Glencore Shares Dip on $2B Payout Plan Amid EBITDA Decline
Earnings James Calloway

Glencore Shares Dip on $2B Payout Plan Amid EBITDA Decline

Glencore shares declined 2% in London trading following its full-year results, which included a $2 billion cash return plan and a 6% EBITDA drop. Market attention centers on Congo copper operations and softer energy trading earnings.

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LSEG Shares Rise as Elliott Demands Strategic Review and Buyback
Markets Daniel Marsh

LSEG Shares Rise as Elliott Demands Strategic Review and Buyback

London Stock Exchange Group shares advanced 0.3% after Elliott Investment Management urged a strategic review and a £5 billion share repurchase program. The news comes as LSEG announced major data partnerships with Standard Chartered and Bank of America.

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RELX Shares Gain on Buyback Activity Amid CEO Pay Scrutiny
Markets Daniel Marsh

RELX Shares Gain on Buyback Activity Amid CEO Pay Scrutiny

RELX PLC shares advanced 2.8% to 2,297 pence after announcing a 1.8 million share buyback. Investor focus shifts to executive compensation reports and AI's impact on its core data business.

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Raspberry Pi Stock Soars on AI Edge Computing Hype and CEO Purchase
Technology Sarah Chen

Raspberry Pi Stock Soars on AI Edge Computing Hype and CEO Purchase

Raspberry Pi's stock jumped sharply this week, driven by CEO Eben Upton's share purchase and speculation about AI applications on its affordable hardware. The rally highlights growing investor interest in edge computing as an alternative to cloud-based AI.

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HSBC Gains Ahead of Annual Results as UK Rate Cut Hopes Rise
Markets Daniel Marsh

HSBC Gains Ahead of Annual Results as UK Rate Cut Hopes Rise

HSBC shares edged higher in London trading, supported by growing expectations for Bank of England rate cuts following cooler inflation data. Focus turns to the bank's annual results due next week.

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Unilever Gains on Google Cloud AI Deal Amid Analyst Caution
Technology Sarah Chen

Unilever Gains on Google Cloud AI Deal Amid Analyst Caution

Unilever shares rose slightly following a new AI and data partnership with Google Cloud, as analysts express caution over valuation after a strong run. The company's India unit also plans a $220 million manufacturing expansion.

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National Grid Shares Retreat as UK Rate Cut Expectations Intensify
Markets Daniel Marsh

National Grid Shares Retreat as UK Rate Cut Expectations Intensify

National Grid shares declined in early London trading, extending losses after UK inflation slowed to 3.0% in January, bolstering expectations for a Bank of England rate cut. The utility stock remains sensitive to shifting gilt yields.

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Schroders Shares Steady Below Nuveen's Takeover Bid
Markets Daniel Marsh

Schroders Shares Steady Below Nuveen's Takeover Bid

Schroders PLC shares traded flat around 586p, remaining below Nuveen's 612p per share takeover offer. The deal has triggered shareholder disclosures and strategic shifts at the asset manager's wealth unit.

Rio Tinto Shares Drop on Earnings Shortfall, Higher Iron Ore Costs
Earnings James Calloway

Rio Tinto Shares Drop on Earnings Shortfall, Higher Iron Ore Costs

Rio Tinto's stock declined 3.1% in early London trading after reporting underlying earnings of $10.9 billion for 2025, slightly below analyst forecasts. The company announced a $6.5 billion dividend and projected increased iron ore production costs for the coming year.

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Rolls-Royce Shares Retreat After Buyback Activity, Focus Turns to Earnings
Earnings James Calloway

Rolls-Royce Shares Retreat After Buyback Activity, Focus Turns to Earnings

Rolls-Royce shares declined in early trading after the company disclosed recent buyback activity. Attention now shifts to the upcoming full-year financial report scheduled for February 26.

Anglo American Shares Dip Ahead of Key Earnings Report
Earnings James Calloway

Anglo American Shares Dip Ahead of Key Earnings Report

Anglo American's stock declined in London trading as the market awaited its annual financial results, following a warning of reduced copper production and a potential loss at its De Beers diamond unit.

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Shell Shares Gain as Geopolitical Tensions Drive Oil Higher
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Shell Shares Gain as Geopolitical Tensions Drive Oil Higher

Shell's stock advanced alongside rising oil prices fueled by U.S.-Iran tensions. The energy major also executed another tranche of its ongoing share repurchase plan.

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