Stock Market 12 March 2026

BHP Stock Price Drops as China Widens Iron Ore Ban in Fresh Contract Blow
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BHP Stock Price Drops as China Widens Iron Ore Ban in Fresh Contract Blow

BHP’s New York shares fell 3.5% after sources said China expanded its ban to include Newman fines, a key BHP iron ore product. Singapore iron ore futures surged over 4% to $108.95. The dispute affects annual supply talks covering a fifth of China’s iron ore needs. BHP has already accepted lower prices and shipped unusual cargoes to Malaysia and Vietnam as talks drag on.
March 12, 2026
Informa stock price falls after Middle East event delays overshadow record results and bigger buyback
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Informa stock price falls after Middle East event delays overshadow record results and bigger buyback

Informa shares fell 1.36% to 768.4 pence after the company delayed events for over 10 brands in the Middle East and said it would absorb some rescheduling costs. The group reported record 2025 revenue of £4.04 billion, but statutory operating profit dropped to £141.7 million due to higher amortisation and a non-cash impairment. Informa raised its 2026 share buyback to £250 million.
March 12, 2026
Schroders PLC Stock Price Today: Why Shares Fell as April 16 Nuveen Vote Comes Into View
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Schroders PLC Stock Price Today: Why Shares Fell as April 16 Nuveen Vote Comes Into View

Schroders shares fell 2.7% to 571p Thursday as the stock traded ex-dividend and released scheme documents for its planned sale to Nuveen. Shareholder meetings on the 590p-per-share takeover are set for April 16 in London. The 15p final dividend goes to holders on March 13, with payment due April 23. Some investors say the offer undervalues Schroders, which recently reported a 25% profit jump.
March 12, 2026
Standard Chartered stock price falls 3.8% after JPMorgan flags Middle East exposure
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Standard Chartered stock price falls 3.8% after JPMorgan flags Middle East exposure

Standard Chartered shares fell 3.76% to 1,598 pence in London after JPMorgan flagged the bank’s exposure to the Middle East conflict. The stock is down 11.4% since Feb. 28, outpacing broader European bank declines. Standard Chartered evacuated its Dubai office, while HSBC and Citigroup also closed branches in the region. The bank bought back 882,000 shares on March 11, spending $171.8 million under its repurchase plan.
March 12, 2026
Bunzl plc share price rises despite FTSE 100 selloff as 2026 outlook stays in focus
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Bunzl plc share price rises despite FTSE 100 selloff as 2026 outlook stays in focus

Bunzl shares rose 32 pence to 2,256p on Thursday, bucking a 0.4% drop in the FTSE 100 as oil prices surged. The stock remains far below its 52-week high of 3,094p. Bunzl reported 2025 revenue of £11.85 billion and an adjusted operating profit of £910.3 million. The company maintained its 2026 outlook, citing ongoing weak demand in North America and Mexico.
March 12, 2026
LSEG Stock Price Rises 3% After Annual Report Shows CEO Pay Fell to £6.4 Million
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LSEG Stock Price Rises 3% After Annual Report Shows CEO Pay Fell to £6.4 Million

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 3% Thursday after its annual report set CEO David Schwimmer’s 2025 pay at £6.4 million, down from £7.86 million in 2024. The stock traded at 8,676 pence, outperforming a falling FTSE 100. LSEG reported 2025 adjusted EBITDA up 11.8% and announced £3 billion in new buybacks by 2027. The stock remains down 22.6% over the past year, lagging major exchange peers.
March 12, 2026
Aviva plc Share Price Today: Stock Slips as Direct Line Fine Tempers Buyback Support
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Aviva plc Share Price Today: Stock Slips as Direct Line Fine Tempers Buyback Support

Aviva shares fell 0.4% to 625 pence after UK Insurance Ltd, now part of Aviva, was fined £10.6 million over past Solvency II reporting errors. The insurer bought 20,000 shares for cancellation under a resumed £350 million buyback. Aviva reported 2025 operating profit up 25% to £2.2 billion and raised its dividend 10%. Its Solvency II shareholder cover ratio dropped to 180% after the Direct Line acquisition.
March 12, 2026
Smiths Group Share Price Slips Again After BNP Cut as Fresh Buyback Fails to Halt Slide
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Smiths Group Share Price Slips Again After BNP Cut as Fresh Buyback Fails to Halt Slide

Smiths Group shares fell 0.32% to 2,474 pence by 17:14 GMT Thursday, extending Wednesday’s 4.54% drop after BNP Paribas cut its rating and warned on oil-and-gas demand for John Crane. BNP lowered its price target to 2,700 pence and trimmed earnings estimates for 2026–2028. Smiths bought back 138,700 shares Thursday but failed to halt the slide. The stock now trades about 10% below its 52-week high.
March 12, 2026
Wipro Stock Price Today: Shares Extend Gains After TruStage Deal, but Growth Test Remains
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Wipro Stock Price Today: Shares Extend Gains After TruStage Deal, but Growth Test Remains

