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NatWest Lifts Profit Target, Announces £750M Buyback After Strong 2025
NatWest posted robust 2025 earnings, announced a new share repurchase program, and increased its dividend, while shares remained volatile following its Evelyn Partners acquisition.
NatWest Lifts Profit and Targets, Announces Capital Return
NatWest shares gained after the bank posted strong annual profits, increased its medium-term return target, and proposed a final dividend alongside a new share repurchase program.
Smurfit Westrock Shares Gain 3% on 2030 Profit Targets, Buyback Outlook
Smurfit Westrock stock climbed 3% after the packaging firm unveiled ambitious 2030 financial goals and signaled potential share repurchases starting in 2027.
NatWest Shares Under Pressure Ahead of Earnings Amid Wealth Deal Scrutiny
NatWest shares fell 2.4% to 605p as investors assess the impact of its £2.7 billion Evelyn Partners acquisition ahead of Friday's annual results.
Western Digital Stock Tumbles 7% Amid Debt Redemption, Tech Sector Pressure
Western Digital shares dropped over 7% Tuesday after the company moved to redeem its 2026 senior notes, underperforming storage peers as weak retail sales and a sector downgrade weighed on tech stocks.
NatWest's Wealth Acquisition Shifts Capital Strategy, Shares Stabilize After Selloff
NatWest shares steadied near 621p following a sharp drop after announcing a £2.7 billion Evelyn Partners buy and a £750 million buyback. The deal will reduce its capital ratio and delay further buyback announcements until 2027.
Westpac Shares Slide on CIO Retirement Announcement Ahead of Key Banking Results
Westpac shares declined 1.8% following news that Chief Information Officer Scott Collary will retire this year. The broader banking sector softened ahead of Commonwealth Bank's earnings report, while consumer sentiment hit a 10-month low.
Western Digital Gains After Bond Redemption, Focus Shifts to Buybacks and AI Demand
Western Digital shares advanced in after-hours trading following the early redemption of its 2026 senior notes, as the company emphasizes balance sheet management and shareholder returns.
Western Digital Gains on Early Debt Redemption, Investors Eye Economic Data
Western Digital shares advanced 2.7% after the company secured funds to retire its 2026 senior notes ahead of schedule. Market participants are awaiting key U.S. employment and inflation reports this week.
FTSE 100 Dips Amid UK Political Uncertainty; NatWest Acquisition and Greggs Downgrade Highlighted
The FTSE 100 edged lower as political concerns around Prime Minister Keir Starmer unsettled investors. NatWest shares fell sharply after a major acquisition deal, while Greggs tumbled following a broker downgrade.
NatWest Shares Drop on £2.7bn Wealth Management Acquisition and Buyback
NatWest Group shares fell nearly 5% after announcing the £2.7 billion acquisition of Evelyn Partners and a £750 million share buyback. The deal marks the bank's largest transaction since the 2008 financial crisis.
Lloyds Shares Dip Amid Rate Cut Speculation and NatWest Deal
Lloyds Banking Group shares fell nearly 2% as UK rate cut bets intensified and NatWest's acquisition of Evelyn Partners weighed on sector sentiment.
NatWest Shares Slide on £2.7bn Evelyn Partners Acquisition
NatWest Group shares fell nearly 4% after announcing a major deal to buy wealth manager Evelyn Partners, raising investor concerns over capital impact and integration risks ahead of annual results.
NatWest's £2.7bn Wealth Acquisition Spurs Investor Caution
NatWest Group has agreed to purchase wealth manager Evelyn Partners for £2.7 billion, aiming to expand its fee-based services. Shares fell approximately 4% following the announcement.
Westpac Shares Climb to $40 Amid ASX Rally Ahead of Key Quarterly Report
Westpac shares rose 1.47% to A$40.01 as the ASX 200 gained 1.85%. Investors await the bank's quarterly update on February 13, focusing on net interest margins and credit quality.
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.
Westpac Shares Dip Amid ASX Selloff, Focus Turns to Quarterly Update
Westpac shares fell 1.2% as the ASX 200 dropped 2%, erasing A$70 billion. Investors await the bank's Feb. 13 update for margin and credit quality signals following the RBA rate hike.