By Simon Gemmill | 7 September 2026
Market watch: Five major FTSE-listed companies are attracting attention after recent share-price weakness: Fresnillo (FRES), RELX (REL), Haleon (HLN), Diageo (DGE) and Experian (EXPN). This article also looks at Revolut cards and why the digital banking service may appeal to people who travel, spend internationally or want more control through a mobile app.
Important: This is general market commentary and financial education, not personal financial advice. Share prices can rise or fall and you can lose money. Check current prices, fees and product terms before acting.
Five FTSE shares to watch
| Company | Ticker | Short-term view | Why watch? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresnillo | FRES | Bearish / Watch | Precious-metals prices and mining performance |
| RELX | REL | Watch | Share-price weakness and a new buyback programme |
| Haleon | HLN | Watch | Consumer-health growth and defensive brands |
| Diageo | DGE | Watch | Turnaround, restructuring and global brands |
| Experian | EXPN | Bearish / Watch | Recent selling and possible technical rebound |
Fresnillo (FRES)
Fresnillo is closely linked to gold and silver markets. A fall in precious-metals prices can put pressure on mining shares, while stronger metal prices can improve the outlook for producers. Traders should also consider production, costs and operational guidance rather than relying on one day’s price movement.
Bias: bearish/watch. A sustained break lower could indicate continuing momentum, while a strong recovery from support could signal that buyers are returning.
RELX (REL)
RELX is an international information and analytics business and is less directly tied to commodity prices than Fresnillo. The company has also announced a £125 million non-discretionary share buyback programme commencing on 7 September 2026. That corporate action makes a falling share price particularly interesting to watch.
Bias: watch. Investors should distinguish between short-term market weakness and the company’s longer-term earnings and valuation outlook.
Haleon (HLN)
Haleon operates well-known consumer-health brands. Its performance can be affected by consumer demand, healthcare trends, currency movements and seasonal respiratory demand. Weakness in the share price could attract recovery investors, but traders should wait for evidence that selling pressure is easing.
Bias: watch.
Diageo (DGE)
Diageo remains one of the world’s major drinks companies, but investors have been focused on growth, restructuring, costs, debt and the company’s turnaround strategy. A falling share can therefore be viewed from two angles: momentum traders may see continued weakness, while longer-term investors may look for evidence that the turnaround is working.
Bias: short-term watch/bearish; longer-term recovery candidate.
Experian (EXPN)
Experian is a major data and credit-information business. Recent selling makes the shares worth monitoring for either continuation or a technical rebound. Traders should avoid assuming that a stock will keep falling simply because it has already fallen.
Bias: bearish/watch.
What should traders watch?
- Support and resistance levels.
- Trading volume during upward and downward moves.
- Company announcements and earnings guidance.
- Commodity prices where relevant, especially for miners.
- Wider FTSE 100 and global market sentiment.
Revolut Card: advantages and features
Revolut has developed from a digital payments service into a UK-licensed banking operation. Revolut Bank UK Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority, and eligible deposits with the UK bank are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to £120,000 per person, subject to exclusions and the applicable account structure.
1. Virtual and physical cards
Revolut offers physical and virtual cards, including multi-use virtual cards and single-use virtual cards. The single-use option refreshes its card details after payment, which can be useful for some online purchases.
2. International spending
Revolut supports spending and currency conversion across many currencies. The company says customers can make payments abroad using competitive conversion rates, although exchange fees, weekend fees, fair-use limits and other terms depend on the plan.
3. App-based security
Cards can be managed from the app, including freezing and unfreezing a card. Spending notifications and controls can help users monitor payments and manage a budget.
4. RevPoints
Revolut’s plans can earn RevPoints through eligible everyday spending. Current plan terms show different earning rates, with higher rates on some paid plans. Points can be used for eligible travel-related rewards such as airline miles and Stays, subject to terms.
5. Different plans
Revolut currently offers Standard, Plus, Premium, Metal and Ultra plans in the UK. Standard is free, while paid plans add features such as higher limits, subscriptions, insurance and travel benefits. Current advertised prices include Plus at £3.99 per month, Premium at £7.99, Metal at £14.99 and Ultra at £55, but prices and benefits can change.
6. Travel benefits
Depending on the plan, customers can receive higher fee-free ATM allowances, currency-exchange benefits, travel insurance, airport-lounge benefits and other travel-related features. Always check the current plan terms and insurance exclusions before relying on any benefit.
7. Savings and money management
Revolut provides savings products and budgeting tools within the app. Interest rates are variable and can change, so users should check the current AER and eligibility conditions.
Where to find the Revolut card
Readers interested in the card can view Revolut’s official UK card range here:
You can also compare the current plans and benefits on Revolut’s official UK pricing page:
For information about the Mastercard debit card and virtual-card options, see the official Revolut card guide:
Final thoughts
The five shares discussed here are very different businesses. Fresnillo is heavily influenced by precious metals, RELX has a major information-services model and a current buyback programme, Haleon is focused on consumer healthcare, Diageo is working through a turnaround, and Experian operates in data and credit information.
Meanwhile, Revolut may appeal to people who want a mobile-first banking experience, international spending features and different card plans. The right choice depends on how you use your money, how often you travel and which fees and benefits matter to you.
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Image credits: Jamie Street / Unsplash for the London trading photograph; AltumCode / Unsplash for the Revolut card photograph. Links to the photographers’ Unsplash pages are provided in the captions.
Sources: Revolut official UK cards and pricing information; Revolut official UK banking announcement; London market commentary and company announcements. Product features, fees and eligibility can change, so readers should verify current terms before applying.
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