Stock Market 13 May 2026 - 14 May 2026

Academy Sports Shares Could Move 8% Next Week as Wall Street Eyes Key Figure
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Academy Sports Shares Could Move 8% Next Week as Wall Street Eyes Key Figure

Academy Sports and Outdoors shares fell 2.3% to $51.38 ahead of fiscal Q1 results due June 9. Options markets imply an 8.2% move on earnings, with analysts expecting EPS of 94 cents and revenue of $1.44 billion. The company raised its Q1 sales outlook to up 6%-7% and plans to update 2026 guidance. Academy opened two stores in Q1 and expects 20-25 new locations in 2026.
June 3, 2026
London Stock Exchange Group Stock Rises as UBS Backs AI Push After Google Cloud Deal
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London Stock Exchange Group Stock Rises as UBS Backs AI Push After Google Cloud Deal

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 1.49% to 9,262p Thursday after UBS reiterated a Buy rating and 11,700p target. LSEG announced a connector to bring its data into Google Cloud’s Gemini AI and signed a deal with Planetrics to develop climate-scenario indices. First-quarter total income excluding recoveries rose 9.8% year-on-year, with £1.1 billion in share buybacks completed.
May 14, 2026
British American Tobacco Stock Nears a High After Two U.S. Turns Investors Wanted
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British American Tobacco Stock Nears a High After Two U.S. Turns Investors Wanted

British American Tobacco shares climbed to 4,899.5 pence in London, reaching the top of their 52-week range after a U.S. judge dismissed a major sanctions case and the FDA eased enforcement on some nicotine pouches and vapes. BAT paid about $630 million in penalties and met compliance terms under a deferred prosecution agreement. The FDA guidance also boosted shares of rivals Philip Morris and Altria.
May 14, 2026
3i Shares Plunge as Action Sales Slowdown Clouds £750 Million Buyback
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3i Shares Plunge as Action Sales Slowdown Clouds £750 Million Buyback

3i Group shares dropped as much as 24% in London after reporting a sharp slowdown in sales growth at Action, its largest holding, despite announcing a £750 million buyback. Like-for-like sales at Action rose just 2.4% in the year to May 10, down from 6.8% a year earlier, with France and Germany flat. 3i’s stake in Action makes up about three quarters of its portfolio value.
May 14, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 14.05.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 14.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 14, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 14, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT Why Gold Giants Are Still Turning Heads in 2026 May 14, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. In 2026, major gold producers continue to attract investor attention amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Despite market fluctuations, these companies benefit from gold's role as a safe-haven asset, appealing to those seeking stability. Key players sustain robust production levels and maintain strong balance sheets, positioning themselves well to navigate inflation pressures and geopolitical tensions. Analysts highlight that gold giants' operational efficiency and resource management contribute to their resilience. Investors are closely
May 14, 2026
Evolution Mining Stock Keeps Rising: The Cash Flow Test Behind the ASX Gold Rally
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Evolution Mining Stock Keeps Rising: The Cash Flow Test Behind the ASX Gold Rally

Evolution Mining shares rose 0.6% to A$13.40 Wednesday, extending a week-long rally to 11%. The company reported A$406 million in quarterly cash flow and moved to a net cash position with A$1.37 billion in cash and no debt due until 2029. March-quarter gold output reached 170,000 ounces at an all-in sustaining cost of A$2,220 an ounce. Weather affected copper output, and 18,000 ounces remain hedged for June at A$3,284 an ounce.
May 14, 2026
PLS Group Stock Hits Record High as Lithium Rally Puts Pilgangoora Back in Focus
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PLS Group Stock Hits Record High as Lithium Rally Puts Pilgangoora Back in Focus

PLS Group Limited shares closed at A$6.44 on May 13, down 0.92% after hitting a 52-week high of A$6.59, with a market value near A$20.74 billion. Lithium prices surged, with spot reaching 200,500 yuan a tonne, up 24% in a month. PLS reported March quarter revenue of A$567 million, up 57% from the prior quarter, and closed a US$600 million bond issue to refinance debt.
May 14, 2026
Aristocrat Leisure Shares Surge 13% as A$1 Billion Buyback Changes the ASX Story
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Aristocrat Leisure Shares Surge 13% as A$1 Billion Buyback Changes the ASX Story

Aristocrat Leisure shares surged 13% to A$51.94 after the company raised its share buyback by A$1 billion and reported higher first-half profit. Normalised NPATA rose 8.4% to A$794 million, while revenue slipped 0.2% to A$3.03 billion. The buyback authorization now totals A$2.5 billion, extended through May 2027. The interim dividend increased to 50 cents a share, unfranked.
May 13, 2026
St. James’s Place Stock Rebounds After 4% Slide — Why the SJP Share Price Story Is Still Uneasy
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St. James’s Place Stock Rebounds After 4% Slide — Why the SJP Share Price Story Is Still Uneasy

St. James’s Place closed at 1,160p on Wednesday, up slightly after a 4.35% drop the previous day. The wealth manager reported £1.53 billion in net inflows and £216.94 billion in funds under management for the first quarter. Gross inflows rose year-on-year, but funds under management fell short of the end-2025 figure. Analysts remain divided on the impact of fee changes and market volatility.
May 13, 2026
Imperial Brands Stock Holds 2026 Guidance as Dividend Rises, But Iran Risk Clouds the Trade
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Imperial Brands Stock Holds 2026 Guidance as Dividend Rises, But Iran Risk Clouds the Trade

