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National Grid announced plans to simplify its group structure on 3 August 2026, while continuing its previously outlined £70bn energy network investment programme. Explore third-party NG. price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

BP reported second-quarter underlying replacement-cost profit of $5.73bn and agreed to acquire Woodside’s 70% stake in the Calypso gas project in August 2026. Explore third-party BP. price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Diageo reported fiscal 2026 net sales of $19.6bn on 6 August, alongside a $1bn cost-savings plan and $1.2bn restructuring programme under new chief executive Dave Lewis. Explore third-party DGE price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

BT Group is a UK telecommunications company whose shares went ex-dividend on 6 August 2026, as Ofcom reviewed a proposed Openreach fibre discount scheme. Explore third-party BT.A price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Taylor Wimpey is a UK housebuilder that reported higher revenue but lower underlying operating profit in its half-year results on 31 July 2026, alongside reduced guidance. Explore third-party TW. price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

IAG reported a 16% fall in second-quarter profit on 31 July 2026 and cut its 2026 capacity outlook to flat, citing higher fuel costs and softer travel demand. Explore third-party IAG price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

easyJet is a UK-listed airline that agreed a £5.7bn takeover by Apollo Global in August 2026, with shareholders offered £7.15 per share in cash. Explore third-party EZJ price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Rolls-Royce reported a 46% rise in underlying operating profit for H1 2026 and raised its full-year guidance following results published on 30 July. Explore third-party RR. price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Lloyds Banking Group reported £3.1bn in first-half profit for 2026, up 23% year on year, and set out a five-year plan focused on AI-led income growth. Explore third-party LLOY price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Novo Nordisk reported higher adjusted operating profit and raised its 2026 guidance, while Wegovy pill sales growth, competition and a failed trial remained in focus. Explore third-party NVO price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.