Stock Market 17 May 2026 - 18 May 2026

Lichen International Stock Trades Higher Ahead of Nasdaq Open
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Lichen International Stock Trades Higher Ahead of Nasdaq Open

Lichen International Limited shares were up in early U.S. trading after a choppy Tuesday session. The small Nasdaq-listed China financial-services stock continued a strong move, though there was little new company news out to explain the demand. The stock traded at $1.52, up 14 cents, or about 10% over the last close, according to market data. Shares opened Tuesday at $1.32 and swung from $1.26 to $1.71, Yahoo Finance data showed. Volume was around 543,580 shares.
June 3, 2026
CBA Bounces, but Australia Bank Rout Leaves Traders Asking What’s Next
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CBA Bounces, but Australia Bank Rout Leaves Traders Asking What’s Next

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares moved higher on Monday, bucking losses in the broader local market. Investors looked to see if last week’s heavy drop in Australia’s largest lender had gone too far. CBA finished the session 0.84% higher at A$160.74, cutting into its recent losses but still down 8.62% for the past five sessions. Valuation, credit risk, and housing-tax changes were all back in the mix this week after a tough stretch.
May 18, 2026
BHP Dips After Hitting Record, ASX Miners Retreat
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BHP Dips After Hitting Record, ASX Miners Retreat

BHP Group shares dropped 2.8% to A$58.77 on Monday in Australia, retracing some of the copper-fueled gains that recently pushed the miner to all-time highs. Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares also slipped. The move hit the sector, not just BHP. BHP hit A$60 for the first time and took back the top spot in Australia, riding on record copper prices and iron ore staying solid. Monday’s drop didn’t change that, but it did make the trade look a bit less certain.
May 18, 2026
BAE Systems Stock Bounces Back, But the Defence Trade Has a New Test
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BAE Systems Stock Bounces Back, But the Defence Trade Has a New Test

BAE Systems shares rose in late London trading on Monday, recovering part of last week’s sell-off as investors weighed fresh U.S. space hardware news against a cooler mood in European defence stocks. The stock was up 34 pence, or 1.84%, at 1,884.50 pence as of 14:54 BST, with 1.30 million shares traded, delayed LSEG data carried by Investors’ Chronicle showed. The move matters because it repairs only a slice of Friday’s damage, not a clean turn. BAE closed at 1,850.50p on Friday, down from 1,923.00p on Thursday, a 3.77% fall, with volume of 8.25 million shares, according to London South East data.
May 18, 2026
Imperial Brands Shares Gain 2.5% as Buyback Bets Offset Tobacco Slowdown
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Imperial Brands Shares Gain 2.5% as Buyback Bets Offset Tobacco Slowdown

Imperial Brands shares climbed Monday as the stop-start rebound from last week’s half-year numbers continued. Investors looked at cash returns, pricing, and what some saw as a steadier outlook for the full year. Shares in the FTSE 100 tobacco group climbed 2.52% to 2,888p, a gain of 71p. The stock started at 2,811p and reached as high as 2,896p. Around 782,000 shares changed hands, based on delayed UK prices from AJ Bell.
May 18, 2026
IHG Trades Near Its Peak With Buybacks in Focus
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IHG Trades Near Its Peak With Buybacks in Focus

InterContinental Hotels Group shares traded higher in London on Monday. The Holiday Inn owner stayed near its recent highs, with investors taking in news of a new buyback and watching for fallout from Middle East travel issues. The stock traded at about $149.50, up 0.7%, giving it a $22.26 billion market cap. Shares stayed below the $152.00 high hit this year. The gain put the stock near the prices seen after the first-quarter trading update earlier this month.
May 18, 2026
Vodafone Shares Edge Up, But Traders Still Wary of One Market
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Vodafone Shares Edge Up, But Traders Still Wary of One Market

