Stock Market 12 February 2026

Business Analysis·News·Stock Market·Technology

Cisco stock price drops nearly 8% in premarket after margin miss — what’s next for CSCO

Cisco shares fell 7.9% to $78.74 in premarket trading after quarterly results showed gross margin dropped to 67.5%, missing estimates due to higher memory costs. The company raised its full-year revenue outlook and reported $2.1 billion in AI infrastructure orders, but analysts flagged margin pressure and product mix concerns.

February 12, 2026

Investment·News·Stock Market·Technology

Micron stock jumps again before the bell as HBM4 shipment talk cools Nvidia supply fears

Micron shares climbed 3.5% to $424.72 in premarket trading Thursday after the company said its HBM4 memory is in volume production and shipping to customers. The stock had surged 9.9% Wednesday. Analysts cited tightening DRAM supply and rising prices. Samsung also announced HBM4 shipments as competition for AI chip supply deals intensifies.

February 12, 2026

Finance·Investing·News·Stock Market

Adyen N.V. stock price tumbles 15% after 2026 outlook rattles investors

Adyen shares dropped 15% in Amsterdam after the company reported lower-than-expected payment volumes and issued cautious 2026 revenue targets. H2 net revenue reached 1.27 billion euros with processed volume at 745.3 billion euros and a 55% EBITDA margin. The company guided for 20–22% net revenue growth in 2026, below analyst expectations. Investors await further details on the 3 p.m. CET earnings call.

February 12, 2026

Finance·News·Stock Market·UK Economy

Halma plc share price today: HLMA inches up as UK GDP miss sharpens focus on March update

Halma shares rose 0.2% to 3,680p by 0943 GMT, after closing Wednesday at 3,672p. The move followed UK GDP data showing just 0.1% growth in Q4 2025, missing forecasts. Halma’s next trading update is due March 12, with full-year results set for June 11. Turnover Thursday was about 30,000 shares, down from 1.47 million on Wednesday.

February 12, 2026

Economic Trends·Finance·News·Stock Market

3i Group share price ticks up as soft UK growth fuels rate-cut talk — what matters next

3i Group shares rose 0.4% to 3,355 pence in early London trading after UK GDP growth missed forecasts at 0.1% for Q4 2025. Investors are watching rate expectations and upcoming Bank of England policy moves. 3i last reported a December NAV of 3,017p and strong sales at its Action chain. The company’s next investor event is set for March 26.

February 12, 2026

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Ashtead share price rises as buyback rolls on and March NYSE switch comes into view

Ashtead Group shares rose 1.1% to 5,210 pence in early London trading after the company bought back 88,700 shares for treasury on Feb. 11. The buyback is part of a $1.5 billion program as Ashtead prepares for a U.S. primary listing. UK GDP grew 0.1% in Q4, missing forecasts, while construction output fell 2.1%.

February 12, 2026

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BAE Systems share price today: BA.L slips as buyback update lands ahead of results

BAE Systems shares slipped 0.1% to 1,923 pence by 0925 GMT, trailing a higher FTSE 100. The company disclosed new share buybacks for cancellation, purchasing over 222,000 shares across Feb. 10–11. A U.S. Navy bulletin listed a $23.7 million contract for a BAE unit. Full-year results are due Feb. 18.

February 12, 2026

Finance·Investments·News·Stock Market

Diageo share price rises after chairman buy as investors eye Feb 25 results

Diageo shares rose 0.9% to 1,853.5 pence in early London trading after a filing showed chair Sir John Manzoni bought 365 shares at £17.99 each. Several executives also bought small amounts of shares through the company’s employee plan. Investors await Diageo’s fiscal first-half results on Feb. 25.

February 12, 2026

Finance·Investments·News·Stock Market

Prudential share price slips in London as buyback filing lands and results loom

Prudential shares fell 0.7% to 1,153.5 pence by 0850 GMT in London after the insurer disclosed a buyback of 305,305 shares for cancellation. The company’s stock is down nearly 2% over five days. Prudential launched a $1.2 billion buyback in January, aiming to finish by December 2026. Full-year 2025 results are scheduled for March 18.

February 12, 2026

Corporate News·Finance·News·Stock Market

Standard Chartered share price dips again as CFO exit weighs; Feb 24 results loom

Standard Chartered shares fell 0.7% to 1,802p in early London trading Thursday, following CFO Diego De Giorgi’s abrupt exit and interim replacement by Peter Burrill. Investors await the bank’s Feb. 24 full-year results and any update on a permanent finance chief. De Giorgi will join Apollo Global Management as head of EMEA.

