National Grid plc seals £3 billion Eastern Green Link 4 contracts ahead of RIIO-3 start

National Grid plc uzavírá smlouvy na Eastern Green Link 4 v hodnotě 3 miliardy liber před zahájením RIIO-3

National Grid and SP Energy Networks signed £3 billion contracts Monday for the Eastern Green Link 4, a 2GW subsea cable between Scotland and England. Siemens Energy will supply converter stations; Prysmian will provide cables. The project aims to move power from Fife to Norfolk and is backed by a £600 million National Wealth Fund loan. National Grid raised its investment target to at least £70 billion by March 2031.
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Glencore Pushes South Africa Smelter Job-Cut Deadline to April 7 as Eskom Talks Enter Final Week

Glencore posouvá termín propouštění v jihafrické huti na 7. dubna, jednání s Eskomem vstupují do finální fáze

3 dubna, 2026
Glencore’s South African ferrochrome plant delayed a layoff decision to April 7 after Eskom requested more time to finalize a discounted electricity deal at 62 South African cents/kWh. Up to 1,500 jobs remain at risk as only 11 of 66 smelters operate, with electricity prices up over 900% since 2008. The Glencore-Merafe venture reported a 63% drop in 2025 ferroalloy output. NERSA approval is still required for any new tariff.
Stellantis, Leapmotor Explore Brampton EV Production as C10 “Leap Mode” Proves Fictional

Stellantis a Leapmotor zvažují výrobu elektromobilů v Bramptonu, zatímco „Leap Mode“ modelu C10 se ukazuje jako fikce

Stellantis is in early talks with China’s Leapmotor to produce electric vehicles at its idled Brampton, Ontario plant, Bloomberg reported. Stellantis shares jumped 4.1% in Milan after the news. Canada recently eased tariffs on Chinese EVs and is seeking more joint auto ventures. Stellantis owns 21% of Leapmotor and controls its international arm; Leapmotor declined comment.
NatWest Group Plc strikes new Sainsbury’s Nectar banking deal with savings, loans and card

NatWest Group Plc uzavírá novou bankovní dohodu se Sainsbury’s Nectar zahrnující spoření, půjčky a karty

2 dubna, 2026
NatWest Group and Sainsbury’s on Wednesday announced new financial products for Sainsbury’s customers, including instant-access savings accounts, unsecured loans, and a NatWest Nectar credit card. The rollout follows NatWest’s 2025 acquisition of Sainsbury’s Bank portfolios. Nectar members will get personalized rates, with products available through Sainsbury’s digital channels and powered by NatWest Boxed.
Rolls-Royce SMR Project Moves Closer to Wylfa Build After £300 Million Contract Award

Projekt Rolls-Royce SMR se přibližuje výstavbě ve Wylfě po udělení kontraktu v hodnotě 300 milionů liber

2 dubna, 2026
Amentum and Cavendish Nuclear’s joint venture Litmus Nuclear won a contract worth up to £300 million as owner’s engineer for the Wylfa small modular reactor project in Wales, supporting Rolls-Royce’s SMR technology. The deal, lasting up to 14 years, follows the UK government’s selection of Rolls-Royce SMR for the site, with the first three 470 MW reactors expected to power about 3 million homes by the mid-2030s.
Rolls-Royce Starts First Large UK Battery Project in Scotland as Power Push Builds

Rolls-Royce zahajuje první velký britský projekt bateriového úložiště ve Skotsku v rámci posilování energetiky

Rolls-Royce Holdings began construction of a 43 MW battery storage facility in Falkirk, Scotland, its first major battery project in the UK. The site, developed for Voltaria Helios Energy Storage, is set to connect to the grid in 2026 and start commercial operations in 2027. Rolls-Royce also reported a 40% rise in 2025 operating profit and continued its share buyback program, reaching 27.7 million shares repurchased.
Meituan Stock Faces New Test After 2025 Loss as China Delivery Price War Hits Margins

Akcie Meituanu čelí nové zkoušce po ztrátě v roce 2025, když cenová válka v čínské doručovací službě snižuje marže

2 dubna, 2026
Meituan reported a Q4 net loss of 15.1 billion yuan on revenue of 92.1 billion yuan, with a full-year loss of 23.35 billion yuan for 2025. Shares closed at HK$85.90 in Hong Kong Friday after Beijing signaled a crackdown on food delivery price wars. Local commerce revenue fell 1.1% in Q4, and operating profit turned to a loss. Annual costs surged, driven by higher courier incentives and overseas expansion.
Pixel Duo Concept Phone Brings Two Front Screens to Smartphones: 120Hz IPS Meets a Big E‑Ink Panel

Koncept Pixel Duo přináší do smartphonů dva přední displeje: 120Hz IPS se setkává s velkým E‑Ink panelem

A concept smartphone called Pixel Duo, not affiliated with Google, is drawing attention for its dual front display design: a 3.5-inch 120Hz IPS panel above a 5.2-inch E‑Ink screen. The IPS display handles color and motion, while the E‑Ink panel is intended for reading and low-power use. Media reports stress both screens are stacked vertically on the front, a departure from typical dual-display phones. No commercial release is announced.
Barclays share price: BARC.L faces a new test after MFS collapse rattles lenders

