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ASX 200 Reclaims 9,000 as NAB Hits Record High on Strong Earnings
The Australian benchmark index closed above 9,000 points, lifted by robust banking results and technology gains. National Australia Bank reached an all-time high following a solid quarterly performance.
FTSE 100 Climbs to New Peak on Cooling UK Inflation
London's FTSE 100 index surged to a new all-time high after UK inflation data showed a welcome cooldown, strengthening expectations for an imminent Bank of England interest rate cut.
Anglo American Rises on UK Inflation Data Ahead of Key Results
Anglo American's stock climbed 2.3% in London trading following a slowdown in UK inflation to 3.0%, with markets focused on the company's upcoming annual results and revised copper guidance.
Haleon Gains as UK Inflation Eases, Focus Shifts to Upcoming Earnings
Haleon's stock advanced 0.9% as UK inflation slowed, fueling expectations for Bank of England rate cuts. Investors now await the company's full-year earnings report on February 25.
GSK Gains on EU Asthma Drug Approval and £450M Share Repurchase
GSK shares advanced after the European Commission approved its asthma drug Exdensur and the company launched a £450 million share repurchase. New data also highlighted the effectiveness of its RSV vaccine.
BrewDog Considers Sale, Crowdfunding Investors Face Potential Losses
BrewDog has engaged advisors to examine potential sale or restructuring, potentially leaving its 220,000 crowdfunding investors with minimal returns. The craft brewer reported significant losses amid challenging market conditions.
Barclays Gains on Share Buyback, UK Inflation Data Fuels Rate Cut Bets
Barclays PLC advanced in London trading following a fresh share buyback, while softer UK inflation data bolstered market expectations for an imminent Bank of England interest rate reduction.
Raspberry Pi Shares Surge 25% on CEO Purchase and AI Speculation
Raspberry Pi Holdings shares surged 25.2% in early London trading, extending a multi-day rally fueled by CEO Eben Upton's share purchase and speculation about AI uses for its hardware.
SSE Awards Major Subsea Cable Contracts in £950m Scottish Grid Upgrade
SSE has named five contractors for a framework worth up to £950 million to modernize subsea power links to Scottish islands. The utility's shares held steady near recent highs following the announcement.
RELX Shares Dip on Buyback Activity and Insider Transactions
Shares of RELX PLC declined in early London trading as the market processed regulatory filings showing ongoing share repurchases and an executive transaction. The information services giant continues its capital return program against a backdrop of shifting UK monetary policy expectations.
Glencore Announces $2 Billion Payout, Advances Congo Copper Expansion
Glencore shares gained approximately 3% in London trading following the release of its 2025 financial results, which included a proposed $2 billion cash return to shareholders and progress on a major copper expansion project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
National Grid Shares Dip as UK Inflation Eases, BoE Rate Cut Bets Intensify
National Grid shares declined in early trading after UK inflation data showed a slowdown to 3.0% in January, reinforcing market bets on an imminent Bank of England rate cut.