Natwest Beat, Diageo Scotch, Pearson Up

Natwest Beat, Diageo Scotch, Pearson Up

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May 1, 2026 · 5 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the biggest stock market winners and losers, including NatWest's earnings, Diageo's tariff news, and Pearson's sales growth.

Today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. On this episode of Stock Movers: - NatWest beat estimates in the first quarter and signaled higher earnings for the year as the bank’s customers showed continued appetite for both borrowing and saving. - Keep an eye on Diageo shares in London this morning after US President Donald Trump said he would be removing some scotch tariffs following a visit from King Charles III, a move that delivers a major trade concession to the UK. - Pearson reported 4% underlying sales growth in the first quarter of 2026, keeping the company on track to meet its full-year guidance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

  • stock market
  • earnings report
  • trade concessions
  • financial analysis
  • business news

Keywords

  • NatWest
  • Diageo
  • Donald Trump
  • King Charles III
  • Pearson
  • stock market
  • earnings
  • trade tariffs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NatWest, Diageo, Pearson

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