SSE PLC Stock Price Slides Even After Ferrybridge Battery Goes Live
SSE shares fell 3.02% to 2,573 pence Friday, despite the launch of its 150MW Ferrybridge battery
Diageo Stock Price Ends Near 52-Week Low as Investors Wait for Turnaround Proof
Diageo shares closed at 1,400 pence in London Friday, near their 52-week low, after heavy trading saw 24.6 million shares change hands. The company’s stock remains under pressure following a February outlook
Anglo American Share Price Slides as London Rout Deepens, Teck Deal Timing Back in Focus
Anglo American shares dropped 3% to 2,867 pence on Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 1.4% decline as miners were sold off. The
Flying Taxis May Finally Launch in 2026. The Hard Part for Joby and Archer Is Still on the Ground
Joby Aviation expects to launch passenger flights in Dubai by late 2026, holding exclusive aerial taxi rights for six years, according to
Rolls-Royce Share Price Slides Again Despite Fresh Buyback as FTSE Selloff Deepens
Rolls-Royce shares fell 2.44% to 1,161 pence Friday, extending losses and leaving the stock 18% below its February peak. The drop came
National Grid Stock Price Falls 3% as UK Yields Top 5%, Energy Shock Hits Utilities
National Grid shares closed at 1,233p Friday, down 3.1%, extending losses as UK bond yields topped 5% and the FTSE 100 fell
Glencore Share Price: Stock Holds Above 520p Despite South Africa Smelter Warning
Glencore shares closed at 520.10 pence on Friday, up 0.37%, with 232 million shares traded and turnover near £699 million on the LSE. The miner’s South African ferrochrome unit warned it could exit talks over discounted electricity, putting up to 1,500 jobs at risk. Despite this, Glencore stock is up 27.9% this year, buoyed by coal prices and speculation after failed merger talks with Rio Tinto.
Shell Plc Stock Price Slips After Qatar Repair Warning as Oil Rally Keeps Shares Near Highs
Shell shares closed down 0.78% at 3,434 pence after the company said repairs at its Pearl plant in Qatar would take about
3i Group Share Price Hits 52-Week Low Ahead of Action Seminar
3i Group shares closed at a 52-week low of 2,701 pence on Friday, down 2.28%, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 1.4% drop. The
Standard Chartered PLC Share Price Edges Up Despite 1MDB Setback as India Sale, Rate Bets Loom
Standard Chartered closed up 0.07% at 1,518.5 pence on Friday, outperforming a 1.4% drop in the FTSE 100, despite a Singapore court
BAE Systems Share Price Falls 2.5% From 52-Week High as FTSE 100 Selloff Hits Defence Stocks
BAE Systems shares dropped 2.5% to 2,250p in London Friday, outpacing the FTSE 100’s 1.4% fall as defence stocks slid. The decline
Northern Star Resources Share Price Extends Slide as Output Warning and Gold Drop Bite
Northern Star Resources shares fell 2.43% to A$18.50 Friday after another production warning and a 1.8% drop in spot gold to $4,563.64 an ounce. The company now expects fiscal 2026 output just above 1.5 million ounces, down from earlier guidance. Operations remain dependent on the old KCGM mill until expansion in early fiscal 2027. Investors await the next update on April 22.
UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Faces Oil Shock as BoE Rate Bets Jump
The FTSE 100 closed Friday at 9,918.33, down 1.4%, marking its third consecutive weekly loss as Brent crude hit $112.19 a barrel, the highest since July 2022. Yields on 10-year UK gilts rose above 5%, their highest since the financial crisis, while February public borrowing reached £14.3 billion, far above forecasts. Smiths Group shares fell 9.8% after missing revenue targets; JD Wetherspoon dropped 10.6% on a profit warning.
Australia Stock Market Week Ahead: ASX 200 Braces for CPI Test as Oil Shock Deepens
The S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday at 8,428.4 as Brent crude hit $112.19 a barrel, its highest since July 2022. Rio Tinto shut two Queensland bauxite mines due to Cyclone Narelle, sending its stock down as much as 4%. Australia faces fuel supply strain after six Asian shipments were cancelled, leaving 38 days of petrol in stock. The February CPI lands Wednesday, days after the RBA raised rates to 4.1%.
Why CSL Limited Stock Price Rose Even as the ASX Fell
CSL Limited shares rose 2.9% to A$138.50, outperforming the ASX 200 as the index fell 0.82%. The gain follows a share buyback and recent management changes after a February earnings shock that sent the stock down 18%. CSL remains about 46% below its year-ago level, with a market value of A$67 billion. Morgan Stanley maintains an overweight rating with a A$215 target.