Imperial Brands kept its 2026 outlook after first-half adjusted operating profit rose 0.6% at constant currency to £1.64 billion. The company raised its interim dividend by 4% and continued a £1.45 billion buyback. Management warned that the Middle East conflict could increase costs and hit demand but reported no material impact yet. Tobacco volumes fell 1.5%, while NGP net revenue rose 7.5%.
May 13, 2026
Antofagasta Stock Jumps as Copper Squeeze Sends Chile Miner Back Toward Its Highs
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Antofagasta Stock Jumps as Copper Squeeze Sends Chile Miner Back Toward Its Highs

Antofagasta shares jumped 8.7% to 4,299p in London Wednesday as copper prices surged above $14,000 a ton, nearing record highs amid mine disruptions and tight supply. The Chilean miner’s stock remains below its 52-week peak. First-quarter copper output fell 7.6% year on year, but full-year guidance was unchanged. Peers including Anglo American and Glencore also rose as copper futures hit new highs.
May 13, 2026
Haleon PLC Shares Slip as Sensodyne Maker’s £500 Million Buyback Gathers Pace
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Haleon PLC Shares Slip as Sensodyne Maker’s £500 Million Buyback Gathers Pace

Haleon PLC shares fell 1.16% Wednesday after the company disclosed it bought back over 10.2 million shares for cancellation under its 2026 repurchase plan, reducing its outstanding shares to 8.868 billion. The buybacks, totaling up to £500 million, come after first-quarter organic revenue rose 2.2%, with oral health up 8.3% but respiratory health down 3.4%.
May 13, 2026
BT Group Stock Watch: UC Edge Launch Raises Stakes Before May 21 Results
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BT Group Stock Watch: UC Edge Launch Raises Stakes Before May 21 Results

BT International launched UC Edge, a managed voice service for multinationals using multiple workplace platforms, now live with initial deployments in regulated industries. The launch comes eight days before BT’s full-year results on May 21, which investors are watching closely. The service lets companies run calls across Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Webex without overhauling phone systems.
May 13, 2026
Aviva Stock Alert: £350 Million Buyback Takes Focus Before Q1 Update
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Aviva Stock Alert: £350 Million Buyback Takes Focus Before Q1 Update

Aviva bought 900,000 shares for cancellation on May 12 at an average price of 620.38 pence, continuing its £350 million buyback. The insurer will issue its first-quarter trading update at 0700 BST on May 14. Aviva shares traded at 616.40 pence, down 0.61% in afternoon trade. The buyback follows last year’s £3.7 billion Direct Line acquisition and a 25% rise in 2025 operating profit.
May 13, 2026
Vodafone Stock’s Big Test: Germany Spoils the Turnaround Story After FY26 Results
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Vodafone Stock’s Big Test: Germany Spoils the Turnaround Story After FY26 Results

Vodafone shares rose 1% in London after a steep drop, as annual revenue climbed 8% to €40.5 billion but earnings missed consensus. The company lost 77,000 mobile and 90,000 broadband customers in Germany, which accounts for 37% of core profit. Vodafone guided for €11.9–12.2 billion in adjusted EBITDAaL for the new year. Full control of VodafoneThree in the UK is expected in late 2026.
May 13, 2026
IAG Stock Slips Again: Why British Airways Owner’s Bond Buyback Isn’t the Whole Story
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IAG Stock Slips Again: Why British Airways Owner’s Bond Buyback Isn’t the Whole Story

International Consolidated Airlines Group shares fell 1.46% in London after the company repurchased 99.6% of its €825 million 2028 convertible bonds, as rising jet fuel costs forced it to cut 2026 profit and capacity forecasts. IAG said it is 70% hedged on fuel for 2024 and expects to return €1 billion to shareholders by February 2027. The stock had dropped 2.98% on Tuesday amid heavy trading.
May 13, 2026
National Grid Stock Stalls Before Results as Rate Pressure Tests the £70 Billion Grid Story
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National Grid Stock Stalls Before Results as Rate Pressure Tests the £70 Billion Grid Story

National Grid traded at 1,275p/1,276p in London by midday, little changed after a volatile morning range of 1,267.5p to 1,298.5p. Volume was about 2.5 million shares, below average. Investors are positioning ahead of full-year results due May 14, with focus on funding a £70 billion grid expansion amid high gilt yields and U.S. regulatory costs. Analyst consensus sees FY 2025/26 underlying EPS at 77.8p.
May 13, 2026
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  • Why This ASX 200 Industrial REIT Is Gaining Attention in June
    June 2, 2026, 8:14 PM EDT. An industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listed on the ASX 200 is attracting investor interest this June. The ASX 200 is a stock market index tracking the top 200 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange. This particular REIT focuses on industrial properties, a sector showing resilience amid economic shifts. While no direct recommendations are made, the REIT's performance and market position spark discussion among analysts. Investors are advised to conduct their own research and consult financial experts before making decisions. The information aims to educate and inform without offering investment advice.