was extended to March 4. Beazley said due diligence is ongoing and a firm offer is not guaranteed. Zurich’s latest proposal values Beazley at up to 1,335 pence per share including dividends. Investors await both Zurich’s decision and Beazley’s results on March 4.
February 16, 2026
Standard Chartered share price rebounds in London as investors brace for Feb 24 results
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Standard Chartered share price rebounds in London as investors brace for Feb 24 results

Standard Chartered shares climbed 1.7% to 1,747 pence in early London trading Friday, rebounding after recent volatility. European bank and insurance stocks also rose ahead of Standard Chartered’s full-year results, due Feb. 24. Investors are watching for updates on core business growth and leadership changes following the departure of CFO Diego De Giorgi.
February 16, 2026
Ashtead share price slips as NYSE “SUNB” switch nears and March 12 results date set
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Ashtead share price slips as NYSE “SUNB” switch nears and March 12 results date set

Ashtead shares fell 0.6% to 5,202 pence in early London trade as the company set March 12 for Sunbelt Rentals Holdings’ third-quarter results and confirmed its primary listing will move to New York on March 2. Ashtead also reported a minor balance-sheet misclassification and bought 83,688 shares for treasury on Feb. 13 as part of its ongoing buyback program.
February 16, 2026
SSE share price slips as investors eye Ofgem deadline and May results
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SSE share price slips as investors eye Ofgem deadline and May results

SSE shares fell 0.68% to 2,623p in early London trading Monday, easing from last week’s 52-week high. The company’s market value stood at about £31.6 billion. Investors are watching for updates on regulatory milestones, including Ofgem’s transmission price control decision due March 3. SSE recently forecast lower adjusted earnings per share for 2026, citing network upgrades and weather.
February 16, 2026
Barclays share price rebounds on buyback update — UK inflation and jobs data next
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Barclays share price rebounds on buyback update — UK inflation and jobs data next

Barclays shares climbed 2.4% to 465 pence in early London trading after the bank disclosed it bought 2.745 million shares for cancellation on Feb. 13. The repurchase follows a sharp drop last week, with Barclays closing at 454 pence on Friday. The bank has now bought over 10 million shares under its new buyback programme. Investors await UK labour-market data on Feb. 17 and inflation figures on Feb. 18.
February 16, 2026
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