| NatWest's stake owned by UK government falls below 1% |
The shareholding in NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) owned by the UK government has now fallen below 1%. The government stake has dropped to 0.90%, according to a filing that showed the HM Treasury had sold another chunk of shares, meaning full private ownership is likely after the next sale. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2025-05-15 11:33:10 |
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| NatWest gets positive reaction after rejected Santander bid |
UBS maintained its positive view on NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) after a report that its £11 billion offer for Santander UK's retail business earlier this year was rejected. The Financial Times reported on Friday that NatWest's proposal was rejected by the Spanish lender, which has since raised €7 billion through a stake sale in its Polish unit, making a future transaction involving the UK business less likely. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2025-05-13 12:04:41 |
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| Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why NatWest Group (NWG) is a Great Choice |
Does NatWest Group (NWG) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out. |
zacks.com |
2025-05-12 17:05:56 |
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| Santander rejects NatWest's nearly $15 billion bid for UK retail unit, FT reports |
Banco Santander has rejected an offer of around 11 billion pounds ($14.63 billion) from NatWest for its UK retail bank, saying the bid undervalued the business, the Financial Times reported on Friday. |
reuters.com |
2025-05-09 15:08:17 |
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| NatWest Group: A Double Beat To Start The Year |
Shares of British bank NatWest Group have continued their outstanding run, with the ADSs now up around 30% so far in 2025. First quarter results were excellent, with the bank beating on both revenue and earnings, with the latter mapping to an incredibly strong high-teens return on tangible equity. NatWest shares trade for roughly 1.4x tangible net asset value. Given the strength of its earnings, this remains justified. |
seekingalpha.com |
2025-05-08 03:13:40 |
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| NatWest: Proves Resilience In Stagnant UK Economy, But Risks Remain |
With a 26% YTD rise, NatWest's strong performance outperformed US banks and aligns with European peers, reflecting resilience amid market volatility. The bank's robust financials include a 2.27% net interest margin, a 13.8% CET1 ratio, and a projected 16% return on equity. Strategic moves like reducing government stake, acquiring Metro Bank assets, and collaborating with OpenAI enhance NatWest's growth and operational efficiency. |
seekingalpha.com |
2025-05-07 17:22:34 |
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| NatWest's quiet momentum builds as earnings outpace expectations |
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) is not shouting for attention, but the numbers are doing it for them. Deutsche Bank has reaffirmed its 'buy' rating following better-than-expected first-quarter results, highlighting strong revenue and deposit trends. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2025-05-06 13:54:33 |
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| NatWest (NWG) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why |
NatWest (NWG) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). |
zacks.com |
2025-05-05 17:05:43 |
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| Why NatWest Group (NWG) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio |
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does NatWest Group (NWG) have what it takes? |
zacks.com |
2025-05-05 16:50:36 |
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| 5 Momentum Stocks to Buy for May After a Mixed April |
Five momentum to invest in May are: SFM, PM, AEM, SONY, NWG. |
zacks.com |
2025-05-05 13:25:37 |
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| New Strong Buy Stocks for May 5th |
WGS, NWG, HLF, CALM and ESEA have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on May 5, 2025. |
zacks.com |
2025-05-05 13:20:36 |
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| Best Income Stocks to Buy for May 5th |
ESEA, NWG and UGP made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on May 5, 2025. |
zacks.com |
2025-05-05 09:35:27 |
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| NatWest Group plc (NWG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript |
NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call May 2, 2025 4:30 AM ET Company Participants Paul Thwaite - Group Chief Executive Officer Katie Murray - Group Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Sheel Shah - JPMorgan Benjamin Caven-Roberts - Goldman Sachs Chris Cant - Bernstein Autonomous Andrew Coombs - Citi Aman Rakkar - Barclays Amit Goel - Mediobanca Ed Firth - KBW Jonathan Pierce - Jefferies Guy Stebbings - BNP Paribas Exane Robin Down - HSBC Alvaro - Morgan Stanley Operator Good morning, and welcome to the NatWest Group Q1 Results 2025 Management Presentation. Today's presentation will be hosted by CEO, Paul Thwaite; and CFO, Katie Murray. |
seekingalpha.com |
2025-05-02 20:37:05 |
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| NatWest beats profit forecasts for first quarter |
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) reported stronger first-quarter profits than expected and guided to the upper end of its targted returns for the full year, in its first set of results since the UK government stopped being its largest shareholder Attributable profit came in at £1.25 billion for the first three months of the year, virtually flat compared to the preceding quarter, but higher than the £1.06 billion consensus forecast. Pre-tax operating profits were £1.81 billion, up 21% and beating the average forecast of £1.56 billion. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2025-05-02 06:38:47 |
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| NatWest Narrows Guidance After Profit Beat |
The lender said it now forecasts total income excluding notable items for 2025 to be closer to 15.7 billion pounds than to 15.2 billion pounds. |
wsj.com |
2025-05-02 06:31:00 |
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| Britain's NatWest says Q1 profit rises 36% on stronger income |
NatWest reported its first quarter profit rose 36% on Friday, thanks to healthier margins on its deposit base, increased loan balances and better trading income. |