Vodafone Group Plc shares ticked up in London Monday, taking back a bit of ground after last week’s drop. The stock got a lift from the company’s improved profit outlook, but traders kept an eye on ongoing weakness in Germany, Vodafone’s largest market. Vodafone was quoted at 111.20p/111.25p in delayed dealings, up 0.45p, or 0.41%. Shares finished Friday at 110.80p, down 4.48% after a choppy week. The stock touched 122.05p on May 11, then fell back after its results.
May 18, 2026
SSE Stock Rises After Heavy Loss, Next Test on May 28
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SSE Stock Rises After Heavy Loss, Next Test on May 28

SSE PLC traded higher in London on Monday afternoon, getting back some of Friday’s loss as electricity names moved up with the broader market. Barclays/Refinitiv delayed figures had SSE up 1.63% at 2,308p to sell and 2,309p to buy at 13:48 BST. The FTSE 100 was ahead 0.98%, and electricity stocks added 1.42%. SSE’s bounce is in focus after Friday’s rough session. The stock ended the week at 2,271p, down 7.65%, trading 9.31 million shares. Now investors wait to see if Monday is just a technical rebound or if things have settled ahead of results.
May 18, 2026
RELX Shares Edge Up, Still Facing Pressure From AI Risks
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RELX Shares Edge Up, Still Facing Pressure From AI Risks

RELX PLC gained in London on Monday, extending Friday’s rally as investors continued to weigh its AI offering while competition from legal tech remains a risk. Late data showed RELX at 2,458 pence, up 1.44%. The stock is still down 19.1% for the year and off 40.5% over 12 months, while the FTSE 100 was last up about 0.5%. RELX isn’t just moving with a slow Monday market. The question now is whether AI tools end up helping its LexisNexis, Elsevier, and risk-analytics units, or if they hurt the paid workflow business that the stock depends on. In February, Reuters said RELX, Thomson Reuters, and Wolters Kluwer took a hit from AI worries after Anthropic rolled out legal and workflow
May 18, 2026
LSEG Lags While FTSE Moves Higher, Activist Investors Watch
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LSEG Lags While FTSE Moves Higher, Activist Investors Watch

London Stock Exchange Group shares slipped on Monday, lagging the FTSE 100, as investors looked at the company's recent growth upgrade while the UK market stayed cautious and activists circled European exchange groups again. LSEG traded at 9,118p to sell and 9,122p to buy on Hargreaves Lansdown data, off 14p or 0.15% on delayed prices. The FTSE 100 gained 62.48 points, up 0.61% at 10,257.85.
May 18, 2026
3i Group slides again even after £750 million buyback
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3i Group slides again even after £750 million buyback

3i Group shares dropped again Monday, building on last week’s losses, as the private-equity investor announced its first buys under a £750 million buyback plan. The stock was trading near 2,060 pence in late morning, off about 7%. The FTSE All-Share showed a small gain. Investors are looking at 3i less as a general private-equity play and more as a listed way to get exposure to Action, the big Dutch discount chain that's the bulk of its holdings. At March 31, 3i put the value of its 65.4% stake in Action at £23.74 billion, out of a total portfolio of £31.82 billion.
May 18, 2026
Barclays Shares Edge Down After Buyback Moves
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Barclays Shares Edge Down After Buyback Moves

Barclays shares in London fell Monday. The bank disclosed last week’s buyback of almost 26 million shares, showing capital returns are active while the stock stays weak. Barclays shares traded at 421.50 pence at 11:03 a.m. in London, down 0.43%. The stock ranged from 417.95p to 423.40p so far. The FTSE 100 edged up, with Barclays lagging the wider market in early deals.
May 18, 2026
British American Tobacco up as buyers look for safety
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British American Tobacco up as buyers look for safety

