Stock Market 13 March 2026

Woodside Energy Stock Price: Why WDS Slipped Even as Oil Topped $100
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Woodside Energy Stock Price: Why WDS Slipped Even as Oil Topped $100

Woodside Energy’s U.S.-listed shares fell 0.7% to $22.19 Friday, despite Brent crude topping $100 a barrel for the first time since August 2022. The company began drilling at its Trion project in Mexico and beat 2025 profit forecasts with $2.65 billion. Australian LNG plants are running near capacity, limiting near-term supply gains. Woodside is still searching for a permanent CEO, with several internal and external candidates in contention.
March 13, 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock Price Rises to A$173.76 as RBA Hike Bets Build
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock Price Rises to A$173.76 as RBA Hike Bets Build

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares rose 1.26% to A$173.76 Friday, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200, as traders bet on a rate hike at next week’s Reserve Bank of Australia meeting. Financial stocks gained 1%, while miners fell 2.1%. Analysts now see a 25 basis point rate increase likely on March 17. CBA’s shares remain up 20.7% over the past year, but consensus price targets sit well below current levels.
March 13, 2026
BHP Share Price Falls 2.3% as China Tightens Iron Ore Curbs, Then Softens One Ban
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BHP Share Price Falls 2.3% as China Tightens Iron Ore Curbs, Then Softens One Ban

BHP shares fell 2.3% to A$49.80 Friday after China tightened curbs on the miner’s iron ore, briefly easing only on Jimblebar fines for a week. China Mineral Resources Group told buyers they would soon be barred from taking delivery of Newman fines. Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares rose as iron ore prices jumped. BHP will pay a 73-cent interim dividend March 26.
March 13, 2026
Sunbelt Rentals Stock Price Rebounds After Forecast Lift, New $1.5 Billion Buyback
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Sunbelt Rentals Stock Price Rebounds After Forecast Lift, New $1.5 Billion Buyback

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings shares rose about 3% Friday after the company tightened full-year rental-revenue growth guidance to 2%-3% and launched a new $1.5 billion share buyback. Third-quarter revenue increased 2.7% to $2.637 billion, but net income fell to $290 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin narrowed to 41.0% from 43.5%. The stock traded near $72, recovering from Thursday’s decline.
March 13, 2026
Taylor Wimpey Share Price Today: Stock Rebounds, but Fresh Cost Fears Keep Pressure On
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Taylor Wimpey Share Price Today: Stock Rebounds, but Fresh Cost Fears Keep Pressure On

Taylor Wimpey shares closed up 1.13% at 94.68 pence Friday, still about 25% below their 52-week high. The company faces rising energy costs linked to the war in Iran and higher mortgage rates, while its 2026 profit forecast, sales rate, order book, and dividend have all fallen. Taylor Wimpey bought 5.62 million shares last week under its buyback program. Its next trading update is set for April 28.
March 13, 2026
Why Imperial Brands PLC Stock Price Rose 2.4% as Buyback Rolls On Before Key Dividend
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Why Imperial Brands PLC Stock Price Rose 2.4% as Buyback Rolls On Before Key Dividend

Imperial Brands shares climbed 2.37% to 3,201 pence Friday after the company bought back 12,064 shares for cancellation. The buybacks are part of a £1.45 billion program announced in October. Imperial’s next trading update is set for April 14, with a final dividend payment due March 31. John Rishton will become chair in December, following recent leadership changes.
March 13, 2026
TP ICAP Share Price Jumps After Record 2025 Results, £80 Million Buyback and Dividend Rise
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TP ICAP Share Price Jumps After Record 2025 Results, £80 Million Buyback and Dividend Rise

TP ICAP shares surged 10.7% after reporting record 2025 results and announcing an £80 million buyback, bucking a 0.9% drop in the FTSE 250. Revenue rose to £2.353 billion and pretax profit reached £230 million. The company maintained its 2026 outlook despite currency headwinds and said a possible minority listing of its Parameta data unit remains under review.
March 13, 2026
Bunzl plc Share Price Climbs 2% in London, but Stock Is Still 26% Off Its High
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Bunzl plc Share Price Climbs 2% in London, but Stock Is Still 26% Off Its High

Bunzl shares rose 2.13% to 2,304 pence Friday, extending a rebound despite the FTSE 100’s decline. The company reported 2025 revenue of £11.85 billion and adjusted operating profit of £910.3 million, but forecast a slightly lower margin for 2026. North America’s profit fell 11.5% last year, though management cited improved second-half performance. Annual dividend edged up 0.3% to 74.1 pence.
March 13, 2026
Admiral Group Plc Stock Price Climbs After RBC Upgrade Puts Fresh Focus on 2026 Outlook
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Admiral Group Plc Stock Price Climbs After RBC Upgrade Puts Fresh Focus on 2026 Outlook

