Stock Market 22 April 2026 - 24 April 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
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Shock, Iran Tensions and BoE Warning Bite
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Shock, Iran Tensions and BoE Warning Bite

The FTSE 100 fell 0.8% to 10,379.08 on Friday, erasing gains made after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, while the FTSE 250 also dropped 0.8%. Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden warned that asset prices may not reflect global risks. Wizz Air lost 3.3%, AstraZeneca dropped 3.7%, and Mondi plunged 11.1% after a cost warning. Retail sales rose 0.7% in March, mostly due to higher fuel purchases.
April 24, 2026
3i Group Shares Slide Again as Action Growth Worries Test FTSE 100 Firm
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3i Group Shares Slide Again as Action Growth Worries Test FTSE 100 Firm

3i Group shares closed down 1.83% at 2,627.50 pence in London on Friday, extending a three-day slide and leaving the stock 41.57% below its 52-week high. The drop comes ahead of 3i’s annual results on May 14, as investors focus on softer like-for-like sales growth at Action, its largest holding, which reported a 4.0% rise in comparable sales for early 2026, with France up just 0.9%.
April 24, 2026
Nvidia Stock Is Back Near a Record, But the $300 Path Just Got Harder
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Nvidia Stock Is Back Near a Record, But the $300 Path Just Got Harder

Nvidia shares rose 4.8% to $209.15 Friday morning, nearing their 52-week high ahead of the company’s May 20 earnings report. The chipmaker has guided for $78 billion in quarterly revenue, excluding China data-center sales. Rival chipmakers and cloud firms, including Google and Broadcom, have posted stronger gains this year as investors diversify AI bets. Nvidia’s Vera Rubin system remains a focus for future demand.
April 24, 2026
Imperial Brands Stock Faces Fresh Downgrade as £1.45 Billion Buyback Keeps Rolling
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Imperial Brands Stock Faces Fresh Downgrade as £1.45 Billion Buyback Keeps Rolling

Morgan Stanley downgraded Imperial Brands to “equal-weight” and upgraded British American Tobacco to “overweight” on Friday. Imperial shares slipped 0.18% while BAT rose 3.23%. Imperial bought back 180,000 shares for cancellation on April 23, continuing its £1.45 billion repurchase program. Market-share pressure and modest growth remain concerns ahead of Imperial’s May 12 results.
April 24, 2026
British American Tobacco Stock Jumps As Morgan Stanley Upgrade Meets Fresh Buyback
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British American Tobacco Stock Jumps As Morgan Stanley Upgrade Meets Fresh Buyback

BAT shares rose 3.55% to 4,355.50 pence in London after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to “overweight.” The company continues a £1.3 billion buyback, recently purchasing 165,340 shares for cancellation. BAT will now report repurchases weekly, not daily, following regulatory changes. Investors remain focused on pouch growth, U.S. regulation, and sector competition.
April 24, 2026
London Stock Exchange Group’s Record Q1 Puts AI Doubts on the Back Foot
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London Stock Exchange Group’s Record Q1 Puts AI Doubts on the Back Foot

London Stock Exchange Group reported a 9.8% rise in first-quarter total income excluding recoveries to £2.42 billion, beating analyst expectations. The company raised its 2026 revenue-growth outlook after strong trading volumes and continued data business growth. LSEG shares rose up to 4% on Thursday but remain down about 12% over the past year. The group bought back £1.1 billion in shares during the quarter.
April 24, 2026
RELX PLC Stock Gets Fresh AI Test After £350 Million Buyback and 2026 Outlook Reassurance
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RELX PLC Stock Gets Fresh AI Test After £350 Million Buyback and 2026 Outlook Reassurance

