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Glencore has acquired the remainder of veteran trader Rami Weisfisch's cobalt stockpile. The deal is linked to efforts to supply critical metals to U.S. government programs such as Project Vault. The transaction comes as Western buyers look to reduce reliance on China influenced supply chains for key battery materials. LSE:GLEN is closely tied to global battery metals markets, so this cobalt purchase puts the company directly in the flow of U.S. government sourcing plans. The move comes...

AstraZeneca's CALQUENCE received FDA approval as the first all oral, fixed duration regimen for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma. The EMA validated AstraZeneca's application for ENHERTU as a monotherapy for HER2 positive breast cancer after neoadjuvant therapy. These regulatory milestones expand AstraZeneca's oncology treatment options for blood cancers and breast cancer. AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN) is adding fresh regulatory momentum to an established oncology...

LSE:GSK has agreed to acquire Canadian biotech 35Pharma, adding a clinical stage therapy candidate aimed at pulmonary hypertension. The company has also signed a major gene silencing drug licensing deal with China based Frontier Biotechnologies focused on inflammatory kidney diseases. Both transactions expand GSK's pipeline in respiratory, immunology, and inflammation therapies and broaden its use of gene silencing modalities. LSE:GSK is using deals in Canada and China to deepen its footing...

Unilever and Google Cloud have agreed a five year partnership focused on accelerating Unilever's digital transformation. The collaboration aims to build an AI first digital backbone to support business operations and marketing across Unilever's global portfolio. The agreement is intended to expand Unilever's use of advanced AI for demand generation, data driven marketing and modern agentic workflows. For investors following Unilever, LSE:ULVR, this partnership comes at a time when the...

HSBC Holdings accelerated its cost cutting program, hitting its target six months early. The bank reduced its managing director ranks while increasing bonuses for top performers. These changes form part of an ongoing overhaul under CEO Georges Elhedery, with a continued pivot to Asia. For investors watching LSE:HSBA, the latest moves come after a period of strong share price performance. The stock is priced at £12.914, with a 1 week return of 1.7%, a 30 day return of 4.9%, and a year to...

Shell (LSE:SHEL) is contesting substantial ecological fines in an international arbitration related to alleged sulphur storage violations at the Kashagan oilfield in Kazakhstan. The company is also pursuing an LNG-focused Memorandum of Understanding with METLEN to extend supply into Southeast Europe. Both developments affect Shell's exposure to environmental regulation and its role in European gas supply routes. For you as an investor, these two threads speak to different sides of Shell's...

If you are wondering whether Diageo shares are offering good value right now, it helps to step back from the headlines and look closely at what the current price actually reflects. The stock last closed at £18.74, with returns of 4.3% over 7 days, 11.9% over 30 days, 16.6% year to date, but a 10.1% decline over 1 year and a 41.6% decline over 3 years, with a 25.7% decline over 5 years shaping how investors may be thinking about risk and potential reward. Recent coverage of Diageo has focused...

Barclays share performance snapshot and recent context With no single headline event driving the latest move, Barclays (LSE:BARC) has drawn attention after a 0.7% one day share decline and a 2.9% fall over the past week. Those shorter term moves sit alongside a 4.2% decline over the past month, an 8.7% gain over the past three months and a 60.9% total return over the past year, putting recent price action into sharper context for investors. See our latest analysis for Barclays. For Barclays,...

Why AstraZeneca is on investors’ radar today AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up around 13% over the past month and about 8% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for AstraZeneca. That recent 13% 1 month share price return sits on top of a 1 year total shareholder return of about 31% and a 5 year total shareholder return close to 148%. This suggests momentum has been building over time rather than fading. If AstraZeneca’s...

If you are wondering whether GSK shares still offer value after a strong run, this article walks through how the current price stacks up against different ways of estimating what the business might be worth. GSK's share price last closed at £22.06, with returns of 1.0% over 7 days, 22.5% over 30 days, 20.4% year to date, 58.0% over 1 year and 71.5% over 3 years. This performance has put valuation firmly on many investors' radar. Recent headlines have focused on GSK's position as a large...

Pan African Resources (LSE:PAF) reported record first half profits alongside higher gold production. The company also cut net debt sharply, putting it on track to reach a net cash position. Management highlighted stronger gold prices and solid operational performance as key drivers. Pan African Resources, a gold producer listed in London as LSE:PAF, sits in a sector where output levels, cost control and balance sheet strength can quickly change the investment narrative. With gold remaining...

BAE Systems (LSE:BA.) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, including a 1 day decline alongside gains over the past week, month, and past 3 months. This has prompted closer scrutiny of its current valuation. See our latest analysis for BAE Systems. The latest 1 day share price decline sits against a stronger trend, with a 90 day share price return of 31.83% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 66.92%, suggesting recent momentum has been building rather than...