Admiral Group shares climbed 1.9% to 3,280 pence after RBC Capital Markets upgraded the stock to “outperform” and raised its target price. The move followed Admiral’s record 2025 pre-tax profit of £957.9 million, up 16%, and a shift in capital returns toward buybacks. The FTSE 100 fell 0.43% on the day. Admiral’s board proposed a 90 pence final dividend, payable June 5.
March 13, 2026
SSE PLC stock price hits 52-week high after 3,581-MW UK capacity auction win
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SSE PLC stock price hits 52-week high after 3,581-MW UK capacity auction win

SSE plc shares hit a 52-week high of 2,757 pence on Friday, closing at 2,730 pence after securing 3,581 MW of capacity in Britain’s 2029/30 power auction. The company is seeking investor backing for a £33 billion grid and renewables expansion, while the FTSE 100 fell 0.4%. SSE’s market value stood at about £32.9 billion. The latest auction results await confirmation from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
March 13, 2026
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends Lower as Oil Shock Hits Miners, Fuels RBA Hike Bets
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends Lower as Oil Shock Hits Miners, Fuels RBA Hike Bets

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.14% at 8,617.10 on Friday, led by an 18.8% plunge in Northern Star Resources after a production warning. Miners fell 2.1% while financials gained 1%. Oil-driven inflation fears pushed rate hike bets to 80% for next week’s RBA meeting. Qantas agreed to pay A$105 million to settle a class action over COVID-era flight credits.
March 13, 2026
Autotrader share price rises 1.5% as buyback continues, Baillie Gifford trims stake
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Autotrader share price rises 1.5% as buyback continues, Baillie Gifford trims stake

Autotrader Group shares rose 1.5% to 494.8p Friday, outperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.4% drop after Baillie Gifford disclosed its stake fell just below 5% and the company announced a new buyback. The stock remains down 35% over the past year. Autotrader bought back 769,278 shares Thursday, leaving 825.1 million voting rights outstanding. Full-year results are due May 21.
March 13, 2026
Schroders Share Price Today: Why the Stock Is Still Below Nuveen’s Offer Ahead of April Vote (Share Prices)
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Schroders Share Price Today: Why the Stock Is Still Below Nuveen’s Offer Ahead of April Vote (Share Prices)

Schroders shares closed at 570.5p Friday after releasing the scheme document for Nuveen’s £9.9 billion takeover, with shareholder votes set for April 16. The stock remains 19.5p below the 590p cash offer and 41.5p below the 612p headline value including permitted dividends. Shares dropped mechanically after going ex-dividend for a 15p payout. BNP Paribas completed syndication of most lender commitments on March 11.
March 13, 2026
RS Group PLC Share Price Falls 2% as Investors Eye March Update After BPX Deal
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RS Group PLC Share Price Falls 2% as Investors Eye March Update After BPX Deal

RS Group PLC shares dropped 2.1% to 631 pence by Friday afternoon, with no new company data expected until a trading update later in March. The company recently agreed to acquire BPX Group for up to £30 million, aiming to expand in industrial automation. Analyst consensus forecasts 2025/26 revenue at £2.921 billion. Broader UK market sentiment was weak after economic data and energy price concerns.
March 13, 2026
Haleon PLC Stock Price Rises After £500 Million Buyback Starts, but U.S. Demand Risk Lingers
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Haleon PLC Stock Price Rises After £500 Million Buyback Starts, but U.S. Demand Risk Lingers

Haleon shares rose 1.26% to 377.7 pence after launching a £500 million buyback, with all repurchased shares to be cancelled. The programme, executed by HSBC, will run until August 19 across three exchanges. Haleon is investing £65 million in a new Shanghai oral-health plant as it seeks growth in China. The buyback follows Pfizer’s final exit from Haleon in March 2025.
March 13, 2026
Centrica stock price today: shares near 52-week high as UK gas shock boosts energy security play
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Centrica stock price today: shares near 52-week high as UK gas shock boosts energy security play

Centrica shares hovered near a 52-week high Friday, trading at 207.86 pence after hitting 210 pence earlier and following a 3.09% jump Thursday. Wholesale gas prices in Britain have surged over 60% in two weeks, prompting forecasts for Ofgem’s July price cap to rise to £1,827. Citi upgraded Centrica to buy, citing likely government support for its Rough gas storage site. Ofgem’s new price cap is expected by May 27.
March 13, 2026
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