London, Jan 11, 2026, 08:42 GMT — Markets have closed.

• National Grid gained 0.8% on Friday, nearing its 52-week peak
• Investors are watching the Jan. 13 interim dividend as inflation figures loom, with potential to sway rate forecasts
• Outages caused by Storm Goretti have thrust grid resilience back into traders’ spotlight

National Grid shares ended Friday at 1,192.5 pence, climbing 0.8% on the day as the UK utility continued its slow upward trend from earlier this year. (Investing)

This shift is significant as the stock approaches a dividend week, with National Grid set to pay its interim dividend on Jan. 13, per its investor calendar. (National Grid)

It arrives amid a market jittery over rates….