HSBC share price ends near record — what investors watch before next week’s trading
London, Jan 31, 2026, 07:51 GMT — The market has closed.
- HSBC edged up 1.2% on Friday, just shy of a new peak.
- Shares in UK banks drove the FTSE 100 higher at month’s end, boosted by a softer pound.
- Attention turns to HSBC’s annual results on Feb. 25 and whether it will raise its profit targets.
HSBC Holdings Plc shares closed Friday up 1.21% at 1,285.40 pence, hovering near their recent highs ahead of a hectic earnings season for UK banks. (Sharecast)
This shift carried weight as HSBC stands as a major force in the FTSE 100 and a key indicator for UK banks, which have been behind the index’s rise despite instability in commodity-linked stocks. (Reuters)
The rally now hinges on a straightforward…
