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NatWest Nears Major £2.5bn Wealth Management Acquisition
NatWest Group is reportedly close to finalizing a £2.5-2.7 billion takeover of Evelyn Partners, potentially announcing the deal as early as Monday.
Experian Shares Tumble Near 52-Week Low Amid AI Concerns and Buyback Activity
Experian stock fell 4.65% to 2,499 pence on Friday, approaching a 52-week low, as the company continued its $1 billion share repurchase program. Investors are eyeing upcoming U.S. inflation data and peer earnings for direction.
Lloyds Share Buyback and Housing Data Set Tone for UK Banking Week
Lloyds Banking Group executed a 10 million share repurchase as its Halifax unit reported a 0.7% monthly rise in UK house prices. Investors are monitoring mortgage trends and upcoming sector news.
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.
Microsoft to Halt New Legacy Printer Driver Updates for Windows 11 in 2026
Microsoft will cease publishing new third-party V3/V4 printer drivers to Windows Update for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025+ starting January 15, 2026, as part of a shift to a modern print platform.
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.
LSEG Stock Slumps as AI Concerns Weigh on Data Sector
London Stock Exchange Group shares fell for a third consecutive week, dropping 8%, amid renewed investor anxiety over AI disruption to data and analytics firms.
Anglo American Downgraded by BofA Amid De Beers Uncertainty, Shares Dip
Anglo American shares fell 0.75% to 3,435p after BofA downgraded the stock to 'neutral', citing valuation concerns and execution risks ahead of key updates.
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.
Meta's AI Ambitions Spark Investor Concern Over Soaring Capital Expenditure
Meta shares declined as the company projected 2026 capital spending could reach $135 billion, nearly double its 2025 forecast, raising investor anxiety about AI investment returns.