Rio Tinto Group: context for recent share performance With no single headline event driving attention today, Rio Tinto Group (LSE:RIO) is drawing interest as investors weigh its recent share performance against the miner's current earnings profile and commodity exposure. See our latest analysis for Rio Tinto Group. The £71.62 share price sits on top of a 30 day share price return of 8.91% and a 90 day share price return of 32.63%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 51.90% indicates that...

Why BP (LSE:BP.) is on investors’ radar right now With no single headline event driving attention, BP (LSE:BP.) is drawing interest as investors look at its recent share performance, current valuation signals, and the latest reported revenue and earnings figures. See our latest analysis for BP. BP's recent share price, at £4.741, comes after a 6.86% 1 month share price return and an 8.27% year to date share price return. The 5 year total shareholder return of 104.37% contrasts with a flat 3...

RELX share performance snapshot RELX (LSE:REL) has recently caught investor attention after a weak stretch in the share price, with the stock showing negative returns over the past month, past 3 months, year to date, and the past year. Against that backdrop, some readers are revisiting the fundamentals, including £9,590.0m of revenue and £2,065.0m of net income, to judge whether the current value score of 4 fairly reflects the group’s information and analytics business. See our latest...

If you are wondering whether Shell's current share price really reflects what the company is worth, you are not alone. This article will walk through the numbers to help you form your own view. Shell's share price last closed at £29.65, with returns of 3.5% over 7 days, 10.3% over 30 days, 7.4% year to date, 17.1% over 1 year and 31.9% over 3 years, while the 5 year return stands at 146.3%. Those moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing attention on large integrated energy companies,...

Rio Tinto Group (LSE:RIO) has secured a majority interest in Nemaska Lithium. The company is committing over $300 million to expand lithium operations in Quebec. The move marks a push into battery metals and North American EV supply chains. For you as an investor, this development adds a fresh angle to a group best known for iron ore and other bulk commodities. By taking control of Nemaska Lithium and backing it with over $300 million of capital, Rio Tinto is tying more of its future to...

British American Tobacco (LSE:BATS) has been drawing attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing positive returns over the past week, month and past 3 months that investors may want to put into context. See our latest analysis for British American Tobacco. At a share price of £45.69, British American Tobacco’s recent momentum has been steady, with a 9.07% year to date share price return and a 171.11% 5 year total shareholder return that may reflect changing expectations...

Unilever (LSE:ULVR) is back on investors’ radar after its recent share move, with the stock showing an 11.7% gain over the past month alongside year to date and 1 year total returns in positive territory. See our latest analysis for Unilever. With the share price at £53.8, Unilever’s recent 30 day share price return of 11.7% and year to date gain of 11.6% suggest momentum has picked up, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 18.4% points to solid longer term rewards for investors who...

Diageo share move and recent performance snapshot Diageo (LSE:DGE) has drawn fresh investor attention after recent share price gains, with the stock up around 9% over the past month and about 5% in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Diageo. That short term momentum, including a 3.9% 1 day share price return and 9.2% 30 day share price return to £18.51, contrasts with a weaker long term picture. The 1 year total shareholder return is down 11.9% and the 3 and 5 year total...

Lloyds Banking Group has agreed to dispose of Scottish Widows Europe to Chesnara PLC. The transaction involves Lloyds exiting the Luxembourg insurance market. The deal reshapes Lloyds’ insurance operations and refocuses its life insurance presence. Lloyds Banking Group, traded as LSE:LLOY, is making a clear move to simplify its business by selling Scottish Widows Europe to Chesnara PLC. The group’s shares most recently closed at £1.02, with a return of 62.5% over 1 year and 227.8% over 5...

If you are wondering whether Unilever’s current share price really matches its quality, you are not alone and this article is designed to help you frame that value question clearly. With the share price at £53.28 and recent returns of 0.2% over 7 days, 12.0% over 30 days, 10.5% year to date, 17.1% over 1 year and 29.5% over 3 years plus 55.1% over 5 years, many investors are asking what is already reflected in the valuation. Recent headlines around Unilever have focused on its positioning in...

The UK stock market has recently experienced some turbulence, with the FTSE 100 index closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting the interconnectedness of global economies. Despite these challenges, investors often look beyond blue-chip stocks to explore opportunities in smaller or newer companies. Although "penny stocks" might seem like an outdated term, they continue to offer potential growth opportunities for those seeking hidden value in quality companies with strong...

GSK overview and recent share performance GSK (LSE:GSK) has been drawing attention after a period of solid share price gains, with the stock showing positive returns over the past week, month, past 3 months, year to date, and past year. For context, GSK last closed at £22.68, with reported revenue of £32,667.0 and net income of £5,716.0. Those figures sit alongside a value score of 5 and an indicated intrinsic discount of 52.15%. See our latest analysis for GSK. GSK’s recent 30-day share...