British American Tobacco p.l.c. climbed in early London trade on Monday, extending gains as tobacco stocks drew buyers despite swings in global markets. Shares were at 4,939 pence by 10:56 BST, up 1.54%. The stock earlier hit 4,965 pence. UK stocks use pence quotes in London. FTSE 100 up 0.26% as broader market stays volatile. The gain stood out with the tape still choppy, as the index ticked up to 10,222.38 on delayed prints. Oil and government bonds were still moving on fresh Middle East worries.
May 18, 2026
BP Shares Climb in London as Investors Watch Oil Moves
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BP Shares Climb in London as Investors Watch Oil Moves

BP shares traded higher in London on Monday, outpacing the FTSE 100. The British oil giant got a lift from stronger crude prices, which drew investors back to BP’s turnaround trade. BP traded at 561.30 pence to sell and 561.50 pence to buy, up 9.20 pence, or 1.67%. That’s after a prior close at 552.20 pence, according to Hargreaves Lansdown. The FTSE 100 was just 0.08% higher.
May 18, 2026
Anglo American Stock Slides After $3.9B Coal Exit — London Traders React
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Anglo American Stock Slides After $3.9B Coal Exit — London Traders React

Anglo American dropped in early London moves Monday after it said it’s selling its Australian steelmaking coal arm to Dhilmar for as much as $3.875 billion. The deal, which helps with its planned Teck Resources merger, still leaves some payout tied to coal prices going forward. Anglo was last at 3,739.5 pence, off 2.44%, according to market data. Anglo is pushing to get its portfolio in shape before merging with Teck, a deal aimed at boosting its focus on copper. The metal is a priority for major miners as it’s key in power grids, EVs and data centres.
May 18, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 18.05.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 18.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 18, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 19, 2026, 3:56 AM EDT ASX Travel Stock Webjet Halted After 44% Crash Amid Leadership Changes May 19, 2026, 3:56 AM EDT. Webjet Group Ltd (ASX: WJL) shares were placed on a trading halt after a 44% decline in 2026. The halt, requested pending an announcement, relates to “future material changes to a certain commercial arrangement” expected to significantly impact its financial outlook. Leadership flux adds pressure, with CEO Katrina Barry and deputy CEO David Galt departing, and Chairman Don Clarke retiring. Webjet reaffirmed its FY26 earnings before interest and
May 18, 2026
Computershare stock holds up on soft ASX as rate outlook steers focus
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Computershare stock holds up on soft ASX as rate outlook steers focus

Computershare Limited looked strong going into Monday’s Sydney trade. Shares settled at A$31.07 on Friday, up 3.43%, as the local market lagged. The stock climbed A$1.03 for the session, according to Bloomberg market data. Computershare finished the week up about 1.1%, based on Friday’s close compared with May 8 at A$30.73. That came as the S&P/ASX 200 lost 1.27% for the week, MarketIndex data showed. The move came after a tough week for Australian equities.
May 18, 2026
IAG Jumps 10% as Traders Watch Monday’s ASX Open
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IAG Jumps 10% as Traders Watch Monday’s ASX Open

Insurance Australia Group Ltd will start Monday’s ASX pre-open at A$8.01 after climbing 10% over the last five days—a solid rebound for a stock that faced some pressure earlier this year. Shares added 1.65% Friday. Turnover was 6.39 million shares. Timing is key here. The ASX cash market opens at 09:59:45 Sydney time following its auction, so the first trade on Monday will tell if last week’s bid held up over the weekend.
May 18, 2026
Brambles shares ahead of Monday on ASX after choppy week
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Brambles shares ahead of Monday on ASX after choppy week

Brambles Ltd heads toward the Sydney market open Monday with shares aiming to keep a late-week bounce. The pallet logistics firm closed Friday at A$22.10, up 1.28% on the session, ASX data showed. But the stock stayed 1.56% below last week’s level. Australian shares just ended a soft week, with the S&P/ASX 200 settling at 8,630.80 on Friday. The index slipped 0.11% that day and lost around 1.3% for the week while miners pulled back. Traders kept watch for PMI data, RBA minutes, and jobs numbers.
May 17, 2026
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