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British American Tobacco (BATS) Share News

Late market roundup: FTSE 100 closes lower as oil surges; eyes on Fed

18th Mar 2026 17:26

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed mostly lower on Wednesday amid another jump in the oil price after US-Israeli strikes hit Iranian facilities at a major Gulf gas asset; with investors now awaiting the US interest rate decision which will be announced shortly. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 ends down after latest oil shockwave

18th Mar 2026 17:18

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed in the red on Wednesday, as markets wait for the US rate decision and after the Iran war's latest developments sent the price of oil rocketing upwards amid fears of a "supply crisis". Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks and pound rise; US rate call approaches

17th Mar 2026 17:05

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed higher on Tuesday, as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict continued. Read More

UK set for smoke-free generation as Tobacco & Vapes bill clears Lords

10th Mar 2026 10:52

(Alliance News) - Efforts to create an entirely smoke-free generation in the UK have received support from both Houses of Parliament. Read More

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays raises Vistry; Rio Tinto cut

23rd Feb 2026 09:25

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning and on Friday: Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 climbs on strong retail sales data

20th Feb 2026 16:56

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed higher on Friday, as a swathe of domestic economic data was well-received and the US Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump's tariff programme is illegal. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 pauses rally as Iran tensions escalate

19th Feb 2026 17:01

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed lower on Thursday, as the FTSE 100 broke its winning streak amid a sharp fall for British Gas owner Centrica, though oil majors climbed as Brent surged on uncertainty in Iran. Read More

IN BRIEF: British American Tobacco reaffirms 2026 growth outlook

18th Feb 2026 12:13

British American Tobacco PLC - London-based cigarette and nicotine product maker - Reaffirms its 2026 guidance provided at its 2025 results last Thursday, projecting performance at the lower end of its constant-currency ranges. It sees revenue growth of 3% to 5% from GBP25.61 billion in 2025, and 4% to 6% growth in Canada-adjusted profit from operations from GBP11.28 billion. It also expects between 5% and 8% growth in Canada-adjusted diluted earnings per share from 340.5 pence. Read More

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC cuts Schroders, LBBW says 'hold' Unilever

16th Feb 2026 09:53

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning and on Friday: Read More

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 hits record as Schroders soars

12th Feb 2026 09:27

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 touching a fresh record as investors digested modest UK fourth-quarter GDP growth and a blockbuster takeover approach for Schroders. Read More

British American Tobacco annual profit surges, unveils new buyback

12th Feb 2026 08:17

(Alliance News) - British American Tobacco PLC on Thursday delivered substantially strong annual profit after slashing costs and as new categories continued to make inroads. Read More

LONDON BRIEFING: UK GDP edges up; Schroders agrees GBP9.9 billion deal

12th Feb 2026 08:02

(Alliance News) - The UK economy posts modest fourth-quarter growth, while FTSE 100 asset manager Schroders agrees to a GBP9.9 billion takeover by Nuveen and British American Tobacco reports higher annual profit alongside guidance for continued growth in 2026. Read More

British American Tobacco keeps Chair Luc Jobin for two more years

10th Feb 2026 10:21

(Alliance News) - British American Tobacco PLC said on Tuesday it has decided to extend the tenure of its Chair Luc Jobin, following a "comprehensive" succession process. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks close green as pressure mounts on Starmer

9th Feb 2026 17:07

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed higher on Monday, as pressure continues to mount on the UK prime minister after the Scottish Labour leader called for his resignation. Read More

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

5th Feb 2026 14:32

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

28th Jan 2026 13:00

PRESS: British American Tobacco to fold SA plant due to illicit trade

15th Jan 2026 13:16

(Alliance News) - British American Tobacco PLC announced this week it planned to shut down its manufacturing plant in South Africa after around five decades, citing illegal cigarettes, Business Day reported. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 at record close despite Venezuela nerves

5th Jan 2026 17:04

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed above 10,000 for the first time on Monday as defence stocks and miners climbed amid US-Venezuela uncertainty. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 edges lower in quiet end of year trade

29th Dec 2025 16:58

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed mixed on Monday, after a day of quiet trading at the start of another holiday-shortened week, as FTSE 250 firm International Personal Finance agreed to a GBP543 million takeover. Read More

IN BRIEF: British American Tobacco CCO sells stock for GBP750,000

23rd Dec 2025 16:41

British American Tobacco PLC - London-based cigarette and nicotine product maker - Julia Wheaton, a person closely associated to Chief Corporate Officer Kingsley Wheaton, sells 17,850 shares at GBP42.27 for GBP754,520, outside a trading venue on Monday. Read More

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