reuters.com |
2025-05-02 06:11:58 |
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| NatWest Group (NWG) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy? |
Does NatWest Group (NWG) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out. |
zacks.com |
2025-04-25 17:00:43 |
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| NatWest: A study of contrasts in the run up to Q1 figures |
As NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG)) approaches its first-quarter trading update, the shares, trading around 473p, present a study in contrasts. On one hand, the bank's forward P/E multiple of 7.8× appears undemanding versus both domestic peers and its own five-year average. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2025-04-25 15:15:16 |
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| NatWest thanks the taxpayer as return to private hands nears |
- Chair hails 'bold decision' that saved millions of customers By the time Rick Haythornthwaite addressed shareholders at NatWest Group PLC's (LSE:NWG) annual meeting this morning, the symbolism was hard to miss. For the first time since the financial crisis, the UK government is no longer the bank's largest shareholder. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2025-04-23 15:16:56 |
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| NatWest chair thanks taxpayers for support as state exit nears |
The chair of state-backed bank NatWest Group thanked UK taxpayers and the government for the role they played in keeping the lender afloat in the 2008/9 financial crisis, and told investors it was ready to be a more growth-focused, dynamic business. |
reuters.com |
2025-04-23 09:37:42 |
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| NatWest Group (NWG) Is Up 5.26% in One Week: What You Should Know |
Does NatWest Group (NWG) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out. |
zacks.com |
2025-02-27 15:00:34 |
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| NatWest (NWG) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know |
NatWest (NWG) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term. |
zacks.com |
2025-02-27 15:00:30 |
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| NatWest Group tipped as a ‘buy' with only modest risk |
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) is a ‘buy' that offers investors ‘good' momentum and only ‘modest' downside risk, that's according to analysts at UBS. The Swiss bank's analysts, in a new note, pitch a 510p price target that suggests around 15% upside to the current market price of 444.5p. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2025-02-18 09:57:09 |
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| Barclays, NatWest regain; Brokers stick by backing as dust settles on results |
Barclays PLC and NatWest Group PLC both racked up gains on Monday as the dust settled and analysts weighed in on last week's respective results. Having both dropped in the wake of updates, Barclays added 2.9% to reach 303.2p as the new week got underway, while NatWest jumped 3.4% to 442.7p. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2025-02-17 08:35:02 |
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| NatWest: Medium-Term Earnings Set To Remain Elevated |
NatWest reported a reasonable set of fourth quarter figures, with revenue and net income both beating consensus, while operating costs were a little softer than expected. The outlook for the bank's earnings has been improving, supported by 'higher for longer' interest rates and the knock-on implication for structural hedge income. These shares now trade for ~1.3x tangible book value. Although this looks rich, medium-term earnings can support a premium multiple, while capital return potential also remains compelling. |
seekingalpha.com |
2025-02-15 00:29:30 |
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| NatWest Group: Muted broker reaction as shares drop after results |
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) shares fell 3% despite posting full-year results that beat expectations, as analysts questioned whether the strong profitability was fully sustainable. Peel Hunt noted that NatWest's better-than-expected £6.2 billion pre-tax profit was driven by lower loan impairments, which came in at just 9 basis points versus market expectations of 15. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2025-02-14 09:41:38 |
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| NatWest shares off 2% after a Barclays-style bout of profit-taking |
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) followed Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) on Thursday by failing to impress investors with better-than-expected full-year numbers. Two explanations have been proffered: Profit-taking (shares in both banks enjoyed strong runs ahead of the numbers); and the outlook (falling interest rates, subdued growth). |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2025-02-14 05:43:10 |
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| NatWest delivers stronger-than-expected performance; outlook remains cautious |
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) delivered stronger-than-expected results for 2024, with income and return on equity exceeding forecasts. The bank reported a return on tangible equity of 17.5 per cent, a key measure of profitability, which surpassed its own upgraded guidance. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2025-02-14 04:35:08 |
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| British lender NatWest posts better-than-expected annual profit |
NatWest said on Friday its annual profit beat forecasts, as rising costs and pressure on lending margins outweighed growth in deposits and loans. |
reuters.com |
2025-02-14 04:11:50 |
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| NatWest and HSBC preferred to Lloyds as bank reporting season nears |
Ahead of the start of the UK bank reporting season, analysts at Citi said their top pick in the sector is NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) and their least preferred is Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY). Heading into the final results for 2024, which start with Barclays on Thursday and NatWest this Friday, the analysts said the UK economic outlook "looks far from rosy, with fears of stagflation growing". |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2025-02-11 11:30:06 |