NAB Share Price Falls as RBA Rate Bets and Oil Fears Hit Australian Bank Stocks
National Australia Bank shares fell 2.25% to A$45.57 Friday, underperforming peers as the S&P/ASX 200 hit a four-month low. The drop followed a broader market slide amid Middle East tensions and expectations of further Reserve Bank of Australia rate hikes. NAB now trades about 5% below its February peak after reporting a 16% rise in first-quarter cash earnings. Investors await Wednesday’s February CPI report for signals on future RBA moves.
Westpac Banking Corporation Stock Price Slides as Rate Fears Hit Australia’s Big Banks
Westpac shares closed Friday at A$40.70, down 1.05% and about 6% below last month’s high, as investors weighed inflation and rate-hike risks. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 4.1% on March 17, prompting Westpac to lift variable home-loan rates by 25 basis points from March 31. Other major banks also fell Friday, signaling a sector-wide move. Westpac’s next investor update is set for March 26.
Woodside Energy Stock Price in Focus as Oil Hits Highest Since 2022 and Australia Eyes Gas Tax
Woodside Energy shares closed at A$34.04 Friday, up nearly 10% in five sessions, as Brent crude hit $112.19 a barrel, its highest since July 2022. The Australian government is considering a levy on gas windfall profits, which could affect Woodside and peers. Liz Westcott was confirmed as CEO last week, with priorities including the Scarborough and Louisiana LNG projects. Production is forecast to drop in 2026 due to maintenance.
BHP Stock Price Falls as CEO Bounce Fades, China Iron Ore Risks Linger
BHP Group’s U.S. shares fell 3.09% to $65.29 on Friday, erasing gains made after Brandon Craig was named CEO. Investors remain cautious as copper now accounts for over half of BHP’s operating earnings, and questions persist over leadership diversity and strategy. Iron ore demand from China remains weak, while diesel supply concerns add cost risks. Craig will assume the role on July 1.
Evolution Mining Stock Price Rebounds, but EVN Faces April Test After Gold Selloff
Evolution Mining shares closed up 1.64% at A$12.41 Friday but remain below Wednesday’s A$13.50 after a gold-driven selloff. Spot gold fell 1.8% Friday as the dollar and yields rose, pressuring miners. Evolution will release its March-quarter update April 15 and pay a 20-cent interim dividend April 2. Investors await confirmation of full-year production and cost guidance after February’s record profit.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock Price: CBA Shares Enter a Key Week After RBA Hike and Oil Shock
Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed Friday at A$175.64, down 0.97%, as the Reserve Bank’s rate hike to 4.10% and rising oil prices unsettled markets. CBA will increase home and eligible business loan rates by 25 basis points from March 27. Brent crude settled at $112.19 a barrel on Friday and may rise further after weekend tensions.
Technology News 22.03.2026
LIVETechnology news rolling coverageStarted: March 22, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 22, 2026, 2:24 PM EDT FCA contract widens Palantir's access to Britain's financial system and public sector March 22, 2026, 2:16 PM EDT. Palantir has won a Financial Conduct Authority deal that will give the company access to terabytes of regulatory data and a view into the heart of the City of London's financial system. The contract extends a UK footprint that already includes the NHS (2023), the police (2024) and the military (2025), part of a 'land and expand' strategy that has produced more than £500 million in
SSE PLC Stock Price Slides Even After Ferrybridge Battery Goes Live
SSE shares fell 3.02% to 2,573 pence Friday, despite the launch of its 150MW Ferrybridge battery site and the admission of 5 million new shares, as London-listed energy stocks slid on rate hike fears. The drop followed a 52-week high earlier in the week and came amid heavy trading. SSE’s new battery brings its fleet to 200MW. The company recently accepted Ofgem’s RIIO-T3 settlement and guided for lower earnings in 2026.
Diageo Stock Price Ends Near 52-Week Low as Investors Wait for Turnaround Proof
Diageo shares closed at 1,400 pence in London Friday, near their 52-week low, after heavy trading saw 24.6 million shares change hands. The company’s stock remains under pressure following a February outlook cut, dividend halving, and continued weak U.S. and China demand. CEO Dave Lewis plans to present a new strategy to the board in Q2 and disclose it publicly in Q3.
IG Group Share Price Near Record High After U.S. Listing Review, Buyback and Outlook Lift
IG Group shares closed at 1,450 pence on Friday, holding most of Thursday’s 6.25% jump after the company launched a strategic review that may include a U.S. listing. The firm reported record revenue of £1.123 billion for 2025, up 7%, and expects about £300 million revenue for the March quarter. Active customers more than doubled after acquiring Freetrade. The board will update on the review in the autumn.