February 12, 2026

Finance·News·Stock Market·UK Economy

National Grid share price dips after fresh high as UK growth miss keeps rates in focus

National Grid shares fell 0.5% to 1,322.5 pence Thursday, after hitting a 52-week high the previous day. UK GDP rose just 0.1% in Q4 2025, missing forecasts and keeping rate expectations in focus. Two-year gilt yields held at 3.62%. Traders await UK inflation data on Feb. 18 and National Grid’s full-year results in May.

February 12, 2026

Business·Finance·News·Stock Market

Vodafone stock slips as buyback rolls on; traders eye May results

Vodafone shares fell 1.4% to 112.9 pence in early London trading Thursday after the company reported buying back 13 million shares under its €500 million programme. The stock had closed up 2.7% the previous day near a multi-year high. Vodafone plans to continue the buyback until May 11, with full-year results due May 12.

February 12, 2026

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British American Tobacco share price today: BAT stock edges up after profit rise and £1.3bn buyback plan

British American Tobacco shares rose 0.4% in early London trading after reporting a 2.3% rise in adjusted 2025 profit and announcing a £1.3 billion share buyback for 2026. The company also increased its dividend 2% to 245.04 pence per share. Investors are watching U.S. nicotine pouch sales as cigarette volumes continue to decline.

February 12, 2026

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Unilever share price slips as FY2025 sales beat meets cautious 2026 outlook, buyback

Unilever shares fell 0.8% in early London trading after reporting FY2025 results and warning 2026 growth will likely hit the low end of its 4–6% target range. Q4 underlying sales rose 4.2%, beating forecasts, while annual operating profit slipped 1.1% to €10.1 billion. The company announced a €1.5 billion buyback to begin in the second quarter. Turnover dropped 3.8% to €50.5 billion.

February 12, 2026

Finance·Investments·News·Stock Market

London Stock Exchange Group share price jumps as Elliott pressure puts buybacks back in focus

London Stock Exchange Group shares rose 1.7% to 7,508 pence by 08:20 GMT Thursday after headlines about Elliott’s activist stake. Investors await LSEG’s full-year results on Feb. 26, with attention on buybacks, costs, and AI risks. LSEG completed its latest share buyback on Feb. 10. The stock has dropped about 35% over the past year.

February 12, 2026

Finance·News·Stock Market·Technology

Sensex drops 500 points, Nifty below 25,850 as Infosys, TCS lead IT selloff

The Sensex dropped 515.63 points to 83,718.01 and the Nifty 50 lost 132.85 points to 25,821 by late morning Thursday, led by a 4% to 5% slide in major IT stocks including Infosys and TCS. Analysts cited renewed automation concerns after Anthropic’s AI launch and fading hopes for a U.S. rate cut. Brent crude rose, adding pressure. Mid- and small-cap indices also slipped nearly 1%.

February 12, 2026

Corporate News·Finance·News·Stock Market

Shell stock in focus before London open as EY audit fallout resurfaces and buyback rolls on

Shell shares closed Wednesday up 2.9% at £29.14, near a 52-week high, after announcing new buybacks under its $3.5 billion programme. Four EY partners exited following compliance failures tied to Shell’s audit, with Britain’s Financial Reporting Council investigating. Shell will switch auditors to PwC in 2027. Turnover was below average despite the price gain.

February 12, 2026

Finance·Investment·News·Stock Market

Barclays share price: buyback starts, targets reset — what investors watch next

Barclays bought 4,159,750 shares for cancellation on Feb. 11, its first move under a new £1 billion buyback. Shares closed Wednesday at 477.50 pence, up 0.65%. The bank reported 2025 profit before tax up 12% to £9.1 billion and set a 2028 return target above 14%. Investors are watching U.S. fee risks and investment banking fees.

February 12, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Finance·News·Stock Market

CBRE stock price tumbles 12% in ‘AI scare trade’ — what Wall Street watches next

CBRE shares fell 12.1% to $149.49 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following a sharp regular-session drop. The selloff tracked losses in rivals Jones Lang LaSalle and Cushman & Wakefield amid investor fears over AI-driven disruption to fee-heavy service firms. CBRE reports quarterly results Thursday morning.

February 12, 2026

Business News·Earnings Reports·News·Stock Market

HubSpot stock drops after earnings: why HUBS is sliding even after upbeat 2026 targets

HubSpot shares fell 9.8% to $209.33 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company posted higher profit, raised its outlook, and announced a $1 billion share buyback. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 20% to $846.7 million, with billings up 27%. The 2026 revenue forecast of $3.69–$3.70 billion topped estimates. Investors focused on future billings and margins despite the upbeat results.

February 12, 2026