RELX launched a new £350 million share buyback and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook after reporting strong early-year growth across all business areas. Shares slipped 0.45% to 2,672 pence on Friday amid ongoing concerns about AI competition, highlighted by a new Anthropic-Freshfields legal AI partnership. RELX said its own AI-enabled products are driving sales. No first-quarter numbers were released.
April 24, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 24.04.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 24.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 24, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 24, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT 4 Key Valuation Metrics for Westpac Banking Corp (WBC) Shares April 24, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Westpac Banking Corp (WBC), Australia's second-largest bank, last traded at $39.01. Key valuation numbers include its net interest margin (NIM) of 1.93%, higher than the ASX major bank average of 1.78%. This margin reflects Westpac's profitability from lending. Its return on equity (ROE) stands at 9.7%, surpassing the sector average of 9.35%, indicating efficient profit generation for shareholders. Employee culture rating of 3.4/5, above the banking sector average, supports
April 24, 2026
Legal & General Shares Drop 5.6% as Final Dividend Ex-Date Puts £1.2 Billion Buyback Back in Focus
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Legal & General Shares Drop 5.6% as Final Dividend Ex-Date Puts £1.2 Billion Buyback Back in Focus

Legal & General Group shares fell 5.6% to 253.65 pence Thursday after trading ex-dividend for a 15.67 pence final payout due June 4. The drop followed a record £1.2 billion buyback and £2.4 billion in planned shareholder returns. L&G reported 2025 core operating profit up 6% to £1.623 billion. Investors remain focused on the group’s solvency ratio and capital-return plans.
April 23, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Falls Again as Oil Shock and Rate Fears Hit London Shares
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Falls Again as Oil Shock and Rate Fears Hit London Shares

London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.2% to 10,457.01, its fourth consecutive decline, as oil stayed above $100 a barrel and hopes faded for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. Sainsbury’s dropped 3.4% after warning the Iran war could hit profits, while WH Smith slumped 9.2% on a profit warning. Consumer confidence hit a six-month low, and traders now see a 70% chance of a June Bank of England rate hike.
April 23, 2026
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Hits Two-Week Low as Oil Tops $100, Santos Jumps
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Hits Two-Week Low as Oil Tops $100, Santos Jumps

Australian shares closed at a two-week low Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.6% to 8,793.40 as stalled U.S.-Iran talks and oil above $100 a barrel weighed on sentiment. Energy stocks rose, led by Santos and Woodside, but losses in banks and miners offset gains. Healthcare hit an eight-year low after CSL and Cochlear slumped. Traders now see a 75% chance the Reserve Bank will raise rates in early May.
April 23, 2026
Amazon Stock Nears Record Before Earnings. Anthropic May Be the Difference
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Amazon Stock Nears Record Before Earnings. Anthropic May Be the Difference

Amazon shares hit a new intraday high of $258.79 Thursday, buoyed by a $5 billion investment in Anthropic and optimism over AI-driven cloud growth. The stock rose above its previous 52-week high, trading at $256.62 by late morning. Amazon will report quarterly results April 29, alongside Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta. Analysts have raised price targets as AWS’s AI services now generate over $15 billion in annual revenue.
April 23, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 23.04.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 23.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 23, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 23, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Are Westpac Banking Corp (WBC) Shares Good Value? Key Valuation Tools Explained April 23, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) trades near $39, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 20.1x. This modestly exceeds the banking sector average PE of 19x, suggesting WBC shares hover close to fair market value. Analysts often use two valuation methods: the PE ratio and Dividend Discount Model (DDM). The PE ratio compares share price to annual earnings per share ($1.92 for WBC), while the DDM values shares
April 23, 2026
BAE Systems plc Shares Drop Again as Defence Rally Hits a Harder Test
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BAE Systems plc Shares Drop Again as Defence Rally Hits a Harder Test

BAE Systems shares fell 1.49% to £21.13 on Wednesday, following a 4.22% drop Tuesday, as investors pulled back from European defence stocks. The decline comes ahead of BAE’s April 24 dividend record date and its May 7 annual meeting. European aerospace and defence shares lost 2.4% Wednesday, with the sector under pressure from profit-taking and valuation concerns.
April 22, 2026
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  • Why ASX Digital Platforms Are Leading ASX 200 Investor Attention
    June 3, 2026, 1:31 AM EDT. ASX digital platforms are attracting significant attention within the ASX 200, the stock market index tracking Australia's top 200 companies. This surge reflects growing investor interest in technology-driven financial services solutions, highlighted by stronger user engagement and shifting market trends. Digital offerings promise enhanced accessibility and efficiency, factors drawing both retail and institutional investors. Market analysts note the sector's resilience amid broader economic uncertainties, positioning digital platforms as key drivers of future growth on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Investors are encouraged to monitor regulatory developments and competitive dynamics affecting these companies.