Stock Market 24 March 2026 - 26 March 2026

UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 09.04.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 09.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT Metlen Energy & Metals Enhances Presence in FTSE Index April 9, 2026, 8:12 AM EDT. Metlen Energy & Metals has strengthened its position within the **FTSE landscape**, reflecting growing investor confidence in the company. This move underscores Metlen's strategic growth amid shifting market dynamics. The company's inclusion in the FTSE index, a benchmark for the UK's leading stocks, signals its rising prominence in energy and metals sectors. Investors should note that this development may influence trading volumes and valuation metrics. Financial advisors recommend reviewing portfolio
April 9, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 26.03.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 26.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 26, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT Top 10 ASX Gainers on Friday Include Whitehaven Coal and New Hope March 26, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. On Friday, Whitehaven Coal (WHC) led gains among ASX-listed firms, rising 3% to AU$9.13. New Hope (NHC) also climbed 3% to AU$5.63. Other notable movers were Telix Pharmaceuticals (TLX) and Yancoal Australia (YAL), each up 2%, closing at AU$13.29 and AU$8.28 respectively. Smaller advances of 1-3% were seen in 4D Medical (4DX), a2 Milk (A2M), Life360 (360), News Corp (NWS), Ampol (ALD), and Harvey Norman Holdings (HVN).
March 26, 2026
Reckitt Benckiser Share Price Edges Higher After Buyback, Annual Report — Why the Stock Is Still Under Pressure
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Reckitt Benckiser Share Price Edges Higher After Buyback, Annual Report — Why the Stock Is Still Under Pressure

Reckitt Benckiser shares hovered just above 5,100 pence Wednesday, still over 20% below last year’s high after March’s sharp drop. The company bought back 156,500 shares on March 24 as part of a £1 billion program. Management reported stronger-than-expected 2025 results but warned that weak European trading and legal risks could weigh on 2026.
March 25, 2026
LSEG Share Price Today: Why London Stock Exchange Group Stock Is Back in the Spotlight
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LSEG Share Price Today: Why London Stock Exchange Group Stock Is Back in the Spotlight

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose to 8,548 pence on Wednesday, up from 8,474 pence. FTSE Russell, owned by LSEG, extended its data partnership with CanDeal DNA for 10 years. The stock remains below its 52-week high after earlier pressure from AI concerns and Elliott Management’s campaign for changes. The FTSE 100 index gained 1.1% amid reports of a possible U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal to Iran.
March 25, 2026
Unilever PLC Stock Price Lags FTSE 100 After Barclays Upgrade as Food Deal Doubts Persist
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Unilever PLC Stock Price Lags FTSE 100 After Barclays Upgrade as Food Deal Doubts Persist

Unilever shares fell 0.25% to 4,515 pence at 13:28 GMT Wednesday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 1.26% rise, as investors questioned its food business overhaul. Barclays issued a new “buy” rating with a 6,000-pence target, but the stock lagged after last week’s 6% drop tied to talks with McCormick. CEO Fernando Fernandez expects 2026 sales growth at the low end of 4%-6%.
March 25, 2026
RELX PLC Stock Price Lags FTSE Rally Despite New £350 Million Buyback, Still Below 2,565p Sale Price
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RELX PLC Stock Price Lags FTSE Rally Despite New £350 Million Buyback, Still Below 2,565p Sale Price

RELX shares fell about 1% to 2,407 pence in London on Wednesday, underperforming the FTSE 100 despite a new £350 million buyback. The stock remains below last week’s 2,565 pence share sale price as investors weigh risks from generative AI competition and ongoing large share sales. RELX reported 2025 revenue of £9.59 billion and 7% underlying growth. J.P. Morgan is executing the current buyback through April 22.
March 25, 2026
Why Experian Share Price Fell Despite Fresh Buybacks and a Rising FTSE 100
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Why Experian Share Price Fell Despite Fresh Buybacks and a Rising FTSE 100

Experian shares fell 1.6% to 2,524.5 pence in London Wednesday despite announcing the repurchase and cancellation of about 1.18 million shares over two days. Investors remain focused on U.S. credit-score pricing pressure ahead of full-year results in May. Peer companies Fair Isaac, Equifax, and TransUnion also dropped after U.S. officials called for more affordable credit-score pricing.
March 25, 2026
National Grid share price rises as Bernstein lifts target after Goldman cut
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National Grid share price rises as Bernstein lifts target after Goldman cut

National Grid shares rose 1.8% to 1,254 pence Wednesday after Bernstein Research raised its price target to 1,450 pence and reiterated an outperform rating. Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to neutral earlier in the week, citing valuation after a recent rally. National Grid recently set a five-year capital spending target of at least £70 billion and expects underlying EPS growth of 8%-10% from FY26.
March 25, 2026
GSK Stock Price Today: Shares Jump on Japan Orphan-Drug Nod
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GSK Stock Price Today: Shares Jump on Japan Orphan-Drug Nod

GSK shares climbed 3.2% to 2,039.5 pence in London after Japan granted orphan-drug status to its lung-cancer therapy risvutatug rezetecan and a filing showed continued share buybacks. The stock rose above 2,000 pence, aided by broader FTSE 100 gains. Analysts at Deutsche Bank and Barclays maintained price targets below current levels, citing mixed signals from recent drug launches.
March 25, 2026
Glencore Stock Price Today: Glencore plc climbs near 52-week high as miners rally
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Glencore Stock Price Today: Glencore plc climbs near 52-week high as miners rally