British American Tobacco Stock Price Falls as BAT Buyback Fails to Shield Shares
British American Tobacco shares dropped 1.0% to 4,311 pence Friday, underperforming despite a new buyback and a 61.26 pence quarterly dividend. The FTSE 100 fell 1.4% amid inflation warnings and Middle East tensions. BAT confirmed 2026 growth targets but said results may land at the low end. The company faces a U.S. vape crackdown and a London lawsuit over North Korea sanctions disclosures.
Unilever PLC Share Price Rises After McCormick Food Talks Put €30 Billion Arm in Play
Unilever shares rose 0.47% after confirming talks with McCormick & Co. over a potential sale of its Foods unit, which generated €12.9 billion in sales last year. The company warned there is no certainty of a deal. Barclays values the Foods arm at up to €31 billion, far above McCormick’s market cap. Talks with Kraft Heinz have ended.
Barclays PLC Share Price Falls Again as BoE Hike Bets and MFS Probe Hit Sentiment
Barclays shares fell 2.02% to 373.90 pence Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100 as UK bank stocks slid. The drop follows signals the Bank of England may hike rates as soon as April and news of a regulatory probe into Market Financial Solutions, a failed lender to which Barclays has exposure. Barclays is now 6.3% below its March 18 close. NatWest, HSBC, and Lloyds also declined.
Australia Stock Market This Week: ASX 200 Sinks for Third Week as RBA Hike, Oil Shock Bite
The S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday at 8,428.40, down 0.82% for the day and 2.2% for the week, marking a third straight weekly loss as miners slumped. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 4.10% in a narrow vote. Brent crude hit $112.19 a barrel, its highest since July 2022. Australia’s jobless rate edged up to 4.3% in February despite a rise in employment.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Ends Week Below 10,000 as Oil Surge, BoE Fears Bite
Britain’s FTSE 100 closed at 9,918.33 on Friday, down 1.44% for the day and 3.34% for the week, as oil surged to $112.19 a barrel and the Bank of England held rates at 3.75%. Ten-year gilt yields topped 5%. February borrowing hit £14.3 billion, far above forecasts. Europe’s STOXX 600 also fell, marking its third straight weekly loss.
NatWest Share Price Falls to 520p as BoE Rate Bets and Ex-Dividend Move Hit Stock
NatWest shares closed at 520p in London Friday, down 2.62% on the day and 8.1% for the week, underperforming the FTSE 350 as UK bank stocks slid after the Bank of England signaled a tougher stance on inflation. The stock is now 25.1% below its 52-week high. NatWest repurchased 5.74 million shares this week, with 7.98 billion shares remaining in issue.
Rio Tinto plc Stock Price Slides After Cyclone Narelle Shuts Key Queensland Bauxite Mines
Rio Tinto halted its Amrun and Andoom bauxite mines in Queensland as Cyclone Narelle hit, sending Australia-listed shares down 4% to A$145.36, their lowest since January. The mines produce about 30 million metric tons of bauxite annually. Rio has not given a restart date. London shares closed Friday at 62.46 pounds, still 16% below their 52-week high.
Vodafone Group PLC Share Price Rises as Berenberg Lifts Target and Buyback Continues
Vodafone shares rose 0.28% to 107.95 pence Friday after the company bought back 2 million shares and Berenberg raised its target price to 123 pence. The buyback is part of a €500 million tranche launched in February, with €3.5 billion already completed since May 2024. Vodafone reported 5.4% third-quarter service revenue growth and maintained full-year profit guidance. Germany remains a competitive challenge.
Anglo American Share Price Slides as London Rout Deepens, Teck Deal Timing Back in Focus
Anglo American shares dropped 3% to 2,867 pence on Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 1.4% decline as miners were sold off. The company posted a $3.7 billion loss in February and cut its dividend, while its merger with Teck Resources awaits final approval. Copper output guidance for 2026 was lowered after a 10% drop in 2025 production. J.P. Morgan now expects two Bank of England rate hikes by July.
Flying Taxis May Finally Launch in 2026. The Hard Part for Joby and Archer Is Still on the Ground
Joby Aviation expects to launch passenger flights in Dubai by late 2026, holding exclusive aerial taxi rights for six years, according to Reuters. The U.S. Transportation Department said eVTOL pilot programs will begin in 26 states by summer 2026. Archer and other firms are also preparing for commercial operations in the U.S. and UAE. FAA flight testing of Joby’s aircraft began in California in March.
Rolls-Royce Share Price Slides Again Despite Fresh Buyback as FTSE Selloff Deepens
Rolls-Royce shares fell 2.44% to 1,161 pence Friday, extending losses and leaving the stock 18% below its February peak. The drop came as European markets slid and traders priced in a likely Bank of England rate hike. Rolls-Royce bought back 2.47 million shares this week as part of a planned £7–9 billion program. The company recently raised profit targets after 2025 operating profit hit £3.5 billion.