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IMI Launches £500M Buyback Amid Strong Growth Outlook, Shares Dip
IMI plc has commenced a £500 million share repurchase program following robust 2025 results, with revenue up 4% to £2.304 billion and an adjusted operating margin of 20.0%. The company forecasts continued organic growth for 2026.
VodafoneThree in Broadband Wholesale Talks with Virgin Media O2
Vodafone Group's UK joint venture is in discussions with Virgin Media O2 for a wholesale broadband agreement that would allow it to sell home internet services over Virgin Media O2's network, as it targets significant customer growth.
Tesco Trials 24/7 Royal Mail Lockers in UK Grocery Convenience Push
Tesco is piloting Royal Mail parcel lockers at eight UK locations, offering round-the-clock collection and returns. The move comes as the grocer defends market share gains against rivals also expanding locker networks.
Aviva Resumes Share Buyback Amid Stock Decline, Analysts Highlight Valuation Gap
Aviva has recommenced its £350 million share repurchase program, purchasing 20,000 shares for cancellation, even as its stock price declined. The insurer reported a 25% surge in 2025 operating profit, bolstered by its takeover of Direct Line.
Sage and SumUp Launch Free MTD Tool for UK Sole Traders Ahead of Deadline
Sage Group and SumUp have introduced a complimentary accounting and tax-filing solution for UK sole traders, timed before HMRC's new digital filing rules take effect in April. The tool automates submissions for those with income above £50,000.
IAG, European Airlines Slump as Oil Spike and Route Disruptions Squeeze Recovery
Shares in International Consolidated Airlines Group dropped up to 6% Monday as Brent crude surged and over 40,000 Middle East flights were canceled, threatening the carrier's recent profit momentum.
3i Group Plunges to Year Low on Action Growth Fears
3i Group shares fell to a new 52-week low, trading below estimated net asset value, as doubts mount over the growth trajectory of its primary holding, Action.
SSE Executives Acquire Shares Ahead of Major Grid Investment Phase
SSE PLC disclosed that CEO Martin Pibworth and six other senior executives acquired shares through the company's all-employee plan ahead of a closed period. The move comes as SSE embarks on a £33 billion, five-year grid investment program.
Major Funds Disclose Beazley Stakes as Zurich's $11 Billion Bid Progresses
Wellington Management, Vanguard, and Polar Capital have disclosed significant stakes in Beazley Plc after Zurich Insurance's £8.1 billion takeover bid. Beazley shares currently trade 3.4% below the offer price.
Persimmon Shares Drop Ahead of Earnings Amid UK Housing Sector Strain
Persimmon Plc shares declined 5.5% to 1,223.5 pence on Monday, pressured by sector-wide warnings on profits and margins. The housebuilder's full-year results are scheduled for release on March 10.
LSEG Unveils Comprehensive ESG Scoring Ahead of EU Regulatory Deadline
London Stock Exchange Group has introduced a major ESG scoring and analytics platform, covering thousands of companies and bonds, as it prepares for upcoming European sustainability regulations. The launch follows a significant share repurchase program and ongoing investor pressure for growth.
Sunbelt Rentals Launches $1.5B Buyback Following NYSE Listing
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings has begun its $1.5 billion share repurchase program, acquiring 663,882 shares worth approximately £36.2 million in the first week following its primary listing shift to the New York Stock Exchange.