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| Will NatWest deliver a Valentine's message that investors love? |
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) reports its fourth-quarter and final results on Friday 14 but will this message be one that investors love on a day of amatory missives and red roses? Just over a week before the envelope is licked and sealed on the numbers, shares in the lender were at their highest level in almost a decade and a half, having more than doubled over the past 12 months. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2025-02-06 13:51:37 |
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| Barclays and NatWest preferred to Lloyds for these investment bank analysts |
UK bank valuations are attractive but Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) is less so than Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) and NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) among the more domestically focused lenders, for analysts at UBS. Ahead of an expected Bank of England interest rate cut later this week, the analysts said they recommend UK domestic lenders given tailwinds for net interest income (NII) driven by interest rate hedges, versus their current "attractive" valuations. |
proactiveinvestors.com |
2025-02-04 09:45:57 |
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| Privatised NatWest can be best of UK banks, predicts JP Morgan |
Soon-to-fully privatised NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) can become one of the top picks in the UK bank sector by mid-2025, according to analysts at US bank JP Morgan. Post-privatisation “The Next Act” will be net interest income growth of 6% plus a year through to 2027 with stable deposits adding potentially more upside. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2025-01-22 08:55:18 |
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| UK's mid-sized businesses were key driver of growth in 2024, new NatWest report finds |
Medium-sized businesses outperformed the rest of the UK economy last year, according to new research that aims to provide more regular data on the country's small and mid-market corporations. Mid-market businesses were the fastest growing in terms of output for three months to December, according to the first NatWest Mid-market Growth Tracker, produced with the help of S&P Global from the surveys it carries out for its closely followed purchasing managers' index (PMI) surveys. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2025-01-21 21:18:08 |
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| NatWest stake cut further by government |
Britain's government has further wound down its stake in NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) ahead of plans to fully return the lender to private hands. Some 1.09% of the bank's shares were offloaded by the Treasury through the latest sale, according to a filing on Tuesday. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2025-01-14 12:40:05 |
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| NWG or UOVEY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? |
Investors with an interest in Banks - Foreign stocks have likely encountered both NatWest Group (NWG) and United Overseas Bank Ltd. (UOVEY). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? |
zacks.com |
2025-01-10 14:51:35 |
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| 'Step down' in economic growth expected this year but backdrop still strong: NatWest's Kevin Cummins |
Kevin Cummins, NatWest Markets chief U.S. economist, joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss macro outlooks. |
youtube.com |
2025-01-10 12:59:05 |
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| 5 Low-Leverage Stocks Worth Adding to Your Portfolio in 2025 |
The crux of safe investment lies in choosing a company that is not burdened with debt. You may buy FOX, NWG, ATR, JNJ and REVG. |
zacks.com |
2025-01-02 18:06:30 |
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| NatWest: Time To Rightsize After Giant Rise In 2024 |
NatWest was the FTSE 100's best bank stock with an 82% return in 2024, driven by impressive earnings growth and NIM. The bank maintains robust fundamentals and expects continued strength from structural hedge income, although growth potential may be limited by the lack of investment banking income. While healthy earnings growth and a strong dividend policy are a plus, the significant stock price appreciation in 2024 appears to have largely priced in positive catalysts, suggesting limited near-term upside. |
seekingalpha.com |
2025-01-02 11:00:00 |
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| 3 Financial Stocks to Buy on a Slowdown in 2025 Rate Cuts |
Invest in financial stocks like Banco BBVA, NatWest and Fidelity National as rate cuts slow down in 2025. |
zacks.com |
2024-12-31 11:25:20 |
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| NatWest, Barclays cuts followed by further drop in mortgage rates |
Mortgage rates edged lower once again this week, meaning prospective buyers enjoyed a straight month of declining borrowing costs. According to Moneyfacts, the average rate of a two-year fixed mortgage fell from 5.4685% on Monday to 5.4603% as of Friday. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2024-12-20 08:38:19 |
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| NatWest worth 470p a share, says broker - here's why |
Peel Hunt has increased its target price for NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) from 450p to 470p, citing improved earnings prospects and sustained positive momentum heading into 2025. The new valuation represents an 18% premium to the current 397p share price. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2024-12-19 09:19:25 |
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| NatWest retail banking boss reportedly set to step down |
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG)'s retail banking boss will reportedly leave early next year as the lender readies itself for a return to full private ownership. According to Sky News, David Lindberg will depart in the first quarter of 2025 after four years at the helm of the division, which has 13,000 staff and 17 million customers. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2024-12-16 10:09:08 |
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| HSBC, NatWest, and Lloyds: Citi's mixed outlook for UK banks in 2025 |