Wipro shares rose 0.14% to 202.51 rupees Thursday after announcing a multi-year contract with U.S.-based TruStage to modernize its retirement-services business. The stock remains down 27% over the past year and trades well below its 52-week high. Financial terms of the TruStage deal were not disclosed. Wipro’s gain came as the Nifty 50 index fell 0.95%.
March 12, 2026
Diageo Share Price Slides Toward 52-Week Low as Red Soul Launch Puts Turnaround in Focus
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Diageo Share Price Slides Toward 52-Week Low as Red Soul Launch Puts Turnaround in Focus

Diageo shares fell 3.8% in London on Thursday, hitting a 52-week low at 1,433 pence. The drop follows weak half-year results, a dividend cut, and a $21.7 billion net debt load. On Wednesday, Diageo launched Johnnie Walker Red Soul, a sweeter, lower-priced Scotch targeting new drinkers. CEO Dave Lewis has promised a broader overhaul after slashing the 2026 sales outlook.
March 12, 2026
Beazley Plc Stock Price Holds Near 1,288p as Zurich Deal Gap Persists and JPMorgan Lifts Stake
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Beazley Plc Stock Price Holds Near 1,288p as Zurich Deal Gap Persists and JPMorgan Lifts Stake

Beazley shares traded around 1,288 pence Thursday, below Zurich Insurance’s 1,335 pence-a-share offer. JPMorgan Chase raised its interest in Beazley to 5.5%, partly via derivatives. The 8.2 billion pound takeover, announced March 2, awaits shareholder, court, and regulatory approval, with a 25 pence dividend expected May 1. Zurich funded the deal partly through a 3.9 billion Swiss franc share sale.
March 12, 2026
Halma plc Share Price Today: Stock Edges Up as 2026 Outlook Holds, Deal Spend Hits Record
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Halma plc Share Price Today: Stock Edges Up as 2026 Outlook Holds, Deal Spend Hits Record

Halma shares edged up 0.05% to 3,910p by 15:11 GMT after the company reaffirmed its full-year outlook, citing strong second-half trading and order intake ahead of revenue. The FTSE 100 group expects mid-teens organic revenue growth and a 22% adjusted operating margin, despite currency headwinds. Halma has spent £451 million on acquisitions this year. Full-year results are due June 11.
March 12, 2026
Reckitt Benckiser stock price slips again as £540 million buyback fails to calm margin worries
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Reckitt Benckiser stock price slips again as £540 million buyback fails to calm margin worries

Reckitt Benckiser shares fell 0.69% to 5,351 pence by 1513 GMT Thursday, extending a drop of over 14% since January. The company repurchased 138,000 shares on March 11 as part of a £1 billion buyback, now holding 29.23 million in treasury. Investors remain wary after weak margin signals in March 5 results and no explicit 2026 margin guidance. The FTSE 100 also slipped 0.4% amid rising oil prices.
March 12, 2026
NatWest Share Price Today: Stock Slides 3.4% as Oil Shock and Revolut UK Bank Launch Weigh
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NatWest Share Price Today: Stock Slides 3.4% as Oil Shock and Revolut UK Bank Launch Weigh

NatWest shares fell 3.4% to 568 pence by 1511 GMT Thursday, extending losses from above 590p earlier in the week and leaving the stock about 20% below its one-year high. The drop came as the FTSE 100 slipped and oil prices hit $100 a barrel, raising concerns over inflation and mortgage rates. Revolut won approval to launch a UK bank, intensifying competition. NatWest’s 2025 pretax profit rose 24% to £7.7 billion.
March 12, 2026
Imperial Brands Stock Price Today: Shares Rebound After Fresh Buyback Filing
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Imperial Brands Stock Price Today: Shares Rebound After Fresh Buyback Filing

Imperial Brands shares rose 0.6% to 3,112 pence Thursday after the company disclosed a new share buyback, partly recovering from a 2% drop the previous day. The firm repurchased 545,325 shares at an average 3,120.50 pence, leaving 785.2 million shares outstanding. Non-executive director Jon Stanton stepped down this week after nearly seven years on the board. Investors await a final dividend on March 31 and a trading update April 14.
March 12, 2026
British American Tobacco p.l.c. Stock Price Steadies After Fresh Buyback Filing Ahead of April AGM
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British American Tobacco p.l.c. Stock Price Steadies After Fresh Buyback Filing Ahead of April AGM

BAT bought 126,605 shares for cancellation on March 11 as part of a £1.3 billion buyback, leaving 2.17 billion shares outstanding. U.S.-listed shares rose to $59.60, up 44 cents, while London shares fell 1.2% to 4,368 pence. The company reaffirmed 2026 growth at the low end of targets and faces a new London lawsuit over its past North Korea business. The annual meeting is set for April 15.
March 12, 2026
Legal & General Share Price Today: L&G Stock Steadies as £600 Million Buyback Starts After Solvency Miss
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Legal & General Share Price Today: L&G Stock Steadies as £600 Million Buyback Starts After Solvency Miss

Legal & General shares rose 0.75% to 242.8 pence after launching the first £600 million tranche of a planned £1.2 billion buyback. The insurer reported a 6% rise in annual core operating profit to £1.623 billion, but its Solvency II capital ratio fell to 203%, missing expectations and driving a previous selloff. The stock remains below its recent high of 279.5 pence.
March 12, 2026
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