Økonomi 14 februar 2026 - 17 marts 2026

BP shares rose over 1% in London after new Iranian attacks on the UAE pushed Brent crude above $100 a barrel. BP, which recently halted its $750 million buyback, is now prioritizing debt reduction and oil and gas investment. Brent hit $101.94 before retreating as some ships passed Hormuz and the US signaled possible transit for certain vessels. BP’s Middle East and Egypt output accounted for 22% of its 2025 production.

Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 2.4% to 5,484 pence Monday after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock and set a 6,300 pence target. The gain follows heavy losses earlier in March, including a 6% drop after the company withheld margin guidance. Reckitt launched a new buyback round of up to £540 million, set to finish by July 27. Management warned of continued challenges in Europe and currency headwinds.

National Australia Bank rose 1.53% Friday to close at A$47.11 amid expectations of a Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike next week. Brent crude traded at $100.13 per barrel, prompting Australia to release up to 762 million liters of fuel reserves. NAB’s net interest margin climbed to 1.80% for the quarter, while its common equity tier 1 ratio slipped to 11.48%.

Telstra shares closed at 5,19 AUD Friday, up 1,37%, as the company bought back 3,49 million shares for about 18 million AUD. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0,14% amid inflation and rate fears. Telstra’s buyback is set to run through June 30 but can be paused at any time. TPG Telecom closed at 3,91 AUD, up 0,51%.

Reckitt Benckiser began the third phase of its £1 billion share buyback, purchasing 127,000 shares on March 10 for an average 5,489.76 pence each. The stock fell 10.6% in the week ending March 10, underperforming the FTSE 350. Reckitt reported 5.2% core revenue growth for 2025 but flagged weaker cold and flu sales, European market challenges, and lower EPS after selling Essential Home.

Corning shares jumped 7.3% to close at $139.51 Friday after UBS raised its price target to $160 and reiterated a buy rating. The stock touched $140.27 intraday, its first time above $140, amid optimism over tech infrastructure spending. Investors await management appearances on February 27 and March 3 for further demand signals.