Articles by James Calloway
Barclays Gains Ahead of Key Earnings and Strategic Update
Barclays shares rose 2.71% to 479.1 pence on Friday, setting a positive tone before the bank's full-year results and strategic targets announcement on Tuesday. Investors are focused on cost management, credit quality, and capital returns.
Unilever Awaits Key Post-Demerger Results as Shares Hold Steady
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250 pence ahead of its first full-year report since spinning off its ice cream division. Investors await clarity on 2026 sales growth and margin outlook.
Reckitt Announces £1.6 Billion Special Dividend Ahead of Key Investor Events
Reckitt Benckiser shares hold near 52-week highs as the company prepares to distribute a £1.6 billion special dividend on February 20, with management set to present at the CAGNY conference on February 19.
GSK Gains EU Approval for Nucala in COPD, Stock Momentum in Focus
GSK shares rose after EU regulators approved expanded use of Nucala for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The stock has surged 17% this week and nearly 49% over the past year.
British American Tobacco Gains Ahead of Earnings, Buyback Continues
British American Tobacco shares rose 1.2% to 4,609 pence Friday, outperforming the FTSE 100. Investors await preliminary results due February 12 for updates on nicotine alternatives and competitive positioning.
SSE Shares Approach Yearly High as Investors Eye Regulatory and Rate Decisions
SSE shares gained 1.21% to close at 2,510 pence, nearing a 52-week peak. The utility issued a 2025/26 EPS forecast of 144-152p and highlighted a 64% surge in network investment.
RELX Shares Extend Losses Amid AI Disruption Fears Ahead of Earnings
RELX shares fell 4.6% to 2,145p, nearing a 52-week low, as investors weigh AI's impact ahead of full-year results on February 12. The company continues its share buyback program.
iFAST Shares Decline Ahead of Key Earnings and Singapore Budget Announcement
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 ahead of its full-year results on Feb. 12, with market focus also on Singapore's Budget 2026 and upcoming bank earnings.
Sembcorp Industries Set to Report FY2025 Results Amid Key Acquisition Focus
Sembcorp Industries shares closed slightly lower at S$6.05 ahead of its FY2025 earnings release on February 25. Investors are eyeing updates on cash flow and its A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy acquisition.
Seatrium Shares Dip Ahead of Key Financial Report, Offshore Wind Milestone in Focus
Seatrium shares declined 1% to S$2.06 ahead of its full-year results release on February 26. The company recently achieved a construction milestone with TenneT and GE Vernova on a major offshore wind platform.
UOL Shares Defy Market Dip Amid Elevated Short Interest Ahead of Earnings
UOL Group shares edged higher on Friday despite a 0.8% decline in Singapore's Straits Times Index, with short sales accounting for over 35% of its trading volume. The property developer is scheduled to release its full-year results on February 26.
CapitaLand Investment Gains Ahead of Earnings, CICT Reports Strong Distributable Income
CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12, outperforming the broader market decline. Its managed trust CICT posted a 16.4% increase in second-half distributable income.