Citi analysts have offered a mixed forecast for UK banks in 2025, favouring HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) and NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) while expressing caution over Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY). HSBC is a top pick, with anticipated strong 2025 guidance supported by its Asia-focused strategy, cost-cutting, and robust capital returns. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2024-12-11 10:54:23 |
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| NatWest Group (NWG) Is Up 2.80% in One Week: What You Should Know |
Does NatWest Group (NWG) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out. |
zacks.com |
2024-12-09 15:06:28 |
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| NatWest cuts as mortgage rates fall for second successive week |
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) was among major lenders to scale back mortgage prices this week as rates fell every day. According to Moneyfacts, interest on the average two-year fixed mortgage rate fell below the 5.5% mark once again, having sat at 5.4% in early November. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2024-12-06 09:12:06 |
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| NatWest on the hunt for more M&A |
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) is on the "front foot" in looking for more acquisitions, according to its chief executive Paul Thwaite. Following the £125 million purchase Sainsbury's Bank in June, he said the lender is looking for other "strategically congruent" deals to splurge some of its cash pile on. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2024-12-03 08:41:22 |
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| NatWest remains on acquisition trail, CEO says, after 2024 deal flurry |
NatWest Group will explore "strategically congruent" and "financially compelling" M&A opportunities after a flurry of investments this year, its CEO said, as the state-backed lender looks forward to becoming fully privatised as early as the first half of 2025. |
reuters.com |
2024-12-03 06:08:28 |
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| Lloyds risks further pressure as motor probe ‘waiting game' favours NatWest |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) shares risk further pressure until clarity surfaces on the Financial Conduct Authority's motor finance commission probe and redress, analysts say. Following a spate of updates surrounding the investigation this week, Jefferies analysts noted investors would “understandably” be drawn to stocks seen as less exposed. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2024-11-22 08:08:51 |
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| NatWest Group Modernises Self-Service Banking with NCR Atleos |
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL) (“Atleos”), a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced that NatWest Group, one of the UK's largest banking organisations serving over 19 million customers, has expanded its relationship with NCR Atleos to transform its self-service banking channel, building a strong foundation for innovation and success. NatWest Group, which includes well-known brands such. |
businesswire.com |
2024-11-18 06:00:00 |
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| NatWest and Barclays hike mortgage rates as inflation worries remain |
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) and Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) are among several lenders raising mortgage rates for the second time in a month. Despite the Bank of England cutting the base rate last week, money markets have been moving to price-in a slower rate of policy loosening in coming months and years due to worries that inflation will creep back up as the UK government increases spending on the NHS, schools and other infrastructure, along with new trade policies from returning US president Donald Trump. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2024-11-14 11:44:25 |
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| Natwest bans use of 'unapproved' messaging channels for work |
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) has told staff they are no longer allowed to discuss work topics on social media forums with only “approved channels” to be used in future. WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Skype are all on the banned list for corporate devices with the bank ramping up its action from requests to stop using them into an order. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2024-11-13 05:55:53 |
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| U.K. government cuts NatWest stake by £1 billion |
The British government on Monday said it further trimmed its crisis-era investment in U.K. bank NatWest. |
marketwatch.com |
2024-11-11 06:19:00 |
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| NatWest buyback from HM Treasury brings forward expected payouts - broker |
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) shares climbed after it agreed to buy back £1 billion of shares from the government, which analysts saw as bringing forward some of the shareholder distributions it would have made in the next year or so. HM Treasury's stake in the bank has reduced from 14.2% to about 11.4%, which also takes into account additional share sales by the government into the market under the ongoing trading plan. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2024-11-11 05:47:49 |
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| NatWest buys back £1bn worth of shares from government |
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) has bought back a further £1 billion worth of shares from the Treasury as the government continues to wind down its stake in the bank. Some 262,605,042 shares equating to 3.16% of the lender's issued capital were repurchased at a price of 380.8p each, a statement said on Monday. |
proactiveinvestors.co.uk |
2024-11-11 04:38:49 |
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| NatWest buys back 1 billion pounds of its shares, accelerating full privatisation |
NatWest has bought back 1 billion pounds ($1.29 billion) worth of its own shares from Britain's government, the bank said on Monday, as it continues its exit from state ownership following its bailout in the 2008 financial crisis. |
reuters.com |
2024-11-11 04:14:28 |
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| Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why NatWest Group (NWG) is a Great Choice |
Does NatWest Group (NWG) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out. |
zacks.com |
2024-11-05 15:00:46 |
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