News 25 April 2026 - 26 April 2026

RF Acquisition II Shares Steady as $1.5 Billion AI-Biotech SPAC Deal Draws Attention Again
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RF Acquisition II Shares Steady as $1.5 Billion AI-Biotech SPAC Deal Draws Attention Again

RF Acquisition Corp II shares closed at $10.97 in light trading Tuesday after Nasdaq reopened post-Memorial Day. The SPAC’s stock hovered near its $10.95 redemption value as it faces a tight deadline to complete its planned merger with Nanyang Biologics. RFAI reported $52.9 million in its trust account as of March 31 and warned of “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue if a deal is not completed.
May 27, 2026
BHP’s China Deal Could Reset Iron Ore Pricing — Rio and Fortescue Are Watching
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BHP’s China Deal Could Reset Iron Ore Pricing — Rio and Fortescue Are Watching

BHP’s new iron ore contract with China’s state buyer now uses a Chinese portside price index for Jimblebar fines and includes a 1.8% vessel rebate on term deals. The agreement ends a months-long dispute and shifts iron ore futures, with traders weighing increased BHP shipments against Chinese steel demand. Analysts say the deal raises pressure on Rio Tinto, Vale, and Fortescue. The Dalian September iron ore contract rose 0.32% to 787.5 yuan.
April 26, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 26.04.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 26.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 26, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT ANZ Share Price Valuation Using Dividend Yield and PE Ratio Analysis April 26, 2026, 11:49 PM EDT. Since the Covid lows, ANZ Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) has been a key pick for ASX investors. The bank's current share price is $36.03, with a fiscal year 2024 earnings per share (EPS) of $2.15, yielding a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 16.8x – below the banking sector average of 19x. Using this sector-adjusted PE ratio, ANZ's value can be estimated at $40.82 per share. Investors often favor Australian
April 26, 2026
Severn Trent Stock Defies FTSE Slide as £15 Billion Water Plan Faces Results Test
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Severn Trent Stock Defies FTSE Slide as £15 Billion Water Plan Faces Results Test

Severn Trent Plc shares rose 0.13% to 3,153 pence on Friday, outperforming a 0.75% drop in the FTSE 100. The company will report full-year results on May 20, after flagging record capital spending near £1.9 billion. Severn Trent’s 2025-30 plan totals £15 billion, with average household bills set to rise to £583 by 2029-30. The firm recently paid £2.1 million to Trent Rivers Trust over pollution incidents.
April 26, 2026
Bunzl Stock Rebounds: Why Its 2026 Outlook Is Back In Focus
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Bunzl Stock Rebounds: Why Its 2026 Outlook Is Back In Focus

Bunzl shares closed up 0.91% at 2,447 pence in London on April 24 after the company maintained its 2026 outlook and reported a 1.5% rise in first-quarter group revenue at constant exchange rates. All shareholder resolutions passed at the annual meeting, including buyback and dividend approvals. Jefferies reiterated an “Underperform” rating with a 1,900 pence target. Next results are due September 1.
April 26, 2026
United Utilities Group PLC’s £34m River Irwell Works Put Rising Water Bills to the Test
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United Utilities Group PLC’s £34m River Irwell Works Put Rising Water Bills to the Test

United Utilities is spending over £34 million on sewer and storm-tank upgrades around Bury, Prestwich, and Whitefield, aiming to cut storm overflows into the River Irwell. The largest project, a £28 million tank at Bury wastewater works, is due to finish in June 2026. Customers face a 9% average bill increase to £660 in 2026/27. Over 200,000 smart meters were installed in the past year.
April 26, 2026
IAG Fares Are Set To Rise As British Airways Owner Faces A Fuel Shock
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IAG Fares Are Set To Rise As British Airways Owner Faces A Fuel Shock

International Consolidated Airlines Group will raise ticket prices due to higher jet fuel costs following the Iran-war fuel shock, though it reports no supply interruptions. Shares fell 1.62% to 377.10p in London on Friday as Brent crude closed at $105.33 a barrel. IAG is seeking government flexibility on airport slots to offset rising costs. The group is set to report first-quarter results on May 8.
April 25, 2026
British Airways Pilot Salary 2026: Pay Deal Vote Puts Strike Risk And CEO Pay In Focus
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British Airways Pilot Salary 2026: Pay Deal Vote Puts Strike Risk And CEO Pay In Focus

British Airways pilots will vote next week on a 79-page pay proposal, raising the risk of strikes ahead of summer travel. The proposal offers a pay rise starting at 2.5% and rising to 4%, but unions say it would cut pension contributions and flying pay. BA reported a 2025 operating profit of £2.23 billion, while CEO Sean Doyle’s 2026 compensation is estimated at up to £5.6 million.
April 25, 2026
St. James’s Place Buyback Puts Shares in Focus Before Crucial Q1 Update
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St. James’s Place Buyback Puts Shares in Focus Before Crucial Q1 Update

St. James’s Place Plc bought 234,313 shares for cancellation on April 23 at an average 1,280.33 pence each, leaving 519,164,225 shares in issue. The move comes days before SJP’s first-quarter business update on April 29 and its AGM. Shares closed down 2.75% at £12.58 on Friday, lagging the FTSE 100. SJP plans to return 70% of underlying cash results to shareholders from 2026.
April 25, 2026
Tesco Stock: £750m Buyback Moves Fast as Profit Risk Keeps Investors on Edge
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Tesco Stock: £750m Buyback Moves Fast as Profit Risk Keeps Investors on Edge

Tesco bought 415,797 shares for cancellation on April 23 as part of its new £750 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 822,350 shares worth about £4 million. Shares closed Friday at 490.80p, up 0.9%. Tesco reported 2025/26 sales of £66.6 billion and forecast current-year operating profit between £3.0 billion and £3.3 billion, citing uncertainty from the Iran war’s impact on UK consumers.
April 25, 2026
NatWest Group Plc Buyback Sharpens Q1 Earnings Test for UK Bank Investors
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NatWest Group Plc Buyback Sharpens Q1 Earnings Test for UK Bank Investors

NatWest bought back more shares for cancellation last week under its ongoing repurchase programme, a regulatory filing showed Friday. The bank will report first-quarter results on May 1, with consensus forecasts putting net interest income at £3.41 billion and operating profit before tax at £1.94 billion. Barclays, Lloyds, and Standard Chartered report earlier in the week.
April 25, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Brokers See Further Upside for Charter Hall Shares After Earnings Upgrade
    May 26, 2026, 6:33 PM EDT. Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) upgraded its FY26 earnings forecast by 3%, now expecting a 26.5% increase over last year. The company's institutional property funds management platform fueled growth, with $6.5 billion in gross equity inflows so far this fiscal year, adding 25 new institutional investors. UBS notes the share price is undervalued, trading below its 10-year average price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, and sets a $24.75 target, citing expected retail investor flow improvements. Morgan Stanley, optimistic about sustained growth despite higher interest rates, assigns a $26.89 target. Charter Hall, valued at $9.75 billion, benefits from Australia's stable real asset market and strong global capital interest, with both brokers seeing potential for further gains.