Stock Market 23 March 2026 - 24 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
National Grid Share Price Rises Despite Goldman Sachs Downgrade as £70 Billion Plan Draws Buyers
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National Grid Share Price Rises Despite Goldman Sachs Downgrade as £70 Billion Plan Draws Buyers

National Grid shares rose 1.73% to 1,232 pence Tuesday, outperforming the FTSE 100 despite a Goldman Sachs downgrade to neutral and a target cut to 1,389 pence. The stock remains 14% below its March 2 peak after the company announced a £70 billion investment plan and higher earnings targets. UK inflation expectations jumped in March, and traders now expect up to three Bank of England rate hikes this year.
March 24, 2026
B&M European Value Retail PLC Stock Falls 4% Even as BlackRock Lifts Stake, Turnaround Doubts Persist
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B&M European Value Retail PLC Stock Falls 4% Even as BlackRock Lifts Stake, Turnaround Doubts Persist

B&M European Value Retail shares dropped 4.28% to 156.5 pence Tuesday, near a 52-week low, after two recent profit warnings. BlackRock disclosed a 10.74% stake, but the news failed to lift the stock. January guidance cut EBITDA targets and reported weak Heron Foods performance. UK retail sales volumes in March saw their sharpest fall since April 2020, according to CBI.
March 24, 2026
Standard Chartered PLC Share Price Rises as Buyback Continues, Gulf Risks Linger
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Standard Chartered PLC Share Price Rises as Buyback Continues, Gulf Risks Linger

Standard Chartered closed up 0.6% at 1,576 pence in London, outpacing Barclays and HSBC. The bank bought back 987,062 shares on March 23, bringing total buyback spending to $330.3 million. J.P. Morgan estimates about 12% of StanChart’s profit before tax comes from the Middle East, with $9 billion in UAE loans. UK PMI data showed private-sector growth slowing and input costs surging.
March 24, 2026
Legal & General Share Price Today: Why LGEN Stock Edged Up on Buyback and Manulife Deal
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Legal & General Share Price Today: Why LGEN Stock Edged Up on Buyback and Manulife Deal

Legal & General shares rose to 237.26 pence by 1232 GMT Tuesday, up from Monday’s 236.7 pence close. The company bought 7.2 million shares for cancellation between March 16 and March 20 under its £1.2 billion buyback. Investors remain cautious after the March 11 earnings miss and a drop in the Solvency II ratio to 210%. L&G also announced a global partnership with Manulife Wealth & Asset Management.
March 24, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Turns Higher as Oil Tops $104, but Bellway and Weak UK Data Keep London Under Pressure
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Turns Higher as Oil Tops $104, but Bellway and Weak UK Data Keep London Under Pressure

Britain’s FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 9,953.50 after hitting a three-month low earlier Tuesday, as Brent crude topped $104 a barrel. Bellway shares fell on a margin outlook cut, while S4 Capital surged and YouGov dropped on corporate updates. The FTSE 250 remained under pressure. Flash PMI data showed UK business activity slowed sharply in March.
March 24, 2026
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Share Price Today: IAG Stock Slips as Oil Rebound Tests Buyback Support
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International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Share Price Today: IAG Stock Slips as Oil Rebound Tests Buyback Support

International Consolidated Airlines Group closed at 358.4 pence in London Tuesday, down from 361.3 pence, as airline stocks fell with oil above $100. IAG bought 13.96 million shares last week under its €500 million buyback. The stock remains 22% below its February high. Reuters reported IAG is likely to abandon its pursuit of Portugal’s TAP, though a non-binding offer before April 2 is still possible.
March 24, 2026
Imperial Brands PLC Share Price Edges Up After Fresh Buyback Filing Keeps £1.45 Billion Plan in Focus (Reuters Japan)
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Imperial Brands PLC Share Price Edges Up After Fresh Buyback Filing Keeps £1.45 Billion Plan in Focus (Reuters Japan)