Cena akcií Barclays: BARC.L čelí nové zkoušce poté, co kolaps MFS otřásl věřiteli

2 dubna, 2026
Barclays shares fell 4.19% to 452.85 pence on Friday after concerns over losses tied to the collapse of UK lender Market Financial Solutions. Barclays froze MFS-linked accounts in January, according to weekend reports. MFS entered administration after allegations of financial irregularities, with only £230 million in assets backing £1.16 billion in loans. UK house prices rose 0.3% in February, beating forecasts.
HSBC Holdings Plc CEO Doubles Down on AI Overhaul as Cost-Cut Drive Sharpens

Generální ředitel HSBC Holdings Plc zdvojnásobuje úsilí o přestavbu pomocí AI, zatímco tlak na snižování nákladů zesiluje

HSBC last week named David Rice as its first chief AI officer and may cut up to 20,000 jobs, or 10% of staff, according to Bloomberg News. CEO Georges Elhedery said he is “ruthless in eliminating complexity” as the bank shifts to AI. HSBC also issued $130 million in senior unsecured bonds due 2036. The bank is seeking a buyer for its Singapore life insurance unit, valued at over $1 billion.
National Grid plc seals £3 billion Eastern Green Link 4 contracts ahead of RIIO-3 start

National Grid plc uzavírá smlouvy na Eastern Green Link 4 v hodnotě 3 miliardy liber před zahájením RIIO-3

National Grid and SP Energy Networks signed £3 billion contracts Monday for the Eastern Green Link 4, a 2GW subsea cable between Scotland and England. Siemens Energy will supply converter stations; Prysmian will provide cables. The project aims to move power from Fife to Norfolk and is backed by a £600 million National Wealth Fund loan. National Grid raised its investment target to at least £70 billion by March 2031.
Woodside Keeps Browse CCS Alive With Plan to Refile Under New Australia Law

Woodside udržuje projekt Browse CCS při životě s plánem na nové podání podle nového australského zákona

Woodside Energy has withdrawn its Browse CCS proposal from Australia’s federal approval process and plans to resubmit under revised EPBC laws. The plan targets injecting 3–4 million tonnes of CO2 annually, aiming to cut Browse-to-North West Shelf project emissions by about 47%. The Browse CCS project is now listed as withdrawn on the EPBC public portal. Woodside says it remains committed to resubmission.
France may send Eutelsat satellite terminals to Iran as Starlink goes free during the blackout

Francie může poslat satelitní terminály Eutelsat do Íránu, zatímco Starlink je během výpadku zdarma

France is considering sending Eutelsat satellite internet terminals to Iran after authorities there cut off internet access during protests, Reuters reports. Activists told AP that Starlink is currently free for Iranian users with receivers, and SpaceX has issued a firmware update to counter signal jamming. Starlink operates over 9,000 satellites; Eutelsat manages just over 600.
Transurban-Backed Run for the Kids Raises A$1.32 Million as Toll-Road Group Faces Reform Test

Transurban podporuje běh Run for the Kids, který vybral 1,32 milionu AUD, zatímco skupina provozující mýtné silnice čelí zkoušce reforem

31 března, 2026
Over 30,000 people joined Melbourne’s 20th Herald Sun/Transurban Run for the Kids on Sunday, raising A$1.32 million for the Royal Children’s Hospital. Transurban shares closed at A$14.07 on Friday, up 0.8%. The company expects to complete NSW toll reform by mid-2026 and reported strong toll revenue growth across major Australian cities in early FY26.
Tencent Stock News: Fresh Buyback Filing Lands as AI Push Tests 0700.HK

Zprávy o akciích Tencentu: Nový zpětný odkup přichází, zatímco AI strategie prověřuje 0700.HK

30 března, 2026
Tencent bought back 610,000 shares for HK$300.7 million on March 27, following a 590,000-share buyback the day before. The company warned repurchases in 2026 will lag last year as it raises AI spending. Tencent closed Friday at HK$493.40, down 0.44%. Analysts cut profit forecasts for 2026–27, citing higher AI investment and uncertain returns.
Telstra Group Limited Faces 1 Million-Sq-Km Coverage Map Threat as Optus, TPG Back Tougher Rules

Společnost Telstra Group Limited čelí hrozbě ohledně pokrytí na 1 milionu km², když Optus a TPG podporují přísnější pravidla

30 března, 2026
Optus and TPG are backing stricter mobile coverage mapping standards as the Australian regulator prepares to decide by March 31. Telstra warns the proposal could cut about 1 million square kilometers from its advertised coverage. The new threshold would exclude weaker signal areas from official maps. Telstra says over 1.5 million customers use service below the proposed limit each month.
Mineral Resources Limited Faces Fresh Onslow Iron Risk as Ashburton Port Stays Shut After Cyclone

Mineral Resources Limited čelí novému riziku pro Onslow Iron, protože přístav Ashburton zůstává po cyklonu uzavřený