Glencore shares climbed 2% to 538 pence in London, nearing a 52-week high as UK miners rallied on falling oil prices and rising metals demand. Copper futures rose 1.34%, boosting Glencore’s outlook amid investor focus on its copper strategy. The FTSE 100 gained 1.1%, while the mining sub-index jumped 3.4%. Brent crude dropped over 5% after reports of a U.S. settlement proposal to Iran.
March 25, 2026
BP PLC Share Price Today: Stock Edges Up as Ceasefire Hopes Hit Oil
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BP PLC Share Price Today: Stock Edges Up as Ceasefire Hopes Hit Oil

BP shares rose 0.5% to 560.12 pence in London Wednesday, tracking oil prices that fell after reports of a U.S. ceasefire proposal to Iran. Brent crude dropped 4% to $100.32 a barrel, while BP’s stock remained below last week’s 52-week high. BP halted share buybacks in February and sold its Gelsenkirchen refinery last week. Analysts warned oil prices could rebound if ceasefire talks stall.
March 25, 2026
Vodafone Share Price Jumps 2% After 549 Million Share Cancellation as FY26 Results Loom
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Vodafone Share Price Jumps 2% After 549 Million Share Cancellation as FY26 Results Loom

Vodafone shares rose 2.18% to 110.10 pence in London Tuesday, outperforming the FTSE 100. The company cancelled 549.6 million treasury shares and reported Goldman Sachs bought 2 million shares at 107.92 pence. Vodafone’s 500 million euro buyback ends May 11, ahead of full-year results on May 12. Service revenue in Germany grew 0.7% in Q3, below analyst expectations.
March 24, 2026
National Australia Bank Stock Price Falls 4.45% as Downgrades, Rate Fears Hit NAB Shares
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National Australia Bank Stock Price Falls 4.45% as Downgrades, Rate Fears Hit NAB Shares

National Australia Bank shares fell 4.45% to A$42.75 on Tuesday, bringing the stock’s monthly drop to 10.7%. Trading volume reached A$293.3 million, outpacing other major banks. Morgan Stanley downgraded NAB to Underweight and cut its target price, while NAB economists warned of a “more treacherous phase” for the economy amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
March 24, 2026
Woodside Energy Stock Price Rises as Oil Rebounds Above $104, LNG Squeeze Deepens
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Woodside Energy Stock Price Rises as Oil Rebounds Above $104, LNG Squeeze Deepens

Woodside Energy's U.S. shares rose to $24.34 Tuesday as Brent crude jumped 4.55% to $104.49 on continued Strait of Hormuz disruptions and QatarEnergy's force majeure on LNG contracts. Santos halted Darwin LNG, cutting Australian exports and sending its shares down 2.6%. Woodside named Liz Westcott CEO last week as it pushes to complete the $18 billion Scarborough project and seeks partners for Louisiana LNG.
March 24, 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock Price Falls 1.8% as CBA Lags ASX 200 Rebound
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock Price Falls 1.8% as CBA Lags ASX 200 Rebound

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares fell 1.8% to A$171.12, underperforming a market that closed 0.16% higher. Investors trimmed bets on further Reserve Bank of Australia rate hikes after consumer confidence hit a record low and inflation expectations rose. Brent crude hovered just above $100 a barrel as tensions in the Middle East kept the Strait of Hormuz mostly closed.
March 24, 2026
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Stock Price Today: Shares Rise After Buyback, but Margin Worries Linger
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Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Stock Price Today: Shares Rise After Buyback, but Margin Worries Linger

Reckitt closed up 0.59% at 5,110 pence Tuesday after disclosing a 157,000-share buyback under its ongoing repurchase plan. The stock remains well below its 52-week high as investors weigh margin warnings and weak European demand flagged in March. The FTSE 100 rose 0.7%, leaving Reckitt trailing the index. Management continues to focus on emerging markets after a 17.2% revenue jump there last quarter.
March 24, 2026
BHP Stock Rises as India Iron Ore Demand Opens New Outlet Amid China Curbs
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BHP Stock Rises as India Iron Ore Demand Opens New Outlet Amid China Curbs

BHP Group's U.S. shares rose to $68.77 as a rare cargo of its Jimblebar iron ore heads to India, where imports are set to more than double to up to 14 million tons this fiscal year, Reuters reported. China has restricted purchases of several BHP iron ore products amid ongoing supply negotiations. BHP’s iron ore earnings reached $7.5 billion in the last half-year. The company pays its interim dividend March 26.
March 24, 2026
Haleon Stock Price Falls After Buyback Update and CEO Share Filing
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Haleon Stock Price Falls After Buyback Update and CEO Share Filing

Haleon shares dropped 1.8% in London Tuesday, closing at 359 pence after a director dealing notice and recent buybacks failed to lift sentiment. The company bought 7.83 million shares last week at prices above Tuesday’s close. CEO Brian McNamara received shares under performance and bonus plans, with some sold to cover taxes. Investors remain cautious after Haleon’s February forecast of slower 2026 organic revenue growth.
March 24, 2026
RELX Stock Price Slips as New £350 Million Buyback Starts and AI Questions Linger
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RELX Stock Price Slips as New £350 Million Buyback Starts and AI Questions Linger

RELX PLC shares traded near 2,440 pence Tuesday, about 1% lower, after launching a new £350 million buyback set to run through April 22. The move follows a £450 million buyback completed March 20 and comes as investors question AI’s impact on RELX’s data and legal-information businesses. J.P. Morgan Securities will execute the repurchases. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of 4,183 pence.
March 24, 2026
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