Imperial Brands bought 561,705 shares for cancellation on March 23, spending about £17 million as part of a £1.45 billion buyback. Shares rose 0.56% to 3,036 pence in London trading. The company’s next trading update is scheduled for April 14, with a final dividend due March 31. The buyback reduces the ordinary shares in issue to 782.7 million.
March 24, 2026
London Stock Exchange Group plc Share Price Today: LSEG Stock Edges Higher on FTSE Russell’s 10-Year CanDeal Deal
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London Stock Exchange Group plc Share Price Today: LSEG Stock Edges Higher on FTSE Russell’s 10-Year CanDeal Deal

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 0.6% to 8,484 pence after its FTSE Russell unit signed a new 10-year Canadian data and index deal. The agreement extends CanDeal DNA pricing in FTSE Canada fixed-income indexes and broadens the partnership into analytics. The move follows a year in which LSEG shares fell 30% amid AI concerns and pressure from Elliott Management.
March 24, 2026
RELX PLC Stock Holds Near 2,461p as £350 Million Buyback Starts, AI Worries Linger
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RELX PLC Stock Holds Near 2,461p as £350 Million Buyback Starts, AI Worries Linger

RELX shares held steady at 2,461 pence after the company launched a £350 million share buyback, set to run through April 22. The buyback follows a £450 million programme completed March 20 and comes as the stock remains pressured by investor concerns over AI’s impact on its business. J.P. Morgan Securities is running the new programme independently. RELX reported 2025 revenue of £9.59 billion and adjusted operating profit of £3.34 billion.
March 24, 2026
BP Stock Price Rebounds Above 546p as Oil Tops $100 Again, Iran Risk Lingers
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BP Stock Price Rebounds Above 546p as Oil Tops $100 Again, Iran Risk Lingers

BP shares rose 1.5% to 546 pence in London Tuesday as Brent crude rebounded above $100 a barrel after Iran denied U.S. talks to end the Gulf war. The company, which produced 22% of its 2025 output in the Middle East, faces added risks from a U.S. refinery labor dispute and a recent halt to its $750 million quarterly buyback. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.1% while UK energy stocks gained 0.8%.
March 24, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 24.03.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 24.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 24, 2026, 8:38 AM EDTUpdated: March 24, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT NuEnergy Gas (ASX:NGY) Trading Halted Following Price Surge March 24, 2026, 11:54 PM EDT. NuEnergy Gas (ASX:NGY) experienced an unexpected trading halt after a significant price surge on the Australian Securities Exchange. The halt aims to allow the market to absorb fresh information influencing the stock's sharp movements. Trading suspensions are a regulatory tool used to ensure fair market conditions when volatility spikes or pending announcements occur. Investors await further disclosures from NuEnergy Gas to clarify the factors behind the price jump. The company's shares
March 24, 2026
ADP Stock Under Fresh Scrutiny as SEC Filings Show Mixed, Delayed Fund Moves
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ADP Stock Under Fresh Scrutiny as SEC Filings Show Mixed, Delayed Fund Moves

A Jan. 9 SEC filing showed TABR Capital Management took a $4.55 million ADP stake, but a Jan. 28 restatement removed the position. Wilmington Savings Fund Society’s amended Q3 filing showed 26,377 shares after selling 11,538. Nordea trimmed ADP by 0.8% in Q4, while Skandia reported 19,459 shares as of Sept. 30. ADP reported Q2 revenue of $5.36 billion, up 6%, and authorized a new $6 billion buyback.
March 24, 2026
Dow Jumps 631 Points, Oil Falls Below $100 as Trump’s Iran Talk Claim Revives Wall Street’s TACO Trade
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Dow Jumps 631 Points, Oil Falls Below $100 as Trump’s Iran Talk Claim Revives Wall Street’s TACO Trade

The Dow Jones closed up 631 points Monday and Brent crude fell below $100 after President Trump announced a five-day delay in strikes on Iran, citing “productive” talks. Tehran denied any negotiations, calling Trump’s claim “fake news.” European and U.S. stocks rallied, while oil majors fell. Investors cited relief over a possible pause in conflict near the Strait of Hormuz.
March 23, 2026
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