News 15 February 2026

PayPal stock holds near $47 after Stripe takeover report — what investors watch next
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PayPal stock holds near $47 after Stripe takeover report — what investors watch next

PayPal shares closed up 0.6% at $47.32 Wednesday, then slipped 0.3% after hours as takeover speculation swirled. Bloomberg reported Stripe is weighing a bid for PayPal or its assets, though both firms declined comment. PayPal also announced a partnership with Rainforest to expand embedded payments. CEO Enrique Lores is set to take over March 1 after Alex Chriss’s ouster.
February 26, 2026
Ashtead share price slips into the weekend as buyback ticks on and March NYSE switch looms
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Ashtead share price slips into the weekend as buyback ticks on and March NYSE switch looms

Ashtead closed Friday in London at 5,234p, down 0.7% on the day but up 6% for the week. The company bought back 86,300 shares for treasury as part of its $1.5 billion repurchase plan. Ashtead will move its main listing to New York in early March, with FTSE 100 removal set for March 2. Traders are watching U.S. data and index changes for further moves.
February 15, 2026
LSEG share price set for Monday: Elliott buyback push puts London Stock Exchange Group stock back in focus
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LSEG share price set for Monday: Elliott buyback push puts London Stock Exchange Group stock back in focus

London Stock Exchange Group shares closed at 7,570 pence Friday, up 0.66%. The Times reported Elliott Advisors is pressing for a £5 billion share buyback, citing undervaluation and AI concerns. Investors await LSEG’s Feb. 26 results for any response on capital returns. LSEG shares remain below their peak after recent volatility tied to AI developments.
February 15, 2026
Anglo American share price: what to watch before Monday trade and the Feb 20 results
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Anglo American share price: what to watch before Monday trade and the Feb 20 results

Anglo American shares closed up 0.06% at 3,586 pence in London on Friday. The miner will report full-year results and a sustainability strategy update on Feb. 20, with copper prices and the De Beers exit plan in focus. Anglo recently cut its 2026 copper output guidance and flagged $200 million in charges for Chilean sites. EU regulators cleared the Anglo American/Teck deal on Jan. 29.
February 15, 2026
SSE share price near a 52-week high as BoE rate debate sharpens — what to watch next
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SSE share price near a 52-week high as BoE rate debate sharpens — what to watch next

SSE closed Friday up 0.99% at 2,641p, near a 52-week high, after Fitch affirmed its BBB+ rating with a stable outlook. Around 7.5 million shares traded. Investors await the March 3 network price control decision and full-year results on May 28. The FTSE 100 rose 0.4% as markets priced in a possible Bank of England rate cut, though officials signaled caution.
February 15, 2026
Barclays share price slides to 454p ahead of Monday: buyback, rate bets and UK bank earnings in focus
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Barclays share price slides to 454p ahead of Monday: buyback, rate bets and UK bank earnings in focus

Barclays closed Friday at 454p, down 2.07%, with trading volume above its 50-day average and the stock about 10% below its Feb. 4 high. The bank has repurchased over 7.2 million shares since its buyback began, at an average price of 480.44p. Chairman Nigel Higgins bought 6,769 shares at 480.8p. The Bank of England’s next rate decision is set for March 19, with Bank Rate at 3.75%.
February 15, 2026
GSK share price set for ex-dividend week after Friday rise — what investors watch next
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GSK share price set for ex-dividend week after Friday rise — what investors watch next

GSK shares closed Friday up 1.1% at 2,161 pence, ahead of a Feb. 19 ex-dividend date for its 18 pence Q4 payout. The company reaffirmed a £2 billion buyback through mid-2026 and expects 70 pence per share in 2026 dividends. The European Commission approved Nucala for certain COPD patients. China accepted GSK’s regulatory filing for its RSV vaccine Arexvy.
February 15, 2026
Rolls-Royce (RR.L) share price jumps to 1,271p — what investors watch before earnings
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Rolls-Royce (RR.L) share price jumps to 1,271p — what investors watch before earnings

Rolls-Royce shares closed up 3.67% at 1,271 pence Friday, outperforming the FTSE 100, amid strong demand for jet-engine servicing. Safran’s forecast of higher 2026 profit and a 30% jump in civil engine services revenue lifted the sector. United Airlines disclosed a contract dispute with Rolls-Royce over a $175 million payment. Investors await the company’s full-year results on Feb. 26 and any update on buybacks.
February 15, 2026
National Grid share price near one-year high as UK inflation report looms
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National Grid share price near one-year high as UK inflation report looms

National Grid (NG.L) closed up 1% at 1,366 pence Friday, hitting a one-year high and valuing the utility at about £67.9 billion. Traders are watching UK inflation data due Feb. 18, which could shift rate-cut expectations and impact dividend-focused stocks. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% last week amid inflation above target. National Grid’s next results are scheduled for May 14.
February 15, 2026
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