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Goldman Sachs and Crédit Agricole have upgraded their forecasts for the Pound against the Dollar, citing a potential rally driven by USD weakness and improving UK growth. As the UK currency acts as a hedge against rising U.S. tariffs, it has recently recovered to 1.2905, exceeding some short-term targets. However, risks remain high as new tariffs could shift market dynamics, potentially benefiting the Dollar.
HSBC is executing a $1.42 billion share buy-back program, repurchasing over 125 million shares from the UK and Hong Kong markets to enhance shareholder value. This move aims to improve financial metrics like earnings per share by reducing the number of outstanding shares. The strategy reflects a broader trend in capital management, as companies increasingly focus on optimizing shareholder returns and fostering positive market sentiment.
Investors who placed £10,000 in Lloyds shares three months ago would see their investment grow to £13,600, outperforming Barclays, which would now be worth £11,800. Lloyds has risen 36% recently, while Barclays increased by 18%, though Barclays has shown stronger long-term growth. Despite Lloyds' higher dividend yield of 4.3% compared to Barclays' 2.75%, analysts remain optimistic about Barclays' future performance.
The Royal Bank of Scotland is set to expand its accelerator programme, offering additional benefits to participants. This initiative aims to foster innovation and support emerging businesses in their growth journey. Registration is required to access further details about the programme.
Analysts have made several adjustments to their recommendations for various companies. Notable changes include Deutsche Bank lowering Air France-KLM's sell recommendation to EUR 8.50 and JPMorgan downgrading Arkema and BASF to Underweight with targets of EUR 68.50 and EUR 45, respectively. Meanwhile, Genfit received a Buy rating from Van Lanschot Kempen, targeting EUR 9, and Nexity was initiated with a Buy coverage by CIC, targeting EUR 12.
Barclays PLC has executed a share buy-back program, purchasing 1,973,701 shares for cancellation on the London Stock Exchange. This initiative, part of a broader plan announced in February 2025, aims to reduce the share count and enhance shareholder value. Following this transaction, the total issued share capital stands at 14,338,281,874 ordinary shares with voting rights.
GSK has received FDA approval for its new oral antibiotic, gepotidacin (Blujepa), aimed at treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women and adolescents. While the approval is a positive step for GSK's infectious disease portfolio, Goldman Sachs maintains a "neutral" rating, projecting modest sales growth for gepotidacin, with estimates falling short of market expectations. The drug addresses a significant need, as around 16 million women in the U.S. are affected by urinary tract infections annually.
Stephen Shelley, the Group Chief Risk Officer of Lloyds Banking Group, recently sold 37% of his shares for approximately £1.6 million at an average price of £0.70, marking the largest insider sale in the past year. This trend of insider selling, which outpaced buying, raises concerns about the company's stock valuation, especially as sales occurred below the current price of £0.73. Insiders own about £25 million worth of shares, indicating some alignment with shareholder interests, but the overall sentiment remains cautious due to the history of sales.
NatWest Group is set to expand its accelerator initiative, aiming to support 10,000 entrepreneurs by 2025 as it marks the program's tenth anniversary. Since its inception in 2015, the initiative has grown to 12 hubs, aiding over 9,700 businesses and creating around 12,000 jobs, while also forming partnerships with UK universities to enhance entrepreneurial growth.
NatWest Accelerator is partnering with 10 universities to provide 10,000 entrepreneurs access to its startup community, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since its inception in 2015, the program has supported nearly 10,000 businesses, generating over £684 million in investment and creating 12,000 jobs, with a focus on innovation-driven sectors like technology and healthcare. The expansion includes collaborations with institutions such as the University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow, emphasizing sustainability and deep tech.
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