Ashburton port in Western Australia remains closed after ex-tropical cyclone Narelle, disrupting Mineral Resources’ Onslow Iron exports. Dampier port reopened March 28, but engineering checks at Ashburton will continue into next week with no reopening date set. Mineral Resources’ net debt stood at AUD 4.9 billion as of December 31. Onslow Iron shipped 17.3 million tonnes in the first half of the year.
Google Wallet adds full transaction history and search on Android: what the January 2026 update changes

Google Peněženka přidává úplnou historii transakcí a vyhledávání na Androidu: co přináší aktualizace z ledna 2026

Google Wallet will add full transaction history and search features to its Android and Wear OS apps, according to January 2026 release notes. Users will be able to view purchases made on other devices and online transactions using virtual card numbers. The update removes the current limit of showing only the 10 most recent transactions per device. Google has not announced a rollout date.
5 New Android Apps and Games to Download in February 2026 — Tomb Raider, Warframe make the cut

5 nových aplikací a her pro Android ke stažení v únoru 2026 — Tomb Raider a Warframe jsou mezi nimi

29 března, 2026
Feral Interactive will release Tomb Raider for iOS and Android on February 12, with pre-registration already open. Digital Extremes announced Warframe will launch globally on Android February 18 after a limited Canadian release. Android Authority highlighted these titles alongside Urik Keyboard, SILT, and RGB in its February 2026 roundup of notable new Android apps and games.
NatWest Share Price Rises as Deutsche Bank Lifts Target, but UK Mortgage Risks Linger

Cena akcií NatWest roste díky zvýšení cílové ceny od Deutsche Bank, ale rizika britských hypoték přetrvávají

29 března, 2026
NatWest Group shares rose 0.9% to about 540 pence Friday after Deutsche Bank raised its price target to 840 pence, calling the bank “unfairly undervalued.” Capital Group cut its stake below 5%. Chancellor Rachel Reeves met bank executives as 1.6 million UK borrowers face expiring fixed-rate mortgages this year. NatWest continued share buybacks, leaving 195.1 million shares in treasury.
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Stock Price Today: Shares Rise After Buyback, but Margin Worries Linger

Aktuální cena akcií Reckitt Benckiser Group plc: Akcie rostou po zpětném odkupu, ale obavy o marže přetrvávají

25 března, 2026
Reckitt shares rose 0.59% to 5,110 pence Tuesday after the company bought back 157,000 shares as part of its ongoing £1 billion repurchase program. The stock remains well below its 52-week high. Investor concerns persist over margin warnings, currency pressures, and weak European demand. Reckitt now holds 29.4 million treasury shares, with 644.6 million voting shares outstanding.
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc Stock Price Slips Despite New UK Investment in Rotherham

Cena akcií Rolls-Royce Holdings plc klesá navzdory nové britské investici v Rotherhamu

24 března, 2026
Rolls-Royce shares fell 1.4% to 1,166 pence by 12:19 GMT Tuesday, despite announcing a £19.3 million investment in its Rotherham turbine blade plant. The drop came as oil prices surged above $100 a barrel and European defense stocks declined. Rolls-Royce recently posted a 40% jump in annual profit and announced a major share buyback. FTSE 100 and STOXX 600 also slipped in morning trading.
Lloyds Banking Group Share Price Holds Near 93p as FCA Motor Finance Update Looms

Cena akcií Lloyds Banking Group se drží poblíž 93 pencí, zatímco se blíží aktualizace FCA ohledně financování automobilů

24 března, 2026
Lloyds Banking Group shares hovered near 92.68 pence in London on Tuesday as investors awaited the UK regulator’s decision on motor finance compensation, due March 30 after markets close. The FCA estimated the cost of the plan at nearly £11 billion, with Lloyds among the banks most exposed. FTSE 100 was down 0.1% and UK banks fell 0.9% amid broader market volatility.
ADP Stock Under Fresh Scrutiny as SEC Filings Show Mixed, Delayed Fund Moves

Akcie ADP pod novým drobnohledem: Zprávy SEC odhalují smíšené a zpožděné přesuny fondů

24 března, 2026
TABR Capital Management disclosed a $4.55 million stake in ADP in January, then reported a full exit by month’s end. ADP’s fiscal Q2 revenue rose 6% to $5.36 billion, with diluted EPS up 11% to $2.62. The board approved a new $6 billion share buyback. Institutional ownership signals remain mixed, with some funds cutting and others increasing positions.
Apple iOS 26.4 Release Nears: New Features Include AI Playlists, Video Podcasts, No New Siri

Apple iOS 26.4 se blíží: Novinky zahrnují AI playlisty, videopodcasty, žádná nová Siri

23 března, 2026
Apple released the iOS 26.4 release candidate to testers on March 18, signaling an imminent public launch. The update adds new Apple Music and podcast features, including video podcasts and AI-powered playlist tools. Some AirPods Max 2 functions will require iOS 26.4 or later. Apple has not confirmed the public release date; AirPods Max 2 orders open March 25.