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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.
HSBC Shares Gain as Traders Eye Rate Path Ahead of Earnings
HSBC shares rose 2.2% in London, closing at 1,305.8 pence, while markets price in further Bank of England rate cuts. Investors await the bank's annual results on February 25.
Shell Halts Kazakhstan Spending Amid Legal Disputes, Appoints New Auditor
Shell pauses new investments in Kazakhstan due to $16.5 billion legal disputes over oilfield costs. The company also names PwC as its auditor from 2027, replacing EY.
Rio Tinto Shares Stabilize as Glencore Merger Talks Halt, Focus Shifts to Annual Report
Rio Tinto shares edged higher in London after ending takeover discussions with Glencore. Investors now await the company's annual results on February 19, with iron ore prices testing $100 per ton.
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.