FTSE 100 shares to watch: Lloyds, Barclays, IAG, NatWest, GSK, AstraZeneca

The FTSE 100 Index was little changed this week as investors assessed the escalating UK-Iran crisis, the ongoing US earnings season, and a series of key UK economic releases. Market participants digested the latest jobs, inflation, and retail sales data for July, all of which could influence the Bank of England's next policy decision.

Invezz • 5 hours ago

5 High-Yield Picks To Pair With SCHD: One Yields 8%

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF serves as a core portfolio holding, focusing on sustainable dividend payers but lacking Real Estate and Materials sector exposure. Adding Realty Income (O) enhances Real Estate sector allocation and income, with a 4.99% forward yield and a sustainable 73.9% AFFO payout ratio. Including Rio Tinto (RIO) increases Materials sector exposure and dividend income, offering a 5.70% forward yield and trading at a 34.62% discount to sector median P/E.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2026

Bradda Head raises £2.12 million to fund Rio Tinto joint venture drilling

Bradda Head Lithium Ltd (AIM:BHL), the AIM-quoted lithium developer focused on North America, has raised approximately £2.12 million through a placing and subscription of 94.3 million new shares at 2.25 pence each. The issue price represents a discount of about 2% to the closing price of 2.3 pence on 16 July.

Proactive Investors • Jul 17, 2026

Rio Tinto Reports 18% Sequential Increase in Q2 Iron Ore Shipments

RIO posts an 18% sequential rise in Q2 Pilbara iron ore shipments as first-half production reached its highest level since 2018.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 16, 2026

Rio Tinto: Solid Q2, But Limited Upside Supports A Neutral View

Q2 output was slightly ahead of expectations, led by strong Pilbara iron ore shipments. Copper and lithium production met or slightly surpassed forecasts, though copper faced operational headwinds. Copper will be impacted by maintenance and the Kennecott smelter outage. Oyu Tolgoi economics weakened slightly, but political risk improved.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 16, 2026

Rio Tinto cuts copper unit costs nearly in half for 2026

Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF)'s Pilbara iron ore unit posted its strongest first-half production since 2018, beating consensus estimates alongside stronger shipment volumes, as the miner reiterated full-year guidance across all segments. Second-quarter production beat expectations in both Pilbara output and shipment volumes, while the rest of Rio's major operating assets came in line with consensus.

Proactive Investors • Jul 15, 2026

Rio Tinto releases second quarter 2026 production results

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott said: "We are delivering growth as we drive performance across the group, with copper equivalent production up 3 per cent in the first half. “Our scale, geographical diversification and sophisticated supply chains continue to underpin our resilience and strong operational performance despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty throughout the period. “In the Pilbara, we achieved our highest first half iron ore production s.

Business Wire • Jul 14, 2026

How To Build A $50,000 Dividend Portfolio In Today's Market

The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio emphasizes high-quality companies with sustainable dividends, strong balance sheets, and attractive valuations to optimize risk-adjusted returns. I prioritize a diversified mix of ETFs and individual stocks across sectors, balancing dividend income, growth, and capital appreciation while mitigating downside risk. Key metrics include a 3.75% weighted average dividend yield, low payout ratios, and low beta factors, supporting long-term portfolio resilience.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 13, 2026

Rio Tinto may need to bulk up its copper pipeline, Swiss bank says

UBS says Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) may need to bulk up its copper pipeline if it is to avoid a growth gap after 2030, with Argentina's Los Azules project emerging as a possible answer. The bank, which rates Rio at Neutral, with a 7,300p price target, said the miner is on track to lift copper output from 883,000 tonnes in 2025 to around 1 million tonnes by 2030, helped by Oyu Tolgoi and Kennecott.

Proactive Investors • Jul 10, 2026

My Top 10 High-Yield Picks For July 2026: One Yields More Than 13%

I present my top 10 high-yield dividend stocks for July 2026, emphasizing margin of safety, attractive valuations, and sustainable dividend growth. Names like PepsiCo, BB Seguridade, Novo Nordisk, and Rio Tinto offer undervaluation, robust yields, and strong profitability metrics, supporting both income and capital appreciation. Several picks, including VICI Properties and Canadian Natural Resources, combine high yields with above-average dividend growth rates and sector-leading financial health.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 29, 2026